GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA) is a

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. The school follows an American curriculum and offers

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programs.

Campus

In 2017 Dubai American Academy merged with GEMS Nations Academy and moved into its campus. The campus includes a full provision for athletics and performing arts, with an

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, 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

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References

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Campus

Students

Notable alumni

See also

References