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Al Rabeeh School

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 28,840 - 37,730
Ages 3 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 949
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, UAE Curriculum
Typical class size 30
Introduction

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.

Muroor Road, Hadbat Al Za'faranah, E30, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Al Rabeeh School has 949 pupils, typical class sizes of 30, instruction in English.

Location
Al Rabeeh School is located in Hadbat Al Zaafaranah, along Muroor Road in Abu Dhabi. The campus sits in a residential area near Mushrif and is close to other international schools such as Al Ittihad Private School and The Philippine Global School. The address is Hadbat Al Zaafaranah, Mushrif Area, Abu Dhabi.

Stages
Foundation Stage (FS1 and FS2) through Year 7. FS1 and FS2 are listed on the school's curriculum pages, and Year 7 is offered as part of the primary progression.

Type
Co-educational day school. It follows a British curriculum (EYFS and National Curriculum for England) and does not offer boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
Public information on specific SEN provisions is not listed. The school indicates a focus on pupil welfare, and there is an on-site medical clinic. Public sources note no explicit SEN provision is reported.

Country affiliation
Affiliation with the United Kingdom through the British curriculum; the school is a British overseas school and is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated; the school operates with a secular ethos.

School day structure
The school week runs Monday to Friday. Gates open at 7:15 am; the first lesson starts at 7:45 am. FS1 finishes at 12:30 pm (Monday–Thursday) and FS2 to Year 7 finish at 2:00 pm; on Fridays, the day ends at 11:30 am.

Bus service
Bright Bus Transport (BBT) provides the school's bus service. Buses are ADEK-approved, fitted with CCTV and bus monitors, and monitored via the Salama system. A School Bus Assistant accompanies each bus, and parents can track progress. Bus fees for the full year are AED 5,000, with registration details via the school's transport contact.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is standardized and must be purchased from the designated supplier, ZAKS. There should be no variations to the listed uniform, and items are provided through ZAKS with the official list and prices. On colder days, red jackets with the school logo from ZAKS are worn; plain head coverings are allowed for girls in older classes; shoes should be suitable and have fastenings.

Food Options
There are no catering facilities on site. Students bring a lunch from home; the school provides guidance on healthy lunchboxes (sandwiches, fruit, yogurt, milk) and requires children to bring water daily in a spill-proof bottle.

House System
The school uses a House system with House Captains as part of Student Leadership. Students in houses participate in related activities and events, with House Captains contributing to school life.

Governance and Ownership
The school has a governance structure that includes a Board of Trustees and a Senior Leadership Team. The school is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East network.
Fees

