American Academy for Girls

AAG's 2025-2026 fee structure is published transparently on the school website and conforms with KHDA regulations. Fees range from AED 36,485 for Pre-KG to AED 65,270 for Grades 9 through 12 - a spread that makes this one of the more accessible premium American curriculum schools in Dubai. The KHDA's own fee data for the 2025-2026 cycle shows slightly different figures (AED 45,618 for Pre-primary through KG2, scaling to AED 71,113 for Grades 9-12); the school's own published fee schedule is the primary reference for parents and is used as the basis for this review's fee table. Payment is structured across three terms: Term 1 fees are due by 2nd August, Term 2 by 6th December, and Term 3 by 14th March. New students pay a non-refundable application fee of AED 525 (inclusive of 5% VAT) and a registration fee of AED 4,000 or 10% of annual tuition (whichever applies), credited against Term 1. Returning students pay a re-registration fee of AED 2,000 or 5% of annual tuition. Books are provided on a loan basis and returned at the end of term or academic year - a meaningful saving compared to schools that require annual book purchases. A sibling discount of 10% applies to the third (youngest) and subsequent child in a family paying full fees and attending any Taaleem school in Dubai - a group-level benefit that rewards loyalty across the network. Emirates NBD and Mastercard credit card holders can convert school payments into 0% instalment plans, and Taaleem offers additional benefits to Emirates airline employees. On value for money, AAG sits in a defensible position. At AED 36,485 to AED 65,270, it is priced below many Dubai American curriculum competitors, while offering NEASC accreditation, AP courses, a 1:10 teacher ratio, and the unique positioning of a girls-only environment. The loan book scheme, absence of a debenture, and accessible sibling discount further improve the total cost of ownership. The school is not cheap - and transport, uniforms, and ECA fees add to the base cost - but for what it delivers, the fee-to-provision ratio is reasonable. Parents seeking an affordable entry into the American curriculum track in Dubai, within a values-driven, single-gender school, will find AAG among the most competitively priced credentialed options available.