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Best 10 American International Schools in Abu Dhabi

Out of a total of 25 American International Schools in Abu Dhabi (and 72 total International Schools in Abu Dhabi)

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

American International School in Abu Dhabi

The American International School in Abu Dhabi is celebrating its 25th anniversary, having been established in 1995 to provide local and expatriate residents of Abu Dhabi with high quality American education, based on American standards and an international curriculum. AISA received its first accreditation in October 1997 from the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA), and in January 2010 was accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). AISA offers education from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It was the first school to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the UAE and later became the first school in Abu Dhabi to be authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). In keeping with local regulations, the Secondary School is gender segregated.
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 32,950
to: Dirham 59,900
Reviews
(1 review)

Virginia International Private School

We aim to produce life-long learners who are innovative and creative, highly competitive in the modern economy and who are champions of UAE culture and heritage. We are a lead school in the United Arab Emirates, developing all learners for successful participation in Society and in the global economy.
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: Dirham 27,880
to: Dirham 45,230

Abu Dhabi International School

Abu Dhabi International School is a truly international school that educates students from over 70 nationalities in a familial, friendly, fun yet disciplined environment. The international flavor our school provides is also reflected in the diversity of its academic programs. AIS provides the opportunity for its students to graduate with an American program, the British (IGCSE and A-Levels) program or the International Baccalaureate Programme and join top tier institutions worldwide, such as Harvard, Stanford, Cambridge and the Sorbonne of France as well as regional universities in Lebanon, Egypt and the UAE.
Curriculum
IB, American, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: Dirham 26,275
to: Dirham 50,350

Ajyal International School - Al Falah

Ajyal International school Al Falah is a thriving and selective entry school with an American Curriculum established in 2016 and caters for students in Kindergarten to Grade 11. Since opening the doors in 2016, Ajyal Al Falah has established itself as one of the leading American Curriculum schools in the U.A.E., offering a broad and balanced education to children from across the U.A.E. and Gulf region.
The school has a unique ambiance with an enormous heart for children where children’s wellbeing is placed at the heart of the organization. The UAE culture, heritage, strong Islamic values, and tradition play an important role at Ajyal Al Falah. The school’s excellent A Level inspection results rank the school as one of the best schools in Abu Dhabi.
The school prepares students for global citizenship that include critical thinking and problems solving skills, and World mindedness, that refers to understanding the world as one unified system and encourages a responsibility towards caring for the overall needs of the planet. The school is registered with the Green Schools Alliance community, which is a worldwide initiative that addresses climate change and conservation challenges by creating a peer-to-peer network of member schools committed to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating the implementation of sustainable solutions.
Ajyal Al Falah is registered with the US College Board and prepares students for the SAT standardized examinations and offers the Advanced Placement (AP) examinations, where students can demonstrate mastery of rigorous college-level material and can earn college credits at most colleges and universities in the US.
The school is in the process of obtaining the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC accreditation which is an internationally respected US quality seal distinguishing that a school has met high expectations of educational quality and curriculum content.
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 23,430
to: Dirham 47,790
Reviews
(52 reviews)

Mamoura British Academy

At Mamoura British Academy our vision is to provide:
“An innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity.”
In our commitment to this vision, we strive to educate the whole child and to give every student the quality education and learning experiences that they deserve, whilst playing a full and active role in our local, national and international communities.
At Mamoura we strive for the highest of standards in all we do and to give every student the environment to express creative talents and academic abilities in innovative and enterprising ways; with a focus on cross-curricular learning and a highly specialised middle school curriculum using our highly trained specialist teachers. However, we also understand that young people need much more than a suite of excellent qualifications and so along with academic success we also promote the development of life long skills in order to succeed.
Curriculum
British, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 54,360
to: Dirham 80,690

International Community Schools

The International Community Schools, Abu Dhabi, has a long and enviable reputation in the region for providing high-quality private education for students from KG to Grade 12, in both the British and American curriculums.
Academic standards are accredited by Cambridge International Education and Edexcel (British curriculum), and AdvancED (American Curriculum).
American Curriculum: Al Mushrif, Al Falah and Khalifa City Campus
British Curriculum: City Centre and Khalidiya Campus
Curriculum
British, American, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 28,101
to: Dirham 57,945

GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi

Culture of Kindness is our number 1 school priority. We are recognized as one of the top Health & Wellness schools in Abu Dhabi.
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 57,850
to: Dirham 80,610
Reviews
(1 review)

Al Dhafra Private School

Al Dhafra Private School is a private educational institution located in the Al Manaseer area of Al Ain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Curriculum
American, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: Dirham 28,700
to: Dirham 51,180
Reviews
(1 review)

Horizon Private School Branch

Horizon Private School Branch is a co-educational school with a student-centered approach at every level. This is defined by the manner in which HPSB educates, mentors and encourages its students, providing an exceptional learning experience that is inspiring and empowering.
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 27,660
to: Dirham 55,110

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys

The school is a continuation of the success and reputation of The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls which was established in 2000 to fulfil the vision of the Late President, H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. As an inclusive school aims to provide the highest quality of holistic education and development for boys and girls from KG1 – Grade 3, and boys only from Grades 4–10 with plans for natural growth up to Grade 12 in consecutive years.
Curriculum
American, UAE
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 45,000
to: Dirham 78,050

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