GEMS Dubai American Academy vs Nord Anglia International School
GEMS Dubai American Academy and Nord Anglia International School are both in Barsha & Quoz in Dubai. KHDA rates GEMS Dubai American Academy Outstanding (2023-2024) and Nord Anglia International School Outstanding (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: GEMS Dubai American Academy AED 66,185 to AED 93,300 (2026-2027); Nord Anglia International School AED 69,625 to AED 105,288 (2026-2027), and GEMS Dubai American Academy starts lower.
| GEMS Dubai American Academy | Nord Anglia International School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Outstanding (2023-2024) | Outstanding (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 66,185 to AED 93,300 (2026-2027) | AED 69,625 to AED 105,288 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | American | UK (13 Y) |
| Area | Barsha & Quoz | Barsha & Quoz |
| Students (2023-2024) | 3,088 | 2,882 |
| Teachers | 244 | - |
| 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 | NEASC,BSME,BSO |
| External examinations | AP,IBDP | IGCSE, AS Level, A Level, IB Diploma |
| Opened | 1998 | 2014 |
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: GEMS Dubai American Academy · Nord Anglia International School · methodology
