International Schools in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi’s international schools serve a large expatriate population and operate under oversight from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, so parents should expect regulated inspection reports and published fee schedules. You will commonly find International Baccalaureate, British, American, Indian, French, German and other national curricula; English is the dominant language of instruction while Arabic (and Islamic education where applicable) is required by the authorities, and many schools offer additional modern languages and mother-tongue support. Annual tuition covers a wide spectrum - entry-level international and national curriculum schools often start in the mid-tens of thousands of dirhams while premium schools can charge well over AED 100,000, with many schools clustering in a mid-range band; transport, uniforms, exams and activities are frequently billed extra and ADEK approves fee changes annually. Admissions mostly work on a rolling basis but the main cycle for an August intake gathers pace from September to February, so relocating families should gather passports, Emirates ID or visa paperwork, recent school reports, transfer certificates and vaccination records as early as possible to avoid waitlists.

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