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

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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 18,800 - 27,500
Pupils 2500
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 25
ABC Private School is a private all-through British-curriculum school in Al Shamkha City, Abu Dhabi (1st Street, Sector SH22, Plot 8). The school follows the National Curriculum of England and states it provides education from Foundation stage through secondary (ages 3–18). English is the language of instruction for all subjects; the school says native English-speaking teachers deliver the curriculum while Arabic staff teach Arabic, Islamic education and UAE social studies. The campus is described as a recently built two-storey complex with classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, projectors and computers, multiple canteens and dedicated library, ICT and science laboratories; the school also reports three on-site clinics. Extra-curricular provision includes sports and clubs such as football and basketball and a programme of student activities. The school's website also notes it was rated “Good” in ADEK's 2023 inspection.
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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 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 24,104 - 43,192
Pupils 1494
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 15
Ajyal International School MBZ is a private British-curriculum school in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi (Malaqit Street, Zone 15) providing education from FS1 to Year 13 (ages 3–18). The school follows the English National Curriculum, with an Early Years Foundation Stage in the primary phase, IGCSEs in Key Stage 4 and AS/A‑Level study in Key Stage 5. The medium of instruction is English; the school also delivers Arabic and Islamic education and offers French as a specialist language. Classes are mixed in the early years and primary phases and the school states that classes are gender‑segregated from Year 6, while some post‑16 lessons are taught mixed. Campus resources include science laboratories, design and technology workshops, an ICT suite and library, music rooms and a recording studio, two indoor swimming pools, an auditorium, indoor and outdoor sports facilities and a counselling centre. The school describes a programme that integrates the English National Curriculum with UAE national requirements and a range of extracurricular and wellbeing provision.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 21,890 - 43,240
Pupils 1511
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 12
Al Basma British School is a co‑educational independent all‑through school in Al Bahyah, Abu Dhabi, that follows the English National Curriculum from Foundation Stage through Key Stage 5, serving pupils aged 3–18. English is the language of instruction; the curriculum includes Arabic language, UAE social studies and Islamic education for Muslim students to meet Ministry requirements, and Modern Foreign Languages such as French. The school offers iGCSE and AS/A‑Level programmes and provides IELTS testing and preparation. Published information highlights state‑of‑the‑art primary and secondary buildings with subject‑dedicated laboratories, a STEM club, sports facilities (including football, netball, basketball and swimming) and a programme of enrichment integrated into the school day plus after‑school activities; teams compete in local school leagues and ADEK cups. The school publishes a British Schools Overseas inspection report and states an ADEK rating on its website.
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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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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 15,100 - 33,420
Pupils 2176
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Class Size 17
Al Najah Private School (ANPS) is a private international school in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, operating from FS2 through Year 13. The school follows the English National / British curriculum across its primary and middle phases and prepares students in Years 10–11 for IGCSE; in Years 12–13 it offers a choice of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or International Advanced Levels. English is the language of instruction; Arabic and French are taught as part of the languages programme. The school's published provision includes structured primary and middle‑school curricula, science laboratories, a school library, a clinic and sports facilities, and a Student Internship Programme that places older students in supervised roles across laboratories, library, clinic and sports operations. ANPS also describes pastoral support, STEM and robotics activities, and an emphasis on extracurricular clubs, community service and university‑preparation alongside its external examination pathways.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 12 years
Fees AED 28,840 - 37,730
Pupils 949
Curriculum British Curriculum, UAE Curriculum
Class Size 30
Al Rabeeh School is a British-curriculum primary school in Hadbat Al Za'faranah, Abu Dhabi that publishes its syllabus materials for Foundation Stage and Years 1–7 and states that its main syllabus is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the National Curriculum for England. The school lists its intake from Foundation Stage (FS1) and public guidance that FS1 children must be three years old by 1 September; for Doris the school is recorded as serving ages 3 to 12. English is the language of instruction and daily operation; Arabic and Islamic studies are taught following UAE/MoE requirements and school-based programmes for native and non-native speakers. The school publishes details of its facilities, including a library, two computer rooms plus Chromebooks and iPads, rooftop play area with a stage, smartboards in classrooms, a clinic and a small cafeteria. It also notes an extracurricular programme for Grades 1–6, use of digital learning platforms (for example Accelerated Reader and Times Tables Rock Stars) and membership of the British Schools of the Middle East.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 11 years
