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Compare American Curriculum International Schools in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 26,275 - 50,350
Pupils 3500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Class Size 22
Abu Dhabi International School (AIS) operates across two campuses, the Abu Dhabi Campus at 121 Hadfah St, Al Manhal, and the MBZ Campus in Mohamed Bin Zayed City. Catering to students aged 3 to 18, AIS delivers three curricula under one private, coeducational K-12 umbrella: the British Program (IGCSE and A Levels) at the Abu Dhabi Campus; the American Program with Advanced Placement (AP) at the MBZ Campus; and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) also at MBZ for grades 11–12. The American track aligns English and Math with the Common Core, Science with NGSS, and Arabic with UAE Ministry standards. The High School offers Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences, Economics & Business, and Liberal Arts tracks. Facilities span two campuses with libraries, theatres, laboratories, and sports grounds, plus spaces for co-curricular activities. AIS fosters nationalities (about 60) and a spectrum of clubs in science, arts, sports, service, and sustainability.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 26,275 - 51,850
Pupils 3500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Class Size 22
Abu Dhabi International School (AIS) operates across two campuses, the Abu Dhabi Campus at 121 Hadfah St, Al Manhal, and the MBZ Campus in Mohamed Bin Zayed City. Catering to students aged 3 to 18, AIS delivers three curricula under one private, coeducational K-12 umbrella: the British Program (IGCSE and A Levels) at the Abu Dhabi Campus; the American Program with Advanced Placement (AP) at the MBZ Campus; and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) also at MBZ for grades 11–12. The American track aligns English and Math with the Common Core, Science with NGSS, and Arabic with UAE Ministry standards. The High School offers Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences, Economics & Business, and Liberal Arts tracks. Facilities span two campuses with libraries, theatres, laboratories, and sports grounds, plus spaces for co-curricular activities. AIS fosters nationalities (about 60) and a spectrum of clubs in science, arts, sports, service, and sustainability.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 28,710 - 54,430
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
ADNOC Sas Al Nakhl in Abu Dhabi delivers an American-based curriculum for ages 4–18, incorporating the Massachusetts Framework with Common Core for Math and English, Next Generation Science Standards for Science, SHAPE PE, and integrated MOE Arabic and Islamic Studies. The high school offers AP courses in the senior year, with PSAT and SAT testing available from grade 10, and Sas Al Nakhl operates as a testing center for nearby schools, supporting college admissions locally and globally. The campus features a library with Dewey Decimal and AACR2, Destiny system and OPAC; science labs (three dry Physics labs and four wet labs) with safety features. Indoor gymnasiums, three swimming pools, three outdoor football pitches, three outdoor basketball courts, a multipurpose room, and on-site security and a clinic. After-school ECAs cover sports, academic enrichment, arts, leadership, and wellbeing; activities run 2:45–3:30 PM with first-come registration. The program develops 21st-century skills and learners.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 23,430 - 47,790
Pupils 350
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 15
Ajyal International School – Al Falah is an American international school in Al Falah, Abu Dhabi (serving ages 3 to 18 / Pre‑Kindergarten to Grade 12). The school follows standards‑based American Common Core curriculum delivered in English‑medium subjects while also implementing UAE Ministry of Education programmes in Arabic language, Arabic social studies and Islamic education (Arabic and Islamic are compulsory through Grade 12). Additional languages such as French and German are offered and the school participates in international language assessments. The school publishes that it is NEASC‑accredited and is registered with the US College Board to offer PSAT, SAT and Advanced Placement examinations. Programmes highlighted on the site include robotics, computer programming, engineering (including AutoCAD), visual arts, graphic design and business studies; the school notes international robotics competition participation and provides a 360° virtual tour, describing its campus as having state‑of‑the‑art facilities.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 28,700 - 51,180
Pupils 2800
Curriculum British Curriculum, American Curriculum
Class Size 20
