Enrolia lists 88 schools in the UAE teaching the American curriculum. They're concentrated in Al Azra, Khalifa City, Al Barsha and Al Qusais. Annual fees range AED 10,300 – 101,537. Compare them by area and fees below, or search the way you think — in plain language.
How this system works and how to choose inside it.
The American curriculum schools in Dubai that publish a fee, in two bands, plus the registers that record a school's US accreditation and its authorised AP courses.
Updated 15 August 2026 · 10 min read
In the UAE your child's year group is set by the age they reach on 31 December, not by the label their last school used. The age to Year and Grade conversion for British, American and Indian schools.
Updated 12 August 2026 · 16 min read
Pick the system your child is most likely to finish in. British if a UK return or early specialisation is likely, American if you want breadth to eighteen, and check the UAE equivalency rules before you commit to either.
Updated 11 August 2026 · 13 min read
Girls · Al Rowdah, Abu Dhabi
Outstanding girls private school in Abu Dhabi offering international education from Pre-K to Grade 12 with strong emphasis on UAE culture and heritage.
AED 33,910 – 78,160 / yr
Co-ed · Baniyas, Abu Dhabi
American curriculum school in Abu Dhabi offering K-8 education with emphasis on innovation, critical thinking, and holistic development.
AED 21,920 – 33,490 / yr
Co-ed · Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi
Premier NEASC-accredited American curriculum school in Abu Dhabi offering Pre-KG through Grade 12 education.
AED 27,880 – 45,230 / yr
Co-ed · Al Mamzar, Dubai
Leading K-12 school in Al Mamzar, Dubai offering American-based curriculum with emphasis on heritage and global citizenship.
AED 21,166 – 46,030 / yr
Co-ed · Al Shamkha, Abu Dhabi
American curriculum school in Abu Dhabi offering enriched education and co-curricular activities for well-rounded global citizens.
AED 34,570 – 55,370 / yr
Co-ed · Muwaileh Commercial, Sharjah
American curriculum school in Sharjah with quality education for grades KG-12, welcoming diverse learners.
Fee on request
Co-ed · Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Nonprofit American standards-based school serving 1,315+ students from 80+ countries in Abu Dhabi.
AED 60,765 – 101,537 / yr
Co-ed · Al Quoz, Dubai
American curriculum school in Al Quoz, Dubai, serving KG-12 with KHDA accreditation and top TIMSS rankings.
Fee on request
Co-ed · Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai
NEASC accredited American online school for KG-12 with flexible learning and personalized education in Dubai.
Fee on request
Co-ed · Al Warqa, Dubai
Pre-K to Grade 12 American School in Dubai offering comprehensive education with focus on social-emotional development and cultural values.
AED 28,658 – 45,034 / yr
Mirdif, Dubai
American curriculum school in Dubai founded in 1995, serving ages 3-16 with elementary, intermediate and high school levels.
AED 25,944 – 47,081 / yr
Co-ed · Al Mizhar, Dubai
Premier American curriculum school serving KG–Grade 12 students in Dubai with small class sizes, 100% university acceptance, and 45+ nationalities.
AED 31,503 – 53,561 / yr