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). For 2026-2027, Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud charges AED 15,726 to AED 25,493 a year and Deira International School AED 44,616 to AED 89,889 — Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud starts lower.
| Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud | Deira International School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Good (2023-2024) | Outstanding (2023-2024) |
| Annual fees 2026-2027 | AED 15,726 – AED 25,493 | AED 44,616 – AED 89,889 |
| Curriculum | American | UK* |
| 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. Figures carry the year they belong to. Full profiles: Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud · Deira International School · methodology