Al Dhafra Private School (Abu Dhabi) is an American-curriculum K–12 school located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi (P.O. Box ME09). It serves Pre‑KG through Grade 12 (ages 3–18) and follows an integrated American programme with a range of electives and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. English is the medium of instruction for all subjects except Arabic Social Studies, Arabic Language and Islamic Education, which are taught in Arabic in line with UAE Ministry of Education requirements. The school publishes curriculum guides for primary and secondary phases, operates as an authorised College Board testing centre and highlights a school-wide digital strategy that includes a Chromebook programme. Student support services listed on the site include a school clinic and university and career guidance. The wider Al Dhafra group also operates other campuses offering UK and US curricula across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
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Fees AED 20,630 - 42,120
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Al Ittihad National Private School – Khalifa City delivers a K–12 American-based curriculum aligned with California Common Core for Mathematics and English, plus Humanities and Art. California Computer Science Standards and ISTE standards guide Computer Science, and the Next Generation Science Standards guide Science. Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and Moral Education follow Ministry of Education standards for Arab and non-Arab students. The curriculum emphasizes mastery-based and inquiry-based learning across grades. A 1:1 Smart Learning Program provides devices from kindergarten through grade 12, with a focus on digital citizenship. Educational Tracks include the American High School Diploma (Path 1) and Advanced Placement (Path 2), with AP from Grade 10. The school prepares students for university with IELTS, TOEFL, and SAT, and aligns with UAE National Agenda Parameters for MAP, PISA, TIMSS and PIRLS. Structure runs KG–12 as KG, Elementary (1–5), Middle (6–8), High (9–12), with catalogs 1–5 and graduation policies.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 17 years
Fees AED 28,160 - 44,430
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Al Ittihad National Private School – Shakhbout City is a purpose-built campus in Abu Dhabi delivering an international American curriculum with the UAE Ministry of Education requirements for Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies. Open to students aged 4 to 17, the school operates as a branch of the Al Ittihad Private Schools network and is licensed through Grade 12. The program centers on developing 21st‑century skills and aligns with national initiatives such as the UAE Centennial 2071. Classrooms are modern and safe, supported by a well-stocked library, dedicated science laboratories, and on-site mosque for daily prayers. A comprehensive wellbeing program includes counselors, while sport facilities support daily PE and after‑school activities. Extracurriculars span academics, arts, and culture, with clubs and programs such as Model United Nations, arts and creativity, and Cultural and Language activities. The school emphasizes service, leadership, and community, fostering resilience, teamwork, and global understanding for all.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 17,730 - 33,020
Pupils 5800
Type Boys School, Girls School
Curriculum British Curriculum, American Curriculum
Class Size 20
Al Nahda National Schools is a private English-medium day school in Abu Dhabi with separate Boys' and Girls' campuses for ages 4–18. Established in 1983, ANNS offers British and American Curricula, including Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, plus Advanced Placement. The British Program and American Program cover languages, mathematics, sciences, humanities, information technology, Islamic studies, physical education, music, drama and art. The school is licensed by ADEK and the UAE Ministry of Education and accredited by NEASC, CIS, ECIS, Cambridge International Examinations, Pearson-Edexcel, and the SAT Center. Examinations include IGCSEs, GCSEs and A-levels, alongside the BTEC suite. The SAT Center supports university admissions testing. With nearly 5,800 students, the school focuses on high-quality learning and global citizenship, while maintaining its two-campus, gender-segregated model. Extracurriculars feature sports, robotics, and debating, and the school's arts program integrates music, drama and art alongside National Day and Cultural Evenings. National Day celebrations foster cultural awareness.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 17,730 - 33,020
Pupils 5800
Type Boys School, Girls School
Curriculum British Curriculum, American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Advanced Placement (AP)
Class Size 20
Al Nahda National Schools is a private English-medium day school in Abu Dhabi with separate Boys' and Girls' campuses for ages 4–18. Established in 1983, ANNS offers British and American Curricula, including Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, plus Advanced Placement. The British Program and American Program cover languages, mathematics, sciences, humanities, information technology, Islamic studies, physical education, music, drama and art. The school is licensed by ADEK and the UAE Ministry of Education and accredited by NEASC, CIS, ECIS, Cambridge International Examinations, Pearson-Edexcel, and the SAT Center. Examinations include IGCSEs, GCSEs and A-levels, alongside the BTEC suite. The SAT Center supports university admissions testing. With nearly 5,800 students, the school focuses on high-quality learning and global citizenship, while maintaining its two-campus, gender-segregated model. Extracurriculars feature sports, robotics, and debating, and the school's arts program integrates music, drama and art alongside National Day and Cultural Evenings. National Day celebrations foster cultural awareness.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 34,570 - 55,370
