Deira International School
Deira International School is a British / IB curriculum private school in Dubai Festival City, Dubai. Rated Outstanding by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 44,616–89,889.
Fee notes
Fees are indicative. Verify current fees directly with the school admissions office.
Parent sentiment: Mixed.
What parents praise
- Positive culture and strong leadership
- Student improvement focus
- Approachable staff and excellent facilities
- High standards in academics/sports/well-being
- Inclusivity and SEN support
Concerns parents raise
- Teacher turnover
- Arabic and Islamic Education attainment/progress
- External tuition required
- Value for money (fees)
- High fees
These are summaries of public commentary, not independently verified findings. See the profile’s review sources and confidence labels.
Areas of strength — KHDA inspection
- Outstanding attainment and progress in English, mathematics and science across all phases
- Outstanding leadership with a clear strategic vision
- Outstanding curriculum design and adaptation in every phase
- Outstanding health, safety, care and wellbeing, with strong safeguarding
- Outstanding inclusion, with digital learning (including AI) integrated across the curriculum
Summarised from Deira International School’s KHDA inspection report (2023-24).
School-run drive times to nearby communities
- Mirdif: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~15 min, 8.8 km by road
- Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~15 min, pick-up ~15 min, 14.4 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~19 min, pick-up ~18 min, 17.1 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~20 min, pick-up ~25 min, 24 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~23 min, pick-up ~28 min, 28.5 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~24 min, pick-up ~27 min, 29.9 km by road
- Arabian Ranches: drop-off ~28 min, pick-up ~29 min, 30.9 km by road
- Motor City: drop-off ~25 min, pick-up ~25 min, 31.8 km by road
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): drop-off ~29 min, pick-up ~30 min, 32.6 km by road
- Palm Jumeirah: drop-off ~25 min, pick-up ~32 min, 33.6 km by road
Related pages
- Nearby area: Mirdif guide
- British-curriculum schools in Dubai
- IB schools in Dubai
- Dubai schools under AED 60,000 a year
- Deira International School vs Repton School
Data last reviewed: 2026-06-25. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.
Frequently asked questions
What is Deira International School's KHDA rating?
Deira International School is rated Outstanding in its most recent KHDA inspection (2023-24). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at Deira International School?
Published annual fees are AED 44,616–89,889. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does Deira International School follow?
Deira International School follows the British / IB curriculum.
Which communities is Deira International School near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Mirdif (~14 min), Downtown Dubai (~15 min), Jumeirah (~19 min). See the school-run section for more communities.