GEMS American Academy, Abu Dhabi

GEMS American Academy, Abu Dhabi
Location
Abu Dhabi
Khalifa City
United Arab Emirates
Information
Type Private
Established 2007
Headmaster Dr Kathryn Miner
Grades Kg- Gr12
Age range 4-18
Enrollment 1600
Language English
Campus Suburban
Slogan Inspire, Educate, Lead, Innovate
Athletics Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton, Track & Field, Swimming
Rival barr
Accreditation Council of International Schools (CIS), New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Tuition Up to AED 66,780 per year ($18,186)[1]
Website www.gemsaa-abudhabi.com

The GEMS American Academy is a for-profit[2] private school in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It offers an American curriculum as well as the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.[3] The school is a member of the GEMS Education network of schools.

GAA History

GEMS American Academy (GAA) was founded in 2007 in central Abu Dhabi. On December 13, 2011, President Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, opened GAA in a new facility in Khalifa City in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and His Excellency Humaid Mohammed Al Khathami, UAE Minister of Education.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "GEMS Tuition Rates".
  2. ↑ "GEMS Investor Presentation" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-11-03.
  3. ↑ "List of IB Accredited Schools in UAE". Archived from the original on 2013-11-04.
  4. ↑ "President Bill Clinton Opens GAA". GEMS Education. Retrieved 15 December 2012.

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