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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 17,200 - 30,900
Pupils 950
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 25
Ajman American Private School is a private K–12 institution in the United Arab Emirates, located in Al Jurf 1 beside Sheikh Khalifa Hospital in the Emirate of Ajman. The school follows an American (U.S.) curriculum—aligned with Common Core and California early‑years frameworks—and serves early years through Grade 12 (ages c.4–18). English is the primary medium of instruction; Arabic is taught for native and non‑native speakers and Islamic Education is provided in line with UAE requirements, while additional world languages such as French (and references to Spanish and Chinese on the school site) are offered. Published facilities include STEAM and innovation labs, a library/media centre, sports facilities, smart classrooms with 1:1 devices and a Career & University Counselling Centre. Distinctive elements the school publishes are NEASC accreditation, ISO 9001:2015 certification, a STEAM/sustainability and service‑learning emphasis, and a programme of electives and Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the high school.
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Instructs in Persian, English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 8,960 - 19,197
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum, IB (DP)
Al Adab Iranian Private School for Boys in Dubai sits on Education Street, No. 123, and serves boys aged 4 to 18. The school offers multiple curricular pathways, including a Bespoke Curriculum, the American Curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, of which it is authorized to deliver. The campus facilities are designed to invite participation and collaboration across a variety of learning environments, from classrooms to common and activity spaces, supporting a broad range of academic and co-curricular experiences. The school emphasizes international and bilingual programmes for its students, reflecting its intercultural outlook while maintaining a connection to Iranian language and culture. Persian/Farsi language classes are available for guest students, underscoring the school's language and cultural offerings. This blend of tailored curricula, IB exposure, and language-enabled programming aims to prepare students for higher education abroad while developing a strong home-cultural identity. This supports a clear progression from early years to the IB Diploma.
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Instructs in English, Persian
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 8,960 - 19,197
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Italian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary)
Al Adab Iranian Private School for Girls is a private institution located behind Al-Bustan Center in Al Qusais 1, Dubai. It serves learners aged 4 to 18 and offers a range of curricula, including the IB Diploma Programme, American, Indian, Italian curricula, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge Secondary. Although the name suggests a girls' school, the program notes indicate private provision for both boys and girls. The Iranian country affiliation informs language and cultural offerings, such as Persian/Farsi language classes for guest students. The campus provides facilities that support a variety of activities and learning environments. The school emphasizes international and bilingual programmes for the 4–18 age group, with the IBDP as a central pathway for higher education in different jurisdictions. Overall, the school combines exposure to multiple international curricula with Iranian cultural connections, positioned in a Dubai setting to meet diverse student needs. The school opens pathways to education abroad.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 23,184 - 47,633
Pupils 2434
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 17
Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira is a private K–12 day school in the Jumeirah/Al Safa area of Dubai that delivers an American‑based K–12 curriculum aligned with California Common Core, California Computer Science standards and the NGSS. The school operates from Pre‑KG through Grade 12 (the school's materials describe Pre‑KG to Grade 12; directory listings record the typical age range as about 3–18). English is the primary language of instruction, while Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and Moral Education are taught to meet UAE Ministry of Education requirements. The school offers an American High School Diploma pathway with Advanced Placement options from Grade 10, and prepares senior students for international tests such as SAT, TOEFL and IELTS. Published information notes a 1:1 device programme for Grades 3–12, an on‑site Innovation Centre and a Smart Learning programme, and school materials and student testimony refer to sports facilities including football and basketball fields, padel and tennis courts and a swimming pool. The school cites accreditation by CIS and NEASC and a recent KHDA “Good” inspection outcome.
