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American School of Dubai

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 60,571 - 102,303
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2072
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Typical class size 22

Al Barsha 1, Hessa St, First Al Khail St, Opposite Saudi German Hospital, Al Barsha First, Al Barsha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

American School of Dubai has 2,072 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
The American School of Dubai is located in Al Barsha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits at the intersection of First Al Khail Street and Hessa Street, opposite the Saudi German Hospital, in Al Barsha 1. The 23-acre, purpose-built Al Barsha campus offers extensive facilities including libraries, performing arts spaces, athletics venues, and aquatic facilities.

Stages
ASD is an all-through PreK–12 school. It comprises Early Learning (PreK 3, K1, K2), Elementary School, Middle School, and High School, with a progression from foundational years through to college-preparatory programs.

Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day, not-for-profit institution.

Pupil Nationality Mix
ASD enrolls around 2,000 students from more than 80 countries. The student body represents about 87 nationalities, with the most represented group holding North American passports (over 70%). Official materials do not publish a precise local-to-international ratio; external sources estimate local students form a small minority in the overall mix.

Additional learning support
ASD provides a learning support program and enrolls a managed number of students needing additional learning support under an Individualized Service Agreement (ISA). A Special Education service is available for eligible students, with a separate facility fee in addition to tuition (AED 51,300 for those requiring services, as specified in the ISA).

Country affiliation
ASD follows a United States curriculum and describes itself as an international, not-for-profit school; it is not formally affiliated with a specific country.

Religious affiliation
None; ASD has no religious affiliation.

School day structure
Classrooms open at 8:10 a.m. and learning begins at 8:20 a.m. On Monday–Thursday, PreK dismisses at 1:00 p.m., K1 at 2:00 p.m., and K2–G12 at 3:20 p.m. On Fridays, all students finish at 12:00 p.m.

Bus service
ASD's official bus provider is School Transportation Services (STS). STS offers GPS tracking, electronic attendance, seat belts, centralized operations, and a campus liaison; there are multiple daily departures from campus to numerous Dubai neighborhoods. Specific routes and pricing are arranged through ASD's Admissions Office.
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Fees

Annual tuition at American School of Dubai ranges from AED 60,571 to AED 102,303 for 2026/27.

Application & Registration Fees
- There is no fee to submit an application.
- Once a place is offered, a non-refundable registration fee of AED 1,000 is invoiced with the first tuition payment.

Seat reservation / tuition deposit
- After a place is offered, a non-refundable seat reservation (tuition deposit) is required to secure the seat; the seat reservation is credited against the total school fees. The school's payment terms treat the seat reservation as non‑refundable for new students.

Tuition & Facility Fees (Academic year shown on the school's published fee schedule)
- PreK (Pre‑Kindergarten): Tuition AED 60,571 per year.
- K1: Tuition AED 64,092 per year.
- K2: Tuition AED 69,961 per year; Facility Fee AED 12,984 per year (applies K2–G12 for non‑corporate seat holders).
- Grades 1–12: Tuition AED 89,319 per year; Facility Fee AED 12,984 per year (applies K2–G12 for non‑corporate seat holders).
- Currency note: the school publishes a USD conversion rate used for reference.

Special‑education / Students of Determination
- For students who require Special Education Services (as specified in an Individualized Service Agreement), an additional fee of AED 51,300 applies in addition to the standard school fees for the year shown.

One‑time and capital fees
- Capital Fee (one‑time for new non‑corporate seat holders or for current students no longer holding corporate seats): AED 22,000.
- The Capital Fee may be paid in three annual instalments (the school publishes an instalment option).

Other routine or optional costs
- Facility Fee: AED 12,984 per year for K2–G12 (non‑corporate seat holders).
- Uniforms: Students are required to wear a school uniform; uniforms (including PE kit) are available from an official local vendor or the school store and represent an additional family cost.
- Personal technology and supplies: Families should budget for personal laptops for Grades 6–12 and standard school supplies.
- Learning experiences and trips: Required and optional program costs (examples include Week Without Walls for Middle School, INSPIRE global trips for High School, and other school trips or activities) are charged in addition to tuition.
- Transport: School bus service is available through the school's transport provider; transport incurs a separate fee. The published school pages describe the bus service but do not publish a fixed transport tariff on the main fee summary.

