
American International School

American International School

Founded in 2003, the American International School (AIS) in Al Qusais is a private K-12 institution offering the American curriculum based on California Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Operated by Athena Education and accredited by NEASC, the school serves approximately 2,725 students and is a registered SAT and AP examination centre. After 13 consecutive years rated Acceptable, AIS achieved its first Good KHDA rating in 2023-2024 with 15 improved ratings across evaluations. The school serves a predominantly Arabic-speaking community with students from multiple nationalities and approximately 200 students of determination.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Tuition for 2026-2027 as published by the school, taken from the tuition column of its own fee table. The school also prints a total that adds books, uniform, a student identity card, benchmark tests, English immersion, skill development, a STEM programme, a medical fee and VAT, and that figure runs between AED 4,395 and AED 7,644 above tuition; the page marks those items optional, so it is not what every family pays. New students pay a non-refundable registration fee of AED 525 including VAT, plus an enrolment fee of 10 per cent of tuition deducted from the first term; returning families pay 5 per cent. The school states that fees are payable up front and publishes no instalment plan. There is no general discount. Reductions are conditional: 3 per cent for a second child and 5 per cent for a third and fourth, up to 50 per cent for staff, and a 10 per cent welcoming discount recorded against the kindergarten year only. If a family withdraws, one month's fees are deducted for up to two weeks, two months for up to a month, and the full term beyond that; deposits are refundable only if withdrawal is requested at least 60 days before the year starts, and books, uniform and optional charges are never refunded.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Creative Curriculum-based early years programme developing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills in a purpose-built Kindergarten Centre with mixed-gender classes.
American curriculum aligned with California Common Core State Standards for ELA and Mathematics, and Next Generation Science Standards for Science. Mixed-gender classes through Grade 3, gender-separated from Grade 4. MAP testing used for academic benchmarking.
Middle school programme with gender-separated classes, building on Common Core and NGSS standards with increased subject specialization and preparation for high school. CAT4 testing administered in Grade 6 and 8.
High school programme leading to a US High School Diploma. Registered SAT and AP examination centre. Graduation requires 60% minimum in English, Mathematics, one Science, two electives, and Arabic/Islamic Studies for Muslim students. CAT4 testing in Grade 10.
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Classrooms equipped with interactive technology across all grade levels
Dedicated science labs for practical experiments and NGSS-aligned investigations
Computer laboratories with internet connectivity for digital learning and coding
Dedicated innovation spaces for STEM projects and creative problem-solving
School library with reading materials and research resources
Newly constructed hall for SAT, AP, and other computer-based assessments
Dedicated early years facility designed specifically for kindergarten children
On-campus swimming pool for lessons and recreational swimming
Principal
Principal of the American International School, originally from Detroit. Appointed Acting Principal in January 2023 and has led the school to its first Good KHDA rating after 13 years of Acceptable ratings, with 15 improved evaluation areas.
Head of High School
Head of Middle School
Head of Kindergarten & Elementary School
Head of Inclusion
Data & Assessment Coordinator
Kindergarten (KG-Grade 1)
Elementary School (Grade 2 - Grade 5)
Elementary School (Grade 4 - Grade 5)
Middle School (Girls) (Grade 6 - Grade 8)
Middle School (Boys) (Grade 6 - Grade 8)
High School (Boys) (Grade 9 - Grade 12)
High School Supervisor - Girls
Operations Manager
Admission-Registrar
PRE & Admissions Coordinator
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6th Street, Al Qusais 1, Dubai, UAE