UAE schools lead the way
Discover top schools that can provide children with an edge upon graduation
American School of Dubai (ASD)
Curriculum
Established in 1966, ASD is an independent, US curriculum,PreK-12 international community school.
Learning innovation
Next year, ASD will open the Centre for Design and Innovation for Public Purpose, a one-of-a-kind facility uniquely focused on developing skills related to design thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship within the context of real-world problems.
School facilities
In 2010, ASD moved to the 23-acre Al Barsha campus, a million square foot, wireless, state-of-the-art facility in a residential area of Dubai. The campus includes 100 classrooms, two libraries, and various other facilities.
Extracurricular activities
There are nearly 40 student organisations in leadership, academic service, and interscholastic collaborations and competitions. ASD competes with over 50 teams of 14 different sports. A wide range of visual, music, and performing arts opportunities are available to all students.
Fees
Dh59,180 - Dh87,268 (2024-2025)
Contact details
Asdubai.org; 04 395 0005
Glendale International School
Curriculum
The National Curriculum for England (NCfE)
Learning innovation
Immersion Room where all subjects are taught to students through an immersive experience
School facilities
Immersion Lab, black box room, music room, photography room, dance studio, imaginarium, animal sanctuary, and vegetable patch
Extracurricular activities
Well-being hour every morning with activities ranging from music, coding, Arabic, sports, science, literature and more. These are provided at no extra cost.
Fees
Dh33,000 - Dh44,000
Contact details
Glendaleschool.org; 800 GLENDALE (800-45363253)
GEMS Al Khaleej International School (AKIS)
Curriculum
Established in 1992, AKIS offers a NEASC-accredited American curriculum for students from Pre-KG to Grade 12 with multiple pathways for graduation including Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The school is also a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Learning innovation
AKIS emphasises character development, bilingual learning in kindergarten, cross-subject learning experiences, and a nurturing environment in line with local culture and values.
School facilities
The school offers a robotics lab, makerspace, specialist science labs, drama room, music and art rooms, indoor and outdoor play areas, sports halls, and a swimming pool.
Fees
Dh26,778 - Dh50,932
Contact details
Gemsakinternationalschool.com; 04 217 3900
GEMS International School – Al Khail
Curriculum
GIS is a premium through-school offering all four International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes – the PYP, MYP, DP, and CP. GIS has been pioneering IB education in the Emirates for over 10 years and is the GEMS Centre of Excellence for aviation, aeronautics, and space.
Learning innovation
It is also home to a dedicated Innovation Hub in primary and a special Space Lab in secondary where design thinking and transdisciplinary learning come to life.
Extracurricular activities
These include a diverse range of activities, from sports and arts, to theatre and cooking.
Fees
Dh51,212 – Dh77,663
Contact details
Gemsinternationalschool-alkhail.com/en, 04 339 6200
Global Indian International School (GIIS) Dubai
Curriculum
CBSE
Learning innovation
Global Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship rated Outstanding by KHDA
School facilities
Unique spaces include petting zoo, Kinder Kitchen, GCIE lab, ideation wall, music and dance room, and GIIS radio
Extracurricular activities
Its Pro-Edge initiative offers diverse extracurricular clubs to complement academic learning and foster holistic student development. Clubs range from MUN and robotics to classical music, dance, literature, sustainability and more.
Fees
Dh17,000 - Dh34,000
Contact details
Dubai.globalindianschool.org; 800 GIISDXB (800 444 7392)