Dubai International Academy Al Barsha vs Safa Community School
Dubai International Academy Al Barsha and Safa Community School are both in Barsha & Quoz in Dubai. KHDA rates Dubai International Academy Al Barsha Very good (2023-2024) and Safa Community School Outstanding (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: Dubai International Academy Al Barsha AED 53,111 to AED 96,309 (2026-2027); Safa Community School AED 54,437 to AED 89,440 (2026-2027), and Dubai International Academy Al Barsha starts lower.
| Dubai International Academy Al Barsha | Safa Community School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Very good (2023-2024) | Outstanding (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 53,111 to AED 96,309 (2026-2027) | AED 54,437 to AED 89,440 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | International Baccalaureate | UK (13 Y) |
| Area | Barsha & Quoz | Barsha & Quoz |
| Students (2023-2024) | 1,638 | 2,371 |
| Teachers | 152 | 207 |
| Ages | 3 to 18 | 3-18 |
| Grades | Pre-KG to Grade 12 | FS1-Year 13 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
| Accreditation | IBO | BSO |
| External examinations | IBMYP/IBDP/BTEC | GSCE, AS level, A level |
| Opened | 2018 | 2014 |
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: Dubai International Academy Al Barsha · Safa Community School · methodology