Fees AED 27,840 - 33,420
Pupils 600
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 25
Al Shohub Private School is a British-curriculum private primary school in Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school delivers the National Curriculum for England in conjunction with the UAE Ministry of Education and offers provision from Nursery (FS1) through to Year 6, serving children aged 3 to 11. Teaching follows the English National Curriculum (taught in English) while Ministry-mandated subjects including Arabic language and Islamic education are taught as part of the programme; French is offered in Years 5 and 6. Published school information highlights a range of facilities, citing science provision, art suites, sports areas and a primary library, and describes small Early Years class sizes and additional adult support. The school states that it integrates local and national contexts into learning and positions its programme as blending British education with the culture and heritage of the UAE; it also notes membership of the Aldar Education family of schools.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 47,000 - 66,220
Pupils 1208
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 12
Amity International School Abu Dhabi is a 3–18 international day school in Al Bahya, Abu Dhabi, that follows an adapted version of the English National (British) curriculum from Foundation Stage through Sixth Form. English is the language of instruction for the majority of subjects; Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and some Ministry-mandated social‑studies subjects are taught in Arabic, and the school offers modern foreign languages (including French, Spanish and German) alongside Arabic. The school publishes comprehensive EAL provision, including a Total Early Immersion model in the Foundation Stage and tailored EAL support through to secondary. Post‑16 options include A‑Levels and vocational BTEC programmes alongside a bespoke Sixth Form enrichment pathway (the Amity Horizons Programme and Mini MBA). Campus facilities listed on the school site include a 540‑seat auditorium, Olympic (50m) and junior pools, a full‑size football pitch, 400m running track, indoor sports hall, sailing/watersports academy, multiple science laboratories, performing‑arts studios (Black Box Theatre, dance studio) and dedicated art, design and IT suites.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 38,080 - 65,290
Pupils 1237
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Class Size 20
Aspen Heights British School is a co-educational British international school in Al Bahyah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, serving children aged 3 to 18. The school follows the National Curriculum for England through to IGCSE and offers Sixth Form pathways including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas; instruction is English-medium. Arabic is taught in line with UAE Ministry requirements and the school reports a multilingual pathway in which students also study French and Spanish. Campus facilities described on the school website include specialist ICT and robotics rooms, music and recording studios, art and design workshops, a hydroponic garden lab and animal areas, two swimming pools, an indoor sports hall, a padel court and a multi‑use games arena. The school highlights sustainability and hands‑on eco learning, a broad extra‑curricular programme, and links to the International Schools Partnership's life‑competencies and global opportunities.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 54,000 - 75,310
Pupils 534
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Class Size 20
Bateen World Academy is a co-educational day school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, serving children aged 4 to 18. The school's programme is based on an adapted English National Curriculum and moves through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in primary, a broad middle‑school curriculum with I/GCSE in Years 10–11 (and MYP provision referenced in the school's IB documentation), and the IB Diploma (and IB Career‑related) options in senior school. English is the primary language of instruction; the school provides mandatory Arabic, UAE Social Studies, Moral Education and (for Muslim students) Islamic Studies and offers modern language options such as French and Spanish, with mother‑tongue support described in its language policy. Notable facilities listed by the academy include an indoor swimming pool, a full‑size astroturf football pitch, ICT laboratories, dedicated art and ceramics spaces, dance and drama studios and science laboratories. The primary sources for these details are the school website and its published curriculum and policy documents.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 25,760 - 33,520
Pupils 780
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 25
