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The education sector in Abu Dhabi continues to grow and boasts an extensive plethora of private and public schools in the capital and beyond. Different curriculums cater for a diverse and multicultural population.
With varying tuition fees, the array of educational institutions includes nurseries, private schools, higher education, charter schools and public schools. International schools employ teachers from native English-speaking countries while public education is fully financed by the government and is provided for free to all UAE nationals up to university level.
Here Yalla Abu Dhabi Life has compiled an extensive list of schools available in the capital and surrounding areas.
With varying tuition fees, the array of educational institutions includes nurseries, private schools, higher education, charter schools and public schools. International schools employ teachers from native English-speaking countries while public education is fully financed by the government and is provided for free to all UAE nationals up to university level. …Read More
Address: Mubarak Bin Mohammed Street, Al Bateen
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2000
Curriculum: American
Founded in 2000, Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for girls (SZPAG) is a renowned educational academy in Abu Dhabi. The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls has a strong focus on holistic, character-building education, creating people for the future.
Address: Al Bateen
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2020
Curriculum: IB
There has never been a more exhilarating time to join the SSAD community. Founded on the basis of strong cultural relations between Spain and the United Arab Emirates, the Spanish School of Abu Dhabi is committed to provide quality education based on the Spanish curriculum.
Presently, SSAD is offering Nursery to Grade 6. The school seeks to help students to become coherent, inquisitive and broad-minded learners receptive to new ideas. While developing the talents and interests of students, the school seeks to establish a strong sense of values.
Address: Al Ain Rd - Jarn Yafour, Baniyas West
District: Bani Yas City
Founded: 2010
Curriculum: American
Our Vision is to provide a distinguished education, to produce a generation of innovators within the framework of the UAE’s vision of creativity and innovation. Children is our priority and our expectations and support allow every child to excel. We create amazing opportunities for students and collaborate effectively with parents, who are our most valued partners. This helps us continually build on what we are doing and often takes us into new territory
Address: MFW-31, Shakhbout City
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2015
Curriculum: American
Welcome to the school that takes pride in cultivating a child’s mind. We offer an American-based curriculum, highly accomplished western teachers, and a program that has a natural approach to rigorous learning. We are currently accepting students in kindergarten through Grade 12
Address: Al Shamkha 23
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2016
Curriculum: British
Wales International School (WIS) is situated in Al Shamkha City, Abu Dhabi. It is a privately owned school, which opened its doors in August 2016. It was set up to provide a high-quality British curriculum education for children in the local area. Wales International School is still very much a ‘local’ school, catering for a predominantly Emirati clientele, which now caters for the 3 – 18 age group (girls and boys).
We adhere as closely as possible to the National Curriculum of England, within certain cultural and religious constraints, which eventually culminates in IGCSE and A level examinations. All lessons are taught in English, apart from Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Social Studies, which comprise approximately 20% of lesson time, as prescribed by the Ministry of Education
Address: Al Najda Street
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2012
Curriculum: MOE
Yas American Academy opened in 2016 as an American Curriculum school on Yas Island.
Address: Yas Leisure Drive, Yas Island
District: Yas Island
Founded: 2016
Curriculum: American
We are Abu Dhabi’s leading education group, providing inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities through Aldar Schools and Academies.
Address: Khalifa City A
District: Khalifa Port
Founded: 2008
Curriculum: British
Yasmina British Academy is building an impressive reputation for academic excellence and strong student-staff relations. Students are encouraged to achieve their potential and become outstanding global citizens throughout the school journey, from level FS1 to Year 13.
