Al Diyafah High School
Also known as: Al Diyafah
Al Diyafah High School is a private British curriculum school in Al Nahda, Dubai, for boys and girls from FS1 to Year 13. KHDA rated the school Good in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 9,506 to AED 20,475 a year, depending on the year group.
Sources: KHDA inspection report 2023–24, p. 6; KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
- rating
- Good: level 4 of 6 on KHDA’s scale, from Very weak to OutstandingKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Good means
- fee
- AED 9,506 – 20,475a year, FS1 to Year 13, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
- whole
- Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
- students
- 1,964 students2024–25, KHDA school directory
The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.
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Fees at this school, 2026–27
AED 9,506 – 20,475a year, FS1 to Year 13, 2026–27
Not included: transport, uniform, books, trips, sibling discounts.
KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
Overview
Admissions
- Places
- KHDA does not publish how many places are free at a school or its waiting list. Ask the school directly, and early.
- Year groups
- FS1 to Year 13Which year group for your child? → September 2027 intake →
- Age on entry
- Counted on 31 December of the year of entry, for a child registering in a UAE school for the first time from 2026–27 (31 August before that).Source UAE Ministry of Education, 17 December 2025
- Apply
- diyafah.com+971 4 267 1115principal@diyafahschool.comTelephone and e-mail as KHDA's school directory lists them, checked 18 September 2026. What its own website says about admissions → How admission works across Dubai →
- Fees on entry
- «New Students — Application Fees : AED 500 (Assessment fees included)»«New Students — Enrolment Fees : Up to 10% of the tuition fees non refundable & deductible from the 1st term fees»Source KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27, FS1
- Inspections
- This school's latest full inspection report is 2023–24. KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not. Ratings and reports →Source KHDA, 3 June 2026
The school
- Curriculum
- British
- Year groups
- FS1–Year 13
- Gender
- Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
- Languages of instruction
- English, Arabic
- Founded
- 1982
- Name registered with KHDA
- Al Diyafah High School L.L.C
- External examinations
- GCSE, iGCSE, A-Level Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Extra-curricular activities
- Football, Badminton, Martial arts, Drama and more, 15 confirmed
- Principal
- NEETHA SHETTY
- Website
- diyafah.com
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA in brief
KHDA’s own one-page summary of its 2023–24 inspection, written for parents, word for word. The full inspection report remains the reference. Source A: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only
Students’ achievement
Students achievement in Islamic education is strengthening, especially in the primary and post-16 phases. In the Foundation Stage, the majority of children make better than expected progress in relation to their starting points, when developing their literacy skills. Students in the secondary and post-16 phases confidently communicate their learning. Students in the secondary and post-16 phases make very good progress in English, mathematics and science.
Personal and social development
Students consistently exhibit highly positive and responsible attitudes toward both their learning and the school community. They display genuine concern for one another and possess a good understanding and appreciation of Emirati heritage and culture. Moreover, their awareness of their own and other world cultures is prominently demonstrated in various lessons and school events. Particularly in senior classes, students foster robust entrepreneurial and innovation skills.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Teaching is effective schoolwide, with a particular strength in the post-16 phase where teachers skillfully make use of digital resources. Internal assessment processes offer reliable insights into student progress against curriculum standards. Teachers' effective questioning strategies frequently deepens students' understanding.
Wellbeing
The school prioritises well-being with strong leadership, supported by the counsellor alongside an experienced well-being committee. Effective communication links the school, parents, and teachers. A comprehensive pastoral care system monitors student well-being and provides counselling when required. Staff, students, and parents all feel very well-supported and part of a larger school family. Students are encouraged to discuss their emotions in a safe and secure environment. Approachable staff actively cultivate positive relationships with students.
Inclusion
Governors and school management are dedicated to preserving the school's inclusive environment. They employ a comprehensive system involving checklists, observations, and external agency referrals to identify students with special needs. These students receive various forms of support and interventions, including accommodations, personalised and peer assistance. Parents express high satisfaction with the school, reporting their children's happiness and positive teacher-student relationships. Teachers are welcoming and collaborate effectively with support assistants in the classroom.
