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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: Baniyas East
District: Bani Yas City
Founded: 1985
Curriculum: MOE
Baraem Al Ain Private School, Baniyas, is one of the most comprehensive schools located in Abu Dhabi.
Address: Al Manaseer Area
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2011
Curriculum: British
Bateen World Academy provides a holistic international education in a creative, caring and inclusive learning environment. The school offers an outstanding education for all children, both inside and outside the classroom, and works to continuously develop and improve its service. Al Bateen’s aim is for students to achieve their potential, develop the skills they need to study at university and pursue their chosen careers.
Address: Sector ME11 Shabiyah Khalifa
District: Khalifa Port
Founded: 2000
Curriculum: MOE
Address: Mohammed Bin Zayed City Street 31,Behind Al Safeer Mal
District: Muhammad Bin Zayed City
Founded: 2012
Curriculum: British
Belvedere British School Abu Dhabi is a place that strives to maintain the motto of Ad Vitum Paramus-Preparation for Life. Incorporating this motto into their curriculum through providing global, local and community topics to broaden the thinking of our Belvedere British School students.
Address: Mohammad Bin Zayed City
District: Muhammad Bin Zayed City
Founded: 2013
Curriculum: CBSE
The BRS community believes in the value of education, community, and social responsibility. As a learning community, they believe in the importance of a partnership with families, to share in the responsibility for educating strong, caring, future citizens who are able to apply themselves productively, to the best of their abilities. A rich multi-lingual education, with caring, well-trained educators, and a high adult-to-student ratio, will create a supportive, responsive learning environment.
Address: Bloom Gardens, Near Khalifa Park
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 1845
Curriculum: British
Brighton College UK has been named “Britain’s Most Forward-Thinking School” by The Week Magazine in 2017. Brighton College Abu Dhabi aims to replicate this claim by being the leading British (3 to 18 years) school in the Middle East. The school strive to create a family-orientated, respectful and vibrant community for all of pupils.
Address: Airport Rd, towards Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 1968
Curriculum: British
The British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) is a 3 to 18 co-educational School, set in a stunning campus. The are the most established British Curriculum School in Abu Dhabi, with a track record of 50 years of academic excellence. With outstanding facilities, experienced British teachers, unparalleled co-curricular activities and inclusive school culture, the school provide students with a proven platform upon which they can grow and be successful.
Address: Shakhbout City mfw - 21- Abu Dhabi
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2010
Curriculum: American
California American School strive to develop all children’s personal, psychological, physical and cognitive well being and to empower them to learn independently, think critically, be creative and innovative and demonstrate the sense of pride of their culture and heritage.
Address: ME 9, Shabia (Near Safeer Mall), Mussafah,
District: Muhammad Bin Zayed City
Founded: 1988
Curriculum: British
Established in 1988, The Cambridge High School, Abu Dhabi, provides high-quality education based on The National Curriculum for England to students from FS 2 to Year 13. The school ensures a holistic education by providing the students with an excellent value based curriculum and a wide range of activities and opportunities designed to provide quality education with high expectations.
Address: Khalifa City - A
District: Khalifa Port
Founded: 2007
Curriculum: Canadian
CIS has established a solid foundation of academic excellence as well as a warm, inclusive environment in which all students feel valued and welcome. The school is accredited by Alberta Education of Canada. The Alberta curriculum is focused on student-centered inquiry learning, which teaches students to be independent, critical thinkers and possess skills to adapt and excel in different situations and environments.
