Universal American School (UAS)
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and AP.
- Tuition: $14,000–$23,000/yr published in AED, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 25 (max 27) Dubai international school · 1,250 students total.
- 82 nationalities top: USA.
- Ages: 4-18 school day starts at 7.45am for the whole school..
- Accreditations: IBO, MSA-CESS listed accreditations.
1,250
82 (USA)
25 avg / 27 max
Rolling
2005
IBO, MSA-CESS
IB Diploma and AP
About Universal American School (UAS)
Universal American School was founded in 2005. Since then we have served our students every day, helping them become compassionate, confident learners who know who they are and what they stand for. As you learn more about UAS the term “community” will resonate with you again and again. We are a small, not-for-profit school in the heart of family-friendly Festival City. There is a wonderful feeling about our school which comes from our mission: To Nurture an International Community of Integrity and Academic Excellence. Equally exciting is that UAS has recently become a not-for-profit school governed by the Al Futtaim Education Foundation. There are two important developments here. The first is that parents will know that any surplus generated by their school fees will be put back into the school. The second is that working alongside an organization like Al Futtaim, we are uniquely positioned to provide real-world learning experiences to our students that other schools simply cannot offe
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- 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) | $14,000–$23,000 |
| Annual tuition (AED) | Dirham 40377-Dirham 82925 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $22,350(+21%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $24,850 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 75th percentile(above average) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
KHDA Outstanding rated. Tuition AED 50,000-83,000 by grade. Registration AED 2,500. Technology fee AED 2,000-3,500/year. Exam fees AED 2,000-5,000 for IB/AP. Transport AED 5,000-8,000/year. Uniforms AED 500-1,500.
IB, American
IB Diploma and AP
IB Diploma and external AP exams as well.
The 2022/2023 IBDP average was 34. This is well above the world average by 4 points. The highest grade achieved was 41 out of a possible 45.
French, Spanish and Arabic
We provide a variety of support programs from English language support all the way to one-on-one support to students who require this level of support.
Yes
Yes, we support with an ELL program.
7.45am for the whole school. – 12:45pm for Pre-K and KG1 3:15pm for KG2 - Grade 12 Extended day offered until 6pm from grades PRE-K to Grade 6.
Yes
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Barsha, Dubai Hills, Motor City, Arabian Ranches
Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: USA
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