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Dubai International Academy Al Barsha

Dubai International Academy Al Barsha

Dubai International Academy Al Barsha

Average IB score in 2025

Average IB score in 2025

36.0

36.0

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Al Barsha, Dubai, U.A.E., P.O. Box: 118111

Al Barsha, Dubai, U.A.E., P.O. Box: 118111

Average IB score in 2025

36.0

School profile

Dubai International Academy Al Barsha is an IB World School in Dubai, offering the PYP, MYP, DP, and CP for students aged 3 to 18. The school spans a 23-acre campus equipped with exceptional sports and performance facilities. DIA Barsha distinguishes itself with a comprehensive Mother Tongue Programme, supporting languages such as Dutch, Hindi, and Swedish, among others, to promote multilingualism and cultural awareness. The school also offers a robust Co-Curricular Activities Programme, ensuring a wide range of options for skill development and personal growth. Students benefit from a strong emphasis on international-mindedness and character education, preparing them for global citizenship.

School profile

Dubai International Academy Al Barsha is an IB World School in Dubai, offering the PYP, MYP, DP, and CP for students aged 3 to 18. The school spans a 23-acre campus equipped with exceptional sports and performance facilities. DIA Barsha distinguishes itself with a comprehensive Mother Tongue Programme, supporting languages such as Dutch, Hindi, and Swedish, among others, to promote multilingualism and cultural awareness. The school also offers a robust Co-Curricular Activities Programme, ensuring a wide range of options for skill development and personal growth. Students benefit from a strong emphasis on international-mindedness and character education, preparing them for global citizenship.

Head of school:

Head of school:

Colin Leacy

Colin Leacy

Type:

Type:

private

private

Boarding

Boarding

Boarding

Unavailable

Unavailable

IB Fees

IB Fees

TUITION FEES

YEAR 1: 84,928 AED - existing students - per year 2025-2026 YEAR 2: 84,928 AED - existing students - per year 2025-2026 YEAR 1: 84,928 AED - new students - per year 2025-2026 YEAR 2: 84,928 AED - new students - per year 2025-2026 29,727 AED - existing students - per term 1 2025-2026 25,478 AED - existing students - per term 2 2025-2026 25,478 AED - existing students - per term 3 2025-2026 25,477 AED - new students - per term 1 2025-2026 25,478 AED - new students - per term 2 2025-2026 25,478 AED - new students - per term 3 2025-2026

YEAR 1: 84,928 AED - existing students - per year 2025-2026 YEAR 2: 84,928 AED - existing students - per year 2025-2026 YEAR 1: 84,928 AED - new students - per year 2025-2026 YEAR 2: 84,928 AED - new students - per year 2025-2026 29,727 AED - existing students - per term 1 2025-2026 25,478 AED - existing students - per term 2 2025-2026 25,478 AED - existing students - per term 3 2025-2026 25,477 AED - new students - per term 1 2025-2026 25,478 AED - new students - per term 2 2025-2026 25,478 AED - new students - per term 3 2025-2026

YEAR 1: 84,928 AED - existing students - per year 2025-2026 YEAR 2: 84,928 AED - existing students - per year 2025-2026 YEAR 1: 84,928 AED - new students - per year 2025-2026 YEAR 2: 84,928 AED - new students - per year 2025-2026 29,727 AED - existing students - per term 1 2025-2026 25,478 AED - existing students - per term 2 2025-2026 25,478 AED - existing students - per term 3 2025-2026 25,477 AED - new students - per term 1 2025-2026 25,478 AED - new students - per term 2 2025-2026 25,478 AED - new students - per term 3 2025-2026

APPLICATION FEE

AED 500

ENROLLEMENT FEE

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IB Subjects Covered

Arabic Ab.

Arabic B

Biology

Bus Man

Chemistry

Design Tech.

Digital Soc.

Economics

English A Lal

English B

Env. and Soc.

French Ab.

French B

Geography

Glob. Pol

History

Math Analysis

Math Apps

Physics

Psychology

Ref Project

Russian A Lit

Russian B

Spanish A Lit

Spanish Ab.

Spanish B

Sports Ex Sci

Theory Knowl.

Visual Arts

Admissions

Admissions

Admissions

Application opens

year-round

year-round

year-round

Recruitment process

Recruitment process

Recruitment process

- Complete the online application form on the school website.

- Pay a non-refundable assessment fee of AED 525.

- Wait for an invitation to attend an assessment when a place becomes available.

- Attend the assessment at the school premises or arrange for it abroad if currently outside the UAE.

- Provide the following documents at the time of assessment: copy of child's passport, valid UAE residence visa, birth certificate in English or Arabic, latest medical immunisation record, 2 passport size photographs, last 2 years academic reports, confidential school report, and transfer certificate if applicable.

- Await communication of the assessment outcome within 5 working days.

- If offered a place, respond within 5 days to secure it.

- Submit the Transfer Certificate attested where required before admission.

- Upon enrolment, swipe Emirates IDs of student and parent at the admissions/front desk.

- Electronically sign the Parent School Contract as the final step of registration.

Address

Address

Address

Subjects

IB Subjects Covered

Math Analysis

Bus Man

Biology

Spanish A Lit

Spanish Ab.

Visual Arts

Math Apps

Psychology

English A Lal

Economics

Physics

French Ab.

Glob. Pol

Arabic B

Spanish B

French B

English B

Sports Ex Sci

Env. and Soc.

Chemistry

Design Tech.

History

Theory Knowl.

Geography

Russian A Lit

Russian B

Ref Project

Arabic Ab.

Digital Soc.

Arabic Ab.

Arabic B

Biology

Bus Man

Chemistry

Design Tech.

Digital Soc.

Economics

English A Lal

English B

Env. and Soc.

French Ab.

French B

Geography

Glob. Pol

History

Math Analysis

Math Apps

Physics

Psychology

Ref Project

Russian A Lit

Russian B

Spanish A Lit

Spanish Ab.

Spanish B

Sports Ex Sci

Theory Knowl.

Visual Arts

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