American-curriculum schools in Dubai

Compare each included campus’s documented American route and the grades or phases it covers. A US high school diploma or an AP option does not establish American provision throughout the school.

32 included schools · 211 profiles in the Dubai collection

This is a selected comparison, not every American school in Dubai or a ranking of teaching quality. Only documented on-campus routes with a dated source are included. A route applies to its listed phases; school-wide age ranges do not establish entry eligibility.

Collection guidance reviewed 2026-10-15. Pathway source checks: 2026-10-08 to 2026-10-17. Source review dates describe the recorded evidence, not a guarantee that places or fees remain available.

Compare the documented campuses and phases

Schools appear alphabetically. Open each profile for its other curriculum routes and full source notes. Unknown tuition or age eligibility remains unknown.

Tuition ranges span each school’s published bands and may include phases outside the pathway shown here. They do not establish the fee for your child’s programme or year group. Additional charges may apply.

Included Dubai campuses with source-backed American routes
School and campus location	Published on-campus pathway	Tuition evidence
Al Ittihad Private School — DubaiAL MAMZAR, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades Pre primary - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Al Ittihad Private School (Br) — DubaiAL SAFA FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades Pre primary - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Al Maaref American School L.L.C — DubaiAL QUSAIS FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades Pre primary - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha L.L.C — DubaiAL BARSHA SECOND, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades KG 1 - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud L.L.C — DubaiAL GARHOUD, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades Pre primary - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C — DubaiAL MIZHAR FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades Pre primary - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Al Nibras International Private School — DubaiDUBAI INVESTMENT PARK FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades KG 1 - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
American Academy for Girls — DubaiAL MIZHAR FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades Pre primary - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
American International School — DubaiAL QUSAIS FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades KG 1 - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
American School Dubai — DubaiAL BARSHA SECOND, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades Pre primary - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
American School of Creative Science L.L.C — DubaiNADD AL SHIBA SECOND, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades Pre primary - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Bright Learners Private School L.L.C — DubaiAL RASHIDIYA, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades Pre primary - GRADE 8. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Dubai International Private School - Br — DubaiAL QOUZ FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades KG 1 - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Dubai International Private School — DubaiAL GARHOUD, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades KG 1 - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Dubai National School AlTwar L.L.C — DubaiAL TWAR FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades ECC (0-1) - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Dubai National School L.L.C — DubaiAL BARSHA FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades Pre primary - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Dubai Schools Corporation Al Khawaneej L.L.C — DubaiAL KHWANEEJ SECOND, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades KG 1 - GRADE 8. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Dubai Schools Corporation L.L.C Albarsha — DubaiAl barsha South Second, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades KG 1 - GRADE 7. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Dubai Schools Corporation Nad AlShiba L.L.C — DubaiNADD AL SHIBA FOURTH, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades KG 1 - GRADE 8. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Dunecrest American School L.L.C — DubaiAl Barari, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades Pre primary - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
GEMS Dubai American AcademyDubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-16	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus American curriculum with a high school diploma pathway; placement depends on grade and admissions rules. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. School website · Source checked 2026-10-08	Published annual tuition across listed bands: AED 66,185–93,300 2026/27 · AED Full school · 3 published year-group bands 2026/27 standard annual tuition includes loaned books, loaned iPads only in Elementary/Middle and internal after-school activity registration. Uniforms, transport, lunch and external activities are extra; Middle/High pupils need their own laptop (price unverified). Tuition tax status is unverified. Application AED 525 includes AED 25 VAT, is not tuition credit, and is refunded if no place is offered unless carried to next year; declining an offered place is non-refundable. New/existing pupil deposits of 10%/5% are tuition credits, normally non-refundable with extenuating-circumstance exceptions. Applicable K2–Grade 12 ELL adds AED 10,000 annually; KG1 is excluded. Bands are undiscounted: fourth-child 15% and fifth/subsequent-child 25% sibling reductions are conditional. Card promotions are conditional. Returned-cheque AED 500 applies only if relevant. Tuition refunds depend on attendance/official withdrawal; 30-day written withdrawal notice applies. Full-school year coverage is not an all-in bill. Published fee source · Checked 2026-10-16 See exact year-group tuition
Greenwood International School — DubaiMUHAISNAH FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades KG 1 - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Ignite School L.L.C — DubaiAL WARQA THIRD, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades Pre primary - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
International Academic School — DubaiAL WARQA FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades Pre primary - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
International School of Arts & Sciences L.L.C — DubaiAL WARQA FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades KG 1 - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Mirdif American School — DubaiAL MIZHAR FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades Pre primary - GRADE 10. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
New Academy School — DubaiAL RAFFA, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades KG 1 - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Next Generation School L.L.C — DubaiAL BARSHA FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades Pre primary - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
North American International School L.L.C — DubaiAL MIZHAR FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades KG 1 - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
SCHOOL OF MODERN SKILLS — DubaiMUHAISNAH FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades KG 1 - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Sharjah American International Private School - Dubai Branch — DubaiAL WARQA FIRST, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · Secondary · Sixth form · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades KG 1 - GRADE 12. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information
Vernus International Primary School - FZCO — DubaiDubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLatest profile source review 2026-10-17	American · Early years · Primary · On campus KHDA records the named campus as American, with published grades Pre primary - GRADE 5. Exact ages, future grades and any additional pathways are unverified. Route age eligibility unverified; ask admissions. KHDA individual private-school profile · Source checked 2026-10-17	Reviewed year-group tuition unavailable in this comparison. Check profile fee information

Published tuition may cover different years or applicants. It is not an all-in price, and a school’s fee schedule can include phases outside the American route shown here. Confirm the correct programme, year group, extra charges and available places with admissions.

Compare standards, credits and senior choices

Education in the United States is primarily a state and local responsibility, with curricula and graduation requirements developed by states, communities and education providers. An American label alone does not specify the standards or graduation requirements used by an international school.

Ask the campus which standards guide the entry grade, how transfer credits are evaluated and what is required for its high school diploma. Treat AP courses, IB courses and an IB Diploma as specific senior choices; confirm the subjects offered and eligibility rather than assuming they are included in every American route.

Programme context: U.S. Department of Education — federal role in education. Context source reviewed 2026-10-15.

Questions to take to admissions

Which standards and assessments guide this grade?
How would previous study count toward the school’s graduation requirements?
Which senior courses are available, and are examinations or specialist subjects charged separately?