Al Maaref American School vs The Westminster School
Al Maaref American School and The Westminster School are both in Qusais & Nahda in Dubai. KHDA rates Al Maaref American School Acceptable (2023-2024) and The Westminster School Good (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: Al Maaref American School AED 12,906 to AED 37,134 (2026-2027); The Westminster School AED 9,362 to AED 18,203 (2026-2027), and The Westminster School starts lower.
| Al Maaref American School | The Westminster School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Acceptable (2023-2024) | Good (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 12,906 to AED 37,134 (2026-2027) | AED 9,362 to AED 18,203 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | American | UK (13 Y) |
| Area | Qusais & Nahda | Qusais & Nahda |
| Students (2023-2024) | 1,368 | 5,200 |
| Teachers | 100 | - |
| Ages | 4 to 18 | 3-18 |
| Grades | KG 1 to Grade 12 | FS1 to Year 13 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and Girls |
| Language of instruction | English, Arabic | English |
| Accreditation | US | KHDA |
| External examinations | AP | GCSE, A Level |
| 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 · The Westminster School · methodology
