British Schools in Abu Dhabi - List with Reviews

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35 schools found in Abu Dhabi

Brighton College Abu Dhabi 

5.0 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Brighton College Abu Dhabi (BCAD) offers its pupils a vibrant and challenging learning environment, and a distinctive British independent school ethos which reflects the values and dynamic culture of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates. The College currently educates 1,800 child... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi 

5.0 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi opened its doors in September 2014 with similar aims of supporting the establishing Saadiyat Island community. From 2011 to 2014, teams from Abu Dhabi and Cranleigh UK worked closely to capture the essence of what Cranleigh is. The aim was to translate it into... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Al Muna Academy 

5.0 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 11 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al Muna Academy Abu Dhabi, part of the Aldar Academies group, is a happy, successful English National Curriculum primary school in the heart of Abu Dhabi.  Feedback from children and families show that the community feel of our comparatively small school is hugely valued. This... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Repton School Abu Dhabi 

5.0 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Repton School Abu Dhabi (RSAD) opened in 2013 and offers a modern, dynamic education to our students. We are building upon a rich, deep, and successful history spanning over 450 years of educational heritage at Repton Derbyshire, UK and more than 10 years of international education... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

The British International School Abu Dhabi 

5.0 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:English, IB, EYFS, IGCSE, IBDP Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:21

At The British International School Abu Dhabi, your child will grow as a confident, caring individual, whilst developing the skills and attitudes required to be successful in our constantly evolving international world. Since the British International School Abu Dhabi opened in 200... 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 

Aspen Heights British School 

4.8 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 13 Max Class Size:Unknown

Aspen Heights British School is a wonderful school in Abu Dhabi providing a personalised, high quality British education with a unique focus on the local community and environment. A member of the International Schools Partnership, Aspen Heights British School was founded in Septem... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

The Pearl Academy 

4.8 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 11 Max Class Size:Unknown

The Pearl Academy Abu Dhabi is proud to be the first Aldar Academies School. Being an Aldar Academies school ensures our staff and students have the unique benefit of sharing best practice across seven schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Our Staff have the opportunity to attend high q... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

GEMS Winchester School Abu Dhabi 

4.6 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 14 Max Class Size:Unknown

GEMS Winchester School Abu Dhabi is a modern, spacious and forward thinking international school in the heart of Abu Dhabi, which teaches the British curriculum to children from foundation stage to year 9. The school, located in Al Danah, Abu Dhabi, has been based on the highly suc... Read More

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 

Al Rabeeh School 

4.4 from 13 reviews
Curriculum:English,UAE Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 11 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al Rabeeh School Abu Dhabi is a caring, family school with a strong sense of national identity. The schools has a very supportive parent family who are involved in all areas of school life. There is also a very strong Arabic and Islamic Studies Department staffed by well qualified ... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Wales International School 

4.4 from 7 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 13 Max Class Size:Unknown

Wales International School (WIS) is situated in Al Shamkha City, Abu Dhabi. It is a privately owned school, which opened its doors in August 2016.  It was set up to provide a high-quality British curriculum education for children in the local area.  Since opening WIS has gaine... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Good Will Children Private School 

4.3 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 14 Max Class Size:Unknown

Good Will Children School Abu Dhabi is a dynamic and progressive educational institution with the vision -Enable All that aims to provide the best possible education to the students under its care set within the parameters of sound values and a disciplined environment. Our mission ... 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 

Amity International School Abu Dhabi 

4.2 from 10 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 15 Max Class Size:Unknown

At Amity International School Abu Dhabi our education model is based on the National Curriculum of England and is aimed at developing inquisitive, knowledgeable young people. We provide a challenging and engaging environment that encourages students to excel intellectually, academi... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

International Community School - City Centre Campus 

4.1 from 11 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 11 Max Class Size:Unknown

International Community School City Centre Campus was a Primary School, which is now growing into a through school, adding one Secondary year group per year. We follow the English National Curriculum from Early Years Foundation to Key Stage 3. We are based in heart of Abu Dha... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

International Community School - Khalidiya Campus 

4.0 from 4 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 11 Max Class Size:Unknown

International Community School Al Khalidiya Campus Started operating in the Academic year of 2019/2020, which is fastly growing. We follow the English National Curriculum from Early Years Foundation. We are based in the heart of Abu Dhabi in Al Khalidiya area and have pupils fr... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Al Najah Private School 

