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]
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
- Dina Shihabi - Saudi actress working in the United States[4]
- Johnny Boufarhat, founder of Hopin[5]
See also
- Americans in the United Arab Emirates
- Dubai International Academy
- Dubai International School
- Arcadia British School
- American School of Dubai
References
- ^ "Location | GEMS Dubai American Academy". www.gemsaa-dubai.com. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
- ^ "American / IB Curriculum | GEMS Dubai American Academy". www.gemsaa-dubai.com. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
- ^ "Campus and Facilities | GEMS Dubai American Academy". www.gemsaa-dubai.com. Archived from the original on 2018-03-10. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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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