American Academy for Girls
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 12.4K–19.4K
AED 45.6K–71.1K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Girls' school in Dubai, UAE, operated by Taaleem, following a US Core curriculum from Pre-KG onwards.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by Taaleem. See all 16 schools of Taaleem
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
American · AP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Gender
- Girls
Fees
Source: Read from the school's websiteOfficial 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 |
|---|---|
| Pre Primary | AED 45,618≈ USD 12.4K |
| KG 1 | AED 45,618≈ USD 12.4K |
| KG 2 | AED 45,618≈ USD 12.4K |
| Grade 1 | AED 53,671≈ USD 14.6K |
| Grade 2 | AED 53,671≈ USD 14.6K |
| Grade 3 | AED 53,671≈ USD 14.6K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre Primary | AED 45,618 (about USD 12.4K) |
| KG 1 | AED 45,618 (about USD 12.4K) |
| KG 2 | AED 45,618 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 53,671 (about USD 14.6K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 53,671 (about USD 14.6K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 53,671 (about USD 14.6K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 53,671 (about USD 14.6K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 63,062 (about USD 17.2K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 63,062 (about USD 17.2K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 63,062 (about USD 17.2K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 63,062 (about USD 17.2K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 71,113 (about USD 19.4K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 71,113 (about USD 19.4K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 71,113 (about USD 19.4K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 71,113 (about USD 19.4K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy for Girls (this school) | AED 45,618 (about USD 12.4K) | AED 71,113 (about USD 19.4K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
- Enrolment fee
- AED 4,000
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)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Placement test, Interview
- Sibling discount
- 10% on tuition for the third (youngest) and subsequent child paying full fees, at any Taaleem school in Dubai
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP
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.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Visual arts
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Intensive support
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts
- Fine Arts Program (Art is Life)
Ask this school
Fill it in once and reuse it for your next inquiry.
You can also ask several schools at once
Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- NEASC, CIS
- Inspection
- DSIB/KHDA · Good
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Offers support for students of determination, English as an additional language, gifted and talented students, and Arabic and Islamic learning.
- Students of Determination
- English as an Additional Language
- Gifted and Talented
- Arabic and Islamic Learning Support
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School buses run through a contracted provider from Grade 1, with seat allocation based on availability and routes. Buses have CCTV and tracking.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Operated by Taaleem, which requires each school to pursue independent accreditation for continuous improvement.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
A social and emotional counsellor provides individual and small group counselling on wellbeing, peer relations and study skills.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Supports students of determination through in-class differentiation, small group help and external specialist services arranged by parents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Provides structured English support, with daily intensive help for beginners and in-class differentiation for higher levels.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Friends of AAG parent group runs fundraising and social events, with committee meetings held monthly.
- Coffee mornings
- Bake sales
- UAE National Day festival
- International Day
- Family Day
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Offers Arabic and Islamic Studies, with targeted support sessions for students who need help in these subjects.
- Arabic
- Islamic Studies
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Selected as a Microsoft Showcase School for 2016 to 2017.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Jointly accredited by NEASC and CIS since 2010, and rated 'Good' in DSIB/KHDA inspections.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applicants submit an online form, visit or tour the school, provide documents, and sit a placement assessment and interview. A deposit reserves the seat after acceptance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Al-Mizhar 1, off Algeria Street Corner 11A and 4A Street, Mirdif Area, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Similar schools
- The School of Research Science
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
AED 37.2K–79.8K (about USD 10.1K–21.7K)
Universal American SchoolAmerican · AP · IB PYP
AED 40.4K–81.8K (about USD 11K–22.3K)
Philadelphia Private SchoolAmerican · AP · IB Diploma
AED 19.5K–43K (about USD 5.31K–11.7K)
Greenwood International SchoolAmerican · AP · Own curriculum
AED 20.1K–30.9K (about USD 5.48K–8.4K)
Schools in the same city with a similar curriculum and fee level. Not a ranking.
More in this city · DubaiUpdated 2026-11-06
Are you school staff?
Add these yourself in the school portal.
- Principal and admissions introductions
- Exam results and university destinations
- Class size and teacher ratio