Established in September 2005, Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills, is the first school in the UAE to be authorised by the Geneva-based International Baccalaureate Organisation to offer the full continuum of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The IB programmes are designed to challenge students to meet internationally recognised academic standards as they prepare for higher education and the knowledge economy. The school has a student strength of over 2000 from more than 77 nationalities. DIA is a regular member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) and holds the prestigious Green Flag status from Eco Schools UAE.