International Schools in Abu Dhabi - List with Reviews

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65 schools found in Abu Dhabi

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 

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 

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 

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 

Bright Riders School 

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

Bright Riders Abu Dhabi is an Indian CBSE based Kindergarten 1 to Grade 12 (Science & Commerce) school located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. The school is built on international standards for education and safety and will educate children from 3-18 years. In partnershi... 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 

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 

Canadian International School 

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

The Canadian International School (CIS) Abu Dhabi is a school that responds to the needs of 21st century expatriate students. We are living in an international community, so our school must provide a learning environment that cultivates the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Shining Star International School 

4.7 from 11 reviews
Curriculum:Indian Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

Shining Star International School (SSIS) is a high performing International School in Abu Dhabi, fully accredited with CBSE- the largest examination conducting entity in the world. Apart from the 20,000+ accredited schools in India, there are another 200+ fully accredited CBSE ... 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 

GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi 

4.3 from 9 reviews
Curriculum:IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 14 Max Class Size:22

GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi, is a International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. We have reimagined learning to equip students with everything they need to lead successful lives filled with purpose and enterprise. Currently welcoming children from FS1 to Year 9, we pride ourselve... 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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

Raha International School 

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

At Raha International School (RIS), a member of the Taaleem family of schools, we believe that a successful education is all about inspired, imaginative teaching, centred on the learner as an individual. We nurture students not only to achieve academic success but also to become ... 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 

Global Indian International School 

3.8 from 5 reviews
Curriculum:Montessori, CBSE Primary Language:English
Age Range:3 to 17 Max Class Size:12

Global Indian International School Abu Dhabi has remained a pioneer in the field of education for many years. The renowned school now has a branch in Abu Dhabi under the name GIIS Abu Dhabi, which commenced its operations in 2015. It runs on the model of the Department of Education... 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 

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 

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 

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 8 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 

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 

German International School Abu Dhabi 

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

The German International School in Abu Dhabi offers world class German education in Abu Dhabi. We provide students with a challenging academic curriculum, and a global awareness of world culture. We aim to produce world-class learners who embody a strong sense of culture and he... 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 

The Australian School of Abu Dhabi 

3.4 from 29 reviews
Curriculum:Australian,IB Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

The Australian School of Abu Dhabi (ASAD) is a unique example of the Advanced Australian International Education System. It is a branch of The Australian International Academy, where the Academy’s Head office is based in Melbourne, Australia. The Academy is made up of four campus... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Lycée Français Théodore Monod 

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

The Lycée Français Théodore Monod aims to welcome French, Francophones and Francophiles in residence in Abu Dhabi. Recruitment is carried out without prior academic selection on the kindergarten classes. For students entering the curriculum, priority will be given to students leaving the French... Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Maplewood Canadian International School 

3.3 from 13 reviews
Curriculum:Canadian Primary Language:English
Age Range:4 to 19 Max Class Size:Unknown

Maplewood International School (MCIS) is a Canadian curriculum school delivering a high quality program to students from age 4 to 19. The school has full accreditation from Alberta Education which is the highest performing province in Canada. Canada consistently ranks in the top tw... 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 

Lycée Louis Massignon Ecole Francaise Abu Dhabi 

3.2 from 12 reviews
Curriculum:French Primary Language:French
Age Range:3 to 18 Max Class Size:Unknown

At Lycée Louis-Massignon (LLM), we make sure to support each student in acquiring knowledge, skills aimed at developing their personality and expressing potential. Critical mind, sense of effort and curiosity, multilingualism and openness to the world, autonomy and self-confidenc... 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 Bateen Academy 

3.1 from 7 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

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