Founded in 2000, Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for girls (SZPAG) is a renowned educational academy in Abu Dhabi. It is a private K-12 school following the bilingual education programme and is managed by GEMS Education. It follows the US National Curriculum and Ministry of Education (MOE) guidelines for Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies.
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) rated the school as very good. The school continuously strives to improve the experience for students and is regarded as one of the top schools in Abu Dhabi. SZPAG enrols girls with outstanding academic records from all over the world. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Currently, the school has over 1,500 girls from Pre-KG to Grade 12. The experienced teaching staff at the school consists of 112 full-time teachers and 41 teaching assistants who fully support the educational needs of students. A whopping 89% of students at SZPAG are local Emiratis. It also has small proportions of Jordanian, American and Pakistani students. The low teacher-to-student ratio of 1:14 ensures girls in SZPAG receive attention and care.
The school has an outstanding range of facilities ensuring students experience the best learning environment. These facilities not only support the educational requirements of students but also cater to their non-academic needs.