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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: Sector Z17-01, 63rd Street, Near Al Ain University Mohammed Bin Zayed City
District: Mussafah
Founded: 2015
Curriculum: American, British, IB, IGCSE
In the MBZ Campus, the American curriculum is offered from pre-school to Grade 12. In Grades 11 and 12, students are offered alternative pathways through the regular High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Abu Dhabi International School know education is the best gift that parents and teachers, can give their children. AIS pride ourselves in being one of the earliest Abu Dhabi schools to welcome children of all backgrounds and abilities and offer them encouragement, guidance, and motivation on their lifelong learning journey
Address: 8GWM+MH7 - Mussafah Mohamed Bin Zayed City ME9
District: Mussafah
Founded: 2015
Curriculum: British
Al Murooj Scientific Private School in Abu Dhabi has been serving the community with its education services since 1992. The School is registered with the British Council and affiliated with the Cambridge International. At present, the school is catering education to the girls and boys from KG to Grade eight and follows the British Curriculum.
Al Murooj is an active UNESCO school and participates in most important Global events including Environmental activities and cultural days.
Address: Mussafah 10
District: Mussafah
Founded: 2014
Curriculum: IGCSE
Creative British School, Abu Dhabi (CBS) opened in September 2014. The programme is to provide an outstanding college preparatory educational program of British Curriculum using English Language. Their vision is to provide educational excellence, creating responsible, successful global citizens prepared for the future with moral, ethical and spiritual world values.
Address: Plot no. 19 Sector 9, Mussafah
District: Mussafah
Founded: 2017
Curriculum: CBSE
The vision of our school is to construct a community of learners to innovate and excel as communicators, collaborators, creative and critical thinkers while glorifying oneself to be a resilient global citizen.
Address: Plot 13, ME-9, MBZ City, Mussaffah
District: Mussafah
Founded: 1978
Curriculum: British
Merryland International School is moulding a generation of highly productive global citizens who respect diversity and are on a relentless pursuit of excellence in their intellectual, moral and social spheres. Their mission is to provide all knowledge seekers under school banner with a carefully crafted curriculum based on the founder’s 3-D principle of Divinity, Dedication and Discipline and to educate them in a manner that sparks imagination, celebrates the diversity of the UAE and equips and empowers them to become future leaders.
Address: 10808 Musaffah
District: Mussafah
Founded: 1981
Curriculum: Pakistani
PCWS are committed to develop the love of learning in all students enabling them to reach their full potential. The school take pride in the fact that they alone for more than two decades have been the sole provider of affordable education to countless families in this emerging suburb of Musaffah.
Address: Mussafah, Sector 9, Shabiya 12
District: Mussafah
Founded: 2010
Curriculum: CBSE
Address: Shabiya 12 Musaffah
District: Mussafah
Founded: 2014
Curriculum: CBSE
Shining Star International School is an all-inclusive private school established in 2014 in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi. Currently serving the needs of the local and international expatriate community, it follows the CBSE curriculum and students are encouraged to embark on a voyage of discovery that uncovers hidden talents in their niche areas of interest.
As the ‘Shining Stars’ grow, they become beacons of light within their own peer groups and are taught how to use the knowledge and wisdom gained during their time in the school to benefit the people they associate with and the world at large.
Address: ME-9 Shabhiya, Mussafah
District: Mussafah
Founded: 1988
Curriculum: CBSE
The vision of Sunrise English Private School (SEPS) – Abu Dhabi is to foster excellence in educating young people through collaboration, informed decision-making and continuous improvement. The learners will leave as well-prepared and responsible citizens to meet the further global challenges.
Address: ME12, Musaffah
District: Mussafah
Founded: 1987
Curriculum: CBSE
At The Model School Abu Dhabi, the teachers are motivated to provide an environment in the school for enquiry and discovery, where students are encouraged to be creative and curious. While the school definitely prioritises academic excellence, they also prepare the students for life, to face future challenges by implementing a life skills programme.
