Expert Comment: The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls (SZPAG) is an all-girls day school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The school follows the MoE and American curricula. It was established in 2000. Admissions are available from Pre K to Grade 12. SZPAG Abu Dhabi has a state-of-the-art campus of 66,000 square meters. It offers world-class indoor and outdoor facilities to support holistic development. The school’s pedagogy aims to nurture strong and confident women who will be able to navigate the challenges of the ever-evolving world. The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls in Abu Dhabi fosters inclusivity and has been ranked ‘Outstanding’ by the ADEK.... Read more
Expert Comment: The Al Bateen Scientific Private School is a girls-only school following the American curriculum-based school offering admission from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Established in 1988, the school has been rated ‘good’ by the ADEK. Located on Al Quffal Street, Abu Dhabi, the school provides facilities such as science labs, a library, an outdoor sports area, sports courts, swimming pool, cafeteria and transportation facilities. The school encourages active learning, critical thinking, collaboration and creativity. The learning is tailored to meet the needs of each student. The school values respect, responsibility and empathy, and these are incorporated into their value education.... Read more
Expert Comment: Located in Al Musharakh Street 39, Abu Dhabi, the International Jubilee Private School is an American curriculum-based co-educational institution offering admission from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school is rated ‘good’ by the ADEK and provides facilities which includes state-of-the-art technology classrooms, STEAM labs, clubs, sports courts, a cafeteria, transportation facilities, robotics programs and a health clinic. The school is committed to holistic development, collaborative learning, cultural integration and imparting values such as respect, responsibility, and empathy to raise well-rounded individuals.... Read more
Expert Comment: Abu Dhabi International School: Abu Dhabi International School, or AIS, is a leading co-educational day school in Abu Dhabi Island. The school was founded in 1992. It follows the IBDP, British, and American curricula. AIS boasts an exceptional campus with world-class facilities to foster holistic development. The pedagogy of the school fosters academic excellence. It encompasses a state-of-the-art approach to meet the unique educational requirements of students. AIS starts admissions from the pre-school. It processes applications on a first-come-first-serve basis. No applications are accepted for Grade 12 students.... Read more
Expert Comment: Established in 1983, the Al Nahda National School for Girls is a co-educational cum girls’ school, with kindergarten through grade 3 being co-educational, and girls only from grade 4 through grade 12. The school offers both the American as well as British curriculum. Located in Abu Dhabi, the school has been rated ‘good’ by the ADEK and offers facilities such as spacious classrooms, a library, a culture room, art rooms, science and computer labs, a sports court and facilities including an indoor gym, a health clinic as well as a canteen. The school focuses on challenging students so that they develop a passion for learning, be self-reflective and become respectful global citizens.... Read more
Expert Comment: American Community School (ACS) is a top co-educational day school in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It was established in 1972. The school is affiliated with the American curriculum. It has a spacious campus and promotes well-rounded education through 21st-century facilities. The school starts admissions from KG1. ACS’s educational pedagogy mainly focuses on excellence in academics, arts, service learning, and athletics. It prepares students for the modern world's challenges. ACS delivers quality education to students with diverse nationalities... Read more
Expert Comment: Emirates National School first opened its doors in 2002 in Mohammed Bin Zayed City. Since then, it has grown to six campuses. The curriculum is delivered through the IB framework for the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Years Programme (DP) along with the American Common Core Standards in English, Math, and Science. The school offers admission from KG 1 to Grade 12 has separate Boys and Girls school from secondary level. The school fosters an internationally minded learning community that focuses on the development of the whole child.... Read more
Expert Comment: Ranked ‘Very Good’ by the ADEK, American International School Abu Dhabi (AISA) is a co-educational day school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school follows the IB curriculum. It was founded in 1995. Admissions are available from KG 1 to Grade 12. AISA has a sprawling campus with modern amenities like smart classrooms, sports fields, well-equipped libraries, designated science labs, music rooms, and recreational centres. The school’s instructional approach places a strong emphasis on science, arts, and technology. It aims to develop American culture and values among students while preserving the local essence.... Read more
Expert Comment: Located in Khalifa Bin Shakhbout and established in 2013, this branch of Emirates National Schools follows the IB curriculum and operates as a co-educational day school. The campus offers modern infrastructure and a learning environment that supports international standards. Its pedagogy is rooted in inquiry-based learning, the importance of global citizenship and interdisciplinary knowledge.... Read more
Expert Comment: Founded in 2013 and located on Old Passport Road in Abu Dhabi, Summit International School delivers the American curriculum from KG to Grade 12. It operates as a co-educational school in grades K–4, with gender-separated instruction from grades 5–12. The school aims to prepare students for both academic achievement and lifelong success. Its pedagogy combines personalized instruction with college and career readiness.... Read more