About School
GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA) is GEMS Education's flagship American school. Offering both an enriched American Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma to students from around the world, DAA prepares its students for success in the world's most prestigious universities and colleges. DAA is the only American curriculum school in Dubai to receive the KHDA rating of Outstanding, and has received this rating since 2011.
Basic Info
Grade From
FS 2
Grade To
YEAR 13
Curriculum
American
School Type
Day School/K12
Language of Instruction
English
Min Age
04 Y 00 M
Outdoor Sports
YES
Indoor Sports
YES
Transport Facility
YES
Educational Permit/ License
US
External Tests and Examinations
AP, IBDP
Accreditation
NEASC, IB
Total No of Teachers
240
Largest Nationality Group of Teachers
American
Number of Teaching Assistants
72
Student Teacher Ratio
01:12
Number of Guidance Counsellors
12
Teacher Turnover
9
Number of Students on Roll
2972
Number of Emirati Students
61
Number of Students of Determination
334
Largest Nationality Group of Students
US
Online Admission Application
No
Principal Name
ETHAN JOE DAVID HILDRETH
Fee Structure
Entry Level Fees
AED 63,026
Minimum fee
AED 63,026
Maximum fee
AED 88,848
Online Fee Payment Facility
No
* The above listed fees details are based on information available. Current fees might vary, depending on recent changes.
Admission Info
Admission Process
Applications to GEMS Dubai American Academy can be made via the Apply Now link which can be accessed on our website. After an enquiry is submitted, an acknowledgement will be sent containing the next steps of the registration process.Our DAA Admission Team will be happy to assist you through the admission process, enrollment and classroom scheduling. Feel free to contact us 7am-3.30pm Monday-Thursday and 7am-12.30pm Friday. Parents can schedule a tour 8.30am, Monday to Thursday.
Admission Link
