American School of Dubai

The American School of Dubai is located in Al Barsha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits at the intersection of First Al Khail Street and Hessa Street, opposite the Saudi German Hospital, in Al Barsha 1. The 23-acre, purpose-built Al Barsha campus offers extensive facilities including libraries, performing arts spaces, athletics venues, and aquatic facilities.

ASD is an all-through PreK–12 school. It comprises Early Learning (PreK 3, K1, K2), Elementary School, Middle School, and High School, with a progression from foundational years through to college-preparatory programs.

The school is co-educational and operates as a day, not-for-profit institution.

ASD provides a learning support program and enrolls a managed number of students needing additional learning support under an Individualized Service Agreement (ISA). A Special Education service is available for eligible students, with a separate facility fee in addition to tuition (AED 51,300 for those requiring services, as specified in the ISA).

ASD follows a United States curriculum and describes itself as an international, not-for-profit school; it is not formally affiliated with a specific country.

None; ASD has no religious affiliation.

Classrooms open at 8:10 a.m. and learning begins at 8:20 a.m. On Monday–Thursday, PreK dismisses at 1:00 p.m., K1 at 2:00 p.m., and K2–G12 at 3:20 p.m. On Fridays, all students finish at 12:00 p.m.

ASD's official bus provider is School Transportation Services (STS). STS offers GPS tracking, electronic attendance, seat belts, centralized operations, and a campus liaison; there are multiple daily departures from campus to numerous Dubai neighborhoods. Specific routes and pricing are arranged through ASD's Admissions Office.

Application & Registration Fees
- There is no fee to submit an application.
- Once a place is offered, a non-refundable registration fee of AED 1,000 is invoiced with the first tuition payment.

Seat reservation / tuition deposit
- After a place is offered, a non-refundable seat reservation (tuition deposit) is required to secure the seat; the seat reservation is credited against the total school fees. The school's payment terms treat the seat reservation as non‑refundable for new students.

Tuition & Facility Fees (Academic year shown on the school's published fee schedule)
- PreK (Pre‑Kindergarten): Tuition AED 60,571 per year.
- K1: Tuition AED 64,092 per year.
- K2: Tuition AED 69,961 per year; Facility Fee AED 12,984 per year (applies K2–G12 for non‑corporate seat holders).
- Grades 1–12: Tuition AED 89,319 per year; Facility Fee AED 12,984 per year (applies K2–G12 for non‑corporate seat holders).
- Currency note: the school publishes a USD conversion rate used for reference.

Special‑education / Students of Determination
- For students who require Special Education Services (as specified in an Individualized Service Agreement), an additional fee of AED 51,300 applies in addition to the standard school fees for the year shown.

One‑time and capital fees
- Capital Fee (one‑time for new non‑corporate seat holders or for current students no longer holding corporate seats): AED 22,000.
- The Capital Fee may be paid in three annual instalments (the school publishes an instalment option).

Other routine or optional costs
- Facility Fee: AED 12,984 per year for K2–G12 (non‑corporate seat holders).
- Uniforms: Students are required to wear a school uniform; uniforms (including PE kit) are available from an official local vendor or the school store and represent an additional family cost.
- Personal technology and supplies: Families should budget for personal laptops for Grades 6–12 and standard school supplies.
- Learning experiences and trips: Required and optional program costs (examples include Week Without Walls for Middle School, INSPIRE global trips for High School, and other school trips or activities) are charged in addition to tuition.
- Transport: School bus service is available through the school's transport provider; transport incurs a separate fee. The published school pages describe the bus service but do not publish a fixed transport tariff on the main fee summary.

Refunds and withdrawal charges
- The registration fee and the Capital Fee are non‑refundable. Seat reservations are non‑refundable for new students and non‑refundable for returning students after the published deadline.
- Refunds of tuition and facility fees are calculated on a term basis and depend on the date of the official withdrawal request; rules specify minimum non‑refundable amounts depending on the length of enrolment (for example: students enrolled two weeks or less — one month's Tuition & Facility fees are not refundable; more than a month — the full term's Tuition & Facility fees may not be refundable).
- Fees paid prior to the beginning of the academic year are refundable subject to deduction of the Seat Reservation and Registration fees.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Re‑enrolment and key payment timing: the school's re‑enrolment process requires on‑time payment obligations (the published re‑enrollment note references a June 1 payment requirement and the need to supply post‑dated checks or direct debit for re‑enrollment). Failure to meet the June 1 payment or to provide required post‑dated checks/direct debit means the seat is forfeited.
- Payment methods accepted: bank transfers (corporate and individual), cash, local check, wire transfer, direct debit, post‑dated checks, and locally issued Visa and MasterCard credit/debit cards for online payments.
- Instalment options: the school publishes instalment arrangements for individuals including an Emirates NBD 0% credit‑card instalment plan, and direct debit monthly or quarterly options; corporate arrangements and other instalment plans are available.

Boarding / residential fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The American School of Dubai operates as a day school and does not list boarding accommodation or boarding fees in its fee schedule.

Fee payment practical notes
- Capital, facility, tuition and any special‑education fees are invoiced as described above; the seat reservation and registration fee are credited or retained according to the payment terms and refund rules.
- For questions about instalment plans, deadlines, or to obtain specific payment schedules and transport charges for a particular grade, the school's business/finance office is identified as the contact point on the school pages.

Summary of the most significant fee items (AED)
- Annual tuition (selected): PreK AED 60,571; K1 AED 64,092; K2 AED 69,961; Grades 1–12 AED 89,319.
- Annual Facility Fee (K2–G12, non‑corporate seat holders): AED 12,984.
- One‑time Capital Fee (new non‑corporate seat holders): AED 22,000.
- Registration fee (invoiced when a place is offered): AED 1,000.
- Additional Special Education charge where applicable: AED 51,300.

ASD enrolls around 2,000 students from more than 80 countries. The student body represents about 87 nationalities, with the most represented group holding North American passports (over 70%). Official materials do not publish a precise local-to-international ratio; external sources estimate local students form a small minority in the overall mix.