Al Maaref American School vs Al Salam Private School
Al Maaref American School and Al Salam Private School are both in Qusais & Nahda in Dubai. KHDA rates Al Maaref American School Acceptable (2023-2024) and Al Salam Private School Good (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: Al Maaref American School AED 12,906 to AED 37,134 (mixed or unverified years); Al Salam Private School AED 14,276 to AED 33,642 (mixed or unverified years).
| Al Maaref American School | Al Salam Private School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Acceptable (2023-2024) | Good (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 12,906 – AED 37,134 (mixed or unverified years) | AED 14,276 – AED 33,642 (mixed or unverified years) |
| Curriculum | American | UK, UK* |
| Area | Qusais & Nahda | Qusais & Nahda |
| Students (2023-2024) | 1,368 | — |
| Teachers | 100 | — |
| Ages | 4 to 18 | 3-18 |
| Grades | KG 1 to Grade 12 | FS1 to Year 10 (expanding) |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and Girls |
| Language of instruction | English, Arabic | English |
| Accreditation | US | KHDA |
| External examinations | AP | IGCSE (starting 2024-25), A Level (planned) |
| Opened | 1987 | 1988 |
Sources: KHDA inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Fee years are shown when verified; differences are only calculated for the same verified year. Full profiles: Al Maaref American School · Al Salam Private School · methodology