Leadership and management
School leaders demonstrate effective leadership in fostering a positive learning culture. They have a shared vision for the school, focusing on creating a safe and supportive learning environment. Parents strongly support the school and its commitment to their children's well-being and education. The governing board effectively holds school leaders accountable for the school's performance and acts as a constructive critical friend in ensuring quality education.
- Back to text, source A
Parent Report 2023–24
Summary only
Page 1
Checked 16 September 2026.
Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.
What parents told KHDA (survey, 2019–20)
The 2023–24 inspection report has no parents’ survey section; this is how the 2019–20 report, the newest with one and 6 years old, sums up parents’ answers, in the inspectors’ words.
2019–20 inspection · 306 parents responded Source A: Full Inspection Report 2019–20
Overall
Almost all are satisfied with the quality of schooling their children receive.
Safety and care
All parents agree that their children are safe at the school.
Teaching
Most agree that their children's teachers help them to develop important learning skills.
Communication
Most parents agree that teachers and school leaders listen to them and take subsequent action.
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2019–20
Page 21
Checked 16 September 2026.
Fees 2026–27
Al Diyafah High School tuition for 2026–27 is AED 9,506 (FS1 and FS2) to AED 20,475 (Year 13) across 15 year groups, as published in the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.Note 1Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition is unchanged from 2025–26 in every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, Al Diyafah High School, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26
| Year group | 2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27 | 2025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | ||
| FS1 | AED 9,506 | AED 9,506 |
| FS2 | AED 9,506 | AED 9,506 |
| Primary | ||
| Year 1 | AED 9,654 | AED 9,654 |
| Year 2 | AED 9,654 | AED 9,654 |
| Year 3 | AED 9,654 | AED 9,654 |
| Year 4 | AED 10,018 | AED 10,018 |
| Year 5 | AED 10,018 | AED 10,018 |
| Year 6 | AED 10,018 | AED 10,018 |
| Secondary | ||
| Year 7 | AED 10,236 | AED 10,236 |
| Year 8 | AED 11,701 | AED 11,701 |
| Year 9 | AED 13,018 | AED 13,018 |
| Year 10 | AED 16,966 | AED 16,966 |
| Year 11 | AED 16,966 | AED 16,966 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Year 12 | AED 16,966 | AED 16,966 |
| Year 13 | AED 20,475 | AED 20,475 |
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 1
The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
- Back to text, source A
Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition for 15 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 15 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 2
Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
Al Diyafah High School fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2011–12 and other charges.
What a year costs, FS1, 2026–27
Showing FS1. Choose another year group above to see its costs.
- Tuition
- AED 9,506
- ActivitiesCharged by the school, part of KHDA's total
- AED 2,090
- KHDA's total for the year
- AED 11,596
Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere
- UniformAs KHDA's sheet prints it; confirm this amount with the school.
- AED 600 to AED 1,200
- BooksAs KHDA's sheet prints it; confirm this amount with the school.
- AED 500 to AED 1,500
- Stationery
- AED 100 to AED 250
- Laptop/Digital DeviceAs KHDA's sheet prints it; confirm this amount with the school.
- AED 1,000 to AED 3,000
- School ID Card ReplacementOnly when needed; not paid every year
- AED 100
A year, before optional servicesAED 13,796 to AED 17,546
Joining and re-enrolling
- Re-enrollment fees · Existing Students
- Up to 5% of the tuition fees or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
- Application Fees · New Students
- AED 500 (Assessment fees included)
- Enrolment Fees · New Students
- Up to 10% of the tuition fees, non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
Other discounts the school states
- School Employees
- up to 100%
The school requested not to increase the tuition fees for the academic year 2026–27. Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Ranges are shown as KHDA prints them, never as a single middle figure.
Inspection
Overall rating
Earlier reports
Wellbeing Dubai focus area
Inclusion Dubai focus area
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA ratings
KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
OverallOverall performance
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 10 reports and Acceptable in 3 reports.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 2 reports.
LeadershipLeadership and management
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 1 report.
Checked 16 September 2026.
Ratings by phase, 2023–24KHDA rates these in each phase, with no single rating for the whole school. Phases are named as the report names them.
| Area | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeachingTeaching for effective learning | ||||
| Assessment | ||||
| CurriculumCurriculum design and implementation | ||||
| Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptation | ||||
| SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protection |
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
What the KHDA scale means
KHDA rates schools on six levels. Good is the level KHDA expects of every school; Acceptable is the minimum level it requires.
