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Questions & answers
Common questions about Deira International School, answered from KHDA inspection data:
What did KHDA inspectors highlight as this school's strengths?
According to the most recent KHDA inspection, this school's notable strengths include:
- The excellent provision in FS and the outstanding progress in English, mathematics and science in all phases.
- Students’ exemplary attitudes, behaviour and relationships, their understanding of Emirati culture and their strong contributions to the environment.
- The high-quality support provided for health, care and safety.
- Motivating leaders, supportive governors and engaged parents as well as excellent resources.
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Raise attainment and progress in Islamic Education and Arabic.
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Acceptable → Outstanding (2008 to 2023). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
How does the school perform across different age groups?
KHDA rates each phase separately for attainment and progress in core subjects:
- Foundation Stage — english attainment: Outstanding, learning skills attainment: Outstanding
- Primary — english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Outstanding
- Secondary — english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Outstanding
- Post 16 — english attainment: Outstanding, learning skills attainment: Outstanding
How competitive is admission to Deira International School?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 50/100.
How have fees at this school changed?
Looking at Grade 5 fees from 2011 to 2025 (KHDA open data), tuition has gone from AED 37,715 to AED 63,057 — a +67% change.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 across 165 teachers (plus 88 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Deira International School is in Dubai Festival City, the area KHDA lists for it. On the map it falls within the Al Kheeran municipal community (about 4,982 residents). The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Rashidiya on the Red Line, 2.6 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: BSO, IBO. External exams: GCSE, IGCSE, IB.