The 10 Best International Schools in Dubai 2018

Dubai International
Academy
International Baccalaureate Schools develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are motivated to
succeed. As a flourishing, top-quality IB World School we share educational standards and practices for philosophy,
organisation and curriculum that create and sustain an authentic global learning community. We develop students who
build a better world through intercultural understanding and respect and we are committed to the development of students
according to the IB learner profile attributes.
Located in the Emirates Hills area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai International Academy is the first school in the
UAE to be authorized by the Geneva based International Baccalaureate to offer the full continuum of the Primary Years
Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme and the Careers Related Programme. The IB pedagogy and
ethos is embedded throughout these programmes. Established in September 2005, the school prepares students for leadership
roles in a world where change remains the only constant. DIA is fortunate to have a very diverse, international group of
students and staff from over 80 countries. The teachers are experienced, well-qualified and committed to continuing
professional development. DIA is an IB World School, accredited by the Council of International School (CIS) and NEASC
(New England Association of Schools and Colleges). It is a member of MEIBA (Middle East IB Association), THIMUN
(The Hague International Model United Nations) and NESA (Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools). DIA is
also one of the first schools in the UAE to be awarded the prestigious Green Flag by Eco-Schools UAE.
Students studying in the MYP and DP Curriculums achieved the schools best ever results in 2018. In the Middle Years
Programme over 83% of students achieved above the world average point score and in the Diploma Programme, 84% of
students achieved above the world average with 13% of students scoring more than 40 points. Students across all years make
outstanding academic progress in relation to their starting points.
DIA takes pride in their students’ University placements at top ranking universities in the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and
38 countries worldwide. This year $5million dollars has been offered in the form of scholarships from US Universities and
10 students are through to the Oxbridge interview stage. Last academic year every child who applied to university obtained a
place and 87% of students achieved their first choice place.
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