- «Quality of performance substantially exceeds the expectation of the UAE»23 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance exceeds the expectation of the UAE»47 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance meets the expectation of the UAE»«This is the expected level for every school in the UAE»85 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance meets the minimum level of quality required in the UAE»«This is the minimum level for every school in the UAE»52 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance is below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
- «Quality of performance is significantly below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
Al Diyafah High School was rated Good in 2023–24, one of 85 schools at this level.
Reports before 2015–16 used four levels, not these six. 21 of Dubai's 228 open schools hold no six-level rating yet. Counted the way Market Statistics counts ratings, for the schools open today.
Source UAE School Inspection Framework 2015–16, p. 19 (KHDA)
History
14 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2008–09 to 2023–24.
History of Al Diyafah High SchoolOverall rating by academic year, newest first
- 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
- 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
- 2023–24Same as 2022–23Note 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- 2022–23Same as 2019–20Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- 2020–21 and 2021–22No inspection.
- 2019–20Same as 2018–19Full Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)
- 2018–19Same as 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- 2017–18Same as 2016–17Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- 2016–17Same as 2015–16Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)
- 2015–16Same as 2014–15Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Six-level scale starts in 2015–16. Earlier reports used four levels.
- 2014–15Same as 2013–14Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)
- 2013–14Same as 2012–13Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- 2012–13Same as 2011–12Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
- 2011–12Up from AcceptableFull Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- 2010–11Same as 2009–10Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- 2009–10Same as 2008–09Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
- 2008–09First reportFull Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab)
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 1
Change compares each report with the school’s previous report. Years with no inspection are skipped, never counted as a change.
Findings
11 findings in the last report: 4 strengths, 7 development points, 4 recurring across the last 5 reports.
Personal development and wellbeing
Note 13 strengths, 1 development point
Strength
The quality of care and guidance for students across the school
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Strength
Positive and trusting relationships between students and their teachers
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Strength
The welcoming, inclusive and safe atmosphere that permeates the school
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 8
Development required
Ensure all students have a secure understanding of their own wellbeing and are equipped with appropriate strategies to manage and develop their wellbeing needs.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 10, paragraph 10
Parents and community
1 strength
Strength
The positive, well-informed and meaningful roles that parents have within the school community
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Teaching
4 development points
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reportsNote 2
Ensure that the large amount of assessment information available to teachers is used to impact directly on how lessons are planned and taught.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reports
Make certain that teaching strategies and plans focus on the development of students' critical thinking, problem-solving and independent learning skills.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reports
Make sure that gaps in subject skills and content are addressed and monitored more rigorously and, ensure that teachers make full use of assessment information to cater for the range of student ability.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 9, paragraph 3
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reports
Ensure that all teachers make effective use of the reading levels of students to help them to improve their literacy skills.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 9, paragraph 4
Staffing, facilities and resources
1 development point
Development required
Develop the library as a reading hub for all learners across the school.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 12
Curriculum and challenge
1 development point
Development required
Implement a more structured wellbeing curriculum to guide initiatives.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 10, paragraph 9
Findings from 1 of 11 reports
- Back to text, note 1
Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.
- Back to text, note 2
Recurring counts the school’s last 5 reports, 2017–18 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- NEETHA SHETTY Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 1 Mar 2020, as the report prints it.
- Principals since 2011–12
- 4 changes of principal
- Mrs. Joyce Rufus, 2011–12 to 2012–13 → Fatima Martin ( The Principal during the inspection ), 2013–14 to 2014–15 → Patricia Johnston, 2015–16 to 2017–18 → Phillip Burgess, 2019–20 → Neetha Shetty, 2022–23 to 2023–24
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Subjects
Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.
| Subject | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education | Not in this report | |||
| Arabic | Not in this report | Not in this report | ||
| English | ||||
| Mathematics | ||||
| Science |
Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Arabic at every school in Dubai: at least 4 lessons a week from Year 2 to Year 10 for a child of non-Arab nationality. Arab children have 4 to 6 lessons to Year 13; Muslim children also study Islamic Education.Source KHDA, Guidelines on National Mandatory Subjects, page 14 (opens in a new tab)
Subjects over the years
KHDA's words in every Full Inspection Report since 2015–16, each row and phase as the reports print them.
