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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 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 24,725 - 53,490
Pupils 1080
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Class Size 14
Abu Dhabi Grammar School (Canada) is a private international school located in the Al Zahiyah (Tourist Club) area of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school delivers the Nova Scotia (Canada) curriculum from Pre‑School through Grade 12 (ages typically 4–18) and is accredited by the Nova Scotia Department of Education; students who meet provincial requirements receive the Nova Scotia High School Diploma. The programme is taught in English, with specialist teaching in Arabic Language, French Language and Islamic Studies (the latter for Muslim students). Published information notes an enrolment of around 1,080 pupils from some 50 nationalities. On‑site facilities listed by the school and inspection reports include a library, gymnasium, computer suite, science laboratory and external play/PE spaces; the school also runs organised athletics (football, basketball, swimming, volleyball, badminton and others) and an after‑school REAL (Recreation, Enrichment And Learning) activities programme. The school states that Nova Scotia transcripts are produced by the provincial Department of Education.
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Fees AED 8,978 - 15,302
Type Co-educational
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum
Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba Branch offers the CBSE curriculum for local and international families. Affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (Affiliation No. 6630083), the school follows the National Curriculum Framework 2005 and the National Education Policy 2020, using a Spiral Curriculum that revisits concepts with increasing depth. From grade 6 to 10, Artificial Intelligence is integrated as a vocational subject, while core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and Computer Science. Languages offered as second languages include Hindi (grades 1–5), Malayalam (grades 6–10), French (grades 8–10) and CBSE Arabic (grades 9–10). SDGs are embedded across learning, and Gifted & Talented as well as Students with Special Needs are supported through differentiated instruction. The 34,500-square-metre campus serves about 3,450 students and features a Play Ground, Swimming Pool, Library and Computer Lab, plus facilities for dance, music and drama. Notable offerings include Model United Nations and annual literary and arts competitions.
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Instructs in English
Ages 4 - null years
Fees AED 5,560 - 11,690
Type Co-educational
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum
Abu Dhabi Indian School – Muroor is a CBSE-affiliated school in Abu Dhabi, located at 12, Al Routah Street, Hadbat Al Za'faranah. The campus opened in 1980 after moving from the India Social Centre and is licensed by the Ministry of Education, Abu Dhabi Zone (License No: 37). The school serves families of the Indian community and prepares students for the All India Senior Certificate Examination at the end of Grade 12. The CBSE curriculum emphasizes activity-based learning and wide academic coverage, with a focus on language development, mathematics and science. The school offers Arabic and other language departments, a Second Language section, and an Islamic Education Department to support language learning across the curriculum. Extracurriculars include ADIS Shakers (arts and performance), public speaking and a Student Council, with a strong emphasis on community service and student leadership. Physical education and wellbeing are integrated through the Nurturing Champions program throughout.
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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 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 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 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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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 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 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 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 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 10,680 - 22,030
Pupils 3921
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Class Size 25
Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi is a private, co-educational Indian (CBSE) K–12 school located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. The school follows the Central Board of Secondary Education curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and serves students from about age 4 up to 18, with English as the medium of instruction. Additional language options and requirements include Hindi, Arabic (CBSE Arabic and Ministry Arabic options) and French as optional languages at various stages. The campus (approximately 36,000 sqm) is equipped with smart classrooms, science and computer laboratories, a library, a learning-management system and content-management tools, and health provision with three clinics. Sports infrastructure includes a 25 m temperature-controlled swimming pool, indoor multipurpose sports hall with courts for basketball, badminton and table tennis, outdoor athletic fields and trained coaches; the school also has a large auditorium (capacity c.1,700). The programme emphasises experiential and STEAM learning, extended learning/soft skills, career counselling and inclusion support in line with CBSE and UAE (ADEK) requirements.
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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 4 - 18 years
Fees AED 39,010 - 51,820
Pupils 900
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Class Size 22
Canadian International School – Abu Dhabi (CIS) is an Alberta‑accredited international school located in Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, offering the Alberta Program of Studies from Kindergarten to Grade 12 for students aged 4 to 18. The school's primary language of instruction is English (enrolment is open to English‑speaking students; students are not required to be fully fluent on entry), and it delivers mandatory UAE subjects in Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Social Studies from KG upwards; Arabic 1 and 2 are offered and French is available at secondary level. The campus is a modern three‑storey compound with six wings and includes two libraries, science laboratories, a computer lab, art and music rooms, a gymnasium, a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor KG play areas, a cafeteria and a grass soccer field; most classrooms have interactive smart boards and individual temperature controls. The school emphasises inquiry‑based learning, offers Advanced Placement courses in Grades 10–12 and awards the Alberta High School Diploma; it is listed as ADEK Outstanding (2023–24).
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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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