Working at ASD

The American School of Dubai is a college-preparatory, Pre-K through grade 12, independent not-for-profit U.S. curriculum school, offering what is best about American education to provide learning experiences designed to promote the maximum potential of its students. ASD currently enrolls approximately 1,900 students with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, represented by over 60 nationalities.

MISSION STATEMENT

We challenge and inspire each student to achieve their dreams and to become a passionate learner prepared to adapt and contribute in a rapidly changing world.

CORE VALUES

Compassion | Excellence | Integrity | Respect | Responsibility

THE LOCATION

The school is located in Dubai, the modern, global business and cultural hub of the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is a federation of seven emirates in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula. In 2010, ASD moved to the 23-acre Al Barsha campus, a million square foot, wireless, state-of-the-art facility in a residential area of Dubai. The campus includes 100 classrooms, two libraries, a 630 seat performing arts theater, black box theater, field house, an organic garden, indoor and outdoor running tracks, climbing wall, dance studio, regulation soccer fields, additional playing fields and play areas, fitness center, two 25-meter swimming pools, six tennis courts and two cafeterias. The facilities provide for band and choir, offer five art studios and four purpose-built science and computer labs. The ASD campus is known for its inviting and welcoming learning environment.

THE FACULTY

ASD's 170+ certified faculty have experience teaching all over the world. Nearly 70 percent of faculty hold masters level degrees and 80 percent have passports of record from the US or Canada. ASD faculty hold a deep commitment to the school’s mission statement, core values and the ASD Learning Principles.

THE HISTORY

American School of Dubai was established in 1966 and benefits from a rich and diverse history and strong reputation in the region. The success that ASD enjoys today is a result of the tireless work and service of those before us. ASD serves approximately 1,900 students, Kindergarten through Grade 12, with nearly 300 faculty and dedicated staff and more than 7,000 alumni and former students having impact all over the world.

THE PROGRAM

ASD is committed to academic excellence and the emotional, physical and social well being of all students and to providing an international perspective and a comprehensive education. Maintaining small class sizes, high consistent standards and a commitment to curriculum aligned with US college preparatory schools, ASD challenges itself to deliver strong curriculum by investing in professional development for teachers and to lead learning innovations based on best practices. In 2014, ASD became one of only 100 schools worldwide to offer the College Board AP Capstone diploma program which further enhances the rich educational opportunities at ASD. The program is earned when students complete four AP courses as well as the two years of Capstone AP courses and complete an independent project.  

The School Year

The ASD school year typically runs from August to June in two semesters, with a winter holiday that starts in December and a spring break which is usually in April.