Subjects over the years, Al Diyafah High SchoolIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2015–16 | 2016–17 | 2017–18 | 2018–19 | 2019–20 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentPrimary | |||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentSecondary | |||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentPost-16 | Not in this report | ||||||
| Islamic Education progressPrimary | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressSecondary | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressPost-16 | Not in this report |
International and benchmark tests
The National Agenda section of each Full Inspection Report since 2015–16: the school's results in PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS and benchmark tests against KHDA's targets. The only results in the reports that are not an inspector's judgement.
KHDA's verdicts, 2023–24
| Aspect | Whole school | Emirati cohort |
|---|---|---|
| International and Benchmark Achievement | Not applicable | |
| Leadership: International and Emirati Achievement | Not applicable | |
| Overall school standards in the National Agenda Parameter are | Not in this report |
Registration requirements: Not Applicable
- The school's PIRLS score in 2016 was 582. On the basis of this, the school's PIRLS target for 2021 was set at 592. The PIRLS score for 2021 was 575 and therefore, it failed to meet its target.
Earlier reports
- 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progress toward achieving the UAE National Agenda targets — is above expectations
- 2019–20: Overall, the school's progress toward achieving the UAE National Agenda targets — is above expectations
- 2018–19: Overall Progression judgement in international assessments — V.Good
- 2017–18: Overall, the school's provision for achieving National Agenda targets — is above expectations
- 2016–17: Attainment as measured by the National Agenda Parameter tests in English, mathematics and science — meets expectations
- 2015–16: no verdict read
Recognised by UAE universities?
UAE universities ask for the Ministry of Education’s equivalency of the Grade 12 certificate. For this school’s curriculum, the student needs:
- British: five IGCSE or GCSE passes (grade E or 3) and one A level or two AS levels (grade E).
Arab students also need Arabic, and Muslim students Islamic Studies, in each of the last three years.
KHDA attests the certificate first. Ask the school which body accredits it.Source Ministry of Education, equivalency service, read 24 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
Calendar 2026–27: term dates and holidays
31 Aug 2026 to 2 Jul 2027 · 185 school days
- First midterm break
- 12 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 20265 days
- National Day
- 2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
- Winter break includes New year’s day
- 14 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 202719 days
- Eid al-Fitr
- 8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
- Spring break
- 5 Apr 2027 to 9 Apr 20275 days
- Eid al-Adha
- 17 May 2027 to 18 May 20272 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
Public holidays are tentative and subject to official government announcements (KHDA).
Source Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Fridays: every private school in Dubai finishes by 11:30, since 9 January 2026.Source The National, 19 Dec 2025 (opens in a new tab)
During Ramadan, whose dates follow the moon, KHDA caps the school day at five hours; each school confirms its own times.Source Gulf News (opens in a new tab)
How these dates compare with other Dubai schools: holidays 2026–27, break by break
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 18 September 2026.
Activities
Sports and activities
What the school lists on its own website and what KHDA’s inspectors mention in their reports. An activity missing here may still be offered.
Ball sports
- Football
Racket sports
- Badminton
Individual sports
- Martial arts · Karate
Theatre
- Drama
Music
- Choir & singing · School Choir
- Orchestra & bands · Diyafah Band
Art & design
- Art · Craft
- Photography & film · Video Editing · Editorial & Media Club
- Design & fashion · 3D Designing · Dress Designing
Science & technology
- Robotics · LEGO/Robotics
- Coding · Artificial Intelligence · Internet of Things (IoT)
- Science & engineering club · Space STEM · Astro Club
Debate & strategy
- Debate & public speaking · Debate Society
- Model United Nations · Model United Nations (ADMUN) · ADMUN
Award programmes
- Duke of Edinburgh / IAYP · Duke of Edinburgh Programme · Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (DofE)
·
Facilities
- Sports hall
- Swimming pool
- Sports courts
- Playing field
· - Theatre or auditorium
- Music rooms
- Art studio
Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports
- Modern & jazz dance
Also mentioned: TEDx AL Diyafah High School, InspirED Minds, NextGen Entrepreneurs Club, GirlUP, PALS, Peter Jones Foundation projects
- Back to text, source A
School website, read 23 September 2026
Checked 23 September 2026.
