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American Academy Abu Dhabi
| School name | American Academy Abu Dhabi |
| Type of institute | private profit-making K-12 school |
| Curriculum or Student Nationality | US |
| Qualifications or Courses | IB (pending approval) |
| Head of school | Mr Ian Deakin (Principal & CEO) |
| Executive body or owner | GEMS Education / Varkey Group |
| Date founded | September 2007 |
| Number of students (approx) | 250 |
| Number of staff (approx) | |
| School location/area/map | Al Najdah St, off Baniyas Street, between 3rd & 5th St, near ADWEA office - location map |
| Postal address | PO Box 110273, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Telephone | +971-2-6416333 |
| Fax | +971-2-6428803 |
| admissions@gaa.sch.ae | |
| Website | www.gemsaa-abudhabi.com |
| School fees structure | 25,000-53,700 dhs per year (2009-2010) |
| Teacher salary range | 7,500 - 12,100 dhs per month (estimate only, not confirmed) |
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GEMS American Academy fees (updated 06 November 2009)
| Grade | KG1 | KG2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fees (AED) 2009-2010 | 25,000 | 38,000 | 53,700 | 53,700 | 53,700 | 53,700 | 53,700 | 53,700 | 53,700 | |||||
| Annual fees (AED) 2008-2009 | 25,000 | 38,000 | 53,700 | 53,700 | 53,700 | 53,700 | 53,700 | 53,700 | ||||||
| Annual fees (AED) 2007-2008 | 25,000 | 38,000 | 53,700 | 53,700 | 53,700 | 53,700 | 53,700 |
- Fees information from GEMS American Academy website assumed to be for 2009-2010, but website doesn't explicitly say so.
- Fees information in italics is unconfirmed (GAA website only lists up to Grade 5).
- Tuition fees include textbooks (on loan basis), but not uniforms, meals, or transport.
- Registration fee is AED 500, reservation fee is AED 4000.
04 June 2009
- The Gazelle Gaazette (GEMS-AA newsletter) announced Mr Ian Deakin as the new principal to replace Jason McBride who has moved to the Dubai World Academy as Elementary School Principal. Mr Deakin was the deputy head at Jakarta International School (JIS)?
- GEMS AA planning to move to new location for September 2010, either K-12 with IB or secondary school only with primary school remaining in current location. Khalifa City A under consideration.
31 August 2008
- Full name is "GEMS American Academy - Abu Dhabi" (GAA / AAAD / GAA-AUH?)
- No fee increase for 2008-2009 at GAA according to a report in The National.
- Contact details updated (previously fax +971-4-3411048, email GAAregistrar@daa.sch.ae)
- Abu Dhabi Educational Zone (ADEZ) calls the school "American James Academy Pvt Sch"
- Postal address not confirmed.
- GAA Abu Dhabi website at www.gemsaa-abudhabi.com and www.gemseducation.com.
26 June 2007
- GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi will open with classes from KG to Grade 5 and progress to Grade 12 in future years.
- Accreditation applications with NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) and CIS (Council for International Schools).
- The Abu Dhabi Academy will also apply to IBO to offer IB (International Baccalaureate).
- Tel and fax numbers are temporary until school opens.
- GAA fees information for September 2007 (10% discount offered if registering before 01 Sep 2007).
- School fees include loan books but not uniforms and transport. Registration fee 500 dhs and reservation fee 4000 dhs.
- GAA (or AAA? ADAA?) is being promoted as a sister school to Dubai American Academy (DAA) which has quite a good reputation amongst parents, teachers and students in Dubai, so GAA should be an attractive choice. It ought to be, as it's one of the more expensive schools in the UAE.
Schools in the same area as American Academy Abu Dhabi
| School Name | Founded | Tel | Level | Curriculum | Qualifications | School Fees | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilities Development Centre | +971-2-6417996 | Support Services | Special Needs | ||||
| Al Basma English School | +971-2-6416255 | primary | |||||
| Al Noor Indian Islamic School | +971-2-6415782 | Indian | CBSE | ||||
| Al Yasat School | +971-2-6412300 | primary | Arabic/US | ||||
| Asian International Private School | +971-2-6419112 | Indian | CBSE | ||||
| Castle Private School | +971-2-6412960 | primary | Arabic/UK | ||||
| Islamia English School | +971-2-6417773 | Pakistan | O-level | IES comments | |||
| Islamia Intermediate College | +971-2-6417773 | Pakistan | FBISE SSC, HSSC | IIC comments | |||
| Pearl Primary School | September 2007 | +971-2-6418887 | primary | UK | 36,000 | PPS comments | |
| Philippine National School | 1998 | +971-2-6413779 | K-10 | Philippines | PNS comments | ||
| PISCO Private School | September 1995 | +971-2-6410918 | K-10 | Philippines/US | PPS comments | ||
| Prince Center Speech Rehabilitation | +971-2-6415533 | Support Services | Special Needs | ||||
| Special Care Center Abu Dhabi | 1989 | +971-2-6418418 | Special Needs | 8,000 |
Last update 06 November 2009
General Comments - might not apply to American Academy Abu Dhabi
- Many popular schools are full for 2009-2010. New schools in Abu Dhabi may have places.
- Allow extra for books, extra-curricular activities, uniforms, trips, etc if not included in school fees.
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