Deira International School

Deira International School is an academically inclusive school where we recognise and nurture the uniqueness of every child.  We have created a learning environment in which every child is encouraged to define their own success and motivated to excel.  

This environment is created through the combination of highly skilled teachers, the rigor of the National curriculum for England and the IB Global curriculum (Post-16), top class facilities and resources for learning. 

Entry requirements

Our goal is for all new students to successfully transition both academically and socially into our community. Once admitted, students will participate in a variety of assessments to determine the best placement, academic program and levels of potential support. In addition, we will assist families in their transition. We host a variety of parent information meetings and student orientation meetings for each student within their first months at Deira International School.

• Places in Foundation Stage are offered on application. Students attend a short play-based assessment.
• Admissions to Year 1- 10 are confirmed following a review of the child’s most recent school report. Students complete a CAT4 assessment from Year 4 – Year 10. Assessments for Year 1 – 3 are paper based.
• External students who are applying for the IB Diploma programme should be guided by the following recommendations, however, all applications will be considered.

IB entry requirements for the students with previous results from other curriculums including MYP, Indian, American will be considered alongside internal testing and CAT4 data. 

Once a place is offered, a AED3000 payment needs to be paid and will be deducted from the 1st Term’s tuition fee. 

Refunds under special circumstances will be in accordance with the KHDA’s School Fees Framework.

KHDA Requirements

Once a place is offered to a child, a transfer certificate should be provided from the previous school and stamped by the relevant authorities listed below. This is a requirement by the Ministry of Education in UAE to allow students to complete the official registration process at DIS.  

The Ministry of Education requires all families to submit the above mentioned documents for each child entering education in Dubai.

How to Apply

In order to make an application to Deira International School, please complete the online application by clicking Apply Now to get a call-back. 

Admissions to Deira International School can be made at any time, although there are cut-off dates during the year, which are designated by the Ministry of Education.

The following documentation can be uploaded within the online application, emailed to the school’s Registrar or handed in at the Admissions Office.

Required Documents:

• 1 copy of the applicant’s passport, including their UAE visa if available.
• 1 copy of both sides of the applicant’s Emirates ID card if available.
• 2 passport photo.
• 1 copy of the father’s (or sponsor’s) passport, including their UAE visa if available.
• 1 copy of both sides of the father’s (or sponsor’s) Emirates ID card if available.
• 1 complete copy of the applicant’s latest end of year report as well as the subsequent mid-year report (if applicable).
• 1 copy of the applicant’s immunisation report

Once you have completed the online application, a member of our admissions team will get in touch with you to proceed with your child's enrolment.