American School of Dubai vs GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch
American School of Dubai, in Al Barsha, is listed by KHDA under the American curriculum and is rated Good (2023-24) by KHDA. Annual payable tuition: AED 60,571 to AED 89,319. GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch, in Al Barsha, is listed by KHDA under the American and IB curricula and is rated Outstanding (2023-24) by KHDA. Annual payable tuition: AED 66,185 to AED 93,300.
Last checked against KHDA on 22 October 2026.
Side by side
| American School of Dubai | GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Good (2023-24) | Outstanding (2023-24) |
| Curriculum (KHDA listing) | American | American and IB |
| Annual tuition | AED 60,571 to AED 89,319 | AED 66,185 to AED 93,300 |
| Area | Al Barsha | Al Barsha |
Sources: KHDA directory entry for American School of Dubai and KHDA directory entry for GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch. Where a school publishes a discount on its KHDA fact sheets, the fee after that discount is shown. Fees rise with year group, so check the fee for your child's year with the school.
Frequently asked questions
Which is rated higher by KHDA, American School of Dubai or GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch?
KHDA rates American School of Dubai Good (2023-24) and GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch Outstanding (2023-24).
Which has the lower starting fee?
American School of Dubai has the lower lowest annual tuition, at AED 60,571, according to KHDA. Fees rise with year group, so compare the fee for your child's year.
Where are American School of Dubai and GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch?
Both are in Al Barsha.
Are fees rising in 2026-27?
No. KHDA confirmed on 22 May 2026 that there will be no increase in school fees for private schools in Dubai for the 2026-27 academic year.