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The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 45,000 - 78,050
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1378
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, UAE Curriculum
Typical class size 24
Introduction

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys is a private K–12 academy in Al Khalidiyah, Abu Dhabi, that delivers a blended American–UAE programme. The school implements the Massachusetts State Common Core (American) curriculum alongside UAE Ministry of Education subjects, and—per the record on file—serves learners aged 3 to 18; it is co‑educational from Pre‑KG to Grade 3 and operates as a boys' school from Grade 4 onward. Core teaching and assessments are delivered through the American framework in English, while Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Social Studies are taught in line with MOE requirements and supported by initiatives such as the Arabi programme. Notable facilities cited by the school include multiple science laboratories, dedicated LEGO and robotics suites, green‑screen and digital music studios, indoor sports halls, a semi‑Olympic swimming pool and outdoor sports fields. Distinctive elements of the programme include Apple Distinguished School recognition, College Board designation to offer AP courses, and partnerships delivering the Eyal Zayed safety programme and a military leadership programme with UAE forces.

Al Khalidiyah, W9, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys has 1,378 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys is located on Al Falah Street, Abu Dhabi. It sits in downtown Abu Dhabi as part of The Sheikh Zayed Private Academies group. The campus is a single building with shared grounds, and school transport operates within Abu Dhabi Island.

Stages
The school serves students aged 3 to 19. Pre-K through Grade 3 are co-educational across the SZPA group; from Grade 4 onward SZPAB is all-boys and SZPAG is girls-only.

Type
SZPAB is a boys' day school. The SZPA group operates a co-educational model from Pre-K through Grade 3, transitioning to single-gender provision from Grade 4 (boys at SZPAB, girls at SZPAG).

Pupil Nationality Mix
SZPAB reports a diverse student body; approximately 95% of students are Emirati. Public materials do not disclose an exact count of nationalities represented, but international enrollment is a minority (about 5%).

Additional learning support
The school has an Inclusion Team with Learning Support staff, school counselors, and nurses. Learning support is provided based on assessed needs to enable students to reach their potential, and the team advises teachers on appropriate strategies.

Country affiliation
The school is based in the United Arab Emirates. The SZPA network promotes Emirati national identity within an international framework and uses a blended curriculum that combines American and UAE MOE components.

Religious affiliation
There is no explicit religious affiliation. Islamic Studies is included as part of the UAE MOE curriculum alongside Arabic and UAE Social Studies.

School day structure
The school day starts at 7:55am. Pre-K to KG2 finishes at 12:35pm (Mon–Thu) and 12:00pm on Fridays; Grades 1–12 finish at 2:45pm (Mon–Thu) and 12:00pm on Fridays.

Bus service
The school bus service is provided by Emirates Transport. Bus routes are designed to keep travel times within 60 minutes of each origin and destination. The annual bus fee is AED 5,000, and seats are secured after payment. Buses are CCTV-monitored and have a licensed bus supervisor. Bus information is available through the SZPAB contact channels and the ADEK Bus Transportation Safety Guidelines.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
SZPAB maintains a strict uniform policy. Students must wear the official school uniform for their grade level, and modifications are not permitted. Uniforms can be purchased online or from the Globe Uniform shop located on The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls campus.

Food Options
An in-school catering service is available for Grades 1–12, operated by Emirates Taste Catering Services, offering hot and cold food in pre-wrapped portions as a grab-and-go service. Pre-K to KG2 students should bring a healthy snack; Grades 1–3 students may bring snacks or order from the school canteen for delivery to homeroom during break, while Grades 4–12 students may bring snacks or purchase from the canteen.

Governance and Ownership
SZPAB is governed as part of The Sheikh Zayed Private Academies (SZPA), a group that includes SZPAG and SZPAB. The site does not publish a specific statement about the legal ownership structure.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys ranges from AED 45,000 to AED 78,050 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee

- A registration fee equal to 5% of the annual tuition is payable when an offer is accepted.

Annual tuition fees (2025–2026) — by year group

- Pre K: AED 45,000.
- KG1 & KG2: AED 58,390.
- Grades 1–5: AED 64,250.
- Grades 6–9: AED 70,920.
- Grades 10–12: AED 78,050.

Per-term / installment amounts and how fees are billed

- The registration fee (5% of the annual fee) is paid on acceptance. The remaining tuition is split into three installments. Installments are paid across the three academic terms. The standard calculation is: Registration = 5% of annual fee; Remaining tuition = 95% of annual fee; Each installment = Remaining tuition ÷ 3.