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Instructs in English, Arabic
Ages 4 - null years
Fees AED 18,635
Pupils 1543
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 25
Al Ittihad Private School Mamzar is a long‑standing private school in Dubai offering an American curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Founded in 1975 under the auspices of Al Arabia for Educational Development, it forms the founding branch of IPSMamzar, a four‑school network that emphasizes Emirati heritage and Islamic values within the curriculum and campus life. The school delivers lessons in English across most subjects, with Arabic, Islamic, and social studies taught under the Ministry of Education framework, and students graduate with an American High School Diploma accredited by the Ministry of Education. The campus comprises four purpose‑built divisions (Kindergarten, Elementary, Boys's, and Girls's) and features extensive facilities: large gymnasium with two indoor pools, three libraries, science laboratories, computer labs, art rooms, a KG music room, mosques and prayer spaces, clinics, and air‑conditioned cafeterias. Extra‑curriculars include on‑site soccer, Taekwondo, and swimming academies and a strong arts and physical education program.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 32,125 - 52,129
Pupils 2441
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 15
GEMS Al Khaleej International School (AKIS) is an American-curriculum international school located in Al Warqa'a 4, Dubai, offering education from Pre‑KG (age 3) through Grade 12 (age 18). The school follows a NEASC‑accredited US curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards (English and mathematics), Next Generation Science Standards and California state standards for other subjects taught in English, while delivering the UAE Ministry's prescribed programmes for Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies. English is the primary language of instruction; Arabic is taught across phases and the school hosts a Centre of Excellence for Arabic Language and Culture (opened November 2024) with immersive and technology-rich resources. Senior students may follow Advanced Placement courses and, from the 2025–26 year, AKIS is an authorised IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, so the school operates dual academic pathways. Facilities listed by the school include eight science labs, ICT and robotics labs, a makers room, a Food Technology lab (described as the first of its kind in an American school in Dubai), sports halls, outdoor pitches, a swimming pool and three libraries.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupils 1368
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American
Class Size 14
Al Maaref Private School (Al Maaref American School), founded in 1987, is a co-educational American curriculum school in Al Qusais, Dubai. Accredited by NEASC, Cognia, WELL, and College Board, the school offers Early Years through High School with values of respect, scholarship, inclusivity, integrity, courage, and collaboration.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 24,614 - 43,788
Curriculum American Curriculum
Al Mawakeb School, Al Barsha is a private international K–12 school in Al Barsha, Dubai, offering an American curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 12 (ages 4–18). The school states its curriculum is aligned with Massachusetts state standards and the UAE Ministry of Education and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; older students may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses as part of university preparation. English is the main language of instruction within a formal trilingual programme that includes Arabic and French (French emphasised in kindergarten and Arabic taught across grades alongside UAE subjects). The school describes a STEM programme, embedded ICT and e‑learning (notebook computers for Grades 11–12), and a range of facilities including art workshops, school clinics, bus services, a cafeteria, multi‑purpose halls and the Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Hall. The programme also integrates UAE cultural and moral education alongside electives and academic support services.
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Instructs in English
Fees AED 15,726 - 25,493
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Al Mawakeb School – Al Barsha sits within the Al Mawakeb Schools family in Dubai. It offers an American curriculum aligned with Massachusetts State Standards and the UAE Ministry of Education, with Advanced Placement courses available and NEASC accreditation. The school prioritizes learning beyond the classroom, with active Scouts and Model United Nations programs. It uses LearnOnline as its main eLearning platform, with every Grade 11 and 12 student equipped with a notebook computer and N4B interconnecting school departments and enabling a parent app. The curriculum is language-rich and tri-lingual in the early years (English, Arabic, French), with Arabic and Islamic Education taught in English and Arabic. On-site facilities include Art Workshops, School Clinics, Bus Services, a School Cafeteria, Multi-Purpose Halls, and Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Hall. The school also highlights university preparation through guidance and exposure to standardized tests and AP courses, offering STEM, arts, and leadership clubs today.