Belvedere British School is a British-curriculum day school located in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. It delivers the National Curriculum of England from the Early Years/Foundation Stage through Key Stages 1–5, offering International GCSEs and International A‑Level/IAL programmes for sixth form, and serves pupils from age 4 to 18. The principal language of instruction is English; Arabic and Islamic education are taught as curricular subjects (with Ministry-set assessments applying where relevant). The school publishes a regular programme of STEAM activities and science practical work and lists science laboratories and project-based STEAM clubs among its educational provision; school publications and policies also reference an on-site medical/first-aid clinic. The school states its motto, Ad Vitam Paramus (“Preparation for Life”), as an organising principle that underpins its curriculum and community activities.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 50,830 - 80,780
Pupils 1900
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 24
Brighton College Abu Dhabi is a British all-through day school in Abu Dhabi serving pupils from Nursery to Year 13 (ages 3–18) on an eight‑acre purpose-built campus. The College delivers the Brighton College curriculum, based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, leading to International GCSEs and A‑levels; English is the language of instruction and the school provides EAL support where required. The school teaches Arabic (for both native and non-native speakers) and Islamic education in line with UAE Ministry of Education requirements, and offers modern foreign languages across the age range — Mandarin and French from the Prep years and Spanish and German from later key stages. Facilities published by the school include 116 classrooms, a 25‑metre swimming pool (and toddler pool), a full‑size 4G astro pitch, a fitness suite, a 500‑seat theatre, multiple music practice rooms and recording studio, art studios and a design centre with advanced product‑design equipment. The College also cites formal links with Brighton College UK and sister schools and an inclusion/EAL programme to support pupils' access to the curriculum.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 69,670 - 103,260
Pupils 2212
Curriculum British Curriculum
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is a co-educational British-curriculum school on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, serving pupils from age 3 (Foundation Stage) through to 18 (Year 13). The school follows the English National Curriculum and offers (I)GCSEs in the Senior School and A Levels and BTEC options (with an Extended Project Qualification available) in Sixth Form. English is the language of instruction; Arabic is taught as a statutory UAE subject and the school also offers modern languages such as French and Spanish (with Latin listed in some subject information). The campus provision published by the school and its partners includes a dedicated Sixth Form centre, performing-arts facilities (auditorium, recital hall and a black-box theatre), specialist art, design and technology studios, music practice rooms, indoor sports halls, shaded swimming pools and outdoor grass and astroturf pitches plus courts for tennis/netball. Distinctive elements set out in the school's materials include a separate Pre‑Prep campus opened in 2024 and the use of Harkness-style, discussion-led teaching in the Sixth Form.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 10,090 - 25,970
Pupils 240
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 20
Creative British School is a British-curriculum day school in Abu Dhabi delivering the Cambridge programme across early years, primary and secondary phases and serving ages 4 to 18. The school follows Cambridge pathways closely aligned with the UK National Curriculum while integrating UAE Ministry of Education subjects — Arabic language, Islamic Education and UAE Social Studies — across phases. English is used as the medium of instruction and the early-years and primary provision reference support for English as an additional language learners. Facilities described on the school site include a well-stocked library with English and other sections, smart classrooms across the campus and a grass-turf football pitch; the school also publishes separate pages for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 provision. Established in 2014, CBS is part of the PACE education group and presents itself as the first PACE British school in the UAE, emphasising a combined Cambridge–MOE curriculum offer and a programme of extra‑curricular clubs and student leadership opportunities.
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Instructs in English
Ages 2 - 18 years
Fees AED 23,000 - 45,170
Pupils 1134
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 12
Diyafah International School is a private British-curriculum school in Mohammed Bin Zayed City (Zone 13), Abu Dhabi, offering education from early years through sixth form (listed stages from FS1 to Year 13) and serving learners across the typical international-school age range (filed as 2 to 18 years). The school follows the National Curriculum for England with progression to IGCSE and AS/A‑Level pathways and also offers BTEC Level 3 courses; it publishes subject pathways and that external examinations are through Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and Oxford AQA. English is the medium through which the British programme is delivered and the school maintains an English as an Additional Language (EAL) department to support learners; Arabic and Islamic studies are taught in line with UAE requirements (Arabic A/B and Islamic A/B in sixth form) and modern languages such as Spanish appear among KS4 options. Published provision and distinctive elements include a Personal Enrichment Programme (PEP), a Gifted & Talented strand, inclusion/SEND support and early‑years facilities (role‑play area, personalised outside play area, gymnasium and library).
