American International School

Q: Where is American International School located in Dubai?

American International School is located in Al Qusais 1 , operating from an established campus in the heart of Al Qusais serving families since 2003. This strategic eastern Dubai location offers excellent accessibility for families in Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif.

Q: What curriculum does American International School offer?

The school delivers the American curriculum , following US educational standards across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 across all American curriculum grade levels.

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

Annual fees range from AED 13,405 to AED 21,732 , depending on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is American International School best suited for?

American International School is best suited for families seeking quality American education at competitive fees. The school appeals to residents of Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif seeking American education with comprehensive American curriculum and diverse student community.

2.8

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

American

Annual Fees

13K - 22K AED

Location

Al Qusais

About American International School

Last updated 17 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

American International School is an American school located in Al Qusais, Dubai, serving students since 2003. The campus provides education following the US curriculum for children from kindergarten through high school graduation.

The school enrolls approximately 2,725 boys and girls aged 4 to 18. Students progress from KG 1 through Grade 12, following American educational standards and grade-level expectations throughout their academic journey.

The US curriculum prepares students for California qualifications upon graduation. American International School holds NEASC accreditation, demonstrating alignment with rigorous American educational standards. KHDA has awarded the school a "Good" rating in its 2023-2024 inspection.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 13,405 to AED 21,732 depending on grade level. The campus offers convenient access for families residing in Al Qusais School Zone, along Doha Road, and near Emirates Driving Institute.

Location

Al Qusais

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
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	13,405 AED	~1,117 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	13,405 AED	~1,117 AED
GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)	14,314 AED	~1,193 AED
GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)	14,314 AED	~1,193 AED
GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)	14,314 AED	~1,193 AED
GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)	15,422 AED	~1,285 AED
GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)	15,422 AED	~1,285 AED
GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)	15,422 AED	~1,285 AED
GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)	17,919 AED	~1,493 AED
GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)	17,919 AED	~1,493 AED
GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)	17,919 AED	~1,493 AED
GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)	19,520 AED	~1,627 AED
GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)	20,653 AED	~1,721 AED
GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)	21,732 AED	~1,811 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated American International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Acceptable" at the previous inspection. 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

Children's good achievement in Kindergarten
Students' very good personal development and awareness of Islamic values
Excellent opportunities for student leadership in Middle and High school
Positive partnerships with parents
Good teaching across all phases

What the school was asked to improve

Raise students' performance in external benchmark assessments
Improve staffing, resources and facilities, including science, music, art, digital learning and sport
Recruit suitably US-experienced and qualified staff and ensure teaching spaces are conducive to active learning
Ensure all assessment processes provide accurate measures of students' progress and attainment
Improve the accuracy of self-evaluation to strengthen improvement planning

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 22 to 26 January 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 83 performance indicators rated in both reports, 12 improved, 6 declined and 65 kept the same rating.

Students

2,629 → 2,725

+96 (+4%)

Teachers

151 → 151

unchanged

Students of determination

189 → 197

+8 (+4%)

Emirati students

100 → 86

-14 (-14%)

Improved

English — Attainment · Elementary: Acceptable → Good
Mathematics — Attainment · Elementary: Acceptable → Good
Personal development · Elementary: Good → Very good
Personal development · High: Good → Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills · Middle: Very good → Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills · High: Very good → Outstanding
Care and support · Elementary: Acceptable → Good
Care and support · Middle: Acceptable → Good

and 4 more

Declined

Mathematics — Progress · Middle: Good → Acceptable
Mathematics — Progress · High: Good → Acceptable
Assessment · KG: Good → Acceptable
Assessment · Elementary: Good → Acceptable
Assessment · Middle: Good → Acceptable
Assessment · High: Good → Acceptable

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

Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 3 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.

