What curriculum does CHS follow?

British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England.

Yes, part of the GEMS Education group.

What grades are offered?

Foundation Stage 2 through Year 13.

Are there internship programmes?

Yes, student internship programmes are available.

What is the GEMS Rewards Programme?

A rewards and benefits programme available to GEMS school families.

In Shabia, Mussafah, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi.

The Cambridge High School

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Arabic

Fees AED 16,960 - 35,760

Ages 4 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1787

Type Co-educational

Opened 1988

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification

Taught languages English, Arabic

Typical class size 19

Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

The Cambridge High School in Abu Dhabi is a private international school for ages 4 to 18 and is part of the GEMS Education group. It follows the National Curriculum for England, offering EYFS, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels and BTEC qualifications. The Foundation Stage serves 4 to 5-year-olds, with a Primary and a Secondary programme up to Sixth Form. The campus in Mussafah provides a safe, nurturing environment with facilities, including an Early Years Playground, four ICT labs with high-speed Internet, dedicated science laboratories, a Music Studio, two Art Studios, a library, an air‑conditioned auditorium and a Multi‑purpose Court, plus a heated swimming pool. Arabic is compulsory for most students; Islamic Studies is offered; Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education is taught. ADEK has rated the school 'Very Good' since 2022. The school includes Sustainability and Innovative Initiatives as part of Education for Sustainable Development.