- Example instalments (rounded to two decimal places) using the school's 2025–2026 annual fees:
- Pre K — Registration: AED 2,250.00; Three equal term installments: AED 14,250.00 each.
- KG1 & KG2 — Registration: AED 2,919.50; Three equal term installments: AED 18,490.17 each.
- Grades 1–5 — Registration: AED 3,212.50; Three equal term installments: AED 20,345.83 each.
- Grades 6–9 — Registration: AED 3,546.00; Three equal term installments: AED 22,458.00 each.
- Grades 10–12 — Registration: AED 3,902.50; Three equal term installments: AED 24,715.83 each.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The 5% registration fee is due on acceptance. The remaining tuition balance is payable in three installments aligned to the three school terms. Non-payment may result in withholding of report cards or transfer documentation and follow-up according to ADEK guidelines.

Bank / payment details and accepted payment method(s)

- The school provides bank account details for payment by bank transfer. For the Boys Academy the bank information is provided as follows: Account Name: The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys LLC; Bank: First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC; Branch: Main Branch, Abu Dhabi, UAE; IBAN: AE450357771001842202010; SWIFT: NBADAEAA. Payments are therefore settled via bank transfer to the account details above unless other arrangements are agreed with the accounts office.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not applicable. The academies operate as day schools; no boarding provision or boarding fees are listed.

Other costs and fees

- Uniforms are not included in the published tuition fees. A school uniform supply contact is available; uniform costs are additional and purchased separately.

- Transportation is not included in the tuition fees. School bus fees are charged separately; published bus fees are AED 5,000 per year for the service (one-way or two-way the same), with seats secured only after complete payment.

- A school digital device is compulsory from Grades 3 through 12; the cost of the device is additional to the tuition fee and parents will be informed of the charge.

- Any optional extras (co-curricular charges, trips, exam fees, laptops/devices beyond the compulsory device, specialist materials) are charged in addition to the tuition and are not reflected in the annual tuition figures above.

Refund and withdrawal policy

- If a parent withdraws before the start of the academic year and submits the official withdrawal form to the registrar, the 5% registration advance is refundable. If withdrawal occurs after the start of the academic year, the school charges according to the student's period of attendance: no-show or attendance under 1 week — registration/re-registration fee only; over 1 week and up to 3 weeks in the term — one full month's tuition; over 3 weeks and up to 6 weeks — two full months' tuition; over 6 weeks — full term tuition.

Non-payment consequences

- Outstanding fees may lead to withholding of examination report cards, transfer certificates or blocking transfer on eSIS; the school will issue warning letters and proceed according to ADEK non-payment guidelines.

Notes

- The figures above are the published applied tuition fees for the academic year 2025–2026 for The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys, and other mandatory or optional charges (uniform, transport, devices, co-curricular or trip costs) are extra to the tuition figures shown.
Academics

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys teaches American Curriculum, UAE Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
SZPAB delivers a blended curriculum that combines the American Massachusetts State Common Core with the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum, including MOE subjects Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Social Studies, and programs such as My Identity. Arabi, an Arabic language enhancement program, was launched in 2022-2023 to strengthen Arabic from KG1 to Grade 12. The Eyal Zayed Program, a joint initiative with the UAE Armed Forces, aims to develop leadership, loyalty and service among students. SZPAB is accredited by CIS and NEASC and is designated by the College Board to offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The school organizes its curriculum by stage: Early Childhood (Pre-K to Grade 1), Elementary (Grades 2–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8) and High School (Grades 9–12); Middle School assessments are standards-based with MAP testing, while High School uses traditional percentage-based grading with regular parent reports. SZPAB is an Apple Distinguished School, reflecting a strong emphasis on technology-enabled, innovative learning.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SZPAB supports Social and Emotional Learning through a daily homeroom where each student meets with a teacher to monitor personal, social and emotional development, and via an Inclusion Team comprising Learning Support teachers, assistants, school counselors and school nurses who provide targeted support and guidance; the school also fosters a culture of respect and tolerance through the Zayed Tolerance Pledge.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support is provided by the Inclusion Team based on assessed student needs to help those requiring additional assistance; SZPAB is not described as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The SZPAB Key Information page does not publicly disclose any English as an Additional Language (EAL) provisions.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through Health & Safety provisions, including daily homeroom monitoring of academic, social and emotional development and an Inclusion Team with counselors and nurses to support student wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is central to the school's policies: all staff have a pastoral duty to protect children and safeguarding guidelines, including child protection provisions, are outlined in Health & Safety.
Parent Experience

History
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) opened in 2015 in downtown Abu Dhabi to continue the legacy of The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls, which was established in 2000 to fulfill the vision of the late President, H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. SZPA comprises The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls (SZPAG) and The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB), and promotes a blended curriculum that emphasizes Emirati identity within an international framework. The founding mission centers on developing Arabic literacy and knowledge of UAE values as core guiding principles for both schools. The campus is designed to accommodate around 1,400 students and features facilities that support technology-enabled learning. Ownership and management are provided by Al Ain Educational Investments, which oversees SZPA.

