American School of Dubai
- American
Per yearabout USD 16.5K–24.3K
AED 60.6K–89.3K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Independent, not-for-profit U.S. curriculum PreK-12 international school in Dubai.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American
Students
2,000
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 87
- Founded
- 1966
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Learning support (SEN)
- Specialist
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
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 60,571≈ USD 16.5K |
| KG 1 | AED 64,092≈ USD 17.5K |
| KG 2 | AED 69,961≈ USD 19K |
| Grade 1 | AED 89,319≈ USD 24.3K |
| Grade 2 | AED 89,319≈ USD 24.3K |
| Grade 3 | AED 89,319≈ USD 24.3K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre Primary | AED 60,571 (about USD 16.5K) |
| KG 1 | AED 64,092 (about USD 17.5K) |
| KG 2 | AED 69,961 (about USD 19K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 89,319 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 89,319 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 89,319 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 89,319 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 89,319 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 89,319 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 89,319 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 89,319 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 89,319 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 89,319 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 89,319 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 89,319 (about USD 24.3K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| American School of Dubai (this school) | AED 60,571 (about USD 16.5K) | AED 89,319 (about USD 24.3K) |
| 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
- Capital levy
- AED 22,000
- Corporate discount
- Yes
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
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Theatre
- Gym
Sports
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Running track
- Fitness
Arts
- Choir
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- Athletics
- Arts
- Clubs
Upcoming events
- Jan31SunApplication deadlineAll day
Application Deadline for Grades 1-12
Checked 2026-10-29
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- MSA
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Offers individualised learning support through counsellors, a school psychologist and specialists. Some services, such as life-skills programmes and speech therapy, carry extra fees.
- School counselling
- School psychologist
- Learning support assistants
- Speech and language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Life Centered Education
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
A U.S.-curriculum international school in Dubai.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
An independent not-for-profit school that reinvests all tuition and fees into learning programmes, facilities and staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Supports students with identified learning needs through in-class differentiation and small group classes based on Individual Education Plans.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in 1966, before the founding of the UAE, and celebrating 60 years.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Runs community events and a global alumni network linking students, parents, staff and former students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A parent-teacher-student association where every parent is automatically a member, running events, a booster club and an arts support team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus with over 100 classrooms, two libraries and a Center for Design and Innovation for Public Purpose.
- Center for Design and Innovation for Public Purpose
- Libraries
- Theatre
- Gym
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applicants apply after learning about the school and can join an admissions event. Students with learning needs may need additional assessments.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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