Message from the Superintendent/CEO

Welcome to DAA, 

As Superintendent, it is my honor 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. They are the leaders who will shape the future.

At DAA, we believe that learning shapes futures and cultivates the potential within every student. We are a community dedicated to academic excellence, character development, and innovative programming. Our students are supported to become well-rounded, ethical, and globally minded leaders with a strong sense of purpose and a deep commitment to positively contributing to their communities and the planet.

Our educational approach is both innovative and deeply personalized. We seamlessly integrate curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet each learner's unique needs, ensuring every student is known, supported, and challenged. From Kindergarten through Grade 12, we cultivate the essential literacies and global competencies that transcend academic disciplines, empowering students to thrive with confidence and purpose in a rapidly changing world. DAA is a safe and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to dream boldly and pursue their highest aspirations. We achieve this in partnership with our families, recognizing that parents are their children’s first and most enduring teachers. Together, we nurture a community where learning is personal, purposeful, and filled with possibility.

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.

We welcome you to come and experience what makes our school truly exceptional. When you arrive at DAA you will feel and see what is possible when excellence, purpose and kindness are at the heart of learning.

Sincerely, 

Helen Pereira-Raso
Superintendent/CEO