Dubai American Academy

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GEMS Dubai Academy
Location
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Al Barsha, Dubai

United Arab Emirates
Coordinates25°06′51″N 55°12′27″E / 25.1142°N 55.2075°E / 25.1142; 55.2075Coordinates: 25°06′51″N 55°12′27″E / 25.1142°N 55.2075°E / 25.1142; 55.2075
Information
TypePrivate Elementary/Middle/High school
Motto"Learn Aspire Be"
Established1998
SuperintendentTammy Murphy
Elementary School PrincipalCraig Cantlie
Middle School PrincipalJustin Reynolds
High School PrincipalTammy Jochinke
Faculty450+
EnrollmentApprox. 2,725
Color(s)Blue, red, and navy
MascotDiego the Leopard
Websitewww.gemsaa-dubai.com

Dubai American Academy is located on 23 acres of land in the Dubai suburb of Al Barsha.[1]

The 70,000m2 campus includes a full provision for athletics and performing arts, with a 50m Olympic pool, 400m running track, a large gymnasium, playing fields and shaded playgrounds, theaters, and dedicated studios for music and arts for all grade levels.[2]

Curriculum[]

The school provides education from KG1 to Grade 12, offering an enriched American curriculum along with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.[3] Very high standard of education.

Students[]

The total student body has over 2,752 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.

Campus & facilities[]

In 2017 Dubai American Academy merged with Gems Nations Academy and moved into its campus. The new campus houses a wide range of facilities on its 23 acres: computer labs, a weight room, science labs, drama and music rooms, art studios, and two library media centers. It also has two swimming pools, a football pitch, tennis courts, and large gyms, including a fully air conditioned indoor gym with a running track.

Activities[]

Students at DAA can participate in a variety of sports and non-athletic activities. It is a founding member of the Middle East South Asia Conference (MESAC). It used to be a member of the Eastern Mediterranean Activities Conference (EMAC), but left that conference in 2010 to co-start MESAC.

Dubai American Academy also has various student organizations such as its Ambassador program, which allows chosen representatives to help new children adjust to the school, and a Student Government/Student Council for the 3 levels of the school. There are also various student-led clubs available such as Global Politics Society, S.P.E.C.S, TedX, Anime Club, Environmental Club, and Model United Nations.

Notable alumni[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Location | GEMS Dubai American Academy". www.gemsaa-dubai.com. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
  2. ^ "Campus and Facilities | GEMS Dubai American Academy". www.gemsaa-dubai.com. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
  3. ^ "American / IB Curriculum | GEMS Dubai American Academy". www.gemsaa-dubai.com. 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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