Annual tuition at Al Rabeeh School ranges from AED 28,840 to AED 37,730 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- A non-refundable registration fee is payable after the admissions test. The registration fee amounts vary by year group (see Tuition section below). Registration fees and book fees are payable up front at the start of each academic year.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts in AED)
- FS1: Annual tuition AED 28,840. Registration fee AED 1,300. Annual tuition less registration AED 27,540. Three instalments: AED 9,180 (due 1 August), AED 9,180 (due 1 December), AED 9,180 (due 1 March). Book fee AED 0 (due 1 August).
- FS2: Annual tuition AED 28,840. Registration fee AED 1,300. Annual tuition less registration AED 27,540. Three instalments: AED 9,180 (due 1 August), AED 9,180 (due 1 December), AED 9,180 (due 1 March). Book fee AED 0 (due 1 August).
- Year 1: Annual tuition AED 30,990. Registration fee AED 1,400. Annual tuition less registration AED 29,590. Three instalments: AED 9,870 (due 1 August), AED 9,860 (due 1 December), AED 9,860 (due 1 March). Book fee AED 300 (due 1 August).
- Year 2: Annual tuition AED 30,990. Registration fee AED 1,400. Annual tuition less registration AED 29,590. Three instalments: AED 9,870 (due 1 August), AED 9,860 (due 1 December), AED 9,860 (due 1 March). Book fee AED 1,015 (due 1 August).
- Year 3: Annual tuition AED 34,300. Registration fee AED 1,600. Annual tuition less registration AED 32,700. Three instalments: AED 10,900 (due 1 August), AED 10,900 (due 1 December), AED 10,900 (due 1 March). Book fee AED 1,585 (due 1 August).
- Year 4: Annual tuition AED 34,300. Registration fee AED 1,600. Annual tuition less registration AED 32,700. Three instalments: AED 10,900 (due 1 August), AED 10,900 (due 1 December), AED 10,900 (due 1 March). Book fee AED 2,290 (due 1 August).
- Year 5: Annual tuition AED 35,590. Registration fee AED 1,600. Annual tuition less registration AED 33,990. Three instalments: AED 11,330 (due 1 August), AED 11,330 (due 1 December), AED 11,330 (due 1 March). Book fee AED 2,175 (due 1 August).
- Year 6: Annual tuition AED 35,590. Registration fee AED 1,600. Annual tuition less registration AED 33,990. Three instalments: AED 11,330 (due 1 August), AED 11,330 (due 1 December), AED 11,330 (due 1 March). Book fee AED 2,140 (due 1 August).
- Year 7: Annual tuition AED 35,590. Registration fee AED 1,600. Annual tuition less registration AED 33,990. Three instalments: AED 11,330 (due 1 August), AED 11,330 (due 1 December), AED 11,330 (due 1 March). Book fee AED 1,975 (due 1 August).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and bus fees are billed in three instalments each academic year, with due dates set as: 1 August (1st instalment), 1 December (2nd instalment), and 1 March (3rd instalment). Book fees and the registration fee are payable up front at the start of the academic year (book fees shown per year group).
- Tuition and bus fees are calculated on a full-month basis irrespective of joining date. Fee changes may be applied at intervals (the policy published notes a possible fee increase every three years). Family discounts (applied after deduction of the registration fee) are available: 10% for the third child, 20% for the fourth child, and 25% for the fifth child onward. Office payment hours for the Accounts Department are published for fee payments.

Bus (transport) fees
- Annual bus fee (one-way or two-way) AED 5,000. Instalment amounts: AED 1,670 (due 1 August), AED 1,670 (due 1 December), AED 1,660 (due 1 March). Bus fees are subject to the same instalment due-date schedule and full-month billing rule.

Boarding
- The school operates as a day school; boarding provision is not listed as part of the school's offerings. No boarding fees are published.

Other costs and fees (uniform, books, extras)
- Book fees: amounts are specified per year group (listed above) and are due 1 August.
- Uniform: All uniform items must be purchased from the school's supplier ZAKS. The school publishes a uniform requirement list and directs parents to ZAKS for uniform pricing and ordering. Uniform items (including PE kit and school-branded red jackets) and supplier price lists are provided through the supplier.
- Extra-curricular activities, trips and certain optional services may carry separate charges; these are typically itemised separately from the published tuition and book fees. (Specific ECA or trip charges are handled as individual items.)

Refund information
- The registration fee is explicitly non-refundable. Book fees and the registration fee are required up front at the start of each academic year. The published fee schedule does not set out an extended refund table on the tuition page; specific refund or adjustment situations are administered by the Accounts/Admissions teams under the school's policies.

Fee payment options and bank details
- Accepted payment methods: cash (in AED) or card at the school's fee counter; cheques drawn on UAE banks (payable to "AL RABEEH SCHOOL LLC"); and telex/bank transfer (TT). For bank transfers, the school provides an AED account with IBAN and SWIFT details and requests that the TT advice/receipt be emailed to the Accounts department including the student name and year group. The published bank details include an AED account at First Abu Dhabi Bank with IBAN and SWIFT. Instalment payments may be made by the methods above.
- Payment details published for bank transfer: Account Name: Al Rabeeh School LLC; Account Number: 777-100-1373149-019; IBAN: AE280357771001373149019; SWIFT: NBADAEAAXXX; Bank: First Abu Dhabi Bank, Al Khubeirah Branch, Abu Dhabi. The TT advice/receipt should be emailed to the Accounts contacts listed by the school.

Notes and administrative points (fees only)
- Registration fee is paid after the admissions test and is non-refundable. Book fees and registration fees must be paid at the start of the academic year. Tuition and bus fees are charged on a full-month basis regardless of start date. Family discounts apply to subsequent children after the registration fee is deducted. A published note states fees may be increased on a periodic basis. Office payment hours and Accounts contact emails are provided for payment administration.
Academics

Al Rabeeh School teaches British Curriculum, UAE Curriculum for students aged 3 to 12.

