Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British
23K - 41K AED
Al Twar
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology
Deira Private School is a UK school established in 2009 in AI Twar. The school accommodates 852 boys and girls aged 3 to 13, offering a curriculum that spans from FS2 to Year 8.
The student body consists of children across various age groups, ensuring a balanced environment for both boys and girls. The school provides a structured approach to education, catering to the developmental needs of its young learners.
While Deira Private School does not currently hold any formal accreditation, it is rated "Acceptable" by the inspection authority for the 2023-2024 academic year. The curriculum follows the UK framework, allowing students to engage with the material in a familiar context.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 22,867 to AED 41,147. The school’s location is convenient for families residing in nearby areas such as Al Twar First, Al Twar Four, and Al Twar Second.
Annual tuition at Deira Private School ranges from AED 22,867 (FS 1) to AED 41,147 (Year 7) for 2026-2027, across 11 year groups, or about AED 1,906 to AED 3,429 a month. All 11 grade fees are unchanged from 2025-2026.
KHDA rated Deira Private School "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 11th consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 13 times since 2010-2011; its best rating was "Good" in 2011-2012.
Deira Private School received an overall acceptable rating. Students progress well in English, mathematics and science, behaviour is positive, and parent communication is very effective. However, teaching consistency, curriculum adaptation for students of determination, and the accuracy and focus of self-evaluation need improvement.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1-25), inspected 22 to 25 January 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 65 performance indicators rated in both reports, 7 improved, 0 declined and 58 kept the same rating.
Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 1 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.
5 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
English — Progress (Primary): Acceptable → Good · English — Progress (Secondary): Acceptable → Good · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Secondary): Good → Very good
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a First Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Personal development | Primary | Good | Good |
| Personal development | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Good | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Good | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Good | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Secondary | Good | Good |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Foundation Stage | Very good | Very good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Care and support | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Good |
| Care and support | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Care and support | Secondary | Acceptable | Good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Good | Good |
Deira Private School received an overall acceptable rating. Progress in Arabic, mathematics and science has improved, and health and safety practices are very strong, though attainment in Islamic education, Arabic and English remains acceptable. Leadership, self-evaluation and governance have improved but are not yet fully embedded across the school.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2-20), inspected 20 to 24 March 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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