Community
SZPAB serves a largely Emirati student body, with about 95% of students being Emirati. Students develop leadership through the Student Council and participate in community service activities with organizations such as the Red Crescent. The school offers a broad range of activities—including clubs, sports, arts, Qur'an Recitation, and enrichment programs—with international travel opportunities available. An Arabic-language enrichment Arabi program was launched to strengthen Arabic from KG1 to Grade 12.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The SZPAB parent engagement operates through the ParentPoint online portal, which provides parents with access to their child's activities and school information. A Student/Parent Handbook outlines expectations and communication channels for families, and weekly emails plus Instagram updates keep families informed. Public materials indicate parent involvement is supported through volunteering and participation in school events coordinated via the ParentPoint system. The school also runs community service campaigns in partnership with Emirates Red Crescent, offering opportunities for student and parent participation in service initiatives. While a standalone PTA page is not publicly described, these channels constitute the formal framework for parent–school collaboration. Finally, student leadership opportunities and parent participation are integrated into the school's broader mission of honoring the past and educating for the future.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys occupies a single building with shared grounds and serves students from Pre-K through Grade 12. The campus includes a canteen, two sports halls, two swimming pools, five science laboratories, clinics, and prayer rooms, plus a spacious outdoor field. Indoor facilities include green screen studios, LEGO innovation spaces, digital music suites, and a high IT infrastructure to support a one-to-one iPad program, with learning support suites. The school also has two libraries and a variety of outdoor spaces for recreation and athletics.

Sports Facilities
The campus provides two indoor sports halls for a range of indoor activities. There are two swimming pools for aquatic programs and competitive swimming. Outdoor facilities include a five-lane running track, an outdoor football pitch, and basketball courts for team sports. Additional recreational features include a climbing apparatus and a skateboard park that support physical education and active play.

Academic Facilities
Five science laboratories form part of the science wing, enabling hands-on experiments across disciplines. The campus includes two libraries to support reading, research, and study. Indoor facilities include green screen studios, LEGO innovation spaces, and digital music suites to support creative and media projects. A high IT infrastructure underpins a one-to-one iPad program, and dedicated learning support suites provide small-group help for students who need extra assistance.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers a wide variety of extra curricular activities to address different interests and enrich student experiences. The secondary enrichment program supports graduation and university placement. The Student Council provides opportunities for student leadership and involvement in school development, and SZPAB sports teams regularly participate in athletic events as part of the school's competitive program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
SZPAB offers a standards-based American-MOЕ blended curriculum. The curriculum combines the American Massachusetts State Common Core Curriculum with the UAE Ministry of Education Curriculum, and includes MAP-based assessment in reading, language, math, and science. The school provides an Advanced Placement (AP) program designated by the College Board.
Reputation

Awards
The school has been rated 'Outstanding' in the ADEK Irtiqaa inspection program and received an 'Outstanding' National Identity mark in 2022-2023.

Accreditations
The school has CIS and NEASC accreditation and is recognized by the College Board as designated to offer AP courses.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit an online inquiry through Apply now. The Admissions Department will contact you within 24 hours of receipt. You may arrange a school tour by contacting Admissions; office hours are 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM Monday to Thursday and 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday. Phone: +971 2 203 3333 Ext 311 or Direct +971 2 203 3311. 2. Complete the online application with all required documents to proceed with registration. Incomplete applications cannot be processed. Required documents include Health Record Form; Recommendation Form (to be completed and stamped by the student's current or most recent school); copies of student's passport; Emirates ID; copies of parent or guardian's passport and residence visa; copies of family entry (for Nationals); birth certificate (attested for non-nationals); three passport-size photos; immunization card; copies of water and electricity bill showing premises ID for ADEK registration; copies of last two years' report cards. 3. The Admissions Department will schedule assessments. Pre-K to KG2 involve group or one-to-one readiness interviews; Grade 1 has an interview to assess English and Arabic literacy and numeracy. Grades 2-5 include MAP-based assessments in reading, language, math, and Arabic; Grades 6-12 use MAP assessments plus interviews and an Admissions questionnaire. Online registration opens in November for the next calendar year. 4. If seats are available, an offer letter is sent within one week of the assessment. The offer is followed by signing and payment of a 5% registration fee to secure the seat. The student's file is then forwarded to ADEK for review; enrollment occurs once ADEK confirms registration.
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