What the school offers
As the 2023–24 inspection report mentions them. Inspectors name these in passing, so this is not the school's full list: something not named here may still be offered. A line's page opens the report's sentence.
Languages besides English
- Arabic · an additional language
Facilities
- Library
- Medical services
External examinations
- GCSE
- IGCSE
- A-Level
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- A team of specialists plan and provide individualised interventions for those identified as, students of determination. p. 19
- Students identified as gifted and talented take part in additional challenges to help them to realise their potential. p. 19
- A well-established system using checklists, observations, and referral to external agencies identifies students of determination. p. 20
- Parents are very pleased with the school’s approach and report that their children are happy and have caring relationships with their teachers. They attend Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings and appreciate the strong links between school and home. p. 20
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
On the school's website
What the school says about itself on diyafah.com, read on 22 September 2026. The school's own words, not checked by KHDA; a figure here is the school's own count. Bus routes and bus fees can change each year, so confirm with the school. The site's name beside a line opens that page.
Exam results
- «For AS level - Students need to have achieved Grades of A-B in the IGCSE examination in the subjects selected (except Edexcel Math in which the required minimum grade is 8) and a minimum of C grade in all other subjects.» diyafah.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «For A level – Students need to achieve C grade in the subjects they have done in AS level.» diyafah.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
Where leavers go
- «Our students have been accepted into world renowned universities like: The University of British Columbia, University of Waterloo, York University, Loughborough University, Carleton University, Newcastle University, University of Sheffield, University of Nottingham and many more.» diyafah.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Students can also receive support when applying to foundation courses, internships, or to study abroad.» diyafah.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
Admissions
- «Admissions Open for AY 2026-2027 | Limited Seats Available for Early Years & Year 12» diyafah.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «You can call our admissions team from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday» diyafah.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «All applicants to FS1 and FS2 are assessed against age-appropriate developmental milestones.» diyafah.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Registrations open in January 2026.» diyafah.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
School bus and transport
- «Transport staff are trained and hold an RTA school bus driving license and driver's training course.» diyafah.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Buses are installed with GPS and a Video Surveillance System.» diyafah.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Parents of all students will be issued Parent's ID cards. It is essential to produce the Parent card to receive the student at the drop off point.» diyafah.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «The students can be received by the parents / relatives / parents of other students / maids or any other authorized adult with the Parent's card. The replacement cost of the card will be AED 30.» diyafah.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- Back to text, source A
School website, read 22 September 2026
Checked 22 September 2026.
Students
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 1,964 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 121 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 50 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 0 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- Indian Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 6 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, Al Diyafah High School
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 1,964 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 1,716 | 121 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 1,700 | 126 | 18% |
| 2021–22 | 1,587 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 1,589 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 1,594 | 109 | Not available |
| 2018–19 | 1,590 | Not available | Not available |
| 2017–18 | 1,632 | 125 | 6% |
| 2016–17 | 1,594 | 138 | 18% |
| 2015–16 | 1,586 | 136 | 10% |
| 2014–15 | 1,547 | 131 | 26% |
| 2013–14 | 1,508 | Not available | Not available |
| 2012–13 | 1,426 | Not available | Not available |
| 2011–12 | 1,442 | Not available | Not available |
| 2010–11 | 1,469 | Not available | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Location
- Address
- Al Nahda Second
- Phone and email
- +971 4 267 1115principal@diyafahschool.com
- As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Around the school
Schools nearby
Within 10 km, by straight-line distance, not a route.
- The Central School
0.3 km · 2023–24 · Indian CBSE
- Pristine Private School
0.4 km · 2023–24 · British
- MSB Private School
0.4 km · 2023–24 · British
- Al Salam Private School
0.6 km · 2023–24 · British
- Capital School
0.7 km · 2023–24 · British
All 7 schools in Al NahdaAll British curriculum schools in Dubai
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KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 18 September 2026.
Sources
Every document behind this page. Official documents open on the KHDA site in a new tab.
Full Inspection Reports · PDF, English
- Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab)
Parent Reports · PDF, English
A shorter summary for parents. Findings and answers use the Full Inspection Report.
Fees Fact Sheets · web page, English
KHDA school directory · web page, English
KHDA school directory 2026–27 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2024–25 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2020–21 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
School website · web page, English
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