Pupils 1427
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 25
Al Yasat Private School is a private American‑curriculum day school in Al Shamkha, Abu Dhabi (Sector SH 10, Plot P1) serving Kindergarten through Grade 12 (ages 4–18). English is the medium of instruction for the majority of subjects; Arabic language, Islamic Studies (for Muslim students), UAE Social Studies and Moral Education are taught in Arabic to meet UAE Ministry of Education requirements. The school follows U.S. standards (Common Core for English and mathematics, NGSS for science) and is fully accredited by Cognia; student progress is monitored internally and via external benchmarking such as MAP Growth, AP Exams, PISA and SAT. High school students may access a suite of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Facilities listed on the school site include a library, theatre/auditorium, science and food‑technology labs, robotics and engineering labs, AP room, audio/video/television studios, sports hall and swimming pool, workshops (fashion design, carpentry), aeronautics & aviation provision, e‑sports and extracurricular ensembles (band, scouts).
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 56,526 - 99,060
Pupils 1500
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Class Size 9
The American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) is a non‑profit, U.S.-accredited, co‑educational day school located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, serving KG1 through Grade 12 (ages 4–18). ACS follows an American standards‑based curriculum across the school and offers Advanced Placement courses and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the upper grades; Grades 9–10 follow a standards‑based programme that prepares students for the IB, AP or ACS high‑school pathways. English is the language of instruction; the school operates a World Languages programme offering Arabic, French and Spanish (elementary pupils have daily Arabic instruction and secondary pathways extend to IB Arabic options). ACS opened a new, larger and environmentally sustainable campus on Saadiyat in January 2024, expanding learning, arts and athletics facilities and providing flexible innovation spaces (including an Innovation Lab). The school highlights an integrated service‑learning focus and an experiential learning programme for older students (Viper Venture).
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 32,950 - 59,900
Pupils 1399
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Class Size 10
The American International School in Abu Dhabi (AISA) is an international K–12 school located on Street 29, Airport Road, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. AISA publishes that it delivers an American curriculum aligned to Common Core standards alongside International Baccalaureate programmes (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme), serving students from early years through Grade 12 (ages 4 to 18). The school states that English is the language of instruction, with Arabic, French, Spanish and Islamic Studies taught as additional language or curriculum subjects and an English Language Learning (ELL/ELL) programme to support learners. AISA describes campus facilities including science and technology laboratories, two libraries (over 20,000 books and e‑books), an athletic complex with a regulation grass soccer field, two swimming pools, indoor and outdoor basketball courts and two gymnasiums, and a BYOD policy for secondary students. The school also notes use of MAP assessments and holds international and US accreditations and UAE Ministry of Education approval.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupils 1600
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Emirates National School (Sharjah) is a private international day school located in Al Rahmaniya Suburb, Shaghrafa 3, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The campus offers the International Baccalaureate continuum—Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP)—alongside an American curriculum pathway that implements US Common Core and related standards for core subjects. It serves children from early years through secondary (typically ages 4 to 18). The campus identifies English and Arabic as languages of instruction and follows UAE Ministry curricula for Arabic, Islamic Education and UAE social studies. Published facilities include specialist language and science laboratories, a school library, a spacious gymnasium, four AstroTurf football pitches, a 25-metre semi-Olympic swimming pool and a 900+‑seat auditorium. The school's programme is described as delivering American standards within the IB inquiry-based framework and is authorised by the IB for PYP, MYP and DP on the Sharjah campus.
