Academic Excellence

Since 2002, DAA has been at the forefront of offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in the UAE, with over 20 years of experience in delivering an enriched and globally recognized education. The programme focuses on conceptual understanding, where students engage deeply with key concepts to enhance their disciplinary knowledge and apply their learning in real-world contexts.

With a strong emphasis on inquiry, students are encouraged to build their own understanding, fostering critical thinking, reflection and evaluation, key skills to prepare students for success at university and in life.

The learner profile attributes: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, reflective, shape students’ journey throughout their Junior and Senior years, promote international-mindedness and guide students in developing social, personal, emotional, and academic skills.

DAA’s commitment to a broad, balanced, and connected curriculum ensures that students not only excel academically but also grow as well-rounded individuals ready to make a positive impact on the world.

During our recent IB programme evaluation, the IB team praised the school’s alignment with the core values of the IB educational ethos. As they concluded their visit, they highlighted:

“DAA has a successful and long-standing history in the implementation of the Diploma Programme. The school aligns with one of the central and original objectives of the IB, which is to offer high-quality education to transient families. The evaluation process revealed a well-developed programme undergoing constant improvement through a critical self-reflection led by the school’s leadership. The leadership demonstrates a creative and collaborative mindset that generates a culture of excellence and innovation.”

As one of the most inclusive IBDP in the UAE, DAA continues to outperform global and UAE results consistently. Over the past decade, the school has improved its performance while growing by 50%, showcasing its commitment to academic excellence and student success.

DAA offers a wide range of subjects, including all arts and mathematics DP subjects, as well as dedicated core classes and the opportunity to earn the bilingual diploma. With many teachers serving as members of the IB Educator Network, students benefit from a team of highly qualified, passionate educators.

Top university destinations worldwide recognize the calibre of a DAA education, with our graduates consistently gaining admission to prestigious universities, including Ivy League schools, the U15, the Russell Group, and top-ranked institutions across QS, Shanghai, and Times Higher Education rankings.