American School Dubai

Q: Where is American School Dubai located in Dubai?

American School of Dubai is located in Barsha & Quoz , commanding a 23-acre state-of-the-art campus in Al Bar sha at the intersection of First Al Khail Street and Hessa Street, opposite Saudi German Hospital. Founded in 1966, the school serves families across Dubai Marina , Jumeirah, Arabian Ranches , The Meadows, Palm Jumeirah, and Umm Suqeim with excellent Metro connectivity.

Q: What curriculum does American School Dubai offer?

The school delivers the American curriculum , following US educational standards from elementary through high school with preparation for American college admissions.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at American School Dubai?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 across elementary, middle, and high school.

Q: What are the tuition fees at American School Dubai?

Tuition ranges from AED 60,571 to AED 89,319 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is American School Dubai best suited for?

American School of Dubai is best suited for North American expatriates and families planning US university admissions. The school attracts residents of Al Barsha , Dubai Marina , Jumeirah , Arabian Ranches , The Meadows , and Motor City seeking authentic American college-preparatory education with 21 Advanced Placement courses.

4.6

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

American

Annual Fees

61K - 89K AED

Location

Al Barsha

About American School Dubai

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

American School of Dubai is an American school established in 1966 in Al Barsha. As one of the oldest international schools in the UAE, it has served the Dubai community for nearly six decades.

The school welcomes boys and girls aged 4 to 18, from KG1 through Grade 12. Current enrolment stands at approximately 2,065 students across all grade levels.

Students follow the US curriculum and prepare for Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. American School of Dubai holds MSA accreditation and received a "Good" rating from KHDA in the 2023-2024 inspection cycle.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 60,571 to AED 89,319 depending on grade level. The campus is conveniently located for families residing in Al Barsha First, Al Barsha South, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Location

Al Barsha

Fees & Admissions

The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.

Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)	60,571 AED	~5,048 AED
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	64,092 AED	~5,341 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	69,961 AED	~5,830 AED
GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)	89,319 AED	~7,443 AED
GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)	89,319 AED	~7,443 AED
GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)	89,319 AED	~7,443 AED
GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)	89,319 AED	~7,443 AED
GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)	89,319 AED	~7,443 AED
GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)	89,319 AED	~7,443 AED
GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)	89,319 AED	~7,443 AED
GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)	89,319 AED	~7,443 AED
GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)	89,319 AED	~7,443 AED
GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)	89,319 AED	~7,443 AED
GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)	89,319 AED	~7,443 AED
GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)	89,319 AED	~7,443 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated American School Dubai "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 14th consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Excellent teaching practices in Kindergarten leading to children's strong achievement
Very strong partnerships with parents and the community, and high quality of care and support for all students
Students' exceptional personal and social development and contributions to the school and wider community
Highly effective teaching and high achievement in English, mathematics and science

What the school was asked to improve

Ensure Islamic Education and Arabic as an additional language fully comply with MoE statutory requirements
Improve teaching quality and raise achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic as a first and additional language
Align assessments more closely with the UAE Inspection Framework expectations
Supplement informal wellbeing information gathering with more formal methods
Ensure governors address all statutory and regulatory compliance issues

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 13 to 17 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 87 performance indicators rated in both reports, 2 improved, 0 declined and 85 kept the same rating.

Students

2,025 → 2,065

+40 (+2%)

Teachers

169 → 169

unchanged

Students of determination

110 → 161

+51 (+46%)

Emirati students

28 → 29

+1 (+4%)

Improved

Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · Middle: Good → Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · High: Good → Very good

Did American School Dubai act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 3 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.

As a matter of high priority, ensure the board of trustees makes Islamic Education and Arabic provision fully compliant with MoE statutory requirementsImproved
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (High): Good → Very good
Raise achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic through consistently high-quality curricula, teaching and assessmentImproved
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (High): Good → Very good
Improve the effectiveness of leadership in Islamic Education and ArabicImproved
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Middle): Good → Very good · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (High): Good → Very good
Resolve curriculum issues related to UAE statutory requirementsNo change yet
8 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure lesson plans are of consistently high quality across grade levelsNo change yet
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (93 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	KG	N/A	—
Islamic Education — Attainment	Elementary	Weak	Weak
Islamic Education — Attainment	Middle	Weak	Weak
Islamic Education — Attainment	High	Weak	Weak
Islamic Education — Progress	KG	N/A	—
Islamic Education — Progress	Elementary	Weak	Weak
Islamic Education — Progress	Middle	Weak	Weak
Islamic Education — Progress	High	Weak	Weak
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	KG	N/A	—
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Elementary	Weak	Weak
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Middle	Weak	Weak
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	High	Weak	Weak
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	KG	N/A	—
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Elementary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Middle	Weak	Weak
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	High	Weak	Weak
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	KG	N/A	—
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Elementary	Weak	Weak
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Middle	Weak	Weak
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	High	Weak	Weak
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	KG	N/A	—
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Elementary	Weak	Weak
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Middle	Weak	Weak
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	High	Weak	Weak
English — Attainment	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Attainment	Elementary	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Attainment	Middle	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Attainment	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Elementary	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Middle	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Elementary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Middle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Elementary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Middle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Elementary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Middle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Elementary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Middle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	Elementary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	Middle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Elementary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Middle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	KG	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Middle	Good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	High	Good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Elementary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Middle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching for effective learning	Elementary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching for effective learning	Middle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching for effective learning	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Middle	Very good	Very good
Assessment	High	Very good	Very good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Elementary	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Middle	Weak	Weak
Curriculum design and implementation	High	Weak	Weak
Curriculum adaptation	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Elementary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Middle	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	High	Very good	Very good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Elementary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Middle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Elementary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Middle	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	High	Outstanding	Outstanding
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Acceptable	Acceptable
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Good	Good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Weak	Weak
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

