Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud vs Deira International School
Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud and Deira International School are both in Airport & Festival City in Dubai. KHDA rates Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud Good (2023-2024) and Deira International School Outstanding (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud AED 15,726 to AED 25,493 (2026-2027); Deira International School AED 44,616 to AED 89,889 (2026-2027), and Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud starts lower.
| Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud | Deira International School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Good (2023-2024) | Outstanding (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 15,726 to AED 25,493 (2026-2027) | AED 44,616 to AED 89,889 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | American | IB (13 Y), UK (13 Y) |
| Area | Airport & Festival City | Airport & Festival City |
| Students (2023-2024) | 2,310 | 1,921 |
| Teachers | 121 | 165 |
| Ages | 4 to 18 | 3 to 18 |
| Grades | KG 1 to Grade 12 | FS1 to Year 13 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English, Arabic | English |
| Accreditation | NEASC | BSO, IBO |
| External examinations | AP | GCSE,IGCSE, IB |
| Opened | 1995 | 2005 |
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 Mawakeb School Al Garhoud · Deira International School · methodology