Curriculum
Al Rabeeh School teaches in English and follows the English National Curriculum across its primary and secondary stages, with UAE-manded Arabic, Islamic Studies, and UAE Social Studies integrated from early years onward. FS1–FS2 operate under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework with play-based, holistic development. From Year 1 to Year 6, core subjects are English, Maths and Science under the England National Curriculum, while Arabic (Arabic For Non-Arabs) and Islamic Studies (Islamic For Non-Arabs) plus UAE Social Studies are taught, alongside Foundation subjects such as Geography, History, Art, Music, Computing, Design Technology and Physical Education. In Year 7 and above, the curriculum continues with English, Maths and Science as core subjects, and includes Geography, History, Art, Music and Computing, with MOE Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Social Studies continuing as required by local authorities. The school notes that its main syllabus is based on the EYFS Curriculum and the National Curriculum for England using UK resources, and the Al Rabeeh Academy (MBZ City) in the network offers GCSE pathways, with Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma used as the UAE secondary equivalency certificate for private schools.

Higher Education Progression
Within the Al Rabeeh network, secondary pathways extend to GCSE in the Al Rabeeh Academy (MBZ City), with international progression supported by UK-style qualifications; UAE equivalency (Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma) remains a recognized route for UAE private schools seeking local qualification recognition.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Al Rabeeh School supports Social and Emotional Learning through a focus on personal and social development within the curriculum, strong pastoral care, a dedicated school counsellor for social, emotional or behavioural needs, and anti-bullying initiatives with regular parent communication.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides learning support for identified pupils, with termly Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for those on the Inclusion register, and a SENCO and Inclusion Teacher; specialist resources, classroom environments and staffing are limited.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL provision.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by a dedicated school counsellor (Ms Noura) who provides interventions and liaises with families and teachers, and anti-bullying measures plus health-focused initiatives are part of school practice.

Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the care and welfare of children, with strong pastoral care as a central ethos, an on-site school nurse, and HAAD-aligned health and medication procedures and parent communication.
Parent Experience

History
Al Rabeeh School was founded in 1979 by Jane Kadri, a British expatriate, as a private English-curriculum primary school in Abu Dhabi. By 2008 the school had grown to around 900 pupils, reflecting a growing demand for private English-medium education in the capital. A second campus, Al Rabeeh Academy in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, was established in 2017 as part of the long-standing Al Rabeeh education network. The school remains a private independent institution and is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East, reflecting its cross-border educational links. A leadership transition occurred in 2019 when a new principal joined the school.

Community
Al Rabeeh School maintains strong home–school links through the Friends of Al Rabeeh (FOAR) parent group, which meets regularly. FOAR organizes activities such as daily parent reading, National Day Celebrations, and Book Week, and supports the My Identity Program, helping plan events to celebrate UAE culture and heritage. Regular coffee mornings are held to give parents opportunities to socialize and strengthen the community. Eco Council and Student Leadership programs are part of the school's learning community, engaging students in environmental initiatives and leadership roles.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Friends of Al Rabeeh (FOAR) is the school's parent group and functions similarly to a PTA, meeting regularly to discuss ideas and enrichment plans. FOAR coordinates with school leadership to develop enrichment activities and events, including daily parent reading, National Day Celebrations, Book Week, and UAE culture–heritage initiatives through the My Identity Program. Regular coffee mornings are organized to help parents socialise and strengthen the community around the school. The group publicly lists key events such as National Day Celebrations, My Identity Day, Charity Week, and Book Week as part of its aims to engage families in school life. Ms Maryam Alomari is the point of contact for FOAR (PRE) and can be reached at maryam.alomari@alrabeeh.sch.ae. The school is proud to be supported by an active parent community that values ongoing involvement.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Al Rabeeh School uses the EYFS Curriculum and the National Curriculum for England with resources produced in the U.K. There is no on-site catering facility; students bring packed lunches. The Bright Bus Transport service provides school transport; buses are equipped with CCTV and monitored by bus monitors, and journeys are tracked by the Salama system. The Healthy Lifestyles program embeds health education and healthy lunch practices, including a weekly Healthy Lunch award; students participate in health-related activities through government initiatives and partner programs such as Junior Aquathlon and Gulf Multi Sport sessions. The school supports learning with after-school activities and a broad extracurricular programme delivered through internal and external clubs.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Al Rabeeh School offers an extensive Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) programme for FS1 to Year 7. Internal clubs include Arts and Crafts, Music, Newspaper and Debating, Football, Drama, and Yoga, delivered by teachers. Some clubs are provided through external providers such as Gulf Multi-Sport Cycling, PASS Football, Clarke Foster Tennis, Impact Karate, and Creative Robotics. ECAs are available after the regular school day and run for eight weeks; internal clubs are free to all students, subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis. Updates on ECA offerings are posted on Class Dojo.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The main syllabus is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum and the National Curriculum for England using resources produced in the United Kingdom. Assessments include GL Assessment CAT4 cognitive ability tests for Years 3–7 and Arabic Benchmarking Testing (ABT) for Years 2–7; English National Curriculum expectations are tracked with Classroom Monitor, and there are summative assessments in English, mathematics, science, Arabic, Islamic and UAE Social Studies at the end of each term. At the end of Years 3–7, students take GL Progress Tests in English, Mathematics and Science, and parent reports are issued twice a year with opportunities to discuss attainment and progress.