Urgently appoint a school principal to provide continuity of leadership.Improved
The effectiveness of leadership: Acceptable → Good · School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Weak → Acceptable
Address statutory regulatory requirements, especially fire evacuation procedures, as a matter of extreme urgency.Not measurable from the ratings
Improve day-to-day management and operation of the school, including facilities.No change yet
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024
Ensure school facilities support modern, collaborative learning and reduce classroom overcrowding.Improved
Care and support (Elementary): Acceptable → Good · Care and support (Middle): Acceptable → Good · Care and support (High): Acceptable → Good
Establish more rigorous communication between corporate governance and parents/stakeholders.Improved
Governance: Weak → Acceptable

Performance standards by year (92 indicators, 2 inspections)

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

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Acceptable

This American International School inspection rated the school acceptable overall. Kindergarten provision, teaching, assessment, and curriculum were strong, and students showed good progress and positive attitudes. However, frequent principal turnover, weak governance, an unsafe fire evacuation process, and overcrowded upper-phase classrooms remained serious concerns needing urgent action.

Strengths noted by inspectors

High-quality provision and good outcomes for children in the KG.
Good progress of students in most subjects.
Students' strong awareness of Islamic values, social responsibility and innovation skills.
Good teaching, learning and assessment evident across all phases.
Rich and varied curriculum well developed and aligned to California Common Core (CCS) standards.

What the school was asked to improve

Urgently appoint a school principal to provide continuity of leadership.
Address statutory regulatory requirements, especially fire evacuation procedures, as a matter of extreme urgency.
Improve day-to-day management and operation of the school, including facilities.
Ensure school facilities support modern, collaborative learning and reduce classroom overcrowding.
Establish more rigorous communication between corporate governance and parents/stakeholders.

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected 16 to 20 January 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Acceptable

2019-2020Acceptable

2018-2019Acceptable

2017-2018Acceptable

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is American International School located in Dubai?

American International School is located in Al Qusais 1, operating from an established campus in the heart of Al Qusais serving families since 2003. This strategic eastern Dubai location offers excellent accessibility for families in Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif.

What curriculum does American International School offer?

The school delivers the American curriculum, following US educational standards across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 across all American curriculum grade levels.

What are the tuition fees at American International School?

Annual fees range from AED 13,405 to AED 21,732, depending on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Who is American International School best suited for?

American International School is best suited for families seeking quality American education at competitive fees. The school appeals to residents of Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar, Muhaisnah, and Mirdif seeking American education with comprehensive American curriculum and diverse student community.

What is American International School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated American International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Acceptable" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

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

Inspectors rated the school good overall. Kindergarten achievement and teaching are good, and personal development is strong, but assessment, self-evaluation, governance, and staffing/resources are only acceptable, with weak external benchmark results, especially in Middle school. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: children's good achievement in Kindergarten; students' very good personal development and awareness of Islamic values; excellent opportunities for student leadership in Middle and High school; positive partnerships with parents; good teaching across all phases.

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

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: raise students' performance in external benchmark assessments; improve staffing, resources and facilities, including science, music, art, digital learning and sport; recruit suitably US-experienced and qualified staff and ensure teaching spaces are conducive to active learning; ensure all assessment processes provide accurate measures of students' progress and attainment; improve the accuracy of self-evaluation to strengthen improvement planning.

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

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 12 of the 83 indicators rated in both reports improved, 6 declined and 65 kept the same rating. Improvements include English — Attainment (Elementary) from Acceptable to Good, Mathematics — Attainment (Elementary) from Acceptable to Good, Personal development (Elementary) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 2,629 to 2,725 students (+4%). Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 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

2,725

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Layne Barry Hunt

Since 1/8/2023

Opening year

2003

Teachers

151 (+10 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Egyptian

Largest nationality students

Arabic

Emirati students

Determination students

197

Accreditation

NEASC

Curriculum examinations

California

Last inspection: 22 to 26 January 2024

About American International School

Last updated 17 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

13,405 AED

~1,117 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

13,405 AED

~1,117 AED

GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)

14,314 AED

~1,193 AED

GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)

14,314 AED

~1,193 AED

GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)

14,314 AED

~1,193 AED

GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)

15,422 AED

~1,285 AED

GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)

15,422 AED

~1,285 AED

GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)

15,422 AED

~1,285 AED

GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)

17,919 AED

~1,493 AED

GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)

17,919 AED

~1,493 AED

GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)

17,919 AED

~1,493 AED

GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)

19,520 AED

~1,627 AED

GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)

20,653 AED

~1,721 AED

GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)

21,732 AED

~1,811 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated American International School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Acceptable" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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