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American International School

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 17,490 - 29,066
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2725
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Typical class size 18

6th St, Al Qusais, Al Qusais 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

American International School has 2,725 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
American International School Dubai is located in Al Qusais 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The mailing address is PO Box 87727, 6th Street, Al Qusais 1. The campus sits in a cosmopolitan northeast Dubai district and serves a multinational student body. The school is part of the Athena Education group.

Stages
KG1 to Grade 12 (Kindergarten through High School), with learning divided into Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and High School.

Type
Private, independent international school. It offers co-education up to Grade 5; from Grade 6, classes are separated by gender.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body is multinational; most students are Arab nationals, contributing to a cosmopolitan school community.

Additional learning support
AIS Dubai maintains an inclusive approach. It welcomes Students of Determination, students who are gifted and talented, and students who study English as an Additional Language (EAL). An Inclusion Lead coordinates targeted support and works with staff to implement individualized programs where needed.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation; the curriculum is based on the American Curriculum.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation; Islamic values are integrated within the American Education Program.

School day structure
The school day starts around 7:30 AM and ends around 2:15 PM on Monday–Thursday, with a Friday dismissal at 11:00 AM.

Bus service
AIS operates its own bus service with four main routes: Sharjah, Deira, New Dubai, and Bur Dubai. Routes cover areas including Al Qusais; yearly transportation fees vary by route (e.g., 7,300 AED two-way for Sharjah, 6,850 AED for Deira, 8,400 AED for New Dubai, 7,300 AED for Bur Dubai).
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Fees

Annual tuition at American International School ranges from AED 17,490 to AED 29,066 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- New-student registration / application fee: AED 525, non‑refundable and inclusive of VAT.
- KHDA fact sheets list an application fee of AED 500 for new students (assessment included).
- Enrolment deposit (new students): up to 10% of the annual tuition, non‑refundable and deductible from the first‑term fees.
- Re‑enrolment fee (returning students): up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non‑refundable and deductible from the first‑term fees.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)

- KG1: AED 13,405.
- KG2: AED 13,405.
- Grade 1: AED 14,314.
- Grade 2: AED 14,314.
- Grade 3: AED 14,314.
- Grade 4: AED 15,422.
- Grade 5: AED 15,422.
- Grade 6: AED 15,422.
- Grade 7: AED 17,919.
- Grade 8: AED 17,919.
- Grade 9: AED 17,919.
- Grade 10: AED 19,520.
- Grade 11: AED 20,653.
- Grade 12: AED 21,732.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is presented as an annual fee; enrolment and re‑enrolment charges are deducted from the first‑term payment.
- Enrolment deposit (up to 10% of tuition) and re‑enrolment fees (up to 5% or AED 500) are charged as described above and are non‑refundable. These amounts are applied against the first‑term fees.
- The school's published materials state that an approved tuition‑increase percentage has been included in the stated tuition levels.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed in the school's fees fact sheets; no boarding fees are provided. Boarding is therefore not applicable.

Other mandatory and optional costs

- Required/supplied items (examples shown by grade):
- Uniform: generally AED 625–650 (grade dependent).
- Books / required education supplies: amounts vary by grade (examples range from about AED 1,050 up to AED 3,525).
- School ID card replacement: AED 150.
- Optional services and typical price ranges (charged separately):
- Transport: AED 6,850 to AED 8,400 (range shown).
- Extracurricular activities: AED 300 to AED 1,700 (per activity or programme, as listed).
- Medical fee: AED 225.
- Club activities, costumes, trips, camps, enrichment and other optional items: price ranges are published (examples include local trips AED 200–1,200; overseas trips AED 7,500–14,000; enrichment/skill programmes AED 225–1,600; summer/winter camps AED 250–1,250; STEM programme AED 500).
- Some grades list specialty items (e.g., robotic device AED 350–750, national test fees, external SEND assessment ranges).

Discounts and concessions

- Sibling discounts: second sibling 3%; third sibling 5%; fourth sibling 5% (as applicable).
- Welcoming discount (where applicable): 10%. School employees may receive discounts (up to 50% stated where applicable).

Refunds and non‑refundables

- Registration / application fees, enrolment deposit (up to 10% of tuition) and re‑enrolment fees (up to 5% of tuition or AED 500) are non‑refundable. Enrolment and re‑enrolment charges are deducted from the first‑term fees when applicable.

