Dubai International Academy Town Square
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
About
Dubai International Academy, Town Square is a new international school in Dubai, opening in August 2026 for students from Pre-K (age 3) to Grade 8. It is the third school in the Dubai International Academy group.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP
Ages
Ages 3–14
Type
International school
- Founded
- 2026
- School bus
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
Source: Compiled from public sources
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP
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)Not here
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)Not here
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
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Gym
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Makerspace
Sports
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Padel
- Tennis
- Field sports
Arts
- Music
- Art
- Dance
- Drama
- Design technology
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More details
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The essentials
Bus service
NexGen Falcon Transport is the official bus provider. Routes and registration are handled through the school's transport page.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
The school is part of the Innoventures Education group and is presented as the third school under the DIA brand.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The DIA group began at Emirates Hills in 2005, followed by Al Barsha in 2018. The Town Square school is set to open in August 2026.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
The school welcomes students of all nationalities and religions and states a commitment to diversity and international mindedness.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A campus of about 330,000 square feet with a library, specialist rooms, labs and outdoor learning areas.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Four climate-controlled multipurpose halls, three swimming pools, an outdoor field and basketball, padel and tennis courts.
- swimming pools
- multipurpose halls
- playing field
- basketball court
- padel court
- tennis court
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Library, specialist rooms for music, art, dance, drama and languages, and science, computer and design technology labs.
- library
- music room
- art room
- dance room
- drama room
- language learning room
- science labs
- computer labs
- design technology labs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Al Yalayis 2, Nshama Town Square, Dubai, U.A.E.
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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