Dubai British School vs Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills
Dubai British School and Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills are both in Emirates Hills, JLT & Parks in Dubai. KHDA rates Dubai British School Outstanding (2023-2024) and Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills Outstanding (2023-2024). For 2026-2027, Dubai British School charges AED 53,027 to AED 79,541 a year and Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills AED 44,979 to AED 79,696 — Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills starts lower.
| Dubai British School | Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Outstanding (2023-2024) | Outstanding (2023-2024) |
| Annual fees 2026-2027 | AED 53,027 – AED 79,541 | AED 44,979 – AED 79,696 |
| Curriculum | UK (13 Y) | UK* |
| Area | Emirates Hills, JLT & Parks | Emirates Hills, JLT & Parks |
| Students (2023-2024) | 1,190 | 2,757 |
| Teachers | 96 | 242 |
| Ages | 3 to 18 | 3 to 18 |
| Grades | FS1 to Year 13 | KG 1 to Grade 12 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
| Accreditation | BSO | IB, NEASC |
| External examinations | A Level, AS, IGCSE, GCSE | IBDP/IBMYP-e |
| Opened | 2005 | 2005 |
Sources: KHDA inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Figures carry the year they belong to. Full profiles: Dubai British School · Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills · methodology
