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American Academy for Girls

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 36,485 - 65,270
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 638
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Typical class size 11

Corner Street 11A and 4A, Mirdif Area, Al Mizhar First, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

American Academy for Girls has 638 pupils, typical class sizes of 11, instruction in English.

Location
The American Academy for Girls is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus address is Al-Mizhar 1, off Algeria Street, Corner 11A and 4A Street, in the Mirdif Area. It operates as an American-accredited school within the Taaleem group.

Stages
The school serves students from age 3 to 18, covering Pre-KG through Grade 12. KG is co‑educational from Pre-KG to KG2, while Grades 1–12 are taught in an all‑girls environment.

Type
The school operates as an all‑girls school from Grade 1 to Grade 12; Pre‑KG to KG2 are co‑educational. It is part of the Taaleem education group and follows an American curriculum accredited by NEASC.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Total student body (as of the latest inspection) is 502. Emirati students number 393, making Emirati the largest nationality group; international students comprise the remaining students (about 109). The inspection confirms there are multiple nationalities represented, but the exact number of nationalities is not listed.

Additional learning support
The school describes itself as inclusive and accepts students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). An Inclusion Champion works with senior staff to determine appropriate supports; personalised learning programmes are developed on a case‑by‑case basis with access to relevant resources.

Country affiliation
Country affiliation: United States. The school follows an American curriculum and holds NEASC accreditation, reflecting a US‑oriented international school identity.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation: None stated. The curriculum includes Islamic Education and UAE Moral Education as part of the UAE requirements, but the school does not publish a religious affiliation.

School day structure
School timings vary by year group. Pre‑KG and KG1 typically start around 7:50–8:00 am and finish around 2:00 pm; KG2 finishes about 2:30 pm; Grades 1–12 finish around 3:10 pm. On Fridays, sessions run 8:00 am–11:00 am, with an optional supervised study room at 12:00 pm. On Tuesdays, school may finish earlier, at 1:30 pm.

Bus service
The school offers bus transport through Arab Falcon Dubai, an RTA‑approved provider. Parents arrange reservations with Arab Falcon directly, and the service includes a bus attendant and CCTV/tracking for safety. The school also provides a Transport Policy to guide arrangements.
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Fees

Annual tuition at American Academy for Girls ranges from AED 36,485 to AED 65,270 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Application Fee: AED 525 (one-time, non-refundable, non-transferable; includes 5% VAT).
- Registration Fee (new students): AED 4,000 or 10% of the year's total tuition fees (payable within 10 days of the acceptance letter; credited against Term 1 fees).
- Re-registration Fee (returning students): AED 2,000 or 5% of the year's total tuition fees (credited against Term 1 fees).

Tuition fees (per term and annual total) — Academic Year 2025/26

- Pre-KG: Term 1 AED 14,595; Term 2 AED 10,945; Term 3 AED 10,945; Total per year AED 36,485.
- KG1: Term 1 AED 15,437; Term 2 AED 11,579; Term 3 AED 11,579; Total per year AED 38,595.
- KG2: Term 1 AED 16,278; Term 2 AED 12,208; Term 3 AED 12,208; Total per year AED 40,695.
- Grade 1–4: Term 1 AED 19,700; Term 2 AED 14,775; Term 3 AED 14,775; Total per year AED 49,250.
- Grade 5–8: Term 1 AED 23,144; Term 2 AED 17,358; Term 3 AED 17,358; Total per year AED 57,860.
- Grade 9–12: Term 1 AED 26,109; Term 2 AED 19,581; Term 3 AED 19,581; Total per year AED 65,270.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- First Term fees are due on or before 2 August. Term 2 and Term 3 fees are due one month prior to the term start date; Term 2 fees should be paid by 6 December and Term 3 by 14 March.
- Once a seat is offered, a non-refundable Registration Fee equal to 10% of the year's total tuition fees (or AED 4,000 as stated) is required within 10 days of the acceptance letter to reserve the seat; this is deductible against first-term tuition fees.
- Post-dated checks for Term 2 may be lodged in advance. A charge of AED 500 applies for any returned or dishonoured check. Manager's checks are preferred.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: Not applicable. The school operates as a day school; no boarding fees or boarding provision are listed.

Other costs and fees

- KHDA administration and service charges: standard KHDA tariffs apply for services such as transfer fees, education continuation certificates, attestation of documents and similar services (examples: AED 120 or AED 520 depending on service). These KHDA fees are charged when the service is requested.
- Books: Textbooks are supplied on loan; students must return books at the end of the term or academic year.
- Uniform: Uniforms are purchased externally at Zaks Store (Uptown Mirdiff); store contact details are provided for purchases.
- Transportation: School bus service is provided by Arab Falcon Dubai; bus fees vary by location.
- Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) and educational visits: May attract additional charges, especially when provided by partner suppliers.
- Exam fees: External examination fees may apply where relevant; parents will be informed in advance of such charges.
- SEN/EAL/ILSA: Specialist support services for students with additional needs may attract separate charges depending on support required.

