Dubai American Academy

Dubai American Academy is a leading American-curriculum school located in Al Barsha, Dubai. Part of the GEMS Education group, it is known for its outstanding KHDA rating and offers the US curriculum along with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in high school, providing a comprehensive education from Pre-KG to Grade 12. Established in 1998, Dubai American Academy is one of the oldest American curriculum schools in Dubai. It features state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms, science labs, arts studios, and extensive sports amenities, fostering a balanced educational environment for its diverse student body. Other top schools in the GEMS network include GEMS World Academy, GEMS Wellington Academy, and GEMS International School Al Khail.

Curriculum

Dubai American Academy offers a well-rounded curriculum based on the US Common Core standards, culminating in a NEASC-accredited High School Diploma. For students seeking internationally recognized qualifications, Dubai American Academy provides the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12, along with Advanced Placement (AP) courses for college preparation.
The school emphasizes innovative learning through AI, robotics, coding, and technology integration, earning recognition as an Apple Distinguished School. Dubai American Academy also focuses on developing future-ready skills through inquiry-based learning and experiential programs like Week Without Walls, which includes local and international community service and cultural immersion trips.

Facilities

General Facilities:

  • Separate lounges and study areas for High School students
  • Cafeterias for Elementary, Middle, and High School students with outdoor seating
  • WISE Centre for Wellbeing with an indoor amphitheatre and advanced learning areas
  • Climate-controlled dining area with hot meal service kitchen


Academic Facilities:

  • Technology suite with workshop
  • Visual Arts Studios for 3D and 2D art, Ceramics/kiln room, Photography dark room
  • Science labs across all grades
  • MAC rooms, Drone labs
  • Music technology suite, Recording studio
  • Theatre and Dance facilities, Black box Digital theatre
  • Four libraries
  • Multimedia facilities including a TV studio/‘green screen’ room, Radio suite, Mac lab/editing suite

Creative Arts Facilities:

  • Music rooms, Band rooms, Individual music practice rooms
  • Performing Arts: Theatre, Dance studio, Ultra-modern auditorium seating 1,200

Sports Facilities:

  • 50m Olympic pool, Indoor fitness suite
  • Main sports hall (3 basketball courts), Elementary sports hall, Indoor running track
  • Rooftop soccer pitches, Baseball diamond, Tennis courts
  • 400m running track, Gymnasium, Playing fields

FAQs

Fees

KG1

64,665

KG2

64,663

Grade 1

91,158

Grade 2

91,158

Grade 3

91,156

Grade 4

91,158

Grade 5

91,158

Grade 6

91,156

Grade 7

91,157

Grade 8

91,158

Grade 9

91,157

Grade 10

91,156

Grade 11

91,158

Grade 12

91,156

Accreditations

Awards and Recognitions

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