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List of Best Schools in Abu Dhabi, UAE 2025-2026

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48 Result(s) found Published by Rohit Malik Last Updated: 30 April 2025
Muna British Academy Abu Dhabi 258
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 43,500 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 1 - YEAR 6
Yasmina British Academy Abu Dhabi 370
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KHALIFA CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 42,900 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 1 - YEAR 13
Brighton College Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi 333
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 48,900 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 1 - YEAR 13
Merryland International School Abu Dhabi 374
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MOHAMED BIN ZAYED CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 23,500 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Pearl Primary School Abu Dhabi 198
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 41,700 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 1 - YEAR 6
Raha International School- Gardens Campus Abu Dhabi 432
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KHALIFA CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 39,330 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum IB
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Establishment 2006
The British International School Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi 174
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ZAYED CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 50,300 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British, IB, IGCSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Establishment 2009
The British School Al Khubairat  Abu Dhabi 179
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 43,160 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 1 - YEAR 13
Establishment 1968
Brighton College Al Ain Al Ain 330
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ZAKHIR, Al Ain
AED 51,404 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 1 - YEAR 13
Repton School Abu Dhabi- Rose Campus Abu Dhabi 162
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AL REEM ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 59,150 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 1 - YEAR 1
Cranleigh School Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi 402
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SADIYAT ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 65,000 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 1 - YEAR 13
Al Bashair Private School Abu Dhabi 366
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MOHAMED BIN ZAYED CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 12,900 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum Ministry of Education
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Establishment 1993
Rosary School Abu Dhabi 313
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 7,870 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum Ministry of Education
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Al Andalus Private Academy Al Ain 437
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FALAJ HAZZA, Al Ain
AED 5,700 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum Ministry of Education
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
The Sheikh Zayed PrivateAcademy for Girls Abu Dhabi 357
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 31,550 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum American
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Pre-Nursery - YEAR 13
Establishment 2000
Abu Dhabi Japanese School Abu Dhabi 292
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 17,250 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum Japanese
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 10
Private International English School Abu Dhabi 497
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MOHAMED BIN ZAYED CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 10,200 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Establishment 2010
Expert Comment: The Private International English School (PIES), a CBSE school in Abu Dhabi, began its educational journey in September 2010. As one of the top CBSE schools in Abu Dhabi, it is managed by accomplished personalities with a long track record of success.... Read more
St. Joseph's School Abu Dhabi 320
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 5,970 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade YEAR 1 - YEAR 13
Establishment 1987
Expert Comment: The school was established in 1967 and is located at St. Joseph's Cathedral, Al Mushrif. St. Joseph's education gives students a wider choice and better career prospects and it prepares students for university and a future of continuous learning.... Read more
Abu Dhabi International School Abu Dhabi 289
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 13,660 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum American
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Al Dhafra Private School  Abu Dhabi 338
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MOHAMED BIN ZAYED CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 25,520 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum American
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Pre-Nursery - YEAR 13
Al Ittihad National Private School   Abu Dhabi 253
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KHALIFA CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 19,960 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum American
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Establishment 2006
American Community School Abu Dhabi 232
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 48,852 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum American
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Establishment 1972
Canadian International School Abu Dhabi 538
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KHALIFA CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 34,100 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Emirates National Schools Abu Dhabi 377
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MOHAMED BIN ZAYED CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 21,800 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum American, IB
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Establishment 2002
Gems American Academy Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi 286
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KHALIFA CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 52,870 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum American, IB
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Establishment 2007
The German International School Abu Dhabi 249
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 34,340 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum German
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Establishment 1976
Horizon Private School - Branch Abu Dhabi 485
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KHALIFA CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 23,490 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum American
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Pre-Nursery - YEAR 13
Lycee Louis Massignon Abu Dhabi 165
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 29,200 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum French
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
The American International School Abu Dhabi 128
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 31,870 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum American
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
The Cambridge High School Abu Dhabi 158
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MOHAMED BIN ZAYED CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 15,230 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Establishment 1988
Al Ain English Speaking School Al Ain 298
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AL MUWAIJI, Al Ain
AED 21,200 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 1 - YEAR 13
Establishment 1978
Al Ain British Academy Al Ain 119
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CENTRAL DISTRICT, Al Ain
AED 39,600 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 1 - YEAR 13
Emirates National School Al Ain 272
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AL TOWAYYA, Al Ain
AED 21,345 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum American, IB
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Belvedere British School Abu Dhabi 108
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MOHAMED BIN ZAYED CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 24,280 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Bright Riders School  Abu Dhabi 228
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MOHAMED BIN ZAYED CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 9,470 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
GEMS Winchester School Abu Dhabi 124
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 18,510 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 9
Al Bateen School- Al Mushrif Abu Dhabi 270
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 54,490 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British, IB
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi 404
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BANIYAS, Abu Dhabi
AED 21,400 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 1 - YEAR 13
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys Abu Dhabi 272
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 45,000 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum American
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Abu Dhabi International School- MBZ Abu Dhabi 250
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MOHAMED BIN ZAYED CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 30,800 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum American
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Liwa International School for Girls Abu Dhabi 135
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AL BATEEN, Abu Dhabi
AED 32,500 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum American
Gender Only Girls School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
International Community School- Al Mushrif Abu Dhabi 206
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 27,220 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum American, IB
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 13
Mamoura British Academy Abu Dhabi 336
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 50,450 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British, American
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 1 - YEAR 13
Ajyal International School - Al Falah Abu Dhabi 115
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AL FALAH, Abu Dhabi
AED 20,580 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum American
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Pre-Nursery - YEAR 13
Repton school Abu Dhabi- Fry Campus Abu Dhabi 307
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AL REEM ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 63,060 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade YEAR 2 - YEAR 13
Al Ittihad National Private School - Shakhbout Abu Dhabi 362
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SHAKHBOUT CITY, Abu Dhabi
AED 26,620 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum American
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 2 - YEAR 11
AL Basma British School Al Bahia 199
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AL BAHYA, Al Bahia
AED 20,680 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 1 - YEAR 13
Gems World Academy Abu Dhabi 252
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ABU DHABI ISLAND, Abu Dhabi
AED 54,000 - Entry Level Fees
4.0
(7 votes)
Day School/K12
School Type Day School/K12
Curriculum British, IB
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade FS 1 - YEAR 13

