American international schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
There are 29 American international schools listed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Annual tuition ranges from about ≈ $2.6K–$17.9K (USD).
Updated July 2026
- Schools
- 29
- Curricula
- 10
- Tuition (USD)
- ≈ $2.6K–$17.9K
Curricula offered: Advanced Placement, IB Diploma, National Curriculum (England), IB PYP, US Common Core, AERO, NGSS, IB MYP, IGCSE, and Cambridge A-Level.
Accreditations: NEASC, IB, British Schools Overseas, Cognia, Middle States Association, CIS, and WASC.
| School | Curriculum | Stages | Accreditation | Gender | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Private School (PPS) Dubai | Advanced Placement, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | NEASC, IB | Co-ed | AED 19.5K |
| Nibras International School | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | NEASC | Co-ed | AED 25.3K |
| GEMS Dubai American Academy | IB Diploma, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | Co-ed | AED 66.2K |
| The School of Research Science | National Curriculum (England), Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | British Schools Overseas | Co-ed | AED 37.2K |
| The Universal American School - DubaiUAS | IB PYP, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB, Cognia | Co-ed | — |
| Vernus International School Dubai | US Common Core | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | NEASC | — | AED 35.7K |
| Dunecrest American School | IB Diploma, US Common Core, AERO | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Middle States Association, CIS, IB | Co-ed | AED 41.5K |
| Greenwood International School | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | NEASC | Co-ed | AED 20.1K |
| Sharjah American International School, Dubai | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | NEASC, Cognia | Co-ed | AED 18K |
| Dubai International School, Al Quoz | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | NEASC, Cognia | Co-ed | — |
| Dubai Schools Al Khawaneej | US Common Core | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | NEASC | Co-ed | AED 30.6K |
| School of Modern Skills | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | NEASC | Co-ed | AED 17.5K |
| American Academy for Girls | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | NEASC, CIS | Girls | AED 36.5K |
| Next Generation School | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | NEASC | — | AED 25.1K |
| Towheed Iranian SchoolTIS | IB Diploma, US Common Core, NGSS | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | AED 9.6K |
| The School of Research Science US High SchoolSRS | Advanced Placement, National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | AED 60.2K |
| Collegiate International SchoolCIS | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | NEASC, IB, British Schools Overseas | — | AED 39.5K |
| Bright Learners Private School | US Common Core, NGSS | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | — | — | AED 24.6K |
| Dubai International Private School - Al Quoz | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | NEASC, Cognia | Co-ed | — |
| GEMS Al Khaleej International School | IB Diploma, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB, NEASC | — | AED 30.7K |
| International Academic School Dubai | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | WASC | Co-ed | — |
| Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba | US Common Core | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | NEASC | — | AED 30.6K |
| The International School of Choueifat | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | — |
| Dubai International School, Al Garhoud | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cognia, NEASC | — | — |
| Al Ittihad Private School, Al Mamzar | US Common Core, NGSS | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | CIS, NEASC | — | — |
| Al Mawakeb School | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| Renaissance School | US Common Core | Early years, Primary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Dubai Schools Al Barsha | US Common Core | — | NEASC | — | AED 30.6K |
| Vernus International School | US Common Core | Early years, Primary | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many American international schools are in Dubai?
- Novana Index lists 29 American international schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- What are the best American schools in Dubai?
- There is no single best American school in Dubai; the right fit depends on stage, budget, and boarding needs. The 29 listed schools hold accreditations including NEASC, IB, British Schools Overseas, Cognia, Middle States Association, CIS, and WASC. Compare all 29 by fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
- How much do American schools in Dubai cost?
- Annual tuition at American international schools listed in Dubai ranges from about ≈ $2.6K–$17.9K (USD).
- Which accreditations do American schools in Dubai hold?
- Listed American schools in Dubai hold accreditations including NEASC, IB, British Schools Overseas, Cognia, Middle States Association, CIS, and WASC.