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American School of Dubai Parent Opinion

Established in 1966, the American School of Dubai is one of the oldest co-educational K-12 schools in Dubai. It is a not-for-profit independent school, governed by a Board of Trustees. There is no owner of ASD.
Parents' Rating
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3.2 out of 5 based on 55 reviews
At a glance
School type
International
School phase
All through
Inspection rating
Good
Curricula taught
Availability 2022/23
Availability 2023/24
Annual fee average
AED 77,500
Annual fees
AED 56,000–82,581
Price band help
Premium
Status
Open
Opening year
1966
School year
Aug to Jun
Teacher turnover help
15%
Principal
Dr Paul Richards
Community
Main teacher nationality
United States of America
Main student nationality
United States of America
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We have received a high number of responses from the parents at this school. If you would like to have your say please fill out the survey here.

Q1. How much of a sense of belonging does your child feel at his or her school?

Q2. To what extent do you think that children enjoy going to your child's school?

Q3. Prior to attending this school?

Q4. How much do you agree to the statement: I think the fees I pay represent good value for money given the quality of the school offering.

Q5. What do you look for when choosing a school?

Q6. What is the single most important criteria in your choice of school?

Q7. Have you thought about moving your child from his current school?

Q8. Rate your satisfaction with the level of academic performance at your child's school

Q9. Do you feel that you need to give your child additional tutoring to supplement learning within school?

Q10. How confident are you in your school's ability to meet your child's specific learning needs?

Q11. How competitive is the sport offering of your school, compared to other schools?

Q12. How inclusive is sport in your child's school?

Q13. How strong is the Performing Arts department at this school?

Q14. How strong is the Fine Arts department at this school?

Q15. How well does this school develop presentation skills for public performance and speaking in general?

Q16. Rate your satisfaction with the level of feedback you receive from your child's school

Q17. Rate your satisfaction with the disciplinary policy and its implementation at your child's school

Q18. How concerned are you about bullying at this school?

Q19. How much has this school improved your child's confidence?

Q20. Would you recommend your school to another parent?

Q21. How high are the expectations for students at this school?

Q22. Overall, do you feel the quality of education offered at your child's school is:

Q23. Does your child receive a scholarship and/or a bursary?

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