GEMS Dubai American Academy

Early childhood education for ages 4-6 following the American curriculum with an inquiry-based, play-focused approach. Individual iPads loaned to students. Focus on literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and specialist instruction in Arabic, Music, PE, and Swimming.

AED 66,185/yr

Elementary education following the US Common Core standards. Integrated approach to curriculum, instruction, and assessment with iPads loaned to all students. Specialist teaching across subjects with a focus on developing critical thinking and collaboration skills.

AED 93,300/yr

Middle school education preparing students for high school. BYOD laptop program begins. Week Without Walls international trips for service learning and cultural immersion. Strong athletics program through the Emirates Athletic Conference (EAC).

AED 93,300/yr

High school offering the American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Multiple graduation pathways: General, Advanced (3 AP), Elite (5 AP), and AP Capstone (6 AP + Seminar/Research). Career-focused overseas trips and MESAC athletics conference.

AED 93,300/yr

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offered alongside the American diploma. 96% pass rate with an average score of 34 points (global average 30.3). 16 students scored 40+ points in the Class of 2024. Graduates accepted at Princeton, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, UCL, and other top universities.

AED 93,300/yr