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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: Saadiyat Island, Near Manarat Al Saadiyat - Abu Dhabi
District: Saadiyat Island
Founded: 2014
Curriculum: British
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi provides a premium British education, fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and international-mindedness
Address: 7M5R+VQV - Al Tiwayya - Eidan Al Jareh - Abu Dhabi
District: Al Ain
Founded: 2001
Curriculum: IB
Emirates National School Al Ain offers quality education focused on academic success, character building, and lifelong learning
Address: 16th Street, Madinat Khalifa A - Abu Dhabi
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2011
Curriculum: American, IB
GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi provides a comprehensive American education, fostering academic achievement and personal growth
Address: Mall - 6th St, Baniyas East, Near - Bawabat Al Sharq - Abu Dhabi
District: Bani Yas City
Founded: 2013
Curriculum: British
GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi offers high-quality Cambridge education, fostering academic success and holistic development
Address: FCH6+QMH - Al Reem Island - RR7 - Abu Dhabi
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2011
Curriculum: British, IB
GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi – inspiring global learners with IB curriculum, innovation, and academic excellence
Address: 23 - Street - 34 As Sulouf St - المَنهَلغرب 13-02 - Abu Dhabi
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 1976
Curriculum: German
German International School Abu Dhabi offers a high-quality German curriculum, promoting academic excellence and international-mindedness
Address: F84V+P5H - King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St - Al Bateen - W16 - Abu Dhabi
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 1978
Curriculum: Japanese
Japanese School Abu Dhabi provides students with a high-quality Japanese curriculum, fostering academic growth and cultural understanding
Address: Al Manaseer - Falaj Hazza' - Magr Al Dhabi - Abu Dhabi
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 1992
Curriculum: American
Liwa International School Falah Hazza offers high-quality international education focused on academic success and holistic development
Address: Rabdan St - Al Sa`Adah - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 1972
Curriculum: French
Lycée Louis Massignon provides a comprehensive French curriculum focused on academic excellence and cultural growth
Address: F98V+C8J Mohammed Bin Khalifa St - Badʹ Sultan St - Abu Dhabi
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2016
Curriculum: British
Mamoura British Academy delivers a top-tier British education that inspires achievement and global citizenship