Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
Per yearabout USD 12.2K–21.7K
AED 45K–79.7K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
International private IB continuum school in Emirates Hills, Dubai for boys and girls aged 3 to 18, offering PYP, MYP, DP and CP.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
2,700
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- KG1 – Year 13
- Nationalities
- 85
- Founded
- 2005
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's websiteOfficial records
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Ey 1 | AED 44,979≈ USD 12.2K |
| Ey 2 | AED 50,726≈ USD 13.8K |
| Year 1 | AED 51,202≈ USD 13.9K |
| Year 2 | AED 57,983≈ USD 15.8K |
| Year 3 | AED 57,983≈ USD 15.8K |
| Year 4 | AED 57,983≈ USD 15.8K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Ey 1 | AED 44,979 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Ey 2 | AED 50,726 (about USD 13.8K) |
| Year 1 | AED 51,202 (about USD 13.9K) |
| Year 2 | AED 57,983 (about USD 15.8K) |
| Year 3 | AED 57,983 (about USD 15.8K) |
| Year 4 | AED 57,983 (about USD 15.8K) |
| Year 5 | AED 57,983 (about USD 15.8K) |
| Year 6 | AED 57,983 (about USD 15.8K) |
| Year 7 | AED 65,224 (about USD 17.8K) |
| Year 8 | AED 65,224 (about USD 17.8K) |
| Year 9 | AED 65,224 (about USD 17.8K) |
| Year 10 | AED 72,482 (about USD 19.7K) |
| Year 11 | AED 72,482 (about USD 19.7K) |
| Year 12 | AED 79,696 (about USD 21.7K) |
| Year 13 | AED 79,696 (about USD 21.7K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills (this school) | AED 44,979 (about USD 12.2K) | AED 79,696 (about USD 21.7K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
- EAL support
- AED 4,500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- School assessment, Previous school reports
- Sibling discount
- 10% for the fourth child onwards
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Makerspace
- Music room
- Science labs
- Computer labs
- Design technology labs
- Outdoor learning areas
Sports
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Football
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Athletics
- Ballet
- Dance
Arts
- Art
- Drama
- Musical instruments
- Dance
- Photography
After-school activities
- Art
- Reading club
- Musical instruments
- Drama
- Organised sports
- Karate
- Computer courses
- Science clubs
- Photography
- School musical
- Choir
- MUN
- TEDx Youth
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- NEASC
- Inspection
- KHDA · Outstanding
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
A learning support programme with seven components provides personalised strategies for each student's needs, inside and outside the classroom.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
The school is part of the Innoventures Education family.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school runs all four IB programmes from kindergarten to Year 13, emphasising inquiry-based learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school publishes IB Diploma results and university placement outcomes, including scholarships secured by the 2024 graduate cohort.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The school describes itself as the longest established IB continuum school in Dubai.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
The DIASPORA alumni network keeps graduates connected, with an annual reunion held in early January.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents Association (PADIA) organises events, a welcome programme for new families and a pre-loved uniform shop, and liaises with leadership.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A 482,000 sq ft campus with a networked library, specialist rooms, science, computer and design technology labs, and outdoor learning areas.
- networked library
- music room
- dance and drama rooms
- science labs
- computer labs
- design technology labs
- outdoor learning areas
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic-style activities such as a reading club, computer courses and science clubs run in a supervised setting.
- reading club
- computer courses
- science clubs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts activities include art, drama, musical instruments and photography, plus a school musical and choir.
- art
- drama
- musical instruments
- photography
- school musical
- upper school choir
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Organised sports and karate are offered, with paid programmes in swimming, tennis, football, basketball and volleyball from external providers.
- organised sports
- karate
- swimming
- tennis
- football
- basketball
- volleyball
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Native language education is offered outside regular school hours as a project supporting students' home languages.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Reports an Outstanding rating from KHDA annual inspections and the Eco-Schools Green Flag status.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Lists CIS membership and NEASC accreditation, plus links to Eco-Schools UAE, THIMUN (DIAMUN affiliate) and MEIBA.
- CIS
- NEASC
- Eco-Schools UAE
- THIMUN
- MEIBA
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are submitted through an online form. Assessments are by appointment, and the school reviews prior reports before making an offer.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Accepted applicants without an available place are placed on an on-hold waitlist and contacted when a place opens.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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