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Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees AED 24,614 - 45,994
Pupils 2500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Al Mawakeb School – Al Garhoud is a private international school in Dubai offering the American Curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP). The program is based on Massachusetts State Standards while incorporating UAE Ministry of Education requirements. From Kindergarten to Grade 12, instruction emphasizes language, inquiry and lifelong learning. English is taught from KG, with Arabic and French differentiated across the school; KG places special emphasis on French. The curriculum weaves UAE core subjects (Arabic, Islamic Education, Social Studies, Moral Education) into the American framework, and English, Science and Mathematics are aligned to Massachusetts standards. The school is part of AMSI, which began at Al Garhoud in 1979 and now operates additional campuses such as Al Barsha and Al Khawaneej. Facilities include art workshops, a school clinic, bus services, a cafeteria and multi-purpose halls to support classroom learning and after-school life. Academic support for gifted learners and guidance on PSAT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, and worldwide university options are provided. A broad extracurricular program includes STEM, Arts, and Community Service clubs, mirroring a commitment to developing well-rounded learners.
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Instructs in English
Fees AED 36,181 - 71,807
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Al Mawakeb School – Al Khawaneej is a private international school offering an American curriculum with Advanced Placement courses. The program aligns with Massachusetts standards and the UAE Ministry of Education, delivered in English within a multilingual setting. Kindergarten, students follow a tri-lingual pathway in English, Arabic and French, with emphasis on French and Arabic. Primary students may choose Arabic B or French B; Social Studies is taught in English, Islamic Education in English. Middle School develops analytical and research skills and participates in MAP, CAT4, PSAT and TIMSS. High School prepares students for university with guidance for PSAT, SAT, TOEFL and IELTS. A KHDA-certified diploma is awarded on graduation, with ongoing university and career guidance. Campus facilities include science labs, a STEM lab, art spaces, music studios, libraries, computer labs, an auditorium, indoor gym, swimming pool and football field. Extra-curriculars include MUN and Scouts, plus a varied after-school program.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 36,485 - 65,270
Pupils 638
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 11
American Academy for Girls (AAG) is an American‑accredited, college‑preparatory school in Al‑Mizhar 1, Mirdif, Dubai, offering Pre‑KG to Grade 12 (ages 3–18). The Early Childhood provision (Pre‑KG–KG2) is co‑educational; the school is single‑gender (girls) from Grade 1 to Grade 12. AAG follows an American curriculum and operates a high‑school programme that includes pre‑AP courses and a selection of Advanced Placement subjects; students must earn a minimum number of credits to receive an AAG High School Diploma. American English is stated as the language of instruction; Arabic is taught as a first language for UAE/Arab nationals and as a foreign language for others (with UAE social‑studies provision), and French is offered from Grade 9. Islamic Studies are provided from Pre‑KG through Grade 12 for Muslim students. The campus facilities listed by the school include ICT suites, science laboratories, music rooms, two libraries, art and pottery studios, a multi‑purpose sports hall, outdoor sports field, shaded outdoor swimming pool, kindergarten playroom and an Innovation Hub; AAG is also a Microsoft Showcase School.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 35,540 - 75,440
Pupils 451
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Class Size 8