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Instructs in English, Arabic
Ages 4 - 17 years
Fees AED 25,800 - 39,800
Pupils 2500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Future Leaders International Private School – Baniyas is located in Baniyas East, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with three campuses. The school provides an American-based curriculum, reinforced by NGSS and AP standards, while aligning with the Virginia State Standards of Learning and the UAE MOE National Curriculum. Ages 4 to 17 are supported through a bespoke curriculum that integrates technology and inquiry-based learning. Learning Communities organize classrooms into collaborative blocks with shared facilities, including smart classrooms, labs, libraries, playfields, a swimming pool with gym, and multipurpose halls. The school emphasizes student-centered teaching through iPadic classroom integration and a STEM–STEAM philosophy. With over 2,500 students and about 90% of teachers highly qualified, it offers more than 30 extracurricular programs. Cultural and language clubs reflect UAE integration; a Students Council, a Careers section, and leadership opportunities anchor community. The institution aims to prepare students for international pathways through academic and co-curricular engagement globally.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 17 years
Fees AED 23,000 - 28,000
Pupils 2500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Future Leaders International Private School – Rabdan sits on Al Maqta' Street, Abu Dhabi. The school offers an American curriculum based on Virginia State Standards of Learning and NGSS, with students aged 3 to 17. Arabic, Islamic, Social Studies and Moral Education are taught as MOE-required subjects, while UAE heritage and values are embedded across the program. Arabic and Islamic are taught within both Native and Non-Native groups, and French is offered as an extracurricular activity. The Rabdan campus has dedicated KG and Elementary playgrounds, a school uniform shop, and a canteen operated by Heritage Village Catering Services with rotating monthly menus. A school nurse is on site and meals follow a nut-free policy. Parent access is supported by a Security Pass system and gate procedures. Extracurriculars include Drama Club, Music Club, Cultural Club, Environmental Club and Football Club, complementing the academics. Core values of respect, honesty, tolerance, care and resilience underpin behavior policies.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 57,850 - 80,610
Pupils 1846
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Class Size 12
GEMS American Academy – Abu Dhabi is a co‑educational international day school located in Madinat Khalifa A (Khalifa City A), Abu Dhabi, serving Pre‑K/Kindergarten through Grade 12 (ages 3–18). The school delivers an American college‑preparatory curriculum aligned to AERO/Common Core standards, offers Advanced Placement courses and provides the International Baccalaureate Primary Years framework in the elementary years and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12. English is the medium of instruction; students study Arabic (native and non‑native pathways) to meet ADEK requirements and may choose a world language (French or Spanish) from Grade 6. The campus lists extensive facilities including multiple science labs and makerspaces, a design lab, a 500‑seat auditorium and black‑box theatre, three libraries, indoor and outdoor sports facilities (two pools, running track, courts, sports field, weight room and gym) plus dedicated early years outdoor learning zones. The school publishes information on student support (ELL/EAL provision and WIDA assessment) and ADEK‑aligned Arabic/Islamic/UAE social studies requirements.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 27,660 - 55,110
Pupils 1547
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 15