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

Al Najah Private School Abu Dhabi was founded in 1995 as a private international school from K-12 with the aim of providing the most comprehensive British Curriculum as a college preparatory education to students of all nationalities. A unique bilingual program in English, and Arab... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Al Basma British School 

3.8 from 3 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

At Al Basma British School we offer a broad and balanced, distinctive academic education for boys and girls. We pride ourselves on a high quality education and pastoral care for all students. The innovative and enriched curriculum reflects the vision and ethos of the UAE and meets the needs and asp... 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 

The British School Al Khubairat 

3.6 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

The British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) offers all of this and so very much more to its community. For half a century, we have been part of the fabric and heritage of Abu Dhabi. Our name, The British School Al Khubairat, is both Arabic and English, intentionally standing side by sid... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Diyafah International School 

3.6 from 9 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 16 Max Class Size:Unknown

Diyafah International School is one of the leading British Curriculum Schools in abu dhabi, UAE. At Diyafah, we follow creative, well-planned and strategized British curriculum to stimulate the child's inner mind Al Diyafah High School was founded in 1982 by the late Mrs. Winnie... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

ABC Private School 

3.5 from 8 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

ABC Private School at Shamkha, Abu Dhabi aspires to be a school incorporating the best of its Island tradition along with improvements and upgrades. Throughout its history, ABC has been acknowledged for its student-centred and caring approach to education. It is a school that value... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Belvedere British School 

3.4 from 17 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

At Belvedere British School (BBS) our school community comprises a truly international mix of members, with Governors, Teachers, Parents and Students from a plethora of different countries and backgrounds. Although international in our members, there is a distinctive British feel t... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi 

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

GEMS Cambridge International School (GCIS) – Abu Dhabi, is a thoroughly modern school which takes an equally modern approach to education. Located just off the Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road in Al Mafraq, Adu Dhabi, this British curriculum school delivers an exceptional stand... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Al Yasmina Academy 

3.2 from 8 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al Yasmina Academy Abu Dhabi is an exciting, challenging and enjoyable place for all, where the staff are dedicated to providing a stimulating environment, where everyone feels valued and safe, ideas can flourish and students can realise their full potential. A love of learning, en... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Al Mamoura Academy 

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

Al Mamoura Academy strives to build on its heritage in continuing to be outstanding in every way. We are a busy and welcoming community of learners who relentlessly strive to be the best they can be. We facilitate learning that is relevant, meaningful and fun enabling children to m... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Al Shohub Private School 

3.1 from 9 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al Shohub Private School was founded in 1999, by Her Highness Sheikha Shaikha bint Saif Al Nahyan, in order to ensure the availability of outstanding girls’ education in Abu Dhabi. At Al Shohub we provide students with the Ministry of Education Arabic Language, Social Studies and... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Al Bateen Academy 

3.0 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:English,IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:11 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Al Bateen Academy Abu Dhabi aims to provide an outstanding international, holistic education in a creative, safe, caring and inclusive learning environment. Students are proud of their school, there is mutual respect amongst staff and students, and we strive to continuously dev... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Ajyal International School 

2.9 from 6 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 17 Max Class Size:Unknown

Ajyal International School, MBZ (AJIS) is an International English National Curriculum School serving the needs of a student body representing 27 nationalities and staff body representing 20. AJIS opened its doors for the first time in 2013-2014, providing a UK-based education to A... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Creative British School 

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

Creative British School, Abu Dhabi (CBS) opened in September 2014. Our goal is to provide an outstanding college preparatory educational program of British Curriculum, using English Language. Our program runs from KG to Grade 11 and the staff inspire excellence in academics and lif... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

The Cambridge High School, Abu Dhabi 

2.5 from 9 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Cambridge High School – Abu Dhabi is an established and high achieving international school that offers an exceptional standard of education based on the British National Curriculum. Located in Abu Dhabi in the UAE, the Cambridge School offers a safe, nurturing and rewarding envi... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Reach British School 

2.5 from 10 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 17 Max Class Size:Unknown

Reach British School (RBS) is a co-educational international British school in Abu Dhabi delivering the National Curriculum for England, which is student-centred and challenges students to excel academically, emotionally and socially. We also benefit from being part of a growing nu... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Merryland International School 

1.8 from 30 reviews
Curriculum:English Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Merryland International School (MIS) Abu Dhabi takes pride in our academically focused curriculum. For 20 years, our approach has resulted in excellent, world-topping results, prepared students and success story after success story. MIS staff members put their heart into providing ... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 
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