US-style education with AP courses and pathways to top American universities
Browse and compare 20 international schools offering the American Curriculum in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Filter by country, fees, and facilities.
Schools on WSF
20+ American schools
Key Qualifications
US Diploma · AP · SAT/ACT
University Target
US universities primary
Top Hubs
Bangkok · Singapore · KL · Dubai
Kindergarten through Grade 5 — foundational literacy, numeracy, and social studies.
Grades 6–8 — exploratory subjects and transition to subject specialisation.
Grades 9–12 — credit-based system with electives, AP courses, and co-curriculars leading to the US Diploma.
American-curriculum international schools follow a framework aligned with US state standards, offering a broad-based K–12 (kindergarten through Grade 12) education capped by the US High School Diploma and, increasingly, Advanced Placement (AP) courses that earn university credit. American schools emphasise credit accumulation across a wide range of subjects throughout high school rather than terminal examinations.
The SAT and ACT are the primary university entrance tests for American-curriculum graduates, with AP examinations (scored 1–5 by the College Board) earning college credits at US universities. Many American international schools also offer dual credentials — combining the US Diploma with IB or local qualifications. The model particularly suits families who intend to return to the United States for higher education.
The most prominent American-curriculum schools in the region include International School Bangkok (ISB), Singapore American School (SAS), International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), Jumeira American School Dubai, and American School of Abu Dhabi. These schools serve large US expatriate communities as well as local families seeking US university pathways.
USD 10,000 – 26,000/yr
USD 14,000 – 36,000/yr
USD 12,000 – 32,000/yr
USD 14,000 – 36,000/yr