The American School of Dubai

The American School of Dubai (ASD) is a co-educational day school offering a US curriculum for students in grades pre K-12. The school is located in Jumairah, a suburb of Dubai.

While following a US curriculum, the school uses US textbooks and educational materials. Computers are used for instruction at all levels.

All faculty members have a minimum of a four-year college degree; many possess a master's degree. All teachers are US or Canadian certified. The average teacher has been employed at American School of Dubai for nine years.

The majority of students are at American School of Dubai American. More than 48 nationalities are represented in the student body.

The American School of Dubai year runs from the last week of August to the first week in June, with school days from Saturday to Wednesday. Major holidays are observed in late December and in late-March.

The eight-acre campus accommodates a 44,000 volume library, 67 classrooms, four computer labs, four science labs, two gymnasiums, swimming pool, a fitness center and tennis courts, and a large grassed playing field. There are no boarding facilities available.

Previous school records must be submitted with an application for enrolment at American School of Dubai . All new applicants are tested for placement prior to acceptance. ASD does not have facilities for students whose special educational needs fall outside the expected norms of a regular classroom environment