American Academy for Girls vs GEMS Royal Dubai School
American Academy for Girls and GEMS Royal Dubai School are both in Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs in Dubai. KHDA rates American Academy for Girls Good (2023-2024) and GEMS Royal Dubai School Very good (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: American Academy for Girls AED 45,618 to AED 71,113 (2026-2027); GEMS Royal Dubai School AED 40,000 to AED 76,763 (2026-2027), and GEMS Royal Dubai School starts lower.
| American Academy for Girls | GEMS Royal Dubai School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Good (2023-2024) | Very good (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 45,618 to AED 71,113 (2026-2027) | AED 40,000 to AED 76,763 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | American | UK (13 Y) |
| Area | Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs | Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs |
| Students (2022-2023) | 502 | 846 |
| Teachers | 51 | 56 |
| Ages | 3 to 18 | 3 to 11 |
| Grades | KG1 to Grade 12 | FS1 to Year 6 |
| Gender | Girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
| Accreditation | NEASC | BSO, COBIS |
| External examinations | AP | GL, ABT |
| Opened | 2005 | 2005 |
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: American Academy for Girls · GEMS Royal Dubai School · methodology
