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Your family priorities
Curriculum continuity
Total cost
Wellbeing & support
Key differences
What separates them
Key differences at a glance, drawn from available school records and published details.
Yearly investment
Dubai American Academy
USD 12,000–32,000 / yearVerified
Curriculum
Dubai American Academy
American · IBVerified
Daily rhythm
Dubai American Academy
Starts 7:40am; ends 2:45pm (Elementary), 2:50pm (Middle), 2:55pm (High); Friday early release 11:50am-12:00pmSchool-published
Decision lenses
Read the comparison through four practical questions
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Learning & progression
How each school shapes a student's academic path.
Curriculum
Dubai American Academy
American · IB
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Age range
Dubai American Academy
Preschool – High School
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Class size / ratio
Dubai American Academy
≈20 students
VerifiedSchool 2-
Languages of instruction
Dubai American Academy
English
VerifiedSchool 2-
Accreditations
Dubai American Academy
WASC · IBO · KHDA
VerifiedSchool 2-
IB outcomes
Dubai American Academy
IB avg 34 · 95% pass
VerifiedSchool 2-
University destinations
Dubai American Academy
UCLA · NYU · Boston University · +1 more
VerifiedSchool 2-
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Cost & admissions
The practical commitments before a family can say yes.
Annual tuition (per year)
Dubai American Academy
USD 12,000–32,000 / year
VerifiedSchool 2-
Application fee
Dubai American AcademyNot listed
School 2-
Enrolment / capital fee
Dubai American AcademyNot listed
School 2-
Tuition includes
Dubai American AcademyNot listed
School 2-
Admissions process
Dubai American Academy
Online enquiry, AED 525 application fee, documents; KG assessment or MAP/CAT4 for Grades 1-12
School-publishedSchool 2-
Admissions deadlines
Dubai American AcademyNot listed
School 2-
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Everyday experience
What a normal school week may feel like for the household.
Location
Dubai American Academy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
VerifiedSchool 2-
Commute
Dubai American Academy
Buses operated by School Transport Services (STS); GPS, video surveillance and attendance scanners
School-publishedSchool 2-
School day
Dubai American Academy
Starts 7:40am; ends 2:45pm (Elementary), 2:50pm (Middle), 2:55pm (High); Friday early release 11:50am-12:00pm
School-publishedSchool 2-
Term structure
Dubai American Academy
Two semesters; 2025-26 year ran 26 Aug to 3 Jul
School-publishedSchool 2-
Meals
Dubai American Academy
Cafeteria
VerifiedSchool 2-
Co-curricular activities
Dubai American Academy
Swimming Pool · Sports Complex · Art Studio
VerifiedSchool 2-
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Support & confidence
The systems that help families judge care, safety, and fit.
Established
Dubai American Academy
Founded 1997
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Student body
Dubai American Academy
1,900 students
VerifiedSchool 2-
Wellbeing support
Dubai American AcademyNot listed
School 2-
Safeguarding
Dubai American Academy
GEMS Safeguarding Policy and child safeguarding team details published on school site
School-publishedSchool 2-
Parent community
Dubai American Academy
DAA Parents Association (DAAPA); all parents become members on enrolment
School-publishedSchool 2-
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