Arts & Creative
Internal clubs include Arts and Crafts, Music, Newspaper and Debating, Football, Drama and Yoga. External clubs delivered by partner providers include Gulf Multi-Sport Cycling Club, PASS Football Club, Clarke Foster Tennis Club, Impact Karate and Creative Robotics.

Cultural & Language
The My Identity Program deepens Emirati national identity and fosters appreciation of UAE culture and values among expatriate students. The program is organized around six My Identity themes: My Values Are My Identity; My Language Is My Identity; My Community Is My Identity; My Culture Is My Identity; My Citizenship Is My Identity; My History Is My Identity. The program supports the Abu Dhabi 2030 Vision of developing confident local and global citizens within a British curriculum framework.

Social & Hobbies
Student Leadership includes Student Council, Eco-Council, House Captains, Head Boy and Head Girl and deputies, who help shape school development and provide feedback to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. They also organise events such as National Day, Anti-Bullying Week and Pink Day for Cancer Awareness.

Community & Service
Eco Council leads environmental awareness and eco-friendly initiatives, meets with teachers to organise themed days, and promotes the Eco Code (care for animals, plants, electricity, water and paper) along with recycling projects such as the Simply Bottle Initiative turning bottles into thread and clothes.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership roles include Student Council, Eco-Council, House Captains, Head Boy and Head Girl and deputies; they contribute to school development by providing feedback to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees and help organise events such as National Day, Anti-Bullying Week and Pink Day for Cancer Awareness.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Health education is embedded in the curriculum from the foundation stages through Year 7. The Healthy Lunchbox award reinforces healthy eating, and there is a nut-free policy in place; pupils are encouraged to bring water in spill-proof bottles. The school participates in health initiatives and events such as Junior Aquathlon, Gulf Multi-Sport activities with Manchester City FC sessions, and the Daily Mile, and a school nurse provides health and wellbeing support.
Languages

Language Provision
The school uses English as the language of instruction for the English National Curriculum subjects. Arabic is taught as a subject for non-Arabs (Arabic For Non-Arabs) and Islamic Studies are taught for non-Arabs (Islamic For Non-Arabs). The Arabic content includes conversation practice, greetings, letter sounds, and Quranic recitation with Tajweed. The curriculum references the EYFS and National Curriculum for England, using resources produced in the United Kingdom.

Bilingual Teaching
Arabic For Non-Arabs and Islamic For Non-Arabs are taught as part of the curriculum, alongside English-language instruction. Arabic language is provided for non-Arab pupils, and Islamic Studies accompany the Arabic program. English is the primary language of instruction for the English National Curriculum subjects.
Admissions

Admissions
The school follows ADEK guidelines for admissions. Children in FS1 must be 3 years old by 1 September for the start of the year. Year groups run from FS1 through Year 7, serving children aged 3–12 years. The ADEK-approved admissions policy requires a minimum age of 3 years on 31 December for FS1 and 4 years for FS2. The process includes a school tour and an assessment to determine appropriate challenge and support. Applications are managed by the admissions team, with contact options via email and phone. A withdrawal fee of 5% of the annual fee applies if a pupil withdraws with less than six weeks' notice.

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