GEMS Dubai American Academy vs Kings School Al Barsha
GEMS Dubai American Academy and Kings School Al Barsha are both in Barsha & Quoz in Dubai. KHDA rates GEMS Dubai American Academy Outstanding (2023-2024) and Kings School Al Barsha Outstanding (2023-2024). For 2026-2027, GEMS Dubai American Academy charges AED 66,185 to AED 93,300 a year and Kings School Al Barsha AED 57,999 to AED 115,088 — Kings School Al Barsha starts lower.
| GEMS Dubai American Academy | Kings School Al Barsha | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Outstanding (2023-2024) | Outstanding (2023-2024) |
| Annual fees 2026-2027 | AED 66,185 – AED 93,300 | AED 57,999 – AED 115,088 |
| Curriculum | American | UK* |
| Area | Barsha & Quoz | Barsha & Quoz |
| Students (2023-2024) | 3,088 | 2,971 |
| Teachers | 244 | 223 |
| Ages | 4 to 18 | 3 to 18 |
| Grades | KG 1 to Grade 12 | FS1 to Year 13 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
| Accreditation | NEASC/IB | BSO |
| External examinations | AP,IBDP | GCSE, IGCSE, BTEC, A-Level |
| Opened | 1998 | 2014 |
Sources: KHDA inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Figures carry the year they belong to. Full profiles: GEMS Dubai American Academy · Kings School Al Barsha · methodology
