Dubai American Academy

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GEMS Dubai American Academy
Location
Dubai American Academy
Al Barsha, Dubai

United Arab Emirates
Coordinates 25°06′51″N55°12′27″E / 25.1142°N 55.2075°E / 25.1142; 55.2075
Information
Type Private Elementary/middle/high school
Established1998
SuperintendentEthan Hildreth
PrincipalAshley Szar (high school)
PrincipalJustin Reynolds (middle school)
PrincipalMike Gilmore (elementary school)
Faculty235+
Enrollmentc. 3,000
Color(s)    Blue, red, and navy
MascotDiego the Leopard
RivalAmerican School of Dubai
Website www.gemsaa-dubai.com

GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA) is a private international school in the Al Barsha suburb of Dubai, United Arab Emirates operated by GEMS Education. [1] The school follows an American curriculum and offers International Baccalaureate program, Advanced Placement courses, and college preparatory courses. [2]

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Campus

In 2017 Dubai American Academy merged with GEMS Nations Academy and moved into its campus. The 70,000-square-metre (750,000 sq ft) campus includes a full provision for athletics and performing arts, with an Olympic-size swimming pool, 400-metre (1,300 ft) running track, a large gymnasium, playing fields and shaded playgrounds, theaters, and dedicated studios for music and arts for all grade levels. [3]

Students

The total student body has 2,983 students enrolled. Over 100 nationalities are represented within the student body, with the biggest numbers coming from the US (22.07%), Canada (9.49%), India (6.84%), S. Korea (5.96%), and Egypt (4.09%). There is a 51:49 male to female ratio.

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Location | GEMS Dubai American Academy". www.gemsaa-dubai.com. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
  2. ↑ "American / IB Curriculum | GEMS Dubai American Academy". www.gemsaa-dubai.com. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
  3. ↑ "Campus and Facilities | GEMS Dubai American Academy". www.gemsaa-dubai.com. Archived from the original on 2018-03-10. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
  4. ↑ Pathan, Nabila. "Rom-com on U.S. veteran, Iraqi refugee love set for silver screen." Al Arabiya . Tuesday January 6, 2015. Retrieved on 15 November 15, 2015.
  5. ↑ Shah, Oliver. "Interview: Johnny Boufarhat — the steak-fuelled genius behind Hopin who is a billionaire at 26" – via www.thetimes.co.uk.
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