GEMS Dubai American Academy vs Springdales School
GEMS Dubai American Academy and Springdales School are both in Barsha & Quoz in Dubai. KHDA rates GEMS Dubai American Academy Outstanding (2023-2024) and Springdales School Good (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: GEMS Dubai American Academy AED 66,185 to AED 93,300 (2026-2027); Springdales School AED 19,378 to AED 46,350 (2026-2027), and Springdales School starts lower.
| GEMS Dubai American Academy | Springdales School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Outstanding (2023-2024) | Good (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 66,185 to AED 93,300 (2026-2027) | AED 19,378 to AED 46,350 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | American | Indian |
| Area | Barsha & Quoz | Barsha & Quoz |
| Students (2023-2024) | 3,088 | 1,356 |
| Teachers | 244 | 134 |
| Ages | 4 to 18 | 3 to 18 |
| Grades | KG 1 to Grade 12 | KG 1 to Grade 12 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
| Accreditation | NEASC/IB | CBSE |
| External examinations | AP,IBDP | CBSE |
| Opened | 1998 | 2011 |
Recorded annual fees by grade
| Grade | GEMS Dubai American Academy | Springdales School | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 66,185 2026-2027 | AED 20,312 2026-2027 | +AED 45,873 |
| KG 2 | AED 66,185 2026-2027 | AED 20,312 2026-2027 | +AED 45,873 |
| GRADE 1 | AED 93,300 2026-2027 | AED 22,567 2026-2027 | +AED 70,733 |
| GRADE 2 | AED 93,300 2026-2027 | AED 22,567 2026-2027 | +AED 70,733 |
| GRADE 3 | AED 93,300 2026-2027 | AED 25,953 2026-2027 | +AED 67,347 |
| GRADE 4 | AED 93,300 2026-2027 | AED 25,953 2026-2027 | +AED 67,347 |
| GRADE 5 | AED 93,300 2026-2027 | AED 25,953 2026-2027 | +AED 67,347 |
| GRADE 6 | AED 93,300 2026-2027 | AED 28,210 2026-2027 | +AED 65,090 |
| GRADE 7 | AED 93,300 2026-2027 | AED 28,210 2026-2027 | +AED 65,090 |
| GRADE 8 | AED 93,300 2026-2027 | AED 28,210 2026-2027 | +AED 65,090 |
| GRADE 9 | AED 93,300 2026-2027 | AED 30,144 2026-2027 | +AED 63,156 |
| GRADE 10 | AED 93,300 2026-2027 | AED 31,540 2026-2027 | +AED 61,760 |
| GRADE 11 | AED 93,300 2026-2027 | AED 31,540 2026-2027 | +AED 61,760 |
| GRADE 12 | AED 93,300 2026-2027 | AED 32,960 2026-2027 | +AED 60,340 |
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 · Springdales School · methodology
