International Academic School
International Academic School is a American curriculum private school in Al Warqa, Dubai. Rated Acceptable by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 14,992–28,112.
Fee notes
2026-27 KHDA fact sheets, checked 12 October 2026. Tuition shown is payable tuition after any discount explicitly published in each sheet. Gross tuition and the published discount are retained separately. Fixed compulsory charges are separate; optional supplies, services, variable examination charges and enrolment charges are excluded. Confirm discount eligibility and current intake with admissions. Approved fee grades are not evidence of current admissions availability.
Parent sentiment: Mixed.
What parents praise
- Dedicated and caring staff
- Strong academic environment
- Affordable American curriculum
- Supportive leadership
- Opportunities for student growth
Concerns parents raise
- High teacher turnover
- Inconsistent teaching quality
- Variability in teacher background
- Inconsistent classroom management in upper grades
These are summaries of public commentary, not independently verified findings. See the profile’s review sources and confidence labels.
School-run drive times to nearby communities
- Mirdif: drop-off ~15 min, pick-up ~13 min, 6 km by road
- Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~20 min, pick-up ~17 min, 18.5 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~24 min, pick-up ~20 min, 24.4 km by road
- Arabian Ranches: drop-off ~23 min, pick-up ~26 min, 25.3 km by road
- Motor City: drop-off ~22 min, pick-up ~22 min, 27.4 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~25 min, pick-up ~25 min, 27.6 km by road
- Damac Hills: drop-off ~25 min, pick-up ~23 min, 29.3 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~26 min, pick-up ~24 min, 30.7 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~27 min, pick-up ~28 min, 32 km by road
- Tilal Al Ghaf: drop-off ~29 min, pick-up ~27 min, 32.5 km by road
Related pages
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 International Academic School's KHDA rating?
International Academic School is rated Acceptable in its most recent KHDA inspection (2023-24). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at International Academic School?
Published annual fees are AED 14,992–28,112. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does International Academic School follow?
International Academic School follows the American curriculum.
Which communities is International Academic School near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Mirdif (~15 min), Downtown Dubai (~20 min), Motor City (~22 min). See the school-run section for more communities.