Dubai International School Al Garhoud
- American
Per yearabout USD 4.1K–6.43K
AED 15.1K–23.6K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Dubai International Private School – Garhoud (DIPS-G) offers a rigorous academic curriculum and a multicultural environment where students ask questions, develop solutions and collaborate with peers.
Key facts
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Curriculum
American
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1985
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Accreditations
- COGNIA, NEASC
Fees
Source: Official 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 |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 15,051≈ USD 4.1K |
| KG 2 | AED 15,051≈ USD 4.1K |
| Grade 1 | AED 15,051≈ USD 4.1K |
| Grade 2 | AED 15,226≈ USD 4.15K |
| Grade 3 | AED 15,400≈ USD 4.19K |
| Grade 4 | AED 15,400≈ USD 4.19K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 15,051 (about USD 4.1K) |
| KG 2 | AED 15,051 (about USD 4.1K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 15,051 (about USD 4.1K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 15,226 (about USD 4.15K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 15,400 (about USD 4.19K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 15,400 (about USD 4.19K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 15,911 (about USD 4.33K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 15,911 (about USD 4.33K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 18,026 (about USD 4.91K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 18,026 (about USD 4.91K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 19,602 (about USD 5.34K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 19,777 (about USD 5.39K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 21,701 (about USD 5.91K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 23,629 (about USD 6.43K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai International School Al Garhoud (this school) | AED 15,051 (about USD 4.1K) | AED 23,629 (about USD 6.43K) |
| 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)
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)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Service
- Sport
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Football
- Track
- Swimming
- Badminton
After-school activities
- Arts and Crafts Club
- Scouts Program
- Robotics Club
- STEM Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Heritage Club
- Career Club
- Band
- Community Service Club
- Junior Chefs
- Earth Calling Out (E.C.O)
- MUN
- Photography and Digital Media Club
- Music and Dance Club
- Theatre and Cinema Club
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Offers support for SEND students and a gifted and talented education program.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Students should arrive at school by 7:45 am each day.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
Students are expected to wear the correct school uniform.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Curriculum overviews are published separately for Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and High School.
- Kindergarten
- Elementary
- Middle School
- High School
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
An inclusion program identifies students with special educational needs and provides levels of support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Designated staff for each section support student welfare, including during remote learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
A child protection policy names a coordinator for concerns, requires staff training, and is reviewed annually.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding policy
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1985, with branches in Al Garhoud and Al Qoz.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Students join local campaigns with public agencies and charity projects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs include STEM, robotics, creative writing, Model UN and spelling bee.
- STEM Club
- Robotics Club
- Creative Writing Club
- MUN
- Spelling Bee Club
- Innovation Club
- Career Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts clubs cover visual arts, band, music and dance, theatre and cinema, and photography.
- Arts and Crafts Club
- Band
- Music and Dance Club
- Theatre and Cinema Club
- Photography and Digital Media Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Cultural activities include Heritage Club, Tilawa Club and an Arabic language club.
- Heritage Club
- Tilawa Club
- Arabic Language Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Social activities include student council, yearbook and junior chefs.
- Student Council/Senate
- Yearbook
- Junior Chefs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Service activities include community service, scouts, environmental and charity projects.
- Community Service Club
- Scouts Program
- Earth Calling Out (E.C.O)
- Giving Thursdays
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Student government, Model UN and career club support leadership.
- Student Council/Senate
- MUN
- Career Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Sports include basketball, volleyball, football, track, swimming and badminton.
- Sports Club
- Varsity Sports
- basketball
- volleyball
- football
- track
- swimming
- badminton
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Runs Arabic language policies and Islamic subject teaching, plus an Arabic-focused club.
- Arabic language
- Islamic studies
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Subject to KHDA inspections; the 2020 remote learning evaluation rated teaching and learning. Holds COGNIA (2018) and NEASC (2019) accreditation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are submitted online; campus tours, webinars and live Q&As are offered.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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