Dubai International Academy Albarsha

Dubai International Academy Al Barsha (DIA Al Barsha) is an IB World School offering PYP, MYP, DP, and CP programmes for students aged 3 to 18. For the 2025–2026 academic year, discounted tuition fees range from AED 47,807 for Pre-KG up to AED 84,928 for Grades 11 and 12, with KHDA-approved annual fees ranging from AED 53,111 to AED 96,309. The school's fee structure is regulated by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) of the UAE, ensuring transparency and compliance with local education standards.

Fees are payable across three terms: Term 1 due 22 August 2025, Term 2 due 5 January 2026, and Term 3 due 27 March 2026. New students are required to pay a registration fee of 10% of annual tuition, which is adjusted against Term 1 fees. An entrance test fee of AED 525 (inclusive of 5% VAT) is also payable prior to admission and is non-refundable, though it is adjustable against Term 1 fees. Existing students pay a re-registration fee ranging from AED 2,680 to AED 4,245 depending on grade level.

The school offers a sibling discount for families enrolling multiple children: 5% for the second and third child, 10% for the fourth, 15% for the fifth, and 20% for the sixth child. Additional costs such as stationery, field trips, uniforms, external examinations, meals, transportation, and textbooks (for secondary students) are not included in the tuition fee and are charged separately. Multiple payment methods are accepted including online payment via Zenda, cheque, credit card, bank transfer, and cash.