message from our sUPERINTENDENT, dR. ETHAN HILDRETh

Dear DAA Community,

As I shared in my recent video message, it is an honor and privilege to work with our amazing Dubai American Academy as we make tremendous strides forward. Our educational offer, our focus on student wellbeing and inclusion, our student outcomes, and the vibrant enhancements of our premium facilities support student learning in extraordinary ways.

I am beyond delighted to share our state-of-the-art Middle School block that makes DAA a continued leader as a premium school, not only in Dubai but in the world. The ambitious learning spaces combine with exemplary aesthetics and grounds to provide the best premium plus international education. Combined with our continuing powerful progress in student achievement, these enhancements place DAA on a trajectory of success for years to come.

As we make these confident strides forward in continuous improvement, important principles remain key to our DAA foundation. Our amazing school emphasizes care, respect, and kindness among all community members that sets Dubai American Academy apart. Let me encourage all to thoughtful understanding of others, seeking every opportunity to make someone’s day a little better and brighter. This is our character, the DAA Culture of Kindness.  

In the words of one of our seniors summarizing the DAA ethos, “We will do what we always do as DAA students, give our best. And our teachers will do what they always do, giving their best to us.”

Thank you DAA for all you do to make life better and brighter for so many,

Ethan