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 23,060 - 40,340
Pupils 3675
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 19
GEMS Cambridge International School – Abu Dhabi is an all‑through British‑curriculum school in Baniyas, Abu Dhabi, serving Foundation Stage 1 through Year 13 (approximately ages 3–18). The school follows the National Curriculum for England and prepares students for Cambridge IGCSEs and A‑level qualifications, and describes a High Performance Learning approach across phases. Instruction is delivered through English with dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) and multilingual provision; Arabic is taught as a core subject (Arabic A and B) and a modern foreign language (for example French) is offered in the secondary phase. Campus facilities listed on the school website include nine science laboratories, seven ICT suites, libraries, art and music studios, a radio studio, a Sixth Form centre, a 25m swimming pool and beginner pool, cricket nets, playing fields and a full‑size astroturf pitch, together with drama and media spaces. The school also runs organised pupil activities such as CIAMUN (its Model United Nations programme).
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 14 years
Fees AED 26,000 - 34,000
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum
GEMS Founders School - Masdar City (GFA) offers the National Curriculum for England for students from FS1 to Year 10. Located in Abu Dhabi’s eco-friendly urban community, the campus integrates environmental responsibility directly into the student experience. A standout feature is the "Sustainnovation" program, which blends sustainability and innovation, teaching students to apply eco-conscious practices through hands-on projects and cross-curricular learning. The school operates with renewable energy sources and incorporates green spaces throughout. Students benefit from dedicated science laboratories, music rooms, and expansive outdoor play areas. Beyond core subjects, GFA provides an extracurricular program featuring robotics, coding, design challenges, and philanthropic activities. Leadership development is actively encouraged through roles like House Captains and the student council. By combining British educational standards with a unique focus on environmental stewardship, the school prepares students to be informed, earth-conscious citizens.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 14 years
Fees AED 19,950 - 27,290
Pupils 1513
Curriculum British Curriculum
Class Size 20
GEMS Winchester School – Abu Dhabi is a British-curriculum day school in Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi, offering the National Curriculum for England from Foundation Stage 2 through Year 9 and serving ages 4–14. The school implements the English National Curriculum (EYFS in FS2; Key Stages 1–3) and publishes provision for English alongside Ministry of Education subjects: Arabic (taught as both first and second language), UAE social studies and Islamic education per local requirements. The campus comprises a ground plus two-storey building and facilities listed on the school site include Wi‑Fi‑enabled classrooms with projectors and interactive whiteboards, an air‑conditioned multi‑purpose sports hall, a small outdoor sports field and shaded quad, an auditorium, music and art rooms, science laboratories, a computer laboratory plus laptops and iPads, a library, covered Foundation play areas, an on‑site clinic with full‑time nurses, school transport, canteen and school store. The school also highlights whole‑school approaches such as “Perform Like a GEM” and “Read Like a GEM” and cites an ADEK inspection rating of "Very Good".
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Gordonstoun Abu Dhabi, opening in 2026 on Jubail Island, brings the UK National Curriculum, EYFS, GCSE, and A-Level frameworks to a unique setting among 3,000 hectares of mangroves. The school will offer classes from Nursery through Year 13. A distinctive element of Gordonstoun’s education is its heavy emphasis on outdoor learning and character development, diverging from purely academic selection. Students will participate in a signature tradition of "service to others" one day a week, engaging in activities such as coastguard training and assisting the elderly. Furthermore, the campus will integrate the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, originally founded at its Scottish alma mater, blending leadership challenges with deep engagement in UAE culture and traditions. The co-educational day school will be led by founding principal Mr. Brendan Law, aiming to foster resilience and confidence in students of varying abilities.
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Instructs in Estonian
Ages 3 - 12 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum British Curriculum
Harrow International School Abu Dhabi, opening in 2026 on Saadiyat Island, brings a British Curriculum and the first student boarding option to the emirate. The campus spans a 70,000 sqm plot on the island's eastern eco-community. Students from Early Years to Sixth Form will learn in modernized classrooms and specialized zones, including dedicated STEAM areas for design technology, science, art, and robotics. A distinct feature honoring its UK heritage is the Dining Hall, where long, bench-style seating encourages staff and students of all ages to share meals together. The architecture blends classic red brick facades with native plant landscapes. Physical education is central to the student experience; the campus includes outdoor rugby and football fields visible from the main buildings, two competition-sized swimming pools, and two full-sized gymnasiums. The school seamlessly integrates traditional heritage with localized, contemporary design tailored for the Middle East.