Horizon Private School – American Branch in Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, is a private, co‑educational school offering an American curriculum from Early Childhood (Pre‑KG) through Grade 12 (ages 3–18). The school implements Common Core State Standards for English and mathematics, the Next Generation Science Standards and UAE Ministry of Education requirements, and provides Advanced Placement courses and a dedicated career and university guidance programme in the Secondary phase. English is the primary medium through which learning is delivered; the school also follows UAE MoE requirements for Arabic (offered as Arabic A for native speakers and Arabic B for non‑native learners) and operates a progressive French pathway that prepares students for DELF A1, B1 and B2 certification. Facilities described on the school website include purpose‑built science laboratories, a digital literacy/computer lab, library and resource centre, a gymnasium and sports courts, a swimming pool, a performing arts space, a staffed school clinic and supervised transport. The school highlights inquiry‑driven, blended learning and a “School‑Home Connect” approach instead of traditional homework.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 29,650 - 39,880
Pupils 700
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 30
International Academic School (Abu Dhabi) is an American-curriculum day school in Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, serving four to 18-year-olds across Kindergarten, Elementary (Grades 1–5), Middle (Grades 6–8) and High School (Grades 9–12). Instruction is delivered in English; Arabic, Islamic Studies (for Muslim students) and UAE Social Studies follow the UAE Ministry of Education syllabus, and French is offered from Grade 4 to Grade 8. The school states its academic programmes are aligned to US Common Core State Standards and Virginia standards, with science linked to the Next Generation Science Standards and mathematics using VCCS-based materials. Classrooms are fitted with smart interactive whiteboards and the campus includes specialist teaching rooms for ICT, music and physical education as well as science laboratories and facilities for arts and technology; a range of extracurricular activities and elective courses is offered. The school also describes a ‘My Identity' programme to reinforce Emirati history, culture and values alongside its American-style curriculum.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 28,101 - 57,945
Pupils 1500
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Class Size 26
International Community Schools — Khalifa City campus (SE 38, Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi) is an English‑medium international school serving pre‑KG/FS1 to Grade 12 (the ICS group refers to Grade 12/Year 13 on some campuses). The Khalifa branch follows the American curriculum while the ICS group also operates British and IB pathways at other branches. The school's curriculum policy states that English is the primary medium of instruction, with Ministry of Education national subjects (Arabic, Islamic Education and UAE Social Studies) taught in their approved languages and additional world‑language options such as French offered. Published information lists science and IT laboratories with interactive boards, multi‑purpose rooms, temperature‑controlled gymnasiums, outdoor sports pitches, courts and running tracks, and extensive computer resources. The curriculum documentation records accreditation and assessment affiliations (Cognia, NWEA and College Board) and notes plans for Advanced Placement courses; the Khalifa City campus is shown with an ADEK rating of “Good.”
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 15,300 - 36,230
Pupils 797
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 25
International Jubilee Private School in Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi, is an accredited American‑curriculum private school offering education from kindergarten (entry at age 4) through Grade 12 (ages 4–18). The school follows the American Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards, with instruction delivered in English; Arabic and Islamic studies are provided according to UAE/MOE requirements and Arabic is taught as a specialist subject. The school lists subjects including languages, mathematics, sciences, humanities, information and communication technology, music, visual art and business/entrepreneurship, and it deploys specialist teachers from Grade 4. Facilities cited on the school site include state‑of‑the‑art technology in classrooms and age‑appropriate play areas; the school also offers free extracurricular clubs and an athletics programme. Distinctive elements reported on the site include project‑based and play‑based learning, Guided Reading and a "Genius Hour", a focus on UAE national identity and 21st‑century skills, and provision for inclusion through IEPs and ALPs.
