About the School

Welcome to GEMS American Academy - Abu Dhabi. We invite you to join us on a journey. This journey begins when a child and family join our school community, but it does not end with graduation. This is a journey of exploration and growth, where exceptional teachers and world-class facilities support the fullest development of every child’s potential. All the richness and rigor of the subject-area disciplines are here to be discovered, and a wide range of extra-curricular experiences allow young people to pursue individual interests and gain the confidence to make their unique contributions to the community. Along the way there are support systems for every student, whether their challenge is learning English for the first time or learning to swim. At GEMS American Academy, student and family join an inclusive international learning community that inspires engagement, conviction, and high achievement. GEMS American Academy offers one of the highest standards of international education to students in Abu Dhabi. Our blend of American (US) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer students opportunities to graduate with US and IB Diplomas. Our school suits learners looking for a US school in Abu Dhabi and those looking for an international school. Students are taught a number of different methods and techniques that allow them to understand, comprehend, analyze and solve problems, and then communicate their findings and responses. We believe that the diversity of our student-body provides the foundation for creating involved global citizens; and building an inclusive and caring community is integral to our work. As we develop each child's personal feelings of safety, competence and self-worth, we emphasize the development of caring and respectful attitudes towards others.

About the Students

At GEMS American Academy (GAA) we provide each student with a holistic, inquiry based, engaging program of studies. We prepare each student to be an internationally minded citizen who takes action to contribute positively to their community and the world. Our program brings together the best curricula in the world incorporating International Baccalaureate (IB) Scope and Sequence, Project AERO (American Education Reaches Out/Common Core), National Arts Standards, and the UAE Ministry of Education. We are proud to be an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC); guided by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).

About Teachers

About Infrastructure & Extra-curricular

Exceptional Achievements