The Al-Futtaim Advantage | Deira International School | Al-Futtaim, UAE

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The Al-Futtaim Advantage

Being part of DIS means being part of something much bigger. The Al-Futtaim Education Foundation sits inside one of the region's most established business groups, giving our students real internships, a global Alumni-Connect network, and scholarships for Emirati, academic, sports and arts talent. Connection that lasts well past graduation. 

Dubai attracts families from around the world, and many are looking not just for a school, but for long-term opportunity, stability and global connection. As part of the Al-Futtaim family, DIS benefits from the strength, scale and credibility of a global organisation with deep roots in the region and strong international reach.

This connection enriches school life through exposure to real industries, professional environments and pathways beyond school, helping students better understand how learning connects to the world they are preparing to enter.

A global network, rooted in Dubai.


Experiential learning with real-world relevance

As students move into the senior years and begin thinking seriously about careers, pathways and future study, access to meaningful real-world experience becomes increasingly important.

Through links with Al-Futtaim–affiliated companies, DIS students are offered opportunities for:

  • Internships and workplace exposure
  • Insight into a wide range of industries and career pathways
  • A clearer understanding of how academic learning translates into professional life

These experiences help students make more informed decisions about subject choices, university pathways and future ambitions.

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Opportunities that continue beyond school

The Al-Futtaim Advantage does not end at graduation.

DIS alumni remain part of a wider community connected through Alumni-Connect, bringing together former students from around the world. This growing network allows alumni to:

  • Stay connected with the school and with one another
  • Share experiences, achievements and professional journeys
  • Build networks across industries, countries and generations

Once a student joins DIS, they remain part of the Al-Futtaim family, a connection that continues well beyond their school years.

How to join Alumni-Connect

 

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Scholarships That Open Doors

A core pillar of the Al-Futtaim Education Foundation is widening access to high-quality education. At DIS, this commitment is reflected through a range of scholarships designed to recognise potential, talent and need.

Scholarships available through the Foundation include:

  • Full Tuition Scholarships for Emirati students
  • Academic Scholarships for high-achieving students
  • Sports Scholarships for students with exceptional sporting talent
  • Creative and Performing Arts Scholarships
  • Scholarships supporting underprivileged students, including refugees and students facing challenging circumstances

These scholarships are designed to ensure that ability and potential are never limited by circumstance, and that talented students are given the opportunity to thrive within the DIS community.

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Because DIS is supported by the Al-Futtaim Education Foundation, all investment is focused on what matters most: students, staff and the learning environment. 

This long-term approach allows the school to re-invest surplus revenues in facilities, teaching quality, student support and future-focused initiatives in a sustainable and thoughtful way.

A long-term commitment to education.

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