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Mirdif American School

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Overview

Mirdif American School, previously known as Mirdif Private School, educates children from Pre-KG to Grade 8. Established in 1995 and later relocated to the current campus in 2009, the school follows the American Common Core State Standard.

The school has an impressive set of amenities with a quality education programme, making it one of the top American schools in Dubai. It currently has 735 students taught by 45 teachers and eight teaching assistants. Mirdif American School KHDA Rating for 2022-2023 is good.

In a Nutshell

  • Location: Al Mizhar 1
  • School fee: AED 26,505 to AED 39,557
  • Curriculum: US curriculum
  • Co-ed or segregated: Co-education
  • KHDA rating: Good
  • Years offered: Pre-KG to Grade 8

Residential Communities near Mirdif American School

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, 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.

Campus of Mirdif American School

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.

The campus has specialised classrooms with interactive technology facilities, dedicated rooms for reading, separate science labs for elementary and middle school students, a fully equipped computer lab and a well-resourced library. It also has an art studio, music room and conference room for academic activities.

Computer labs at Mirdif American School
Students working in the computer lab at Mirdif American School (Image Credits: Mirdif American School Facebook Page)

The school also has an outdoor playing field, swimming pool, courts for basketball and volleyball, a football pitch and an indoor multipurpose sports hall.

Location of Mirdif American School

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.

Why Mirdif American School?

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.

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School Details

Years Offered at Mirdif Private School

Mirdif American School educates children aged 3 to 15 years old.

StageYear
Early Years Pre-KG to KG2
Elementary School Grade 1 to Grade 5
Middle School Grade 6 to Grade 8

Mirdif American School Curriculum

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.

Mirdif American School students working on art-related activity
Students engaged in the curricular activity (Image Credit: Mirdif American School)

The subjects taught from Grade 1 to Grade 8 are:

English Mathematics
Science Arabic A/B
Islamic A/B Social Studies
Moral Education -

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

KHDA Rating

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
KHDA’s 6-point scale explained

Mirdif American School KHDA rating for the year 2022-2023 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:

YearsKHDA Rating
2011-2012 Acceptable
2014-2015 Good
2015-2017 Acceptable
2017-2023 Good

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

Academic Calendar of Mirdif American School

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

Start of First Term 28 August
End of Second Term 8 December
Winter Break 11 December to 29 December
Start of Second Term 2 January
End of Second Term 23 March
Spring Break 25 March to 5 April
Start of Third Term 15 April
End of Third Term 28 June

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

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Admission and Fees

How to Apply to 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:

GradeMinimum Entry AgeMaximum Entry AgeMinimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grade
Pre-KG
Minimum Entry Age
3
Maximum Entry Age
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grade
Kindergarten 1
Minimum Entry Age
4
Maximum Entry Age
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grade
Kindergarten 2
Minimum Entry Age
5
Maximum Entry Age
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grade
Grade 1
Minimum Entry Age
6
Maximum Entry Age
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grade
Grade 2
Minimum Entry Age
7
Maximum Entry Age
9
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
6

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.

Fee Structure at Mirdif American School

Mirdif American School fees are given below:

GradeAnnual Tuition Fee (AED)Books and Uniform Fee (AED)Total Fee (AED)
Grade
Pre-K
Annual Tuition Fee (AED)
24,706
Books and Uniform Fee (AED)
1,799
Total Fee (AED)
26,505
Grade
KG1
Annual Tuition Fee (AED)
24,779
Books and Uniform Fee (AED)
1,799
Total Fee (AED)
26,578
Grade
KG2
Annual Tuition Fee (AED)
25,959
Books and Uniform Fee (AED)
2,095
Total Fee (AED)
28,054
Grade
Grade 1
Annual Tuition Fee (AED)
27,138
Books and Uniform Fee (AED)
2,095
Total Fee (AED)
29,233
Grade
Grade 2
Annual Tuition Fee (AED)
28,320
Books and Uniform Fee (AED)
2,095
Total Fee (AED)
30,415
Grade
Grade 3
Annual Tuition Fee (AED)
29,499
Books and Uniform Fee (AED)
2,095
Total Fee (AED)
31,594
Grade
Grade 4
Annual Tuition Fee (AED)
30,679
Books and Uniform Fee (AED)
2,095
Total Fee (AED)
32,774
Grade
Grade 5
Annual Tuition Fee (AED)
31,858
Books and Uniform Fee (AED)
2,095
Total Fee (AED)
33,953
Grade
Grade 6
Annual Tuition Fee (AED)
33,039
Books and Uniform Fee (AED)
2,095
Total Fee (AED)
35,134
Grade
Grade 7
Annual Tuition Fee (AED)
35,399
Books and Uniform Fee (AED)
2,980
Total Fee (AED)
38,379
Grade
Grade 8
Annual Tuition Fee (AED)
35,512
Books and Uniform Fee (AED)
2,980
Total Fee (AED)
39,557

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

Optional ServicesFee (AED)
Transport 4,950 to 10,500
Learning Support Assistants 12,500 to 17,500
National Agenda Parameter 1,100
School ID Card 50
Skills Development Programmes 2,800
Special Needs Support 17,500 to 70,000
Laptop 2,000

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

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

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Facilities

Lunch Options at Mirdif Private 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.

School Transportation at Mirdif American School

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.

Sports Facilities

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

Full-sized and learner swimming pools Indoor multipurpose sports hall
Outdoor play area Basketball court
Volleyball court Soccer field
students participating in Health and Physical Education activities at indoor sports ha of Mirdif American Academy.
The indoor sports hall at Mirdif American School (Image Credit: Mirdif American School Facebook Page)

Extra-curricular Activities at Mirdif American School

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:

MAS Got Talent Dubai Fitness Challenge
Red Day World Gratitude Day
UAE Flag Days MAS Fantasia Day
Students wearing local dresses to cerebrate UAE National Day at Mirdif American School location
UAE National Day celebrations as an extra-curricular event at the school (Image Credit: Mirdif American School Facebook Page)

Field Trips from Mirdif American School

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.

Students of Mirdif American School visited MBR Space Centre
The school arranged a field trip to MBR Space Centre (Image Credit: Mirdif American School Facebook Page)

After-school Care at Mirdif American School

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

Medical Care at Mirdif American School

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.

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Contact

Mode of Communication between Teachers and Parents

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.

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FAQs

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 26,505 and AED 39,557.

HOW MANY TEACHERS ARE AT MIRDIF AMERICAN SCHOOL?

Mirdif American School has 45 teachers and eight teaching assistants.

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