IB Curriculum International Schools in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Many international schools in Abu Dhabi offer one or more authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes - typically the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) - so families can often move between an IB continuum from early years through to university preparation. English is the main medium of instruction at most IB schools, while Arabic is a required subject across private schools in the UAE and schools commonly offer additional modern languages or bilingual pathways, so expect a mixture of English-led and bilingual options. Tuition varies widely between providers: published fee schedules show bands from the lower tens of thousands of dirhams a year up to figures above AED 100,000 at some premium campuses, so check each school’s current approved fees before budgeting. The main annual intake is for an August start, with the active application season running from about September to February; many schools also take rolling applications, and admissions involve online forms, assessments and ADEK registration with documents such as attested transfer certificates, vaccination records and Emirates ID.