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Instructs in English, Italian
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 30,065 - 53,380
Pupils 225
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), Italian Curriculum
Class Size 7
Located in Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, Sama International School – formerly Italian International School – serves students aged 3 to 17. The campus is the founding site of Sama International Schools, part of expansion preserving its Italian identity. The school delivers an American Curriculum aligned with California/Common Core within the IB framework, taught in English and reinforced by a multilingual approach including Arabic and Italian. The Italian language department offers two pathways: Language A for mother-tongue Italian speakers and Language B for Italian learners; Language A enables Italian graduation through the IB Diploma Programme at higher or standard level. The IB continuum covers PYP and MYP, with the Career-related Programme as a candidate arriving 2026–2027, with final authorization planned for May 2026. Facilities include 100% smart classrooms and 21st-century learning spaces, plus culinary programs and sport academies. Extras include over 20 ECAs, such as Chess, Coding, Swimming, and Arts initiatives.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 27,900 - 34,795
Curriculum American Curriculum
Liwa International School – Al Mushrif is an American, co‑educational international school located in the Mushrif area of Abu Dhabi. The school follows the American Common Core and NGSS standards and offers education from kindergarten through secondary (the school publishes admissions criteria beginning at age 4 and shows provision through Grade 12). English is the medium of instruction and the admissions page notes that applicants must be able to access the curriculum in English; the school also notes a staff of native English speakers. The programme includes ministry subjects and weekly Qur'an recitation for Muslim students, and the school runs Arabic and Spanish language activities. LISM publishes use of standardised assessments (MAP Growth, CAT4), offers Advanced Placement courses and careers/university preparation (IELTS, EMSAT) and issues a LISM diploma. Published campus facilities include science and computer labs, robotics and food‑technology labs, art and music rooms, library, auditorium, sports gym and courts, playgrounds, prayer room, cafeteria, medical clinics and classrooms fitted with interactive whiteboards and individual student devices.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 54,360 - 80,690
Pupils 1167
Curriculum British Curriculum, American Curriculum
Class Size 13
Mamoura British Academy is a private, co-educational day school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and a member of the Aldar Academies group. The academy serves Nursery (Early Years Foundation Stage) through Year 13, covering the age range 3–18, and delivers a primarily English-medium programme based on the English National Curriculum with provision for IGCSEs, A Levels and BTEC options; in senior years students may follow either the English National Curriculum route or a US curriculum route. As required in the UAE, Ministry of Education subjects (Arabic and Islamic studies) are taught alongside the international curriculum; modern foreign languages offered include French and Spanish. The school describes a STEAM emphasis, careers guidance for senior students, and an Aldar scholarship programme from Year 9 upwards. Published information also identifies a purpose-built campus with extensive sporting facilities, dedicated performing-arts spaces and a well-resourced library, and notes accreditation through British Schools Overseas and inspection reports by ADEK and BSO.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 19,120 - 42,970
Pupils 1700
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 17
Rawafed Private School is a co‑educational day school in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi offering an American curriculum from kindergarten through Grade 12 and serving students aged 3 to 18. The school operates an English‑medium programme while also delivering statutory Arabic and Islamic Studies; French is introduced from Grade 4 and additional language support is provided where required. From Grades 5–12 students are taught by subject specialists and the senior programme includes AP options and preparation for SAT and TOEFL examinations; students must also complete Ministry examinations in Arabic and Islamic Studies in Grade 12 to equate the US‑style diploma. The campus includes a separate kindergarten unit, large outdoor sports areas, an indoor multi‑purpose hall, six laboratories (four science, two ICT), a cafeteria with halal meals, and a city‑wide bus service. Rawafed is accredited by Cognia and publishes its curriculum, facilities and admissions information on its website.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 12,360 - 21,510
Pupils 1794
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum
Royal American School, formerly Al Maali International School, operates a campus in the Mohammed Bin Zayed City area of Abu Dhabi. The school delivers an American curriculum aligned with Oregon State Standards alongside the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education requirements for Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies. Serving students from Kindergarten 1 through Grade 12, the institution implements a distinctive structural transition where boys and girls are taught in mixed co-educational classrooms up to Grade 4, before transitioning into single-sex classes from Grade 5 through Grade 12. The campus is equipped with practical amenities to support student development, including specialized science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, computer laboratories, a dedicated gymnasium, an indoor sports hall, and a swimming pool. Hands-on, project-based investigations are integrated into daily lessons to cultivate critical thinking and 21st-century skills while keeping learners deeply connected to their national identity.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 16 years
Fees AED 28,776 - 45,962