American School Dubai received a good overall rating. Achievement in English, mathematics and science was outstanding across all phases, with strong wellbeing, care and parent partnerships. However, Islamic Education and Arabic attainment were weak, and governance did not fully meet Ministry of Education statutory requirements for these subjects in Middle and High.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students' wellbeing and strong partnerships with parents
Children's rapid progress in all areas of learning in KG
Highly stimulating teaching promoting outstanding achievement in English, mathematics and science, and high-quality performances in arts and sports
Supportive, caring atmosphere and students' strong sense of social responsibility
Extensive variety of extra-curricular activities

What the school was asked to improve

As a matter of high priority, ensure the board of trustees makes Islamic Education and Arabic provision fully compliant with MoE statutory requirements
Raise achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic through consistently high-quality curricula, teaching and assessment
Improve the effectiveness of leadership in Islamic Education and Arabic
Resolve curriculum issues related to UAE statutory requirements
Ensure lesson plans are of consistently high quality across grade levels

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 14 to 18 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2019-2020Good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is American School Dubai located in Dubai?

American School of Dubai is located in Barsha & Quoz, commanding a 23-acre state-of-the-art campus in Al Bar sha at the intersection of First Al Khail Street and Hessa Street, opposite Saudi German Hospital. Founded in 1966, the school serves families across Dubai Marina, Jumeirah, Arabian Ranches, The Meadows, Palm Jumeirah, and Umm Suqeim with excellent Metro connectivity.

What curriculum does American School Dubai offer?

The school delivers the American curriculum, following US educational standards from elementary through high school with preparation for American college admissions.

What age groups and grade levels are available at American School Dubai?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 across elementary, middle, and high school.

What are the tuition fees at American School Dubai?

Tuition ranges from AED 60,571 to AED 89,319 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Who is American School Dubai best suited for?

American School of Dubai is best suited for North American expatriates and families planning US university admissions. The school attracts residents of Al Barsha, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah, Arabian Ranches, The Meadows, and Motor City seeking authentic American college-preparatory education with 21 Advanced Placement courses.

What is American School Dubai's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated American School Dubai "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 14th consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about American School Dubai in 2023-2024?

American School Dubai received an overall Good rating. Teaching, learning, and outcomes in English, mathematics, and science were outstanding, as were care, support, and community partnerships. However, Islamic Education and Arabic provision did not meet Ministry requirements, and governance showed only limited progress on prior recommendations. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: excellent teaching practices in Kindergarten leading to children's strong achievement; very strong partnerships with parents and the community, and high quality of care and support for all students; students' exceptional personal and social development and contributions to the school and wider community; highly effective teaching and high achievement in English, mathematics and science.

What was American School Dubai asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: ensure Islamic Education and Arabic as an additional language fully comply with MoE statutory requirements; improve teaching quality and raise achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic as a first and additional language; align assessments more closely with the UAE Inspection Framework expectations; supplement informal wellbeing information gathering with more formal methods; ensure governors address all statutory and regulatory compliance issues.

Has American School Dubai improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 2 of the 87 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 85 kept the same rating. Improvements include Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Middle) from Good to Very good, Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (High) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 2,025 to 2,065 students (+2%). Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 3 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

KG 1 to Grade 12

Age

4 to 18

Students

2,065

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Stephen Lawrence Druggan

Since 8/1/2022

Opening year

1966

Teachers

169 (+58 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

United States of America

Largest nationality students

Emirati students

Determination students

161

Accreditation

MSA

Curriculum examinations

Last inspection: 13 to 17 November 2023

About American School Dubai

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

The school welcomes boys and girls aged 4 to 18, from KG1 through Grade 12. Current enrolment stands at approximately 2,065 students across all grade levels.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)

60,571 AED

~5,048 AED

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

64,092 AED

~5,341 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

69,961 AED

~5,830 AED

GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)

89,319 AED

~7,443 AED

GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)

89,319 AED

~7,443 AED

GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)

89,319 AED

~7,443 AED

GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)

89,319 AED

~7,443 AED

GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)

89,319 AED

~7,443 AED

GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)

89,319 AED

~7,443 AED

GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)

89,319 AED

~7,443 AED

GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)

89,319 AED

~7,443 AED

GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)

89,319 AED

~7,443 AED

GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)

89,319 AED

~7,443 AED

GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)

89,319 AED

~7,443 AED

GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)

89,319 AED

~7,443 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated American School Dubai "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 14th consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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