Outstanding schools in Dubai
Dubai International Academy vs GEMS Dubai American Academy
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Dubai International Academy vs GEMS Dubai American Academy at a glance
- Dubai International Academy publishes annual fees from AED 44,979 to AED 79,696, against AED 66,185 to AED 93,300 at GEMS Dubai American Academy, which works out roughly 22% below GEMS Dubai American Academy across the fee range.
- For KG 1, Dubai International Academy charges AED 43,946 and GEMS Dubai American Academy AED 66,185, so Dubai International Academy saves AED 22,239 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the IB curriculum; GEMS Dubai American Academy adds American.
- Dubai International Academy starts younger, admitting from age 3 against age 4 at GEMS Dubai American Academy.
- GEMS Dubai American Academy is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1997, with Dubai International Academy following in 2005.
- Location wise, Dubai International Academy sits in Emirates Hills and GEMS Dubai American Academy in Al Barsha South, so the school run may decide it.
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| Dubai International Academy | GEMS Dubai American Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Emirates Hills, Dubai | Al Barsha South, Dubai |
| Curriculum | IB | American, IB |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 44,979 - 79,696 /yr | AED 66,185 - 93,300 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 4 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2005 | 1997 |
| Facilities | 17 listed | 19 listed |
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