Welcome
From the Principal
Welcome to Dubai International Academy Town Square. From August 2026, we 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.
We are excited to welcome families from Town Square and beyond.
Dream...Together
We will help students set purposeful goals and see clear pathways to reach them. Ambition is encouraged, guided, and made visible in everyday learning.
Inspire...Together
Great teaching and a positive culture spark curiosity, that’s our approach. Students learn to ask strong questions, solve problems, and take meaningful action in their world – Taking ownership and being changemakers
Achieve...Together
We will set clear expectations for progress. Teaching is evidence-informed, feedback is timely, and students understand their next steps.
Candice Combrinck
Founding Principal
9,500+ STUDENTS
9500+ Students and over 1700 Staff at Innoventures Education Schools
2005
DIA EH
It all began at Dubai International Academy, Emirates Hills, where parents dreamed, teachers inspired and students achieved. From that simple truth, Dream. Inspire. Achieve. was born, a promise that defined who we are.
Established in 2005, DIA becomes the first IB Continuum School in the UAE
2018
DIA AB
In 2018, Dubai International Academy, Al Barsha carried that promise forward; a school where dreams grew, inspiration connected and achievement was shared because we…belong.
DIA Barsha established as the second school under the DIA Brand
2026
DIA TS
Now, as Dubai International Academy, Town Square prepares to open its doors, that legacy continues. A place where dreams unite, inspiration multiplies and achievement shines …together.
DIA Town Square, the third DIA school set to open in August 2026
Our Campus & Facilities
Dubai International Academy will have a well-appointed campus spread over 330,000 square feet in the Town Square area of Dubai. The campus includes a networked library, specialist rooms for music, design & technology, art, dance, drama, and language learning, as well as a music and movement room with sprung floors for kindergarten students.
It also features fully equipped science labs, computer labs, and design technology labs, along with outdoor learning areas. 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.
