American Schools in Dubai - List with Reviews

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26 schools found in Dubai

Dunecrest American School 

5.0 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:American,IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Dunecrest American School has a mission “to provide a holistic American education that inspires students to discover their talents, pursue their passions, and make a positive impact on their communities and the world beyond.” We will achieve this mission by living our principle... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

GEMS United School 

5.0 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

GEMS United School is a GEMS Education school, offering the US curriculum for students from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Our Common Core and Advanced Placement curriculum integrates international elements of learning and is tailored to the global students of today who will gradu... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

American Academy for Girls 

4.8 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

American Academy For Girls (AAG) is a world-class Taaleem school that was developed to provide a rigorous American education that will prepare the next generation of women to be innovative leaders in their local and global community.   Our school follows the American Common Co... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Dubai National School Al Barsha 

4.8 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Dubai National School Al Barsha (DNS) was founded in 1988 and has established an excellent and well deserved reputation in the United Arab Emirates for providing high quality education for students from Kindergarten to the High School. DNS Al Barsha embraces a commitment to high st... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

American International School 

4.4 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

American International School (AIS) is a private, independent institution that serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It has an international program of studies which meets the needs of the multinational community in the UAE. It was inaugurated in August 2003. It has enjoye... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

American School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba 

4.3 from 3 reviews
Curriculum:American, UAE Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 13 Max Class Size:Unknown

The American School of Creative Science Maliha (ASCS Maliha) welcomes prospective parents and students from all nationalities. We aim to provide a unique education that is second to none. Our curriculum nurtures, cultivates, and fosters creative and critical thinking skills. We str... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Dubai Modern Education School 

4.2 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:American,UAE Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Dubai Modern Education School (DMES), is a private co-educational and family-oriented school located in the Al Mizhar 1 and serves students from Dubai and the surrounding Emirates. Founded in 1996, DMES founders envisioned the establishment of a locally and internationally-recogniz... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Al Mawakeb School 

4.1 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:IB,American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al Mawakeb School Dubai was founded in 1979 as a private international school. Currently, it boasts a student body of over 5500 with over 60 nationalities represented in its schools (Al Mawakeb Al Garhoud and Al Mawakeb Al Barsha). The schools provide the most comprehensive college... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Clarion School 

3.9 from 8 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 12 Max Class Size:Unknown

Clarion School Dubai is the only progressive American school in the UAE and is redefining the meaning of educational excellence. Our unique program, facilitated by highly qualified Master Educators, deeply engages your child in intentional and meaningful learning. Built on a solid ... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Ignite School 

3.9 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Ignite School Dubai is an excellent option for families seeking an authentic American Educational experience. Our vision is for all young people to experience that learning has lasting value beyond their life at school. We do this by educating the whole child, not just academically... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Al-Mizhar American Academy 

3.8 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al-Mizhar American Academy (AAM), a Taaleem school, was developed to provide a nurturing and rigorous American education for girls aged 3 to 18 years. A key reason for choosing the US curriculum was inspired by the American philosophy to educate the individual, who in-turn contri... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Collegiate American School 

3.8 from 9 reviews
Curriculum:American,IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Collegiate American School (CAS) is a vibrant and welcoming learning community located in the heart of Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, away from the traffic and towers. CAS staff are committed to the holistic development of every learner while supporting students to reach the highest levels o... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Nibras International School 

3.7 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Nibras International School (NIS) in Dubai is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP). Catering for children from ages 4 to 18 (KG through to Grade 12), NIS offers an affordable American education that exposes students to the rigor of American academia, as well as provi... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

GEMS Al Khaleej International School 

3.4 from 11 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

At GEMS Al Khaleej International School (GEMS AKIS) we resolutely believe that success stems from exceptional teaching practices, attentive administration, wonderful families and responsible students. We have been bringing out the best in each student since 1992 by promoting a h... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Next Generation School 

3.4 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:American, Islamic Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 15 Max Class Size:Unknown

Next Generation School Dubai, a comprehensive educational experience that cultivates, nurtures, and combines academic excellence with Islamic values, provides a comprehensive Arabic language program, and fosters civic responsibility to develop successful and contributing members of... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Ajman Modern School 

3.2 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Ajman Modern School is an American curriculum school founded in 2005 and is welcoming students from Kindergarten up to Grade 12. We follow the New York State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards throughout the school, giving our students the benefit of an America... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

American School of Dubai 

3.1 from 8 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

American School of Dubai (ASD), an independent, not-for-profit, U.S. curriculum K-12 international school, provides learning experiences designed to promote the maximum potential of its students. Founded in 1966 by the Dubai Petroleum Company and formerly known as Jumairah American... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira 

3.0 from 8 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al Ittihad Private School - Jumeira is a private school which follows the American curriculum in English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, and Information and Communication Technology. Arabic language, Islamic studies and social studies are taught in Arabic, in compliance with the... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

American School of Creative Science - Maliha 

2.8 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:American, UAE Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

The American School of Creative Science Maliha (ASCS Maliha) welcomes prospective parents and students from all nationalities. We aim to provide a unique education that is second to none. Our curriculum nurtures, cultivates, and fosters creative and critical thinking skills. We str... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Dubai International School 

2.6 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Dubai International School was founded in 1985. The school is located in the heart of Dubai with one branch located in Al Garhoud area and another in Al Qoz area. The chosen locations of the branches make it suitable to serve the most populated areas in Dubai and the northern Emirates. DIS, in par... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Dubai Arabian American Private School 

2.5 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Dubai Arabian American Private School caters to students from KG1-G12 providing a US curriculum for their education pathways. Located in Muhaisnah 1, the school is in a strong community that values education. Student activities and opportunities consider the American flair infused ... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

GEMS Dubai American Academy 

2.2 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:American,IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA) is a vibrant international community, deeply rooted in a culture of kindness. We are proud of our long heritage and dedication to the academic success of all students in a compassionate and inspirational learning environment. Targeting the highest ... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Universal American School 

1.8 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:American,IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Universal American School (UAS) was founded in 2005. Since then we have served our students every day, helping them become compassionate, confident learners who know who they are and what they stand for. As you learn more about UAS the term “community” will resonate with you ... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Sharjah American International School 

1.4 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

The mission of Sharjah American International School is to provide a Western education within a context that respects local traditions, to encourage academic excellence, to implement an inclusive learning environment that accepts students of all ability levels and provide for thei... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

ISD Academy 

Curriculum:IB, American Primary Language:English
Age Range:14 to 18 Max Class Size:30

ISD Academy provides student-athletes from across the world a premier education while receiving elite sports coaching in facilities honed to deliver the perfect developmental environment. Everything our student-athletes could want or need is delivered to them in a centralized, walk... Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
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