GEMS Dubai American Academy

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We develop our learners not to simply go through the motions but to go through the emotions. We strive to be invested in their learning, their school and the worlds within and around them.

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    Academic Excellence

    DAA has maintained its position as one of the top performing PISA schools in Dubai.

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    CAS

    CAS Stands for Creativity, Action and Service. In total, we ask students to engage in at least 70 hours between the pillars of CAS.

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    Clubs and Organizations

    The school offers a wide range of activities outside school hours.

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    Overseas Trips

    DAA students are provided with multiple opportunities to learn and provide service to other cultures around the world.

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Results and Achievements

We are proud to showcase the scores and results of our students below

  • 601

    average on PISA
    2018 Math Results

  • 562

    average on PISA
    2018 Science Results

  • 130

    full IB diploma students

  • 75
    %

    of graduating class elected
    to complete IB programme

  • 34

    average score
    of our IB students

  • 13
    %

    of IB students achieved a
    score of 40 or higher

Our PISA Results

In Detail

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    Individualized Approach

    Finding the right university for our diverse group of students is paramount
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    Outstanding Heritage

    Founded over 20 years ago, DAA is the only outstanding American Curriculum school in the United Arab Emirates since 2011
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    Voices of Innovation

    DAA provides students with an unlimited range of opportunities to believe in and communicate the power of their ideas and actions
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