GEMS American Academy – Abu Dhabi Curriculum: American / IB 2026

What GEMS American Academy – Abu Dhabi teaches and how the curriculum is structured — with BrightKey's view on which families it fits best.

Reviewed by Priscilla Han · 2026-06-03

GEMS American Academy – Abu Dhabi teaches the American / IB curriculum.

Curricula

American, IB

American curriculum (US/AERO Common Core-aligned) is the spine. IB appears as the PYP in primary and as the optional IB Diploma in Grades 11–12 (dual with the US Diploma); AP is also offered. IB MYP is not offered, and there is no Cambridge/CAIE programme.

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