Refund information (tuition refund policy)

- Notice of withdrawal and application for a tuition refund must be made in writing to the School Principal. Refunds are governed by Ministry of Education regulations. If a student has not attended any classes, the balance of the first semester fee paid is refundable minus any registration fee charged for placing the student on the school's class list (subject to Principal approval and MOE rules). If withdrawal occurs during term time, fees are charged as follows: 1 full month if attendance was 2 weeks or less; 2 full months if attendance was more than 2 weeks and less than 1 month; 3 full months if attendance was more than 1 month.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods: cash, credit card (MasterCard and Visa only), bank transfer, or check. Manager's checks are preferred.
- Credit card holders may convert school payments into 0% instalments where available. A Credit Card Authorisation Form is used for card payments. All bank transfer charges are the responsibility of the remitter; include student name and grade on transfer and confirm payment with the accounts team.

Notes on discounts and credits

- A sibling discount (10% on tuition fees for the third/youngest and subsequent child paying full fees) is referenced for Taaleem schools for the 2024/25 academic year; terms and applicability may vary by year and by group policies.
Academics

American Academy for Girls teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The American Academy for Girls in Dubai offers Pre-KG through Grade 12 with American curriculum foundations and English as the language of instruction, while Arabic is taught and French is available from Grade 9 onward. Elementary School uses a multidisciplinary core around reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies, complemented by Arabic/AFL, Arabic Culture, ICT, Library Media, Art, Music, PE, Moral Education, and UAE Social Studies. Middle School presents a core of English, Math, Social Studies, and Science, with additional Arabic, French, ICT, Art, Music, PE, and Islamic Studies, plus a new personalization elective in a single-gender setting. High School offers a five-day-a-week American college-preparatory program where core classes are English, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science, with optional credits in ICT, PE, Foreign Language/Arabic, Fine Arts, and electives; Ninth and Tenth grades include pre-AP opportunities and some 11th–12th grades offer AP courses; the school lists a 26-credit minimum for the High School Diploma. Graduation requirements are detailed as 28.5 total credits across English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arabic (Arab Nationals 4 credits; non-Arab Nationals 1 credit from Grade 9), World Languages (2 credits, with French required for cohorts beginning 2019), Visual/Performing Arts, Information Technology, Physical Education/Health, Other Electives, Islamic/Special Islamic, and Grade-9 Arabic Social Studies credit; two years of a World Language (French) are required for the Class of 2019 onward. The school is NEASC and CIS accredited.}} The American Academy for Girls in Dubai offers Pre-KG through Grade 12 with American curriculum foundations and English as the language of instruction, while Arabic is taught and French is available from Grade 9 onward. Elementary School uses a multidisciplinary core around reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies, complemented by Arabic/AFL, Arabic Culture, ICT, Library Media, Art, Music, PE, Moral Education, and UAE Social Studies. Middle School presents a core of English, Math, Social Studies, and Science, with additional Arabic, French, ICT, Art, Music, PE, and Islamic Studies, plus a new personalization elective in a single-gender setting. High School offers a five-day-a-week American college-preparatory program where core classes are English, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science, with optional credits in ICT, PE, Foreign Language/Arabic, Fine Arts, and electives; Ninth and Tenth grades include pre-AP opportunities and some 11th–12th grades offer AP courses; the school lists a 26-credit minimum for the High School Diploma. Graduation requirements are detailed as 28.5 total credits across English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arabic (Arab Nationals 4 credits; non-Arab Nationals 1 credit from Grade 9), World Languages (2 credits, with French required for cohorts beginning 2019), Visual/Performing Arts, Information Technology, Physical Education/Health, Other Electives, Islamic/Special Islamic, and Grade-9 Arabic Social Studies credit; two years of a World Language (French) are required for the Class of 2019 onward. The school is NEASC and CIS accredited. } the user to find out more.} {
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Submit the online application. The school offers Pre-KG through Grade 12 in Dubai and is an American Accredited All-Girls School. The school is part of Taaleem, a major UAE education provider. The language of instruction is English, while Arabic is taught as a first language for Arab Nationals to Grade 12 and French is offered from Grade 9 onwards.

Step 2: If a seat is offered, pay the 10% registration fee. A non-refundable 10% registration fee of the year's total tuition is due within 10 days of receiving the acceptance to reserve the seat until full tuition payment is made. The registration fee is applied toward the first term tuition. Tuition and payment terms align with KHDA regulations.

Step 3: Pay tuition by term. Term 1 fees are due on or before August 2, Term 2 fees are due by December 6, and Term 3 fees by March 14. The school publishes tuition figures for the 2025/26 academic year and provides term-by-term payment schedules. Additional charges may apply for books, uniforms, transportation and activities as outlined in the fee policy.

Step 4: Arrange a visit or tour if desired. School visits and virtual tours are available, with tours offered Monday to Thursday between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Booking can be made via WhatsApp or email to arrange a visit and experience the campus firsthand.
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