American International School - Dubai
- American
Per yearabout USD 3.65K–5.92K
AED 13.4K–21.7K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
American curriculum school in Dubai offering Kindergarten through Grade 12. Part of the Athena Education family of schools.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
American
Type
International school
Fee level
- School day
- 07:30-14:15
- Accreditations
- NEASC
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 |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 13,405≈ USD 3.65K |
| KG 2 | AED 13,405≈ USD 3.65K |
| Grade 1 | AED 14,314≈ USD 3.9K |
| Grade 2 | AED 14,314≈ USD 3.9K |
| Grade 3 | AED 14,314≈ USD 3.9K |
| Grade 4 | AED 15,422≈ USD 4.2K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 13,405 (about USD 3.65K) |
| KG 2 | AED 13,405 (about USD 3.65K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 14,314 (about USD 3.9K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 14,314 (about USD 3.9K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 14,314 (about USD 3.9K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 15,422 (about USD 4.2K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 15,422 (about USD 4.2K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 15,422 (about USD 4.2K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 17,919 (about USD 4.88K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 17,919 (about USD 4.88K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 17,919 (about USD 4.88K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 19,520 (about USD 5.32K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 20,653 (about USD 5.62K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 21,732 (about USD 5.92K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| American International School - Dubai (this school) | AED 13,405 (about USD 3.65K) | AED 21,732 (about USD 5.92K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| 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) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- AED 525
- Bus
- AED 7,000
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)
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
- Service
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Describes itself as inclusive; an Inclusion Lead works with teachers to identify students needing extra support and arrange specialist programs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Dispersal is 07:30 to 14:15 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 11:00 on Friday.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Two-way bus routes serve Sharjah, Deira, New Dubai and Bur Dubai, with transport forms submitted by email.
- Sharjah route
- Deira Dubai route
- New Dubai route
- Bur Dubai route
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Part of the Athena Education group of schools across Dubai and Sharjah.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the American curriculum, running from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
- Kindergarten
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Lists universities that have accepted graduates, including institutions in the UAE, Canada and Bulgaria.
- Simon Fraser University
- Medical University Of Varna
- AURAK
- Ajman University
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Supports students of determination, identified by a specialist team or medical diagnosis; parents provide assessment reports for individual learning plans.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Has a child protection policy, safe recruitment checks, staff training and a dedicated safeguarding and wellbeing team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Community and service
Student Council plans community projects and outreach activities.
- Community projects
- Community outreach
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Runs a student council and clubs with elected or interviewed student officers, building leadership and organisational skills.
- Student Council
- Student clubs
- Student media officer
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Tours run on weekdays and Saturdays, can be booked online, and walk-in visits are accepted.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
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