Curated collection
American Curriculum
American curriculum schools follow a US-style programme leading to the high school diploma, often with Advanced Placement courses. Compare schools across the UAE by fees, rating and reviews below.
96Institutions
6K–102KFee range · AED
American, IBTop curricula
DubaiMost common emirate
All 96 institutions
Fees at a glance
| School | Curriculum | Annual fees from | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi | American | AED 57,850 | Very Good |
| Yasmina American School | American | AED 32,000 | Not Rated |
| Virginia International Private School | American | AED 27,880 | Good |
| Vernus International School | American | AED 35,704 | Acceptable |
| Universal American School | American | AED 40,377 | Very Good |
| The WellSpring Private School - Ras Al Khaimah | American | AED 20,000 | Good |
| The Modern American International Private School | American | AED 22,858 | Good |
| Taryam American Private School | American | AED 14,200 | Good |
| Summit International School | American | AED 27,640 | Very Good |
| The School of Research Science - US High School | American | AED 60,168 | Acceptable |
Fees shown are annual starting tuition from official school fee schedules; ratings come from KHDA, ADEK, SPEA and other regulator publications. Updated 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many American schools are there in the UAE?
- Talem lists 96 American curriculum schools across the UAE. Filter by emirate, fees or rating to shortlist.
- What qualifications do American schools offer?
- American schools award the US high school diploma, frequently alongside Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the SAT.
- Are American schools in the UAE accredited?
- Reputable American schools hold US regional accreditation such as NEASC or Cognia. Each profile notes accreditation where available.