American Schools in Abu Dhabi - List with Reviews

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Ajyal International School - Al Falah 

5.0 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Ajyal International School - Al Falah promotes academic excellence through high-quality education and instruction and through an enriched and rigorous combined inter-disciplinary US Curriculum and UAE Ministry of Education Curriculum. This is delivered in a student-centered foc... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Virginia International Private School 

5.0 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 16 Max Class Size:24

Virginia International Private school (VIPS) is noted for its American based and emphasises Science, Maths, Engineering, Arts and Technology (STEAM) across its curriculum. VIPS teachers are recruited from America, UK, Ireland, Canada with a mix of junior to senior level staff in te... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Liwa International School Al Mushrif 

4.9 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 13 Max Class Size:Unknown

Liwa International School – Al Mushrif (LISM) offers a vibrant and holistic international education where the modern day needs of young people are understood and utilized to engage our students in learning, encourage intellectual risk taking and pursue a healthy, rounded lifestyl... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Al Dhafra Private School 

4.9 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English,American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al Dhafra Private School is well-respected and established with approximately 1400 students, meeting the needs of the local Emirati and diverse international community. Al Dhafra is on a very exciting journey and has recently received a very positive Inspection Reports, from the Abu Dhabi Departmen... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Elite Private School 

4.8 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:0 to 0 Max Class Size:Unknown

The Elite Private school offers the core standard American curriculum, in accordance to ADEK requirements and to the needs of the UAE community.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Al Nahda National School - Boys 

4.5 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:International,English,American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al Nahda National School, located in Abu Dhabi, imparts quality education meeting international standards and accommodates over 6500 students. The academic courses are designed to expose all students to a wide range of creative, social, scientific and athletic experiences. Al Nahda School was estab... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys 

4.3 from 8 reviews
Curriculum:American, UAE Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 17 Max Class Size:25

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys is a blended curriculum school, combining the American Massachusetts State Common Core curriculum, with the UAE Arabic Ministry of Education curriculum. Maintaining an appreciation for the UAE's international community and world at large, the school’s ... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Al Nahda National School - Girls 

4.2 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:International,English,American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al Nahda National School Abu Dhabi, imparts quality education meeting international standards and accommodates over 6500 students. The academic courses are designed to expose all students to a wide range of creative, social, scientific and athletic experiences. Al Nahda School ... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

American Community School of Abu Dhabi 

4.2 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:American,IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) is a non-profit, U.S. accredited college preparatory school serving a culturally diverse student body. Our American, standards-based curriculum provides excellence in the four pillars of academics, the arts, athletics, and service.  ... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

American International School in Abu Dhabi 

4.0 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:American,IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Educating students for over 25 years, the American International School in Abu Dhabi (AISA) is regarded as one of the Emirate’s leading schools. Known for excellence in teaching and a rich extracurricular program, AISA serves students from more than 70 countries. An Esol Educatio... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

West Yas Academy 

3.8 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

West Yas Academy Abu Dhabi aspires to be a world-class school that challenges all of its students to achieve their highest potential and inspires them to be the critical thinkers, problem-solvers, artists, and innovators of the future who will make positive contributions to their c... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

International Community School - Mushrif Campus 

3.7 from 8 reviews
Curriculum:American,International Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

International Community School - Mushrif Campus is a private K-12 school attracting students from all over the city. Catering to nearly 1500 students, the school is licensed by ADEK as an American Curriculum school and internationally accredited by AdvancED.  At International C... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Abu Dhabi International Private School 

3.7 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:English,American,IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Abu Dhabi International School (AIS) is a private, coeducational K-12 day school licensed by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education. The school was founded in 1992 by Mrs. Jihan Nasr, who has been dedicated to her educational mission. It has an international body of students and staff from ... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Emirates National School 

3.6 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:American,IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

The adopted curriculum of Emirates National School (ENS) is based upon American Common Core Standards in English, Math, and Science and the United Arab Emirates – Ministry of Education program for Arabic, Islamic and UAE Social Studies. As an IB World School we recognize that the... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi 

3.0 from 8 reviews
Curriculum:American,IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi, is a modern American curriculum international school located in the heart of Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi in the UAE. We welcome pupils aged from 3-18, from Kindergarten to Grade 12, into our classrooms, offering a world-class education in line with high... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Rawafed Private School 

3.0 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al Rawafed Private School Abu Dhabi is a co-educational private K-12 school located In Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi. The school currently has over 1700 students with approximately 150 teachers (both English and Arabic speaking). Al Rawafed Private School offers an American curriculum ... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Al Yasat Private School 

3.0 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al Yasat Private School Abu Dhabi offers enriched and superior quality education to its students. We are the leading private, co-educational, American curriculum international institution which is focused on nurturing well-rounded global citizens ready to embrace and contribute ... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

International Jubilee Private School 

3.0 from 18 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 15 Max Class Size:Unknown

International Jubilee Private School (IJPS) seeks an outstanding level of education, through a strong and a comprehensive curriculum, that includes wide range of activities, project-based learning dealing with the social, emotional side, through caring and happy environment. Pr... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

International Academic School 

2.3 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:American Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

At the International Academic School (IAS) Abu Dhabi we take education very seriously. We offer our students (K -12) an American Curriculum based on Virginia State Standards. We want our students to excel and produce high academic grades, but at the same time we are not just anothe... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls 

2.1 from 11 reviews
Curriculum:American,UAE Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls (SZPAG) is an exclusive and highly successful school. We provide an environment where students flourish academically and socially in our rich, vibrant and happy community. We know that education transforms lives and our school inspires c... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 
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