American Gulf School is an American IB Continuum school located in Al Rahmaniya, Shaghrafah 4, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The school delivers American standards alongside the full IB continuum — Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP), Diploma (DP) and Career‑related (CP) programmes — and also offers an American High School Diploma (Cognia‑accredited); AGS is an authorised BTEC centre and an IELTS and SAT test centre. AGS serves learners from Pre‑Kindergarten (age 3) through Grade 12 (up to age 18) across Montessori/KG, primary, middle and senior phases. English is the principal medium of instruction, with a 50/50 bilingual approach in the early years where Arabic is used for mathematics and science; the school also teaches Arabic, French, Spanish and Mandarin as additional language pathways. Published campus provisions include a dedicated KG building with indoor soft‑play, STREAM, media, fabrication and design labs, STEM/robotics resources, a school clinic and inclusion/ASPIRE support; Grade 12 students may follow a dual‑diploma pathway combining IB and American credentials.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 17,490 - 29,066
Pupils 2725
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 18
American International School, located on 6th Street in Al Qusais, Dubai, is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school that follows an American curriculum and awards an American High School Diploma. The school serves children from about age 4 (KG1) through to around 18 (Grade 12) and delivers instruction in English; Arabic and French are taught as language subjects and Islamic and UAE‑related studies are included in the programme. In the upper years students follow core domains (English, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education and visual/performing arts), choose electives and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses, supported by college and career guidance. The campus facilities listed by the school include two artificial‑grass football pitches, courts for basketball/throw‑ball/badminton, two auditoria, a library with online resources, multiple art and music rooms, dedicated science laboratories (chemistry, biology, physics and integrated science) and computer labs with interactive whiteboards. The school is co‑educational through Grade 5, with separate classes for boys and girls from Grade 6, and incorporates UAE heritage and Islamic culture across its curriculum.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 22,850 - 50,560
Pupils 3982
Curriculum American Curriculum, UAE Curriculum
Class Size 15
The American School of Creative Science – Maliha is an American-curriculum international school in the United Arab Emirates, located in the Maliha area (address on file: 102 Maleha St, Institutes Land). It offers US California Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards alongside UAE Ministry of Education requirements for Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies, operating from Kindergarten (Pre‑KG/KG) through Grades 6–12. The school serves ages 3 to 18 and delivers core subjects through English-language instruction while teaching Arabic, Qur'an and Islamic Studies to meet MOE standards. The campus includes technology‑enabled classrooms with interactive whiteboards, ICT labs and an innovation hub, a well‑resourced library, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, a covered heated swimming pool, gymnasium and a multi‑purpose hall. The programme emphasises inquiry‑based, hands‑on learning, cross‑curricular activities and a broad assessment profile; students sit for internal and external tests such as MAP, CAT4, PIRLS, PISA, E‑TIMSS, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT and EMSAT.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 33,250 - 67,450
Pupils 728
Curriculum American Curriculum, UAE Curriculum
Class Size 18
The American School of Creative Science — Nad Al Sheba in Dubai is an independent American-curriculum school that combines the US Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards with the UAE Ministry of Education requirements in Arabic, Islamic Education, Social Studies and Moral Education. It serves early years through secondary (KG1 to Grade 12; ages 3–18). The primary language of instruction is English, with Arabic taught for native and non‑native speakers and Islamic and Qur'an programmes delivered for Muslim students, including a Qur'an memorization stream. The school operates an inclusion programme and provides English‑language‑learner support as a WIDA member, and it delivers a mapped social‑emotional and virtues curriculum. Campus facilities described on the school website include smart classrooms, libraries, ICT suites, specialised science laboratories, sports playgrounds, a heated swimming pool, gym and a multi‑purpose hall; the digital strategy notes Apple Distinguished School recognition and one‑to‑one devices (iPads for Grades 1–8, MacBooks in secondary).
