Quick summary of key school information
School details
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French, Spanish, Mother Tongue Programme |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support Program |
Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For KG and Grade 1, the test is a general one in English and Number work/ Mathematics and non- verbal clues may be used.
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Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
7:30 |
School finish time |
15:30 |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers many clubs and activities. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Athletic track, temperature controlled swimming pools, football pitch, cricket nets, tennis courts, basketball courts, multi-purpose halls for a wide range of sport activities. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Dubai International Academy Al Barsha is an upcoming IB school with a well-appointed campus built on 23 acres of land in the Al Barsha area of Dubai |
Teaching approach of the school |
DIA’s mission is to empower students with a holistic, rigorous and International education. |