Al Diyafah High School vs The Central School

Al Diyafah High School and The Central School are both in Qusais & Nahda in Dubai. KHDA rates Al Diyafah High School Good (2023-2024) and The Central School Acceptable (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: Al Diyafah High School AED 9,506 to AED 20,475 (2026-2027); The Central School AED 4,177 to AED 7,352 (2026-2027), and The Central School starts lower.

Al Diyafah High SchoolThe Central School
KHDA ratingGood (2023-2024)Acceptable (2023-2024)
Recorded annual feesAED 9,506 to AED 20,475 (2026-2027)AED 4,177 to AED 7,352 (2026-2027)
CurriculumUK (13 Y)Indian
AreaQusais & NahdaQusais & Nahda
Students (2023-2024)1,7143,552
Teachers121209
Ages3-184-18
GradesFS1 to Year 13KG 1-Grade 12
GenderBoys and girlsBoys and girls
Language of instructionEnglish, ArabicEnglish
AccreditationnoneKHDA
External examinationsGCSE,iGCSE,A-LevelCBSE
Opened19821981

Sources: KHDA inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Fee years are shown when verified; differences are only calculated for the same verified year. Full profiles: Al Diyafah High School · The Central School · methodology