Fee payment options and contacts

- Online parent portal: the school uses a parent/ERP portal for enrolment and parent services. Payments may be handled through the school's parent portal.
- In person: the school records a reception, cashier and accounts contacts for payments at school.
- Bank transfer / accounts: the school lists admissions and accounts contacts (phone numbers and email addresses) to obtain payment instructions and bank details from the accounts office. Use the admissions or accounts contact for bank transfer details and to confirm accepted payment methods.

Late payment / non‑payment

- Re‑enrolment and the requirement to clear outstanding fees are enforced; the fact sheets and admissions pages specify non‑refundability for deposits and that fees are payable according to the school's terms. For account or payment queries contact the accounts office listed above.

Notes

- The figures above are shown in UAE Dirhams (AED) as published by the school in the school‑level fee fact sheets and fee pages. The fact sheets also list a number of optional charges and supplies by grade; those optional items are billed separately when required.
Academics

American International School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
AIS Dubai delivers a KG-12 program that begins with California Transitional Kindergarten Standards for KG1 and California Common Core Kindergarten Standards for KG2, moving to an American curriculum framework in the upper grades. In Elementary (Grades 1–5), English and Math follow the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) with Science aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and the program includes Arabic & Islamic Studies, UAE Social Studies under MOE guidelines, plus ICT, French, Art, Music, and Physical Education. Middle School (Grades 6–8) uses the American system with specialist teachers across English, Math, Science, Arabic, Islamic Studies, ICT, Social Studies, Art, Music, French, and PE, and its curriculum is built on CCSS and NGSS with UAE heritage integrated throughout. High School (Grades 9–12) culminates in an American High School Diploma requiring a minimum of 22 credits (up to 27), and offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses with counseling support for course planning. Across the school, curriculum foundations include CCSS for English/Math, NGSS for Science, AERO for Social Studies and World Languages, SHAPE for Physical Education, NCAS for Visual/Performing Arts, and MOE standards for Arabic/Islamic/UAE Social Studies, with AP options in the senior years.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete the student enquiry form online or during a walk‑in visit to the school. The process records your contact details and allows the school to begin the admission discussion. The school will contact you if a vacancy exists and outline the next steps.

2. Book a school tour to see the campus and facilities. The tour helps you understand the learning environment and the resources available for your child. After the tour, the school will communicate any further steps if a vacancy is available.

3. The school contacts you if a vacancy is available and schedules the next steps in the admission process. Availability depends on space in the relevant year group and adherence to the admissions policy. You will receive information on required assessments or meetings as part of this communication.

4. Sibling priority is given in the admission process. Priority is stated for siblings who are students at the school. If a vacancy is not immediately available, the school will communicate next steps and potential timelines accordingly.

5. A waiting system is offered in cases where there is no immediate vacancy. The school will contact you as soon as a vacancy arises. This waiting mechanism is part of the placement process outlined in the admissions steps.

6. Placement processes are in line with regulatory requirements and vary by grade. Gatekeeping steps include readiness assessments where applicable and discussions with teachers or the elementary/middle/high school teams. The process for each grade ensures appropriate placement decisions and next steps.

7. Documents for submission include: photos, birth certificate, vaccination card, passport and residence visa copies (for non-UAE citizens), Emirates IDs for parents, medical file, last report card, and transfer certificate where applicable. The school provides guidance on these requirements and how they should be submitted. Certain documents may be required for transfer, online submission options are noted for applicants outside the UAE.

8. Transfer Certificate (TC) process: submit the TC from the current school, pay KHDA‑related fees for attestation, and provide the KHDA‑attested TC as part of the admission package. There are grade‑level specifics for TC submission and attestation depending on the student's current location. The KHDA guidelines govern the transfer procedures and documentation.

9. Inclusion admissions: assessments and supports are designed for students with special needs, including those with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and students of determination. The school follows KHDA guidance for inclusive practices and may request relevant assessments to tailor services.

Waitlist
The school offers a waiting system if there is no immediate vacancy. If no seat is available at the time of inquiry, parents are placed on a waitlist and contacted as soon as a vacancy arises. Priority is given to siblings when vacancies become available.
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