Al Maaref American School vs American International School
Al Maaref American School and American International School are both in Qusais & Nahda in Dubai. KHDA rates Al Maaref American School Acceptable (2023-2024) and American International School Good (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: Al Maaref American School AED 12,906 to AED 37,134 (2026-2027); American International School AED 13,405 to AED 21,732 (2026-2027), and Al Maaref American School starts lower.
| Al Maaref American School | American International School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Acceptable (2023-2024) | Good (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 12,906 to AED 37,134 (2026-2027) | AED 13,405 to AED 21,732 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | American | American |
| Area | Qusais & Nahda | Qusais & Nahda |
| Students (2023-2024) | 1,368 | 2,725 |
| Teachers | 100 | 151 |
| Ages | 4 to 18 | 4 to 18 |
| Grades | KG 1 to Grade 12 | KG 1 to Grade 12 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English, Arabic | English |
| Accreditation | US | NEASC |
| External examinations | AP | California |
| Opened | 1987 | 2003 |
Recorded annual fees by grade
| Grade | Al Maaref American School | American International School | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 12,906 2026-2027 | AED 13,405 2026-2027 | −AED 499 |
| KG 2 | AED 12,906 2026-2027 | AED 13,405 2026-2027 | −AED 499 |
| GRADE 1 | AED 14,750 2026-2027 | AED 14,314 2026-2027 | +AED 436 |
| GRADE 2 | AED 14,750 2026-2027 | AED 14,314 2026-2027 | +AED 436 |
| GRADE 3 | AED 14,750 2026-2027 | AED 14,314 2026-2027 | +AED 436 |
| GRADE 4 | AED 17,326 2026-2027 | AED 15,422 2026-2027 | +AED 1,904 |
| GRADE 5 | AED 17,326 2026-2027 | AED 15,422 2026-2027 | +AED 1,904 |
| GRADE 6 | AED 17,326 2026-2027 | AED 15,422 2026-2027 | +AED 1,904 |
| GRADE 7 | AED 18,435 2026-2027 | AED 17,919 2026-2027 | +AED 516 |
| GRADE 8 | AED 20,280 2026-2027 | AED 17,919 2026-2027 | +AED 2,361 |
| GRADE 9 | AED 22,127 2026-2027 | AED 17,919 2026-2027 | +AED 4,208 |
| GRADE 10 | AED 25,811 2026-2027 | AED 19,520 2026-2027 | +AED 6,291 |
| GRADE 11 | AED 30,183 2026-2027 | AED 20,653 2026-2027 | +AED 9,530 |
| GRADE 12 | AED 37,134 2026-2027 | AED 21,732 2026-2027 | +AED 15,402 |
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 · American International School · methodology