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 60,571 - 102,303
Pupils 2072
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 22
The American School of Dubai (ASD) is an independent, not‑for‑profit U.S. curriculum PreK–12 international school located in Al Barsha, Dubai. ASD provides a standards‑based American programme from an on‑campus Early Learning Centre (PreK, K1, K2) through Elementary, Middle and High School, and awards an American high‑school diploma; Advanced Placement courses are offered in Grades 10–12. English is the language of instruction and students who are not yet fluent undertake English as an Additional Language screening; Arabic is taught across stages (including Arabic Language Arts aligned with UAE Ministry standards) and a range of world‑language options appear in the course catalogues. The purpose‑built Al Barsha campus (noted as a 23‑acre site) houses multiple libraries and media centres, performance spaces, a swimming pool and comprehensive athletic facilities. ASD publishes admissions and age‑placement policies aligned with KHDA requirements and operates as one of the not‑for‑profit schools in Dubai, reinvesting tuition into school programmes and facilities.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 14 years
Fees AED 24,606 - 32,719
Pupils 242
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 9
Bright Learners Private School is a private, co-educational American-curriculum school located in Al Rashidiya, Dubai (56A Street). The school delivers a US-style programme from Pre‑Kindergarten through middle school (listed on the site as Pre‑KG to Grade 9) and, per the file on record, serves children aged 3 to 14. Its core academic programme follows American Common Core standards (Massachusetts) with Next Generation Science Standards and National Standards for Social Studies; Arabic, Islamic, Moral and Social Studies are taught through the UAE Ministry of Education framework. The school's published policies show an English-medium programme with an English as an Additional Language (EAL) department to support learners who do not use English at home, and Arabic is taught as a core subject from KG. Published material highlights an emphasis on student‑centred learning, 21st‑century skills and STEM. Facilities described on the school website include science and technology labs, specialised art and performing‑arts spaces, a library, sports hall, padel courts, football pitch, swimming pools and outdoor collaboration areas.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 17 years
Fees AED 45,106 - 100,336
Pupils 293
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 22
Clarion School is a K–12 day school in Dubai that offers an American curriculum for students aged 3 to 17. The programme is described as progressive with experiential and personalized learning. KHDA fact sheets show KG1 under the American curriculum with a Good rating, and KG2, Grade 1, and Grade 2 rated Acceptable; admissions note MAP/CAT4 testing for Grade 2 and above. The campus blends classrooms with outdoor learning spaces and wide corridors that house student engagement areas and organic play stations, reflecting the environment's third teacher idea to support self‑driven, deep learning. Learning spaces include innovative classrooms, science laboratories, art studios, music rooms, a media library, and a swimming pool, while a cafeteria, health clinic, and playgrounds complete the campus. Enrichment programs expand beyond core studies, with STEM and practical inquiry workshops, Inspire Music, Drama Scene with LAMDA, and an after‑school activities program focused on wellbeing and sport opportunities.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 39,478 - 70,630
Pupils 50
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Class Size 10
Collegiate International School is an American international day school in Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, serving children from age 3 through to Grade 12 (ages 3–18). The school delivers an American programme mapped to New York State standards alongside the IB continuum (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes) and offers the NEASC‑accredited US High School Diploma with options for Advanced Placement courses or the full IB Diploma in senior years. English is the language of instruction; modern languages taught include Arabic, French and Spanish. The campus facilities published by the school include a sports hall, swimming pools (including an Early Years pool), tennis courts, basketball courts and outdoor pitches; STEM and science laboratories, computing and design technology suites, an Early Years Discovery Centre, dance and music studios, libraries, a lecture hall and medical/therapy rooms. The school states it aligns New York State Standards with IB pedagogies to provide multiple, personalised graduation pathways and is a member of the Innoventures Education group with NEASC and IB authorisations.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 14,100 - 31,400
Pupils 581
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 24
Crown American Private School is an American‑curriculum K–12 school located at Al‑Jurf 2, Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The school, founded in 2005, welcomes students from kindergarten through Grade 12 and states that it follows the California State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); it also reports accreditation by Cognia. The school's programme is delivered through an American‑style framework in English while meeting UAE Ministry of Education requirements: Arabic, Islamic and moral education and UAE social studies are included in the timetable. The school's curriculum policy specifies that Arabic and national studies are taught in Arabic for Emirati and Arab students and in English for non‑Arab students; French is offered in upper grades. The website lists technology‑enhanced smart classrooms and a robotics and innovation lab among its facilities, and the curriculum documentation notes the planned provision of Advanced Placement courses for Grades 10–12.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 14 years
