British Curriculum International Schools in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

British-curriculum international schools in Abu Dhabi generally teach the English National Curriculum through the Key Stages, with senior students typically taking IGCSE/GCSE and A-level routes (some schools also offer the IB diploma in later years). All private schools in the emirate are regulated and inspected by ADEK and must deliver UAE/MoE compulsory subjects - notably Arabic and UAE social studies, and Islamic education where required - alongside the British programme. Tuition fees vary widely depending on age group and school type, from value-sector bands well under AED 40,000 a year up to premium schools charging into six figures for senior years, so budget planning is essential. The main annual intake aligns with the UAE school year starting in September, but many schools operate rolling admissions and offer mid-year places where capacity allows, so families typically begin applications several months before arrival and prepare Emirates ID, visa and attested school records in advance.