Refunds and withdrawal charges
- The registration fee and the Capital Fee are non‑refundable. Seat reservations are non‑refundable for new students and non‑refundable for returning students after the published deadline.
- Refunds of tuition and facility fees are calculated on a term basis and depend on the date of the official withdrawal request; rules specify minimum non‑refundable amounts depending on the length of enrolment (for example: students enrolled two weeks or less — one month's Tuition & Facility fees are not refundable; more than a month — the full term's Tuition & Facility fees may not be refundable).
- Fees paid prior to the beginning of the academic year are refundable subject to deduction of the Seat Reservation and Registration fees.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Re‑enrolment and key payment timing: the school's re‑enrolment process requires on‑time payment obligations (the published re‑enrollment note references a June 1 payment requirement and the need to supply post‑dated checks or direct debit for re‑enrollment). Failure to meet the June 1 payment or to provide required post‑dated checks/direct debit means the seat is forfeited.
- Payment methods accepted: bank transfers (corporate and individual), cash, local check, wire transfer, direct debit, post‑dated checks, and locally issued Visa and MasterCard credit/debit cards for online payments.
- Instalment options: the school publishes instalment arrangements for individuals including an Emirates NBD 0% credit‑card instalment plan, and direct debit monthly or quarterly options; corporate arrangements and other instalment plans are available.

Boarding / residential fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The American School of Dubai operates as a day school and does not list boarding accommodation or boarding fees in its fee schedule.

Fee payment practical notes
- Capital, facility, tuition and any special‑education fees are invoiced as described above; the seat reservation and registration fee are credited or retained according to the payment terms and refund rules.
- For questions about instalment plans, deadlines, or to obtain specific payment schedules and transport charges for a particular grade, the school's business/finance office is identified as the contact point on the school pages.

Summary of the most significant fee items (AED)
- Annual tuition (selected): PreK AED 60,571; K1 AED 64,092; K2 AED 69,961; Grades 1–12 AED 89,319.
- Annual Facility Fee (K2–G12, non‑corporate seat holders): AED 12,984.
- One‑time Capital Fee (new non‑corporate seat holders): AED 22,000.
- Registration fee (invoiced when a place is offered): AED 1,000.
- Additional Special Education charge where applicable: AED 51,300.
Academics

American School of Dubai teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
ASD offers an American-style, standards-based curriculum from Pre-K through 12, culminating in an American high school diploma; Advanced Placement courses are offered in Grades 10–12, including AP Capstone, while the school does not offer the IB Diploma. The Middle School is aligned with Common Core State Standards and uses Standards-Based Grading, with Pursuits enrichment and Week Without Walls as signature elements. The High School operates on a two-semester block schedule, provides online learning via Global Online Academy, and offers about 25 AP courses including AP Capstone. Graduation requires 25 total credits across core areas (English 4, Math 3, Science 3, Social Studies 3, World Languages 2) plus Physical Education/Health 2, Visual & Performing Arts 2, Information Technology 0.5, Core Electives 3, and Non-Core Electives 2.5, with Arab passport students required to study Arabic Language Arts under UAE law. ASD Pathways includes Grade 9–12 tracks such as the Business & Entrepreneurship Pathway with courses like Thinking & Engineering, Economics, AP Economics, internships, and GOA online options. Arabic is taught across Elementary through High School as part of the World Language Program, alongside the primary instruction in English.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open. Begin your online application through the Nexus portal.

2. Submit the required documents for your child's application. All documents not in English must be translated. You can check the status of requirements in the application portal, and documents are marked complete when received. Requirements vary by grade and can include photos, passport copies, school reports, recommendations, an introductory video, and, where applicable, standardized test scores.

3. Admissions timeline: PreK-K2 deadlines: November 10; decisions December 10. Grades 1-12: February 10 deadline; decisions March 6. Status updates are available in the portal, and admissions decisions are based on multiple criteria including reports, transcripts, recommendations, and assessments.

4. Campus visits and virtual meetings: ASD aims to meet applicants in person when possible. Students who complete applications by the deadline are invited for a campus visit in mid-November. For applicants overseas, a virtual meeting can be scheduled.

5. Waitpool: If a grade is full, the applicant is placed in the waitpool (waitlist). Movement from the waitpool is not determined by date of application.

6. Enrollment after seat offer: If admitted and offered a seat, enrollment documents are required to register with the UAE Ministry of Education. Enrollment with MOE is required to finalize admission.

Scholarships
ASD offers a Financial Assistance Fund to support families experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19; the fund aims to keep families in the ASD community. Interested families submit an online application and provide supporting documents: income statement, asset and liability statement, tax returns (if applicable), bank statements, and salary/benefits letter. The online application is available June 3; the deadline is July 1; decisions are announced July 10-14; the first tuition installment is due July 15.

Waitlist
ASD maintains a waitpool for full grade levels. Movement from the waitpool is not determined by application date. The Admissions team processes completed applications and notifies families.
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