Mirdif American School

Mirdif American School, previously known as Mirdif Private School, offers education from Pre-KG to Grade 10. Established in 1995 and relocated to its current campus in 2009, the school follows the American curriculum aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Its structured academic approach supports students’ development across key learning stages.

The school provides a supportive learning environment enhanced by modern facilities and a balanced education programme. With a focus on academic achievement and student wellbeing, Mirdif American School is regarded by parents as a dependable choice among American curriculum schools in Dubai. Its campus amenities and classroom resources contribute positively to the overall learning experience.

As of 2025, the school enrols around 735 students who are taught by 45 teachers and assisted by eight teaching assistants. Tuition fees range from AED 27,790 for Pre-KG to AED 47,009 for Grade 10. The school holds a Good rating from KHDA, reflecting steady performance and satisfactory educational standards.

• Location: Al Mizhar 1
• School fee: AED 27,790 to AED 47,009
• Curriculum: US curriculum
• Co-ed or segregated: Co-education
• KHDA rating: Good
• Years offered: Pre-KG to Grade 10

Mirdif American School is located in Al Mizhar 1 – a villa-based community away from the hustle and bustle of Dubai. The following neighbourhoods surround the school:

• Muhaisnah 1
• Mirdif
• Al Mizhar 2

Muhaisnah 1, predominantly comprising villas, is a nearby community from Mirdif American School. Those looking for more options can also opt for Mirdif, mainly consisting of low-rise apartments as residential options. Al Mizhar 2 is another option for parents interested in moving close to Mirdif Private School.

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Mirdif American School sprawls over approximately four acres with separate buildings for the elementary and middle school sections. It is a purpose-built facility with modern features for academic and non-academic activities.

Mirdif American School location lies at the intersection of 11a street and 4 Street in Al Mizhar 1. It is behind GEMS Royal Dubai School and a 4-minute drive from Etihad Mall.

Mirdif American School Dubai is one of the five best schools in Mirdif because of its broad curriculum based on the California State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. The facilities available at the campus fully support the academic and non-academic needs of students, making it an attractive option for parents living in Al Mizhar and surrounding communities.

Mirdif American School educates children aged 3 to 16 years old.

Mirdif American School Dubai follows the American Common Core Curriculum based on the California Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. The California Common Core standards are for mathematics and English language arts. Meanwhile, the Next Generation Science Standard is adopted explicitly for science subjects.

The subjects taught from Grade 1 to Grade 10 are:

 For more information, read the curriculum overview or contact the school.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority is a governmental education regulatory entity that inspects the performance of schools annually. KHDA uses the six-point rating scale depicted below to assess the performance of the school:

Mirdif American School KHDA rating for the year 2023-2024 is good. The school has been able to maintain its rating since 2018. Here is the 10-year history of the KHDA rating for the school:

For more information, read the KHDA’s inspection report for Mirdif American School.

Mirdif American School calendar starts in August and ends in June.

For more information, check out the academic calendar of Mirdif American School.

Mirdif American School follows a highly inclusive admission policy. They welcome students from different backgrounds and accept students with special learning needs. They accept admission applications throughout the year. In the absence of vacancies, they place applicants’ names on a waiting list.

Please note that the school strictly follows age-grade guidelines for admission. To check the appropriate grade for your child, View the Mirdif American School admission guidelines.

To apply at Mirdif American School, parents have to submit a school registration. After receiving the application, the school contacts the parents to bring their child for an interview with the principal. For admission in kindergarten, the school tests the English-speaking skills of the candidate. They will also interview parents to know more about the candidate. Parents are informed about the outcome within five working days.

The school understands that not every child can master the English-speaking requirements of their current grades. Therefore, the school offers an external language proficiency programme to help students struggling with English.

The following are the documents required for admission to Mirdif American School:

• The candidate’s previous academic record for the last two years (For admission in Grade 1 and above)
• A copy of the candidate’s vaccination record
• Eight recent passport-size photographs of the candidate
• A copy of the candidate’s birth certificate (in English or Arabic)
• A copy of the Emirates ID card of the candidate
• A copy of the Emirate ID card of parents
• A copy of the candidate’s passport with a valid residence visa (mother’s passport in case of the candidate’s name on it)
• Original transfer certificate

The age-grade guideline is as follows:

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

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

For more information, read the admission process at Mirdif American School.

Mirdif American School fees are given below:

Optional services along with Mirdif American School fees are also charged.

Please note that the aforementioned charges are mentioned in the KHDA Factsheet.

For more information, view the fee structure of Mirdif American School.

This American curriculum school in Dubai Mirdif has a canteen that offers a good range of healthy snacks available for students. Students also bring packed lunches from home to eat during break time in the well-furnished canteen area.

Mirdif American School collaborated with the School Transport Service (STS) LLC for transport services. STS is a reputable transport service provider for many educational institutes in the UAE. Read more about transport services at Mirdif American School.

To keep up with the athletic needs of its students, the school offers a considerable range of sports facilities. These facilities are:

Mirdif American School balances academic and non-academic activities to make school more engaging. They believe that enrichment activities can help students to improve their learning. For this purpose, the extra-curricular programme at the school includes a plethora of educational, entertaining and sports-related activities.

The recently conducted extra-curricular activities include:

Field trips are an excellent source of expanding learning outside the walls of classrooms. Parents are informed in advance about upcoming trips, and the necessary approval and charges are collected.

A few memorable trips in the past include the first spring trip by the middle schoolers in April 2008 to Turkey. Students had an opportunity to understand the diverse perspectives of a different culture and country. Local trips include the trip to Burj Khalifa and so on.

The only after-school care at Mirdif American School is in the form of extra-curricular activities.

The school provides emergency and medical services to their students through a well-established clinic. The clinic is managed by a doctor and a nurse. It also keeps a record of the medical records of all students. The necessary approvals are sought from parents so that the nurses can administer medication to the student if the need arises.

Several modes of communication exist between teachers and parents at Mirdif American School. The school arranges parent-teacher meetings throughout the year to share students’ progress. Moreover, parents can fill out the contact us form on the website to gain valuable insights.

The school’s portal, Schoology, is another source of communication for parents, teachers and students. It also has an official website and presence on social media sites where they share the latest updates and images of recently concluded events. Parents can also reach out to the school on WhatsApp groups for more information.

Telephone

• Reception: +971-4-288-3303
• Fax: +971-4-288-7401

Email Address

• For general inquires: info@mirdifamericanschool.ae

General Information

• Mirdif American School Website

WHAT ARE THE TIMINGS OF MIRDIF AMERICAN SCHOOL?

Mirdif American School timings are Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 4 pm and Friday, 7:30 am to 12 pm.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOLLOWED AT MIRDIF AMERICAN SCHOOL?

Mirdif American School academic calendar is from August to June.

WHAT IS THE TUITION FEE CHARGED BY THE MIRDIF PRIVATE SCHOOL?

Mirdif American School fees range between AED 27,790 to AED 47,009.

HOW MANY TEACHERS ARE AT MIRDIF AMERICAN SCHOOL?

Mirdif American School has 45 teachers and eight teaching assistants.

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