American Academy for Girls (AAG)

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American Academy for Girls (AAG), formerly known as Al Mizhar American Academy, is a girls’ only school in Al Mizhar, Dubai. It offers education from Pre-KG to Grade 12 and teaches the American curriculum based on the Kansas State Common Core curriculum. Established in 2005, AAG is owned and managed by Taleem, a prominent name in the education sector of Dubai with various reputable schools. Currently, the school only accepts girls, whereas, siblings of these girls can attend this school till KG2.

• Location: Al Mizhar
• School fee: AED 34,750 - AED 62,150
• Curriculum: American
• Co-ed or segregate: Segregate
• KHDA rating: Good
• Years offered: Pre-KG - Grade 12

Located in Al Mizhar, AAG is in proximity to numerous residential areas, including the following:

• Mirdif
• Muhaisnah
• Oud Al Muteena 1
• Al Qusais

Mirdif is the nearest residential community from AAG. Commonly known for its villas, the community also offers apartment-style living with state-of-the-art features.

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Sprawling over a spacious plot in Al Mizhar, the school has a modern building with high-end facilities. Classrooms, corridors and laboratories are bright and spacious. The campus also has the following facilities:

American Academy for Girls Dubai United Arab Emirates location is Corner 11 and 4A Street, Algeria Street, Al Mizhar 1, Dubai.

American Academy for Girls is one of the few American private schools in Dubai that is a girls-only school. It considers this model to be more effective as compared to conventional co-ed schools. The school’s syllabus revolves around the United States Common Core Standards, National Core Arts Standards. The combination of specialised standards and frameworks allows the school to provide specialised and advanced knowledge of different subjects. This leads to students getting an outstanding grasp on multiple subjects. Besides rigorous education model, AAG attempts to balance out the curriculum by extra-curricular programme. The school has a wide range of activities to help children build non-scholastic skills.

The stages of education at AAG are:

American academy for Girls follows the American National Curriculum based on the common core state standards. The specifics for each phase of education are as follows:

KINDERGARTEN

The early years in AAG are co-ed from Pre-KG to KG 2. The learning programme is tailored to meet the needs of young individuals. With an inquiry-based approach, the school encourages children to explore and question. The diverse learning programme incorporates the following:

• Arabic
• Islamic Studies
• Physical Education
• Music
• Arts

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Elementary School program is crafted to set a robust foundation of emotional, social and physical development students. At this phase, kids are prepared for middle school.

The Elementary School program is crafted to set a robust foundation of emotional, social and physical development students. At this phase, kids are prepared for middle school.

Teachers use a plethora of techniques including multi-sensory and inquiry-based approaches, to increase the abilities of children. Students are placed in different groups to complete academic activities. This allows them to learn teamwork and communication.

The compulsory courses taught in the elementary school are:

• Mathematics
• Reading
• Science
• Social studies
• Spelling
• Writing

Students can also learn the following optional subjects:

• Arabic or Arabic as a Foreign Language
• Arabic Culture
• Library Media Skills
• Moral Education
• Music
• Physical Education
• UAE Social Studies

MIDDLE SCHOOL

American Academy for Girls understands that middle school is crucial for the development of a child. This is because the individual experiences physical, social and emotional changes. The school strongly believes that the educational experience of the student must not be limited to intellectual abilities but focus on all-round development.

The curriculum in the middle school is comprehensive, student-focused and challenging, which enables students to work on their abilities and reach their maximum potential. Core subjects in middle school include:

• English
• Math
• Science
• Social studies

Team building activities are incorporated into the learning programme. Students can also study other courses such as:

• Arabic
• Art
• French
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Islamic Studies
• Physical education

THE HIGH SCHOOL

AAG has designed the high-school syllabus in a way that ensures a smooth transition from middle school to high school. It allows students to be independent and take responsibility for their studies. The school also ensures that no student is left behind and proper attention is given to everyone. It follows the American college preparatory curriculum, which challenges the information that has been acquired at earlier stages. The core subjects taught in high school are:

• English
• Social studies
• Science
• Mathematics

Students can earn additional credits in the following subjects:

• Physical education
• Information and Communication Technology
• Arabic or Foreign language
• Fine arts

Students should earn at least 26 credit hours to receive the AAG High School Diploma. Pupils of Grade 9 and 10 are introduced to pre-AP (Advanced Placement) programmes while students of Grade 11 and 12 study a variety of AP subjects. This is to ensure that they can easily adjust in colleges and universities following the American curriculum.

The KHDA is an education regulatory body established by the government of Dubai. The purpose of KHDA is to oversee and improve the quality of education offered by the private institutes in Dubai. To accomplish this, they inspect schools annually and offer a judgement on their performance based on a six-point scale: outstanding, very good, good, acceptable, weak and very weak. They publish an in-depth report for each school highlighting the positives and negatives of the school.

In the latest inspection report for the year 2023-24, KHDA rated AAG as ‘Good’.

Like in many international schools in Dubai, the academic year at AAG starts in August and concludes in July. The school splits the academic activities into three terms for effective education.

• The first term starts in the last week of August. Students expect a week-long mid-term break in the third week of October. The first term ends in the second week of December.
• After a three-week winter holiday, the school reopens with the second term in the first week of January. The term ends in the fourth week of March.
• After a two-week spring holiday, the third term starts in the third week of April and ends in the first week of July.

