Dubai American Academy
GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA) is a private international school in the Al Barsha suburb of Dubai, United Arab Emirates operated by GEMS Education. The school follows an American curriculum and offers International Baccalaureate program, Advanced Placement courses, and college preparatory courses.
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.
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
- Johnny Boufarhat, founder of Hopin
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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