American Schools in Dubai
American schools in Dubai follow US standards through to the American High School Diploma, with many offering Advanced Placement courses. Compare fees, KHDA ratings and reviews below.
Fees at a glance
| School | Curriculum | Annual fees from | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMS Dubai American Academy | American | AED 66,185 | Outstanding |
| Universal American School | American | AED 40,377 | Very Good |
| Next Generation School | American | AED 25,076 | Good |
| American School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba | American | AED 35,000 | Good |
| Sharjah American International Private School - Dubai Branch | American | AED 17,976 | Good |
| Greenwood International School | American | AED 20,124 | Good |
| American International School | American | AED 13,405 | Good |
| American Academy for Girls | American | AED 36,485 | Good |
| Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej | American | AED 36,181 | Good |
| School of Research Science Dubai | British | AED 37,163 | Good |
Fees shown are annual starting tuition, read from each school's own published fee schedule and not estimated or interpolated; ratings come from KHDA, ADEK, SPEA and other regulator publications. How Talem verifies → Talem holds 5,695 published fee rows, one for every year group a school publishes, and 362 of the 416 schools listed publish 2026/2027 fees. Open a school's fee page for its full year-by-year ladder and the academic year it covers, or browse the UAE school fee index, every school that publishes a fee structure, grouped by emirate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many American schools are there in Dubai?
Talem lists 33 American curriculum schools in Dubai. Filter by rating, fees or area to narrow your shortlist.
What qualification do American schools award?
Students graduate with an American High School Diploma. Stronger schools also offer AP courses, which carry weight in university admissions in the US and beyond.
Are American schools in Dubai accredited?
Reputable American schools hold accreditation from US bodies such as Cognia or NEASC alongside their KHDA licence. Each profile notes accreditation where available.