American Academy for Girls
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic
Phone
Website
Address
Al Mizhar 1, off Algeria Street Corner 11A and 4A Street, Mirdif Area, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
15 ProgrammesPre-KG
1 year / Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-Kindergarten for ages 3-4. Early childhood education developing foundational social, cognitive, and motor skills.
KG1
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 1 for ages 4-5. Foundation stage developing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills.
KG2
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 2 for ages 5-6. Preparing for elementary school with structured learning.
Grade 1
1 year / Elementary
Elementary education for ages 6-7. American curriculum with Very Good teaching and assessment at this phase.
Grade 2
1 year / Elementary
Elementary education for ages 7-8. Building foundational academic skills with enrichment activities.
Grade 3
1 year / Elementary
Elementary education for ages 8-9. Broadening curriculum across core and specialist subjects.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | Pre-Kindergarten | 3-4 | 45,618 | - |
| KG1 | Kindergarten | 4-5 | 45,618 | - |
| KG2 | Kindergarten | 5-6 | 45,618 | - |
| Grade 1 | Elementary | 6-7 | 53,671 | - |
| Grade 2 | Elementary | 7-8 | 53,671 | - |
| Grade 3 | Elementary | 8-9 | 53,671 | - |
| Grade 4 | Elementary | 9-10 | 53,671 | - |
| Grade 5 | Middle School | 10-11 | 63,062 | - |
| Grade 6 | Middle School | 11-12 | 63,062 | - |
| Grade 7 | Middle School | 12-13 | 63,062 | - |
| Grade 8 | Middle School | 13-14 | 63,062 | - |
| Grade 9 | High School | 14-15 | 71,113 | - |
| Grade 10 | High School | 15-16 | 71,113 | - |
| Grade 11 | High School | 16-17 | 71,113 | - |
| Grade 12 | High School | 17-18 | 71,113 | - |
Fee Calculator
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Fees are KHDA-approved annual tuition fees for the 2023-2024 academic year. Operated by Taaleem. All-girls school. Dual-accredited by NEASC and CIS. Microsoft Showcase School. Advanced Placement (AP) courses available at high school level.
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | N/A | V. GoodVery Good | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — March 2024
Curriculum
American curriculum early childhood programme. Very Good teaching and assessment. Very Good Science attainment and progress. Outstanding health and safety. Play-based and structured learning developing foundational skills.
Teaching Approach
Very Good teaching and assessment with play-based and structured learning. Outstanding health and safety. Very Good personal and social development.
Core Subjects
American accredited curriculum with Very Good teaching and assessment. Arabic taught as both first and additional language with Very Good attainment in Arabic AL. Islamic and Arabic Studies programme alongside core academics. Common Sense Media digital citizenship partnership.
Teaching Approach
Very Good teaching, assessment, and curriculum quality. Outstanding health and safety and parents engagement. NEASC and CIS accredited programme.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Subject specialisation with House System for student organisation and competition. Good teaching and assessment. Very Good curriculum quality and personal and social development. Preparing students for high school academic rigour.
Teaching Approach
Subject-specialist teaching with House System enrichment. Outstanding health and safety and parents engagement. Very Good support quality.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
All-girls campus in Al Mizhar 1, Mirdif area, Dubai. Established in 2005 and operated by Taaleem. Dual-accredited by NEASC and CIS. Microsoft Showcase School. Outstanding health and safety across all phases.
Academic
Science Labs
Specialist science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology instruction.
Computer Labs
Technology labs supporting Microsoft Showcase School designation and digital learning.
Library
School library supporting curriculum learning and independent research.
Art Studios
Dedicated art studios for visual arts and creative expression.
Sports & Recreation
Sports Facilities
Sports facilities for physical education, team sports, and recreational activities.
Support Services
Cafeteria
On-campus cafeteria providing school lunch programme.
Medical Services
On-campus medical facility supporting student health and wellbeing. Outstanding health and safety rating across all phases.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Lisa Ranae Johnson
Head of School
Head of School at American Academy for Girls. Leads an all-girls school focused on empowering every girl every day, developing respectful, responsible, and ready-to-learn students.
Location
Al Mizhar 1, off Algeria Street Corner 11A and 4A Street, Mirdif Area, Dubai, UAE