Inspire, Educate, Lead, Innovate
Leading American School in Abu Dhabi
At GEMS American Academy - Abu Dhabi, students and families join a thriving international community built on high expectations, genuine care, and the ambition to achieve more, from kindergarten all the way to Grade 12.
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Kindergarten
At GAA, we nurture the whole child through a joyful, play-based environment that also includes an interactive outdoor learning space.
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Elementary School
Our Elementary School (Grades 1–5) brings learning to life by blending core academics with real-world inquiry so every child develops as a thinker, communicator and global citizen.
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Secondary School
Our Secondary School (Grades 6–12) combines a rigorous American curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the IB Diploma Programme, preparing students for top universities worldwide.
Hear what our parents have to say
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We have been part of the GAA community for 9 years now. For us, what we value the most is GAA's culture of kindness and the constant strive to do things better.
The curriculum and models teaching are always reviewed and you feel as a parent that the school administration and staff are constantly working to make the experience of parents and school children more holistic. The teachers, students and parents are fully engaged. School is not just an education but also a full 360 experience where the community comes together for functions that are so much fun, involve the whole family and contribute to the well being of students by strengthening the school community.
Nagham Dahbour
Parent of Grade 7 student & Grade 3 student
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GAA has been a great community for our children. We have been very pleased with the dedication GAA teachers have given to our children. They have received not only an excellent education at GAA. but are being taught how to be well rounded members of our global world.
One of the main reasons we chose GAA was for the international community that GAA has to offer. Growing up overseas our kids are realizing the diversity of our world. GAA does a great job stewarding this opportunity to educate future participants in this global society.
Gayleen Gavitt
Parent of Grade 2, 4 and 7 students
Life at GAA – Our Campus in Khalifa City
