Dubai International School was founded in 1985. The school is located in the heart of Dubai and situated in Al Garhood area. Together with its branch in Bur-Dubai (Nad Al-Sheba area) the school is suitable to serve the most populated areas sain Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Dubai International School is fully accredited by the Ministry of Education in the U.A.E. under permit No. 218. It is a privately owned and self-supporting institute that is administrated by a Board of Directors.