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Best American Schools in Dubai 2026

Compare all 41 American schools across Dubai. KHDA ratings, fees, exam results, and more.

41
Schools
1
Outstanding
AED 39K
Avg Fee
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#SchoolKHDA RatingCurriculumAvg FeeEst.Students
1GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai BranchOutstandingUSAED 89,42619973320
2Universal American School - BranchVery goodUSAED 67,27820051356
3Al Ittihad Private SchoolGoodUSAED 25,87819751434
4Al Ittihad Private School (Br)GoodUSAED 32,64519982535
5Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha L.L.CGoodUSAED 18,76019983340
6Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud L.L.CGoodUSAED 18,76019952345
7Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.CGoodUSAED 52,10920181277
8Al Nibras International Private SchoolGoodUSAED 37,12720051665
9American Academy for GirlsGoodUSAED 59,2162005569
10American International SchoolGoodUSAED 16,54920032809
11American School DubaiGoodUSAED 84,43019732058
12American School of Creative Science L.L.CGoodUSAED 51,96020161050
13Clarion School L.L.CGoodUSAED 71,5902016267
14Collegiate International SchoolGoodUSAED 53,6812011683
15Dubai International Private School - BrGoodUSAED 18,48219991725
16Dubai National School AlTwar L.L.CGoodUSAED 28,86320001080
17Dubai National School L.L.CGoodUSAED 29,89019882438
18Dunecrest American School L.L.CGoodUSAED 81,5372018773
19GEMS Al Khaleej International School - Dubai BranchGoodUSAED 42,78519923064
20Greenwood International SchoolGoodUSAED 25,87619921251
21Mirdif American SchoolGoodUSAED 34,5361995774
22New Academy SchoolGoodUSAED 14,45619901370
23Next Generation School L.L.CGoodUSAED 39,52820161480
24Philadelphia Private SchoolGoodUSAED 27,15120061000
25Sharjah American International Private schoolGoodUSAED 28,79720052009
26International School of Arts & Sciences L.L.CGoodUSN/A2006N/A
27Al Maaref American School L.L.CAcceptableUSAED 19,71519871422
28Bright Learners Private School L.L.CAcceptableUSAED 30,4202020317
29Dubai International Private SchoolAcceptableUSAED 17,4121985953
30Dubai Modern Education SchoolAcceptableUSAED 15,06519962012
31DUBAI SCHOOLS CORPORATION AL KHAWANEEJ L.L.CAcceptableUSAED 41,16120211300
32Dubai Schools Corporation L.L.C AlbarshaAcceptableUSAED 41,16120211492
33Dubai Schools Corporation Nad AlShiba L.L.C.AcceptableUSAED 38,9782022541
34Ignite School L.L.CAcceptableUSAED 36,99220181152
35International Academic SchoolAcceptableUSAED 19,45420061506
36SCHOOL OF MODERN SKILLSAcceptableUSAED 22,30820061875
37North American International School L.L.CAcceptableUSAED 36,9712007909
38Renaissance School L.L.CAcceptableUSAED 45,5672018449
39The School of Research Science US High School L.L.CAcceptableUSAED 63,5352020720
40Vernus International Primary School - FZCOAcceptableUSAED 39,3202020282
41Icademy Middle East Fz.LlcNot Yet InspectedUSAED 22,2712008909
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KHDA rating distribution

Outstanding
1 school
Very good
1 school
Good
24 schools
Acceptable
14 schools

Fee range

Lowest avg fee
AED 14,456
Median
AED 36,971
Highest
AED 89,426

Based on 40 schools with published fees. Many schools offer sibling discounts of 5-15%.

American schools by area

Al Qusais First (2)Al Barsha Second (2)Al Garhoud (2)Al Warqa First (3)Al Qouz First (2)Al Mizhar First (5)Muhaisnah First (3)Al Barsha First (2)Al Warqa Fourth (2)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many American schools are there in Dubai?

There are 41 American schools across Dubai, of which 1 are rated Outstanding.

What is the average fee for American schools in Dubai?

The average annual tuition for American schools is approximately AED 38,541. Fees vary widely by school age, facilities, and location.

Which is the best American school in Dubai?

GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch is the highest-rated American school in Dubai, with a KHDA rating of Outstanding — located in Al Barsha South First.

How are these schools ranked?

Schools are ranked by their DubaiSchools Score (0-100), which combines KHDA rating, wellbeing and inclusion scores, improvement trajectory, track record, and scale. See our full methodology for the formula.