Dubai International Academy Al Barsha is a full International Baccalaureate World School in Al Barsha, part of the Innoventures Education group and the sister campus to the long established Dubai International Academy in Emirates Hills. It opened in 2018 and teaches the complete IB continuum from Pre KG to Grade 12, and it has climbed to a Very Good rating from the KHDA, the regulator that inspects every private school in the emirate. It features in our directory of the IB schools in Dubai within the wider Dubai international schools market.
This profile sets out the four IB programmes, the fee band, the admissions calendar and the community around the school. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed.
Dubai International Academy Al Barsha at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Full IB continuum: PYP, MYP, Diploma and Career related programmes |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Pre KG to Grade 12 (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Regulator and rating | KHDA rated Very Good (most recent published cycle) |
| Fee band | Premium tier (see Dubai fees guide) |
| Campus area | Al Barsha |
Curriculum and academics
Dubai International Academy Al Barsha runs all four IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme in the early and primary years, the Middle Years Programme through lower secondary, and a choice of the IB Diploma Programme or the Career related Programme in the sixth form. That makes it one of a small number of Dubai schools authorised to deliver the entire International Baccalaureate pathway on a single campus, an authorisation level the IB grants only to schools that meet its standards across every stage.
The continuum suits internationally mobile families who want a single coherent framework from the early years to university entry, with the Career related Programme adding a vocational route alongside the academic Diploma. Pupils progress to universities across the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe and beyond.
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Dubai International Academy Al Barsha fees
Dubai International Academy Al Barsha sits in the premium tier of the Dubai market, in line with most full continuum IB schools. Published tuition for 2025 to 2026 runs from around AED 53,000 in Pre KG to roughly AED 96,000 in Grades 11 and 12, as set out in our Dubai school fees guide. The school also publishes discounted rates below the KHDA approved maximum, so confirm the current figure for your child's grade.
Plan for the usual premium tier extras on top of tuition: a registration charge, a capital or facility levy, transport if you live outside the immediate area, and IB examination entry fees in the senior years. For how it sits against the city's other authorised programmes, see our roundup of the IB schools in Dubai.
Admissions and intake
The school runs an August to June academic year and admits across year groups subject to availability, with Pre KG and KG the main early entry points and the sixth form a second key intake as pupils choose between the IB Diploma and the Career related Programme. Assessment is age appropriate, from a readiness observation in the early years to a placement test and a review of school reports for older applicants.
Applicants should prepare recent report cards, passport and visa documents and a transfer certificate where the KHDA requires one. As a Very Good rated school in a popular district, places at the most sought after grades can fill early, so apply within the published window.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Al Barsha, a central western district of Dubai close to Dubai Hills, the Mall of the Emirates and the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor. The location places it within a short drive of the apartment and villa communities of Al Barsha, Dubai Hills and the wider western suburbs where much of its parent body lives, which keeps commutes manageable.
For the wider view of how the IB sector sits alongside the British, American and Indian schools across the emirate, see the Dubai schools hub.
Dubai International Academy Al Barsha reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Dubai International Academy Al Barsha fees?
Published tuition for 2025 to 2026 runs from around AED 53,000 in Pre KG to roughly AED 96,000 in Grades 11 and 12, placing the school in Dubai's premium fee tier. Discounted rates below the KHDA maximum are also published, so confirm the figure for your child's grade.
Does Dubai International Academy Al Barsha offer the full IB?
Yes. The school is authorised for all four IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme, the IB Diploma Programme and the Career related Programme, delivered as a single continuum from Pre KG to Grade 12.
Is Dubai International Academy Al Barsha a good school?
The KHDA rated the school Very Good in its most recent published inspection, having improved steadily since it opened in 2018. Whether it suits your child depends on your preference for the full IB pathway and the Al Barsha location.
Where is Dubai International Academy Al Barsha located?
The school is in Al Barsha, a central western district of Dubai close to Dubai Hills, the Mall of the Emirates and the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor.
When do Dubai International Academy Al Barsha applications open?
The school runs an August to June year and opens admissions ahead of each session, with Pre KG, KG and the sixth form the main intakes and other grades offered on a rolling basis subject to space.
