KHDA Inspection 2024
Dubai International Academy (DIA) in Emirates Hills holds an Outstanding rating from KHDA as of 2024, the highest possible classification, indicating that the school consistently delivers high-quality education across its International Baccalaureate (IB) programme from KG1 through to Grade 13. The school's rating has been largely stable at the top tier, maintaining Outstanding across multiple inspection cycles since 2016, with only a brief dip to Very Good in 2018 before returning to Outstanding — a pattern that signals strong, sustained institutional performance over time. For parents considering DIA, the school's long track record of excellence within the IB curriculum and its consistent top-tier ratings make it a well-established choice, though parents should conduct their own visits and review detailed inspection reports to assess fit with their child's individual learning needs. Data sourced from KHDA public inspections.
Quality Indicators
Rating History
12 inspections on recordOutstanding for 2 consecutive inspections since 2023 · 12 inspections total
No indicator changes between 2023 and 2024 — all quality indicators held their rating.
KHDA data sourced from public filings, 2024/25. Report an inaccuracy
Similar schools
Browse all →Dubai International Academy L.L.Chasn't claimed this profile yet
Claimed schools can add a principal's message, key facts, upcoming open days, and media — giving parents a richer picture directly from the school.
Claim this school →No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience at Dubai International Academy L.L.C. Takes about 3 minutes.
Write the first reviewQuestions & Answers
Be the first to ask about Dubai International Academy L.L.C
No questions yet. Ask the first one!
Annual Fees
2024-25This school teaches KG1–G13. Fees follow KHDA's four standard grade bands — only bands relevant to this school are shown.
| Grade band | Fee (AED) | vs 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| FS1–FS2Ages 3–5 | 46,754 | +2.6% |
| Grade 1–4Ages 6–9 | 54,996 | +2.6% |
| Grade 5–8Ages 10–13 | 60,189 | +2.6% |
| Grade 9–12Ages 14–18 | 72,219 | +2.6% |
Sourced from KHDA annual fee schedule. Fees are subject to change.
Fee history
2023-24 – 2024-25 · 2 years
| Year | FS1–FS2 | Grade 1–4 | Grade 5–8 | Grade 9–12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25latest | 46,754+2.6% | 54,996+2.6% | 60,189+2.6% | 72,219+2.6% |
| 2023-24 | 45,569 | 53,602 | 58,664 | 70,389 |
| Total since 2023-24 | +2.6% | +2.6% | +2.6% | +2.6% |
●≤3% ●3–7% ●>7% annual increase · ● freeze or decrease