American Academy For Girls Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
American Academy For Girls Dubai is an international school in Dubai, UAE, preparing students for TOEFL. Annual tuition runs $5,000-$15,000; total annual cost reaches roughly $13,500 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. The school enrols around 670 students from 20 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include TOEFL.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- 20 nationalities top: Emirati.
- Ages: 4-4 school day starts at School days in the United Arab Emirates run from Sundays to Thursdays. 8:00 am.
670
20 (Emirati)
Rolling
TOEFL
About American Academy For Girls Dubai
American Academy for Girls is a private, college-preparatory day school for girls, offering the American Common Core curriculum to Grades 1 to Grade 12. The school's Kindergarten is co-educational, accepting boys and girls aged 3 to 5.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 36485-Dirham 65270 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $13,500(+35%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $16,000 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 79th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Verify fees directly with school. Fees may not include registration, transport, or exam costs.
Other
TOEFL
SAT, TOEFL
Arabic, French
The Learning Support Department consists of teachers who hold qualifications in Special Education as well as Support Assistants. The LS staff assist students who have a special learning need and require differentiation of the mainstream curriculum. LS staff also work closely with class teachers to develop Individual Education Plans, provide resources and support to ensure the needs of all students are being met.
AAG features an extensive learning support department which provides specially designed academic support for its students.
English as an Additional Language support
School days in the United Arab Emirates run from Sundays to Thursdays. 8:00 am – KG1 - KG2: 2:15 pm KG3 - G12: 3:05 pm All grades are dismissed early on Tuesdays at 1:20 pm.
AAG canteen offers a wide selection of nutritious meals, daily specials, salads, fresh fruits and healthy beverages.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Emirati
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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