Pupils 700
Curriculum British Curriculum, American Curriculum
SABIS® International School – Al Bateen is a co-educational, English‑medium independent day school in the Al Bateen area of Abu Dhabi that is a member of the global SABIS® network. It follows the SABIS® Educational System and an international curriculum that, according to the school, prepares students for external examinations including British‑based IGCSEs and the U.S. Advanced Placement programme. The school serves early years through secondary levels (student ages on file: 3 to 16) with discrete sections for Pre‑KG/KG and Grades 1–12. Instruction is in English, with Arabic taught as part of the curriculum and provision for an additional world language of the student's choice; the secondary curriculum also includes traditional and non‑traditional subjects such as sciences, business studies, computing, robotics, 3D printing and web development. Campus facilities listed by the school include spacious classrooms, science and computer laboratories, music and art rooms, a library and cafeteria, a SABIS® Integrated Testing and Learning (ITL) Hall, dedicated KG facilities, and extensive sports facilities including a semi‑Olympic swimming pool and full‑size football pitch with running track.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 39,500 - 62,200
Pupils 730
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP)
Class Size 28
SABIS® International School – Yas Island is a private, English-medium day school located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The school offers a SABIS® international curriculum drawing on American, British and Emirati systems and prepares students for external examinations including Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, IGCSE, AS/A Level and U.A.E. national exams. It serves Early Childhood (Pre‑KG – KG), Lower School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8) and High School (Grades 9–12). Instruction is in English, and the programme includes Arabic plus a choice of additional languages (French and Chinese are taught). The campus occupies a reported 60,000‑square‑metre site and includes classrooms with interactive smart boards, science and computer laboratories, music and art rooms, a library, an auditorium with professional sound and lighting, a semi‑Olympic pool, indoor basketball/tennis court, a full‑size football (soccer) pitch with running track, dedicated KG facilities (including an indoor pool) and on‑site clinics. Distinctive elements cited by the school include the SABIS® Student Life Organization and an Integrated Testing and Learning (ITL) Hall.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 30,065 - 53,380
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), American Curriculum
Sama International School, located in the Al Shamkha community of Abu Dhabi, provides education from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school implements the American curriculum, aligning its English Language Arts and Mathematics with the California Common Core State Standards, alongside the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for its science courses. Students also take Arabic language, Islamic studies, and social studies to satisfy United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education requirements. Campus facilities include science laboratories, computer rooms, an indoor gymnasium, an outdoor playing field, and a dedicated library. A signature offering at the school is its intensive focus on English and Arabic dual-literacy development from the early kindergarten stages, ensuring students build strong communication skills in both languages. The school operates as a co-educational day school, providing daily bus transportation options for families living across the Abu Dhabi region.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 23,000 - 38,126
Pupils 1740
Type Co-educational
Curriculum American Curriculum
Class Size 22
Summit International School in Abu Dhabi delivers the American Curriculum, strictly aligned with California Common Core standards, for students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The downtown, four-building campus features a regulation football pitch, a multi-use gymnasium, a swimming pool, and a theater. Instruction replaces traditional textbooks with a 1:1 Chromebook learning model and utilizes Exact Path adaptive software to create individualized learning paths based on NWEA MAP assessment data. A unique hallmark of the school is its unified "Climber" identity. Students, parents, and staff are all referred to as Climbers ascending "Mount Summit," and daily interactions frequently incorporate the school’s signature call-and-response motto, "To the Top!" Students begin in co-educational classrooms until Grade 4, transitioning to gender-segregated instruction from Grade 5 onward. The school provides a technology-driven, data-informed environment focusing on individual student growth, robotics, and strong core subject foundations.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP)
The International School of Choueifat – Abu Dhabi Khalifa City is a private, English‑medium day school in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, serving early childhood through Grade 12 (ages 3–18). It follows the SABIS® educational system and an international curriculum that draws on American, British and Emirati frameworks, preparing students for external examinations including Advanced Placement (AP), IGCSE and AS/A Level as well as UAE national exams. Instruction is in English and the curriculum supports fluency in English, Arabic and French. The school occupies a 27,000‑square‑metre campus with classrooms equipped with interactive smart boards, two science labs, four computer labs, music and art rooms, a library and an auditorium; sports facilities include two swimming pools, outdoor courts, a large air‑conditioned sports hall, a gymnasium, a ballet room and a full‑size football (soccer) field with running track. The campus also features dedicated KG facilities, on‑site clinics and a SABIS® Integrated Testing and Learning (ITL) Hall, and the student‑led SABIS® Student Life Organization is embedded in the programme.
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