GEMS Dubai American Academy vs Safa Community School
GEMS Dubai American Academy and Safa Community School are both in Barsha & Quoz in Dubai. KHDA rates GEMS Dubai American Academy Outstanding (2023-2024) and Safa Community School Outstanding (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: GEMS Dubai American Academy AED 66,185 to AED 93,300 (mixed or unverified years); Safa Community School AED 54,437 to AED 89,440 (mixed or unverified years).
| GEMS Dubai American Academy | Safa Community School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Outstanding (2023-2024) | Outstanding (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 66,185 – AED 93,300 (mixed or unverified years) | AED 54,437 – AED 89,440 (mixed or unverified years) |
| Curriculum | American | UK*, UK (13 Y) |
| Area | Barsha & Quoz | Barsha & Quoz |
| Students (2023-2024) | 3,088 | 2,371 |
| Teachers | 244 | 207 |
| Ages | 4 to 18 | 3-18 |
| Grades | KG 1 to Grade 12 | FS1-Year 13 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
| Accreditation | NEASC/IB | BSO |
| External examinations | AP,IBDP | GSCE, AS level, A level |
| 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 · Safa Community School · methodology
