Dubai International Academy (DIA)
Dubai International Academy (DIA) is a IB curriculum private school in Emirates Hills, Dubai, rated Outstanding by KHDA (2024). Annual fees: AED 50,000–75,000.
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Areas of strength — KHDA inspection
- Outstanding overall — the only full IB-curriculum school in Dubai to hold the top KHDA rating
- Outstanding IB Diploma results, with scores well above world averages in English, mathematics and science
- Outstanding learning skills across the school
- Outstanding care and support, with a strong, well-led wellbeing culture
- Timely identification and strong provision for students of determination and gifted and talented students
Summarised from Dubai International Academy (DIA)’s KHDA inspection report (2024).
School-run drive times to nearby communities
- Emirates Hills: drop-off ~9 min, pick-up ~15 min, 5.1 km by road
- The Springs: drop-off ~13 min, pick-up ~12 min, 6 km by road
- Jumeirah Park: drop-off ~10 min, pick-up ~12 min, 6.7 km by road
- Palm Jumeirah: drop-off ~10 min, pick-up ~14 min, 7.7 km by road
- Dubai Marina: drop-off ~11 min, pick-up ~12 min, 7.7 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~16 min, 8.7 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~16 min, pick-up ~15 min, 13.2 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~15 min, pick-up ~19 min, 14.9 km by road
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): drop-off ~22 min, pick-up ~17 min, 16.1 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~19 min, pick-up ~20 min, 20.4 km by road
Compare Dubai International Academy (DIA) with similar schools
- Dubai International Academy (DIA) vs Dubai British School Jumeirah Park
- Dubai International Academy (DIA) vs Dubai British School Emirates Hills
- Dubai International Academy (DIA) vs Dubai College
Data last reviewed: 2026-03-05. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dubai International Academy (DIA)'s KHDA rating?
Dubai International Academy (DIA) is rated Outstanding in its most recent KHDA inspection (2024). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at Dubai International Academy (DIA)?
Published annual fees are AED 50,000–75,000. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does Dubai International Academy (DIA) follow?
Dubai International Academy (DIA) follows the IB curriculum.
Which communities is Dubai International Academy (DIA) near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Emirates Hills (~9 min), Jumeirah Park (~10 min), Palm Jumeirah (~10 min). See the school-run section for more communities.