Can a student named Waleed study the British curriculum fully online in the UAE?

Yes. Students across the UAE and GCC can study the full British curriculum online through Digital International School.

DIS runs live, scheduled lessons taught by postgraduate-qualified instructors based across GCC locations. Students do not watch pre-recorded videos. They join real classes, message teachers directly, and track assignments through a proprietary learning platform.

The curriculum runs from Primary through to Cambridge A-Levels. That means a student can start young and progress through Cambridge Checkpoint at Lower Secondary, then Cambridge IGCSE at age 14 to 16, and on to A-Levels at 16 to 18. Every stage builds on the last within the same school.

The British curriculum is widely accepted by universities in the UK, the US, Australia, and across the region. For families who move between countries, Cambridge qualifications travel well.

These are the key stages DIS covers:

• Primary (Cambridge framework)
• Lower Secondary with Cambridge Checkpoint
• Cambridge IGCSE from AED 500 per month
• Cambridge A-Levels from AED 800 per month

All subjects are included in the monthly fee. There are no extra charges per lesson or per subject on top of your monthly rate.

Online schooling suits students who are motivated and comfortable with structure. It works especially well for families who travel frequently or split time between countries, because the student's education continues without disruption.

Students who may need significant in-person support or specialist therapeutic provision might need a blended approach. If you are unsure whether this is the right fit, contacting the DIS team directly is the best first step.

For a full breakdown of subjects, exam formats, and how the platform works, see our blog and the detailed guide covering everything from subject selection to enrolment timelines across all Cambridge levels.