Welcome
From the Principal
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills. We are the longest established IB continuum school in Dubai and a leading education provider in the region, offering all four IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP and CP) from KG to Year 13.
Our expectations and standards are very high; we want our students to be exceptional. In a welcoming and caring environment, we provide a stimulating and engaging education and exceptional pastoral care designed to ensure students are happy and they have every chance to achieve their potential.
Relationships are the bedrock of our success and we encourage students, parents and staff to play an active role in our community. We aim to inspire all students to dream big, understanding that hard work is key to outstanding academic achievement. Equally important is the sense of belonging and students are offered a plethora of opportunities to participate and compete in activities to support their social, emotional and physical wellbeing.
Welcome to Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills
Providing World Class Education
We are the longest established IB continuum school in Dubai and the only IB school to be rated as Outstanding by the KHDA in their annual inspections!
As an International Baccalaureate world school, we follow the IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) in Years 1-6, the IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) in Years 7-11, the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Years 12 & 13 and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) in Years 12 & 13. We are rightfully proud of the outstanding outcomes that our students achieve at the end of their IB studies across all phases, as well as their success in progressing on to prestigious Higher Education destinations, including many Ivy League and Russell Group Universities. This securely places us amongst the highest achieving schools in the region.
From our dedicated teachers to our extensive opportunities in academics, arts, sports, and co-curricular activities, we strive to inspire every child to reach their fullest potential. We value the partnership between school and home, as your involvement plays a crucial role in your child’s success. Together, we make this school a memorable experience of learning, growth, and achievement.
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Outstanding Student OutcomesWe value holistic, rigorous, and international learning, where understanding is constructed by developing and applying knowledge, skills, and approaches. At Dubai International Academy, learning emphasises inquiry-based approaches that extend and apply knowledge, offering a broad, balanced, conceptual, and connected curriculum. |
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A NURTURING COMMUNITYDubai International Academy’s Learning Support programme consists of seven distinct components that work together to ensure each individual student has the necessary tools and support to succeed. This holistic approach incorporates strategies both inside and outside the classroom. Personalised learning strategies are targeted towards each student’s needs. |
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Holistic, Rigorous and InternationalDubai International Academy offers a variety of Co-Curricular Activities for students. A selection of activities from art, reading club, musical instruments, drama, organised sport activities, karate, computer courses, science clubs, photography and others are offered in a supervised setting. |
Our campus & Facilities
Dubai International Academy has a well-appointed campus spread over 482,000 square feet in the Emirates Hills area of Dubai. The campus includes a networked library, specialist rooms for music, design & technology, art, dance, drama, and language learning, as well as a music and movement room with sprung floors for kindergarten students. It also features fully equipped science labs, computer labs, and design technology labs, along with outdoor learning areas. There are four climate-controlled multipurpose halls for sports and other activities, three swimming pools, a fully grassed outdoor playing field with shaded play areas and shaded outdoor basketball and tennis courts.
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