What are the benefits of choosing the best schools in Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is one of the best places if you are looking for universal exposure, tech-driven learning, and a comfortable, safe, and stable environment for your child. The best schools in Abu Dhabi offer excellent academic education, as there is strong oversight by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), which ensures the provision of consistent, high-quality education. 

Let’s break down why the best schools in Abu Dhabi are totally worth it!

  • Globally accepted curriculum and well-qualified teachers

Whether it’s British, IB, American, or CBSE, you can choose what fits your child best.

  • State-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure with diverse classrooms

Classrooms in Abu Dhabi are a multicultural mix, making every day a global learning experience.

  • Global Opportunities and International Recognition 

The students from the best schools in Abu Dhabi get the opportunity to participate in some of the most reputed global platforms, like the World Robot Olympiad, World Scholar’s Cup, MUN, etc. Student outreach programs are organized in collaboration with various foreign universities to help students get early research exposure. These international accreditations and high standards mean your child’s education is trusted worldwide.

How does the education system and top schools in Abu Dhabi work?

In Abu Dhabi, the educational system is operated by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). The ADEK, through their regular inspection and quality control checks, ensures that the schools in Abu Dhabi maintain high-quality education standards consistently.

Types of Schools in Abu Dhabi

  • Public Schools

These are primarily for the Emirati nationals and government-funded; therefore, they are free for the locals.  

  • Private Schools

Private schools are super popular with expats and offer a wide range of curricula, such as British, American, IB, and Indian.

  • International Schools

They are independent schools but with great international flavour, as they cater to the students from every corner of the globe.

  • Charter Schools

A more recent alternative in Abu Dhabi, charter schools are sort of a hybrid, funded by the public but governed privately.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) governs all private and public schools in Abu Dhabi. ADEK is the regulatory body that rates schools. Its ratings help parents assess school quality and performance.

Schools in Abu Dhabi offer various curricula, including British, American, IB, Indian (CBSE), and UAE Ministry of Education.

Consider the ADEK rating, curriculum, location, fees, facilities, and academic performance.

Start with filling out an online application, attend an assessment/interview, and wait for an offer letter based on availability and performance.

Required documents typically include a passport, Emirates ID, residence visa, birth certificate, vaccination record, and transfer certificate.

Children must be at least 4 years old to join FS2/KG1, as per ADEK guidelines.

The British curriculum is structured and exam-oriented, while the IB is inquiry-based and globally focused.

Students in Abu Dhabi might need to get used to a more conservative lifestyle and respect local customs, especially around dress and behaviour.

Generally, top schools offer STEM labs, libraries, sports complexes, arts, music, robotics, MUN, and various clubs.

Obtain a transfer certificate, clear dues, and apply to the new school within the ADEK-approved transfer window.

Yes, several schools follow the CBSE and Indian curriculum and adhere to the Indian expatriate community.

English is the primary language of instruction in most private schools.

Apply directly to the school offering scholarships based on merit, need, or special talent, and follow their criteria and deadlines.