Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French, Spanish |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
From Grade 2 to Grade 5, students use iPads as purposeful learning tools, transitioning to a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) model from Grade 6 to Grade 8. Technology is integrated thoughtfully and in short, teacher-directed bursts — to research, create, practice skills, and receive feedback. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance test |
| School start time |
7:30 |
| School finish time |
15:05 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
DIATS offers many clubs and activities. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, specialist rooms for music, design & technology, art, dance, drama, and language learning, music and movement room with sprung floors for kindergarten students, fully equipped science labs, computer labs, and design technology labs, outdoor learning areas. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
There are four climate-controlled multipurpose halls for sports and other activities, three swimming pools, a fully outdoor playing field with shaded play areas and shaded outdoor basketball, padel and tennis courts. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Welcome to Dubai International Academy Town Square. From August 2026, DIATS will open for Pre-K (age 3) through Grade 8, with a pathway that is on course to offer the full International Baccalaureate continuum—the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), progressing to the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) as the school grows. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
DIATS' mission is to empower students with a holistic, rigorous and international education for success in an ever changing world. |