Very Good Inspection Year: 2023-2024 American

Universal American School

المدرسة الأمريكية العالمية

Dubai Festival City, Dubai • Grades: Pre-KG to Grade 12 • Gender: Co-educational
Approved Tuition Fees
AED 38,942 - 79,659
Academic Year 2024–2025 (KHDA Approved)
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Key Intelligence & Benchmarks

Universal American School is a very good-rated American curriculum school located in Dubai Festival City, Dubai. Its tuition ranges from AED 38,942 to AED 79,659, which is 4% below the Dubai Festival City regional average. It currently ranks #4 among 17 American institutions evaluated by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB). The campus serves co-educational students across Pre-KG to Grade 12.

Fee vs. Dubai Festival City Average
-4%
Relative to local area
Curriculum Rank
#4 of 17
In American
Student Ratio
1:10
Teacher to students

Grade-by-Grade Tuition Schedule

Official approved tuition per academic stage

View Official KHDA Fact Sheet
Grade / Academic Phase Annual Tuition (AED) Term Estimate (x3)
FS1 / Pre-K AED 38,940 ~AED 12,980
FS2 / KG1 AED 40,980 ~AED 13,660
Year 1 / Grade 1 AED 45,050 ~AED 15,017
Year 2 / Grade 2 AED 47,090 ~AED 15,697
Year 3 / Grade 3 AED 49,120 ~AED 16,373
Year 4 / Grade 4 AED 51,970 ~AED 17,323
Year 5 / Grade 5 AED 55,230 ~AED 18,410
Year 6 / Grade 6 AED 58,490 ~AED 19,497
Year 7 / Grade 7 AED 62,560 ~AED 20,853
Year 8 / Grade 8 AED 66,630 ~AED 22,210
Year 9 / Grade 9 AED 70,700 ~AED 23,567
Year 10 / Grade 10 AED 74,770 ~AED 24,923
Year 11 / Grade 11 AED 77,220 ~AED 25,740
Year 12 / Grade 12 AED 78,840 ~AED 26,280
Year 13 AED 79,660 ~AED 26,553
Note on Additional Costs: Mandatory books, uniforms, transport services, and external examination registration fees (e.g., GCSE, IB DP, CBSE Board) are billed separately per KHDA School Fees Framework rules.

Historical KHDA Inspection Ratings

2023-2024
Very Good
2022-2023
Very Good
2021-2022
Very Good
2019-2020
Very Good

Campus Location & Map

Situated in Dubai Festival City, Dubai. Coordinates: 25.2245° N, 55.3612° E.

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Universal American School
Dubai Festival City, Dubai
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Frequently Asked Questions about Universal American School

What is the KHDA rating of Universal American School? ▼

Universal American School is officially rated 'Very Good' by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) under the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) for the 2023-2024 academic inspection cycle.

How much are the school fees at Universal American School? ▼

Annual tuition fees at Universal American School range from AED 38,942 for entry grades up to AED 79,659 for senior secondary phases. Detailed grade-wise breakdowns follow the official KHDA School Fees Fact Sheet.

What curriculum does Universal American School follow? ▼

Universal American School provides the American curriculum with an IB pathway, catering to students from Pre-KG to Grade 12.

Where is Universal American School located and how to contact them? ▼

The campus is located in Dubai Festival City, Dubai. Admissions can be contacted via phone at +971 4 524 0444 or email at admissions@uasdubai.ae.

School Quick Facts

KHDA Inspection Code: DSIB-1036
Established Year: 2005
Student Enrollment: 1300
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:10
Teacher Turnover: 16%
Gender Policy: Co-educational
Last Verified: November 2026
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