
Al Maaref American School
- American
Per yearabout USD 3.51K–10.1K
AED 12.9K–37.1K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Al Maaref American School in Dubai and Sharjah delivers a US-aligned curriculum from Early Years to High School, with emphasis on academics, innovation, technology and personal growth.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
American
Type
International school
Fee level
Lower fees
- Accreditations
- NEASC
Fees
Source: Official records
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 12,906≈ USD 3.51K |
| KG 2 | AED 12,906≈ USD 3.51K |
| Grade 1 | AED 14,750≈ USD 4.02K |
| Grade 2 | AED 14,750≈ USD 4.02K |
| Grade 3 | AED 14,750≈ USD 4.02K |
| Grade 4 | AED 17,326≈ USD 4.72K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 12,906 (about USD 3.51K) |
| KG 2 | AED 12,906 (about USD 3.51K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 14,750 (about USD 4.02K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 14,750 (about USD 4.02K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 14,750 (about USD 4.02K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 17,326 (about USD 4.72K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 17,326 (about USD 4.72K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 17,326 (about USD 4.72K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 18,435 (about USD 5.02K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 20,280 (about USD 5.52K) |
| Grade 9 (Science) | AED 22,127 (about USD 6.03K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 22,127 (about USD 6.03K) |
| Grade 10 (Science) | AED 25,811 (about USD 7.03K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 25,811 (about USD 7.03K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 30,183 (about USD 8.22K) |
| Grade 11 (Science) | AED 30,183 (about USD 8.22K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 37,134 (about USD 10.1K) |
| Grade 12 (Science) | AED 37,134 (about USD 10.1K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Al Maaref American School (this school) | AED 12,906 (about USD 3.51K) | AED 37,134 (about USD 10.1K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Dubai British School Emirates Hills | AED 53,027 (about USD 14.4K) | AED 79,541 (about USD 21.7K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Visual arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Playground
- Science labs
- Library
- Canteen
- Sports field
- Arts room
Sports
- Athletics
Arts
- Visual arts
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Academics
Curriculum
Runs a US curriculum aligned with US academic standards, from Early Years to High School, integrating innovation and technology.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Lists facilities including a kindergarten playground, science labs, library, canteen and outdoor play areas.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Provides spacious outdoor grounds for athletic development, recreation and team-building for older students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has fully equipped science labs for hands-on experiments and a library with books and digital resources.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Has an arts room for painting, sculpting and multimedia expression.
- Arts room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Compiled from public sources
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