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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, French
Ages 2 - 18 years
Fees AED 33,490 - 55,466
Pupils 1750
Curriculum British Curriculum, French Curriculum
Class Size 25
Lycée Français International Théodore Monod (LFITM) is a French international day school on Saadiyat (Al Dhiba) in Abu Dhabi offering education from maternelle through lycée; the school's admissions policy specifies nursery entry from age two and secondary through terminale (ages up to 18). LFITM follows the French national curriculum while operating a bilingual track developed with École Jeannine‑Manuel that integrates Anglo‑Saxon methods and prepares bilingual students for IGCSE (Cambridge) and the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI); the school is also a British Council partner and an IELTS test centre. Instruction is primarily in French, with reinforced English and Arabic from kindergarten and additional language options (Mandarin, Spanish or German) offered from 5ème. The Saadiyat campus occupies about 34,000 m² and includes science laboratories, an auditorium, a swimming pool, tennis courts, gymnasia, cafeterias and a daycare; the brochure also describes a connected campus with iPad provision from CM1 and programmes in robotics and engineering.
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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 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 26,200 - 46,620
Curriculum British Curriculum
Merryland International School is a coeducational British‑curriculum school based in Musaffah (Plot 13, Musaffah Sector 9, MBZ City), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school is accredited by the University of Cambridge and delivers Cambridge Early Years, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge AS & A Level programmes from Foundation Stage through Year 13 (ages 4–18). The school cites English as the medium of instruction; its programmes include Cambridge assessments and progression tests (Checkpoints) and it is described on the school site as a Cambridge‑branded pilot/ambassador school in the Middle East. Arabic is taught as a Cambridge IGCSE foreign language (the school's Cambridge awards list cites top performance in Foreign Language Arabic) and the parent handbook and activities listing reference an Arabic club alongside other academic clubs. The school's news and press items on its site highlight notable facilities and initiatives such as a robotics lab and drone activities, a planetarium, a hydroponics/organic garden, a weather station and a Solar System walk and heritage village.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 12 years
Fees AED 50,936 - 66,546
Pupils 798
Type Co-educational
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Class Size 14
Muna British Academy, located in the Saadiyat Lagoons district of Abu Dhabi, provides the English National Curriculum from Nursery through Year seven, eventually expanding to Year thirteen. The school operates as Abu Dhabi’s first Estidama Pearl 5 rated campus, demonstrating a measurable, documented commitment to environmental sustainability and eco-conscious daily operations. Students engage in inquiry-based learning centered on core subjects like English, Mathematics, and Science, supplemented by Ministry of Education requirements in Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies. The physical campus features specific facilities, including dedicated science and technology laboratories, drama and dance studios, an indoor sports hall, and multiple swimming pools. Outdoor physical education is supported by junior and senior football pitches alongside jogging tracks. Muna British Academy integrates regular teacher-led extracurricular activities into the standard tuition, allowing students to pursue interests in areas ranging from creative arts to swimming.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees AED 65,000 - 95,000
Curriculum British Curriculum
Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi is a British-curriculum international school located on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, offering education for pupils aged 3 to 18. The school follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Key Stages and on to IGCSEs and a sixth-form A‑level pathway; English is the language of instruction. From nursery the school operates a World Languages Programme and teaches Arabic (including provision aligned with UAE Ministry of Education requirements), Mandarin, French, Spanish and German, together with mother‑tongue support. The purpose‑built campus includes dedicated early years areas and phase-specific libraries, music rooms and practice suites, an auditorium, a design and technology centre linked to the school's STEAM collaboration with MIT, multiple science laboratories and a media centre. Sports facilities listed by the school include a full‑size football pitch, athletics track, tennis and padel courts and three swimming pools, including an Olympic‑sized rooftop pool; a dedicated Sixth Form centre and global collaborations (for example with MIT, The Juilliard School, UNICEF and Apple) are part of the school's programme.
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