CEEB CODE 697050
Matthew Beck
Sean Menton
mbeck@asdubai.org
smenton@asdubai.org
G10–12 COUNSELOR, CHAIR
Amanda Harvey
Erin Tewsley
aharvey@asdubai.org
etewsley@asdubai.org
G10–12 COUNSELOR
2025-2026
INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT
Kristine Stamp HS PRINCIPAL
G10–12 COUNSELOR
Rosanna Herrera
Amy Thompson
rherrera@asdubai.org
athompson@asdubai.org
G9 COUNSELOR
Every Student. Future Ready.
Sheryl Gruber
G10–12 COUNSELOR
Emily Theriault HS ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, G11–12
G10–12 COUNSELOR
Nancy Abouzeid
Kent Mailen HS ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, G9–10
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ADMIN ASSISTANT / REGISTRAR
nabouzeid@asdubai.org CLASS OF 2026 SNAPSHOT
Citizenship
42% US & Dual
High School
724 65
58
%
Other
ASD STUDENT BODY
Nationalities
HS Students
Senior Class
175 41 Sr. Students
26
Entire School
2,069
77%
PreK-12 Students
86
Class of 2026 students studied at ASD K through 12
of Class of 2026 students have studied at ASD throughout high school
Nationalities
Nationalities
The American School of Dubai’s mission is to 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. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COURSES
CREDITS COURSES
ASD GRADING SCALE CREDITS
GRADE
SBG
GPA
GRADE
SBG
GPA
English
4
Physical & Health Ed.
2
A+
Exemplary
4.0
C
Adequate
2.0
Math
3
Visual & Performing Arts 2
A
Exemplary
4.0
C-
Adequate
1.7
Science
3
Information Technology 0.5
A-
Exemplary
3.7
D+
Limited
1.3
Social Studies
3
Electives
B+
Proficient
3.3
D
Limited
1.0
World Languages
2
B
Proficient
3.0
D-
Limited
0.5
B-
Proficient
2.7
F
Did not demonstrate
0
C+
Adequate
2.3
AP Courses add additional 0.25 to standard weighting
TOTAL
5.5 25
25
Credit Minimum
CLASS OF 2026 GRADE 11 GPA DISTRIBUTION
> 4.0 3.75-3.99 GPA Range
Founded in 1966, The American School of Dubai is an independent, not-for-profit, U.S. curriculum international school with an inclusive admissions policy. ASD is accredited by Middle States Association (MSACS), and is a member of NESA, MESAC, International ACAC, CIS, and CollegeBoard. Graduates earn a U.S. High School Diploma.
3.5-3.74 3.0-3.49 < 3.0 0
5
10
15
20
Curriculum & Grading Overview
Unique Programs (Application-Based)
ASD OFFERS: • US curriculum with standards-based grading
AP CAPSTONE DIPLOMA A two-year, rigorous program developing research, analysis, and presentation skills. It is earned by completing two core courses, AP Seminar and AP Research, plus four additional AP courses of the student’s choice.
• Semester and year long courses • Final grades on transcripts upon course completion • 27 Advanced Placement courses • No ranking • No community service requirement
25
30
35
% of Students
GLOBAL ONLINE ACADEMY (GOA) ASD partners with Global Online Academy to provide students with rigorous authentic distance learning opportunities. This learning opportunity challenges
students to develop core competencies and global citizenship skills. INTERNSHIP An inquiry-based pedagogical approach that provides opportunities for students to co-construct their learning. They participate in experiential learning, reflect on those experiences to derive meaning, and apply their learning to influence their decisions and actions in various aspects of their lives.
American School of Dubai P.O. Box 71188 Dubai, UAE +971 4 395 0005 www.asdubai.org