Mirdif American School

The Mirdif American School campus is located on Algeria Street 11A in Mizhar 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, behind the Arabian Center. It sits in the Mizhar/Mirdif area and is accessible by road. The campus is a newly constructed 15,000 square meter site with dedicated facilities for kindergarten, elementary, and intermediate levels.

The school is organized into three levels: Kindergarten, Elementary and Intermediate. It serves students from around age 3 to 15, offering programs from pre-kindergarten through middle school.

Mirdif American School is a co-educational day school with no boarding facilities.

About 895 students represent 45 nationalities. The most common nationality is Emirati. Local students constitute roughly 74% of the student body, with international students accounting for about 26%.

The school provides inclusive education with specialized and individualized support for students of varying abilities, including students of determination and gifted and talented learners. Admission may be refused for non-English proficient applicants or for certain special needs.

The school follows an American-based curriculum and holds NEASC accreditation.

No religious affiliation is stated; the school welcomes students of all religions.

The school day typically runs from about 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday, with Fridays ending around 12:00 p.m.

The school uses a transport service; Guardian One Transport is listed for MAS, and bus service details are provided by the school transport section. Fees or arrangements are handled through the registrar/transport provider.

Mirdif American School in Dubai follows an American-based curriculum with English as the primary language of instruction, while Arabic, Islamic Education, UAE Social Studies, and Moral Education are taught under the UAE Ministry of Education framework. English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are aligned to US Common Core standards, with Arabic A/B and Islamic A/B delivered per MOE requirements and KHDA guidelines governing teaching time. The program serves students from Pre-K through Grade 9 (Early Years Pre-KG to KG2, Elementary, and Middle School up to Grade 9), with admissions testing for Grades 1–9 and informal KG interviews for the early years. The curriculum emphasizes reading across the curriculum and provides SEN support, with health and safety measures and character development supported by weekly Arabic assemblies. Mirdif American School is NEASC-accredited since 2018 and has a Good KHDA rating in recent inspections.

The Guidance and Counseling department is dedicated to enhancing students' social and emotional development and academic success at MAS. Holistic play therapy is used to help students relax and discuss difficult topics. Classroom lessons focus on character education, and mentoring and empowerment groups support older students. Transition days for students moving onto the next stage of education, and parent outreach through Coffee Talk mornings, support continuity between school and home. The school also implements school-wide anti-bullying initiatives as part of its wellbeing strategy.

Mirdif American School describes an inclusive learning environment with differentiated instruction to meet diverse needs, noting that inclusion benefits academic, social, emotional and psychological development for all students. The School offers a tiered and holistic approach to Student of Determination (SOD) support, including differentiation, individual education plans (IEPs), push-in and pull-out supports, and practical/vocational programs. The provision also includes sensory therapy integration for neurological impairment, enrichment for gifted and talented students, and collaboration with outside specialist providers to deliver speech, occupational and ABA therapy. EAL support recognizes bilingualism as a strength, with an EAL team delivering differentiation inside the classroom, pull-out support, vocabulary development and audio-program exposure. The materials describe SEN support within MAS's general school framework and do not identify MAS as a specialist SEN institution.

At MAS, bilingualism is recognized as a strength and the school welcomes its diverse classroom community. An EAL team is dedicated to supporting students whose English proficiency is developing. EAL support scaffolds learning so students can participate in the social and academic environment of the English-speaking community. Support is provided through effective differentiation inside the classroom, pull-out English language development, vocabulary development and enhanced peer groupings, along with audio programs for exposure to English.

The Guidance and Counseling department is committed to enhancing social and emotional development, as well as academic success. Holistic play therapy helps students relax while discussing difficult topics. Classroom lessons focus on character and moral education, with mentoring and empowerment groups supporting students across the grades. Transition days are organized to support students moving to the next stage of education, and parent outreach through Coffee Talk mornings supports wellbeing. The school also develops school-wide anti-bullying initiatives as part of its wellbeing strategy.

The MAS clinic is staffed with licensed professionals who monitor students' health and attend to minor injuries. All staff are properly trained in child-protection policies and practices. The Student Support Services Department promotes an inclusive, safe learning environment and collaborates with stakeholders to support all students' wellbeing and educational outcomes. The Guidance and Counseling program includes anti-bullying initiatives as part of safeguarding, and transition days with parent outreach contribute to student safety and wellbeing.

1. Registration for the academic year starting in September opens in March. 2. Admission is open to all qualified applicants of any nationality who can benefit from MAS program. 3. The school reserves the right to refuse admission to non-English proficient applicants, or to academically limited students, or to applicants with special needs or behavioral problems. 4. Interested parents should contact the MAS office directly for admission information at 04-2883303. 5. The Application Form is available as an Adobe PDF. 6. The downloadable file is 772 KB. 7. The admission process includes consideration of the information provided in the application and the school's capacity to meet the applicant's needs.