Fees AED 14,000 - 17,000
Pupils 115
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Indian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Prospective parents considering Dhruv Global School will find a curriculum that integrates the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) framework with universal yogic values. Located in Arjan, Dubai, the campus delivers lessons guided by Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory and Benjamin Bloom’s 2 Sigma Deviation Framework, focusing on mastery-based progression. The school places a distinct emphasis on mindful learning, incorporating daily yoga, meditation, and Positive Education Enhanced Curriculum (PEEC) routines into the timetable. Beyond foundational academics, students participate in an interdisciplinary learning model featuring coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence, building digital fluency alongside traditional subjects. Co-scholastic provisions include swimming, classical dance, and visual arts, supported by specific campus facilities. The school operates without a specific religious affiliation but embeds moral, social, and cultural studies into everyday lessons. Families benefit from a strong school-home partnership, active community service projects, and structured transport services across Dubai.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 15,134 - 35,411
Pupils 1400
Curriculum American Curriculum
Dubai Arabian American Private School (DAAPS) is a private Emirati school in Muhaisnah 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offering an American curriculum from KG1 to Grade 12 (ages 4–18). The curriculum is aligned to California Common Core standards and UAE Ministry/KHDA requirements, and students may earn a US high-school diploma (26-credit requirement). English is the language of instruction; Arabic is taught and the school also delivers Islamic education, social studies and moral education as part of its UAE-aligned programme. The school describes extensive technology integration across phases, citing platforms such as HMH and Achieve3000, use of Sphero and Minecraft Education, robots and interactive floors, and early-years features including a vegetable garden, outdoor sensory areas, a jungle gym and role-play spaces. Assessment practices named on the site include MAP, CAT4 and internal benchmarks, and the school states it is inclusive, provides Individual Education Plans for students of determination, and offers university and career counselling and community-service opportunities.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupils 2147
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 24
Dubai International Private School (Al Quoz branch) is a private international school in Al Quoz, Dubai, delivering an American curriculum aligned with the California Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards to students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 (approximately ages 4–18). English is the medium of instruction for the majority of subjects; Arabic Language, Islamic Education and Social Studies follow the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum and are taught in Arabic. French is offered as a foreign language from the early years and continues into secondary grades. The school is accredited by NEASC and Cognia and awards the American High School Diploma; a selection of Advanced Placement courses is available and students are prepared for external examinations such as SAT, TOEFL and IELTS. Published information lists campus facilities including hi‑tech classrooms, science and STEM labs, arts and music rooms, a library and UAE museum, swimming provision and indoor and outdoor sports facilities.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 13,487 - 24,763
Pupils 2004
Curriculum American Curriculum, UAE Curriculum
Class Size 6
Dubai Modern Education School (DMES) is a private, co‑educational K–12 school located in Al Mizhar 1, Dubai that operates dual educational pathways: an American (US) curriculum and the UAE Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum. The school serves learners aged 4–18, with the US pathway offered from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and the MOE pathway from Grade 1 to Grade 12. DMES's language policy specifies English as the language of instruction for the US section while Arabic instruction follows MOE requirements; school communications and many programmes are delivered bilingually and the school provides support for English language learners. Campus facilities detailed by the school include smart‑equipped classrooms, separate science laboratories for middle and high school, libraries and media centres for each phase, maker and robotics labs, a LEGO lab, ICT suites, an indoor gymnasium, a multi‑purpose hall seating over 1,000, shaded playgrounds, a swimming pool, a staffed clinic and designated rooms for Students of Determination. The school publishes pathway‑based elective and AP options for Grades 9–12 and holds NEASC and EFQM recognitions.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 24,172 - 39,665
Pupils 2336
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 20
