Al Maaref American School
Al Maaref American School
Founded in 1987, Al Maaref American School is a co-educational school in Al Qusais 1, Dubai, delivering a rigorous American curriculum aligned with U.S. academic standards. The school serves approximately 1,400 students from 48 nationalities across KG1 to Grade 12, with gender-separate sections from Grade 6. As an AP, SAT, and PSAT certified test centre, the school offers dual-credit partnerships with universities and emphasises independent thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Tuition is unchanged for 2026/2027, but two grades are cheaper than the headline: KHDA registers a discount of AED 1,500 on Grade 11 and AED 2,500 on Grade 12 for every student in those years, new this year, so the figures shown for them are what families pay. A separate sibling discount of 5% of tuition applies for each additional child, taken against the lowest grade. Tuition is paid by three post-dated cheques of 40%, 30% and 30% dated 25 August 2026, 7 December 2026 and 7 March 2027. New families pay a 10% deposit of annual tuition within seven days of an offer; returning families pay 5% or AED 500, whichever is higher, at re-registration, and both are deducted from tuition. Registration costs AED 500 and a bounced cheque is charged at AED 250. Books run from AED 579 in KG1 to AED 5,356 in Grade 12, uniform AED 254 to 362, and the school adds a learning-platform charge of AED 400 to 525, a clinic fee of AED 200 and assessment fees of AED 200 to 475 in Grades 1 to 10. Transport is AED 6,500 to 8,500.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Early Years programme developing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills through play-based and exploratory learning. Child-friendly classrooms with dedicated outdoor play areas.
American curriculum covering core academics with specialist teaching. Skills 21 Programme develops critical thinking, collaboration, and 21st-century competencies. Science labs provide hands-on experimental learning.
Subject specialisation with dedicated departments. Gender-separate sections begin at this level. Robotics lab and computer labs support STEM learning. Students participate in sports festivals, innovation days, and community service.
American High School Diploma pathway. AP, SAT, and PSAT certified test centre. Dual-credit partnerships with Skyline University, American University of Sharjah, and Ajman University for Grades 11-12. Rigorous academic preparation for university admission.
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Separate biology, chemistry, and physics labs for hands-on experiments.
Dedicated computer labs with internet and multimedia resources for digital literacy.
Dedicated robotics lab for designing, building, and programming robots.
School library with books and digital resources supporting research and independent study.
Dedicated art studio for painting, sculpting, and multimedia, plus music room.
Outdoor football pitch for training, PE, and inter-school matches.
Indoor hall for basketball, karate, touch rugby, and other sports activities.
Separate KG playground and senior outdoor recreation area.
KG Principal
Heads the Kindergarten section, overseeing Early Years education for KG1 and KG2 students.
Elementary Principal & Accreditation Coordinator
Secondary Principal
Director of Assessment
CEO/Principal Assistant & Parent Relations
Director of Admissions, Marketing & Wellbeing
Director of Operations
HR Manager
Director of IT
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Baghdad Street, Al Qusais 1, Dubai, UAE
