GEMS Dubai American Academy

Dear Parents,

As Superintendent, it is my honour to serve this extraordinary school community, a community that has consistently set the standard for academic excellence, values-based education, and innovation.

GEMS Dubai American Academy is proud to be the flagship American curriculum school of GEMS Education. We are the only American curriculum school in Dubai to have earned a consistent Outstanding rating from the KHDA since 2011, and we continue to uphold that standard through our rigorous academic pathways, while honouring the uniqueness of every learner.

At DAA, we are more than our results. Our learners are entrepreneurs, designers, artists, athletes, scientists, mathematicians, writers and so much more.

We believe learning is about shaping futures and cultivating the potential within every learner. We are a learning community that places equal emphasis on academic excellence, developing our students' passions and innovative programming. Our students are supported to grow as well rounded, ethical and globally minded leaders, with a strong sense of purpose and a deep commitment to contributing positively to their communities and to the planet.

Our educational approach is innovative and personalized to our learners. We integrate curriculum, instruction, and assessment, tailoring them to our student's needs.

Across K-12 we foster the literacies and competencies essential for students to flourish in a constantly evolving world. These competencies transcend academic disciplines and prepare students to flourish throughout their life, as they ensure our students thrive as well-rounded citizens.

Our faculty and staff are dedicated professionals who model curiosity, reflection, and compassion. Together, we embody the GEMS core values: Care, Excellence, Always Learning, and One Team. These values shape everything we do, from how we teach and lead, to how we care for our students and families.

Most importantly, DAA is a learning environment where we create the conditions for every child to feel safe, inspired, and empowered to pursue their greatest aspirations. We do this alongside our families; as parents are our students’ first teachers. Together, we build a community that nurtures the dream every child aspires to achieve.

Whether you are a current member of our community or a potential parent exploring DAA for the first time, I invite you to discover what makes our school truly exceptional.

We look forward to welcoming you so that you can experience what’s possible when excellence, purpose and kindness are at the heart of learning.

Yours in learning,

Helen Pereira Raso

Superintendent/CEO