Dubai National School – Al Barsha is a private American school in Al Barsha, Dubai, offering a Massachusetts‑standards‑aligned American curriculum from pre‑kindergarten through Grade 12 (PK–12). The school serves learners from age 3 to 18 and is fully accredited by NEASC. English is the medium of instruction across phases, while Arabic is taught both as a first and additional language and UAE‑mandated subjects such as Islamic Education, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies are provided in line with Ministry of Education requirements. DNS offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the high school and promotes project‑based, technology‑rich learning through a dedicated Makerspace Lab. On‑site facilities include multiple science laboratories, seven computer labs, three libraries, five art rooms, three multipurpose gymnasiums, a full‑size football pitch, outdoor courts and three swimming pools (separate pools for boys, girls and toddlers), alongside dedicated KG resources and an on‑site clinic.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 30,603 - 46,800
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Class Size 24
Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba offers an American curriculum aligned to New York State standards for learners aged 3 to 18, with Advanced Placement (AP) options and culminating in an American high‑school diploma. The school delivers instruction in English, with Arabic language and Islamic Studies integrated into the program, and dedicated Support Services to help students succeed. The Nad Al Sheba campus is expanding in two phases: Phase One adds 31 classrooms for 777 seats ahead of the 2025–26 year, and Phase Two, completed by July 2026, will add 114 classrooms and 31 laboratories, increasing capacity to 2,664 seats. The program is designed across Early Learning through High School and is guided by Arabic principles and Islamic values. Extracurricular activities number over 20, spanning Art and Wellbeings, Music, Academic and Arabic & Islamic values, with Academic and Intellectual, Arts, Cultural/Languages clubs. A range of ECAs encourages inquiry, collaboration, and development together.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 11 years
Fees AED 29,900 - 46,800
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Class Size 28
Dubai Schools Al Barsha is an American-curriculum school located on Al Khail Road in Al Barsha South, Dubai. The school follows the New York State Education Department (NYSED) standards and, at senior level, offers Advanced Placement (AP) options leading to an American high‑school diploma; it currently provides education from KG1 through to Grade 6 with plans to extend to Grade 12. Instruction is delivered through the American curriculum with English used as the primary language of the programme while Arabic and Islamic education are taught in line with the UAE national curriculum (Arabic as a first language for Arab students and as an additional language for non‑Arab students). Early years provision is play‑based and experiential. Published campus facilities include separate blocks for early years and older pupils, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, multi‑purpose halls, separate libraries and canteens, sports halls and courts (including a rooftop MUGA and full‑size football pitch), science and music rooms, art room, library, medical clinic and shaded outdoor play areas. The school emphasises Arabic cultural values alongside its American academic programme.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 41,500 - 90,050
Pupils 667
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Class Size 15
Dunecrest American School is an American international K–12 school located in Wadi Al Safa 3, Dubai (near Al Barari and Living Legends) serving children aged 3–18. The school's programme combines an American K–12 framework (AERO/Common Core Plus) with International Baccalaureate provision, noting the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12; the school also uses the Creative Curriculum in Pre‑KG and KG1. English is the primary language of instruction; the published language policy confirms taught provision in Arabic, provision for mother‑tongue maintenance and third languages (French/Spanish), and a formal English Language Learner (ELL) programme using WIDA assessments. The purpose‑built, eight‑acre campus features naturally lit classrooms, two libraries, science laboratories and makerspaces (with 3D printers and robotics), hydroponic towers, dedicated art workshops and gallery space, a black‑box theatre, a 1,500 m² gymnasium, a 400 m running track, a shaded six‑lane pool, a full football pitch, tennis courts and a range of outdoor learning spaces. The curriculum emphasises cross‑curricular, project‑based and STEAM learning with inclusion and ELL support.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 17,020 - 30,025
Pupils 1893
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 16
Emirates American School (EAS) is a private K–12 school in the United Arab Emirates offering an American curriculum from kindergarten through high school; its published address is Al Falah‑6, Al‑Qarrayen, near Sharjah National Park, Sharjah. The school serves early years to secondary students (ages 3 to 18) and is Cognia‑accredited; its high school offers Advanced Placement (AP) options and college‑preparation support. Instruction is in English, with Arabic taught as a core subject and additional languages (for example French) offered in secondary programmes. The campus description lists spacious, technology‑equipped classrooms, science and computer laboratories, libraries, art and music studios, playgrounds and sports facilities including a football field, basketball courts and a swimming pool, plus on‑site clinic and security systems. EAS also highlights value‑based programmes and internal frameworks (Nojoom Framework, Spark Program) and membership of the Global Schools Group as part of its stated approach to combining American standards with Emirati cultural values.
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