Best American Schools in Dubai 2026

Compare all 40 American schools across Dubai. KHDA ratings, fees, exam results, and more.

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Schools
1
Outstanding
AED 38K
Avg Fee
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#SchoolKHDA RatingCurriculumAvg FeeEst.Students
1GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai BranchOutstandingUSAED 79,74219973320
2GEMS Al Khaleej International School - Dubai BranchVery goodUSAED 48,69419923064
3Universal American School - BranchVery goodUSAED 61,10520051356
4Al Ittihad Private SchoolGoodUSAED 30,53419751543
5Al Ittihad Private School (Br)GoodUSAED 32,74519982580
6Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha L.L.CGoodUSAED 20,60919983340
7Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud L.L.CGoodUSAED 20,60919952345
8Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.CGoodUSAED 52,89120181277
9Al Nibras International Private SchoolGoodUSAED 37,81820051665
10American Academy for GirlsGoodUSAED 58,3652005569
11American International SchoolGoodUSAED 17,56820032809
12American School DubaiGoodUSAED 74,94519732065
13American School of Creative Science L.L.CGoodUSAED 54,24520161050
14Clarion School L.L.CGoodUSAED 68,3802016300
15Collegiate International SchoolGoodUSAED 55,0542011730
16Dubai International Private School - BrGoodUSAED 20,52719991830
17Dubai Modern Education SchoolGoodUSAED 15,29019962012
18Dubai National School L.L.CGoodUSAED 30,29919882438
19Dunecrest American School L.L.CGoodUSAED 73,0082018773
20Greenwood International SchoolGoodUSAED 25,49219921265
21Ignite School L.L.CGoodUSAED 36,84620181247
22Mirdif American SchoolGoodUSAED 36,5121995774
23SCHOOL OF MODERN SKILLSGoodUSAED 22,68720061875
24New Academy SchoolGoodUSAED 16,93119901370
25Next Generation School L.L.CGoodUSAED 37,22620161480
26Philadelphia Private SchoolGoodUSAED 31,25220061000
27Sharjah American International Private schoolGoodUSAED 31,45720052072
28Al Maaref American School L.L.CAcceptableUSAED 17,32119871422
29Bright Learners Private School L.L.CAcceptableUSAED 28,6622020317
30Dubai International Private SchoolAcceptableUSAED 19,34019852192
31Dubai National School AlTwar L.L.CAcceptableUSAED 29,35420001080
32DUBAI SCHOOLS CORPORATION AL KHAWANEEJ L.L.CAcceptableUSAED 40,17220211300
33Dubai Schools Corporation L.L.C AlbarshaAcceptableUSAED 40,17220211492
34Dubai Schools Corporation Nad AlShiba L.L.C.AcceptableUSAED 38,2282022544
35International Academic SchoolAcceptableUSAED 21,55220061506
36North American International School L.L.CAcceptableUSAED 39,8622007909
37Renaissance School L.L.CAcceptableUSAED 46,3502018579
38The School of Research Science US High School L.L.CAcceptableUSAED 65,1032020830
39Vernus International Primary School - FZCOAcceptableUSAED 39,0612020282
40Icademy Middle East Fz.LlcNot Yet InspectedUSAED 23,7972008909
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KHDA rating distribution

Outstanding
1 school
Very good
2 schools
Good
24 schools
Acceptable
12 schools

Fee range

Lowest avg fee
AED 15,290
Median
AED 36,846
Highest
AED 79,742

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 Mizhar First (5)Al Warqa First (2)Al Qouz First (2)Muhaisnah First (2)Al Barsha First (2)Al Barsha South First (2)Al Warqa Fourth (2)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many American schools are there in Dubai?

There are 40 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 38,495. 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.