The students also receive holidays during national and Islamic events. For exact dates, one can view the KHDA approved AAG school calendar.

For admission in AAG, parents need to follow three easy steps:

STEP 1 – SUBMITTING AN ONLINE APPLICATION

The first step of the admission process is to submit the online application. Next, the school sends an acknowledgement email to parents. Before applying, the school encourages parents to contact the admission team and visit the school. A school tour helps parents in making an informed decision.

STEP 2 – SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS AND APPLICATION FEE

The email sent by the school includes information regarding the documents, ways to contact the admission team and the application fee. Please note that the application fee is a one-time, non-refundable and non-transferrable fee. The school asks for the following set of documents at the time of assessment:

• A passport-size photograph of the candidate
• A copy of the candidate’s and his or her parents’ passports and valid UAE residence visas
• Recent medical records, including vaccination record and a medical form
• A copy of the candidate’s and parents’ Emirates ID (to be submitted as soon as possible)
• A letter of recommendation issued by previous school (for admissions in Grade 9 to Grade 12)
• Previous school records
• An application fee of AED 525 (non-refundable and inclusive of 5% VAT)
• Transfer certificate (for admissions in Grade 2 and above)

The age-grade guidelines followed by the admission team at American Academy for Girls is given below:

This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: KHDA

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

STEP 3 – ASSESSMENT AND OFFER

The school will get in touch with you with a date for your child’s assessment. They assess the candidates based on Mathematics and English. Children applying for kindergarten are observed while they interact with other kids. After clearing the assessment test, the school will extend the admission offer to parents. Please note that parents need to submit the deposit fee to secure their child’s place. The deposit fee will be adjusted in the tuition fee.

For further information, read the admission process at AAG.

American Academy for Girls School fees is as follows:

Parents can avail a sibling discount of 10% on tuition fees when they enrol their third child into the school that is attending any Taaleem school in Dubai.

The other fee charges are as follows:

• Application fee is AED 525
• Registration fee is AED 4,000
• Re-registration fee is AED 2,000
• KHDA fee is AED 120

Besides the aforementioned, the school charges additionally for extra-curricular activities, transportation, uniform, exams and other external tests.

For further information related to other charges, view the fee structure for American Academy for Girls.

AAG has a canteen that delivers healthy and nutritious food. Leela’s Lunches, a renowned meal provider in the UAE, manages the school’s canteen. Students can also bring healthy food from their homes.

It offers a reliable and comfortable school transportation service to its students. The school has a contract with Arab Falcon Bus Rental LLC. It is a reputable transport service provider in the UAE and is trusted by many schools. They comply with the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) rules and regulations. They own a fleet of well-maintained buses with state-of-the-art safety equipment.

The students of AAG have the opportunity to go on holiday camps during breaks. This is to ensure that they learn new skills. For this purpose, they collaborated with the East Sports Management (ESM) academy. It is a popular sports academy in Dubai offering holiday camps to several schools in Dubai.

The school considers sports as an important part of the student’s life. It helps in cultivating the spirit of friendly competition. They have incorporated several sporting activities in their extra-curricular programme aimed at students’ learning and recreation. The school encourages its students to take part in sports activities within the facilities available on the campus. These facilities are:

AAG encourages girls of Grade 1 to Grade 12 to take part in different extra-curricular activities to enhance their lives and to discover their inner abilities. Extra-curricular activities also help students to socialise with their peers out of the class and to improve their emotional and physical health.

The extra-curricular activities offered by the school include the following:

To support the academic, personal and social development, AAG plans several field trips throughout the year. These include both national and international trips where students learn and enjoy at the same time. The school has enforced strict rules and regulations for field trips to ensure appropriate supervision.

A noteworthy school trip by AAG Academy was the community service trip to Tanzania. The school planned this visit to build social awareness and the spirit of contributing to the global world. Here, the students engaged in plastering and painting walls and other related activities.

After-school care is an important part of the students in the American Academy for Girls Dubai. Some extra-curricular activities are organized after school timings to allow proper training and coaching of the students.

The school has a well-equipped medical centre. Its medical staff consists of a part-time doctor and nurse who take care of the students.

American Academy for Girls Dubai emphasises strongly on the role of parents in improving the educational and learning experience for their children. For this purpose, they offer a wide range of communication tools that establish a channel between teacher/school and parents. The school advises parents to regularly check for emails and the school’s app.

For updates and queries, parents and teachers can contact each other on the class WhatsApp groups. The school also updates parents regarding new developments on their social media pages.

• For admissions: admissions@americanacademy.ae
• For general enquiries: +971-4-288-7250

GENERAL INFORMATION

• AAG Official website
• AAG Facebook
• AAG Twitter
• AAG YouTube

HOW MANY GRADES DOES AMERICAN ACADEMY FOR GIRLS OFFER?

American Academy for Girls Dubai educates children from Pre-KG to Grade 12.

DOES THE SCHOOL FOLLOW A CO-EDUCATION MODEL?

No, American Academy for Girls Dubai UAE is a girls’ only school.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF AMERICAN ACADEMY FOR GIRLS?

American Academy for Girls Dubai United Arab Emirates academic calendar is from August to July.

WHAT IS THE TUITION FEE CHARGED AT AAG?

AAG tuition fee ranges between AED 34,750 to AED 62,150.

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