GEMS Academy or American Community School

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Stephna Member

Member since 02 June 2010

StephnaMember03 June 2010 01:02:29

My family and I are thinking of relocating from the U.S. to Abu Dhabi.聽 We have two sons in elementary and a daughter in preK.聽 Any advice on schools?聽 I see there are two American schools.聽 Which is better and why?聽 Any feedback is appreciated.

0Tulip0 Member

Member since 16 February 2010

0Tulip0Member03 June 2010 11:15:37

There's also American International School AISA, Al Raha International (RIS), and the Canadian International school CIS (Canadian curriculum). Check out the website of each school to learn more about them.

I like CIS, RIS, and ACS (American Community)

CIS: amazing for primary + reasonable fees
RIS: IB program + expensive
ACS: IB program + very expensive

Why Not:

AISA: Old building + Segregated
GEMS: Located in the down town + Up to grade 7

Good Luck

waqas Active member

Member since 15 June 2009

waqasActive member09 August 2011 07:10:12

Tulip
would appreciate if you could give some idea about fees in CIS聽 for 4th grader.
i will be relocating from canada to AD in september.
rgds
waqas

brinpol Active member

Member since 19 November 2014

brinpolActive member01 December 2014 05:13:32

Honestly, GEMS and ACS-AD are both great schools. While people may debate which one is better, most people would agree they both are among the best schools in Abu Dhabi, and certainly the top 2 American curriculum based schools in AD.

If you can get your kids into either school, consider yourself lucky. While there other good American schools in AD, such as those listed above, GEMS and ACS-AD are the 2 you should be aiming for, and making a priority for your kids to get into.

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