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Dubai International Academy Albarsha

Tuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026

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Curriculum
International Baccalaureate
KHDA
Very Good
Location
Dubai, Al Barsha 1
Fees
AED 53K - 96K
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Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition
None / FS 1
AED 53,111
KG 1 / FS 2
AED 59,898
KG 2 / Year 1
AED 60,459
Grade 1 / Year 2
AED 68,466
Grade 2 / Year 3
AED 68,466
Grade 3 / Year 4
AED 68,466
Grade 4 / Year 5
AED 68,466
Grade 5 / Year 6
AED 68,466
Grade 6 / Year 7
AED 79,221
Grade 7 / Year 8
AED 79,221
Grade 8 / Year 9
AED 79,221
Grade 9 / Year 10
AED 87,792
Grade 10 / Year 11
AED 87,792
Grade 11 / Year 12
AED 96,309
Grade 12 / Year 13
AED 96,309
Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Payment Terms

3
Installments
Term 1 / Term 2 / Term 3 (varying by grade)
Payment Methods
Online (Zenda app)ChequeCredit CardBank TransferCash

Term 1 payable 22 August 2025; Term 2 payable 5 January 2026; Term 3 payable 27 March 2026. Re-registration fee for existing students payable by 4 April 2025. Bank transfer payments must include Child's ID, Name, and School Name; remittance advice to be sent to accounts@diabarsha.com. Cash payments require a signed and stamped receipt.

Additional Costs

Entrance Test Fee

AED 525
one-time

Includes 5% VAT; non-refundable; adjustable against Term 1 fees upon admission

Registration Fee (New Students)

AED 10% of annual fees
one-time

Non-refundable; adjusted against Term 1 fees

Re-registration Fee (Existing Students - KG1)

AED 2680
annual

Payable by 4 April 2025

Re-registration Fee (Existing Students - KG2)

AED 2810
annual

Payable by 4 April 2025

Re-registration Fee (Existing Students - Grade 1)

AED 3110
annual

Payable by 4 April 2025

Re-registration Fee (Existing Students - Grade 2)

AED 3110
annual

Payable by 4 April 2025

Re-registration Fee (Existing Students - Grade 3)

AED 3130
annual

Payable by 4 April 2025

Re-registration Fee (Existing Students - Grade 4)

AED 3130
annual

Payable by 4 April 2025

Re-registration Fee (Existing Students - Grade 5)

AED 3130
annual

Payable by 4 April 2025

Re-registration Fee (Existing Students - Grade 6)

AED 3530
annual

Payable by 4 April 2025

Re-registration Fee (Existing Students - Grade 7)

AED 3530
annual

Payable by 4 April 2025

Re-registration Fee (Existing Students - Grade 8)

AED 3530
annual

Payable by 4 April 2025

Re-registration Fee (Existing Students - Grade 9)

AED 3910
annual

Payable by 4 April 2025

Re-registration Fee (Existing Students - Grade 10)

AED 3910
annual

Payable by 4 April 2025

Re-registration Fee (Existing Students - Grade 11)

AED 4245
annual

Payable by 4 April 2025

Re-registration Fee (Existing Students - Grade 12)

AED 4245
annual

Payable by 4 April 2025

Stationery

AED
annual

Cost not specified; charged separately

Educational & Field Trips

AED
per-term

Costs specified on a case-by-case basis; payable separately

Voluntary Excursions / Sports Tournaments

AED
per-term

Where costs are incurred

School Uniforms, Team Kits & Sporting Attire

AED
annual

Cost not specified

External Examinations

AED
per-exam

Cost not specified; includes IB examinations

Meals

AED
annual

Cost not specified; charged separately

Transportation

AED
annual

Cost not specified; charged separately

Textbooks (Secondary Students)

AED
annual

Mandatory for all secondary students; can be purchased from school at cost price or independently

Insurance (Health, Accident & Liability)

AED
annual

Suggested for all students; not arranged by school

Discounts & Offers

Sibling Discount - 2nd Child
5% discount on annual tuition fees for the second child enrolled
Sibling Discount - 3rd Child
5% discount on annual tuition fees for the third child enrolled
Sibling Discount - 4th Child
10% discount on annual tuition fees for the fourth child enrolled
Sibling Discount - 5th Child
15% discount on annual tuition fees for the fifth child enrolled
Sibling Discount - 6th Child
20% discount on annual tuition fees for the sixth child enrolled

Value for Money

Dubai International Academy Al Barsha (DIA Al Barsha) is an IB World School offering the PYP, MYP, DP, and CP programmes to students aged 3 to 18. For the 2025–2026 academic year, KHDA-approved annual tuition fees range from AED 53,111 for Pre-KG up to AED 96,309 for Grades 11 and 12. The school also offers discounted annual tuition fees for both existing and new students, which are lower than the KHDA-approved maximums, reflecting the school's commitment to accessible, high-quality international education on its expansive 23-acre campus in Al Barsha.

Fees are structured across three terms, with Term 1 payable in August, Term 2 in January, and Term 3 in March. New students are required to pay a registration fee equivalent to 10% of annual tuition fees, which is adjusted against Term 1 fees. Existing students pay a re-registration fee ranging from AED 2,680 to AED 4,245 depending on grade level, payable by April. The school accepts multiple payment methods including online payment via the Zenda app, cheque, credit card, bank transfer, and cash, providing flexibility for families.

Additional costs such as stationery, field trips, school uniforms, external examinations, meals, and transportation are charged separately and are not included in the tuition fee. Sibling discounts are available, offering 5% for the second and third child, 10% for the fourth, 15% for the fifth, and 20% for the sixth child. Given the school's Very Good DSIB inspection rating (2023–2024), outstanding facilities, and comprehensive IB curriculum, DIA Al Barsha represents strong value within Dubai's international school landscape.