GEMS Dubai American Academy vs Smart Vision School
GEMS Dubai American Academy and Smart Vision School are both in Barsha & Quoz in Dubai. KHDA rates GEMS Dubai American Academy Outstanding (2023-2024) and Smart Vision School Good (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: GEMS Dubai American Academy AED 66,185 to AED 93,300 (2026-2027); Smart Vision School AED 31,618 to AED 77,806 (mixed or unverified years).
| GEMS Dubai American Academy | Smart Vision School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Outstanding (2023-2024) | Good (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 66,185 to AED 93,300 (2026-2027) | AED 31,618 to AED 77,806 (mixed or unverified years) |
| Curriculum | American | British, UK (13 Y) |
| Area | Barsha & Quoz | Barsha & Quoz |
| Students (2023-2024) | 3,088 | - |
| Teachers | 244 | - |
| Ages | 4 to 18 | 2-18 |
| Grades | KG 1 to Grade 12 | Starters (2-3 years) to Year 8 (expanding to Year 13) |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and Girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
| Accreditation | NEASC/IB | KHDA |
| External examinations | AP,IBDP | I/GCSE in Years 10-11 (planned), A Level (future) |
| Opened | 1998 | 2015 |
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 · Smart Vision School · methodology
