Discover the 10 most popular international schools in Abu Dhabi for 2025, chosen from the 72 schools available. This ranking is based on the number of visitors to each school's profile throughout 2025.
Most Popular International Schools in Abu Dhabi (2025)
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
The British International School Abu Dhabi
Part of the Nord Anglia family, The British International School Abu Dhabi offers a transformational education in a warm, inclusive community, empowering every student to excel, embrace global opportunities, and shape their future.
- Curriculum
- British, IB
- Language of instruction
- English
- Ages
- 3 to 18
- Yearly fees - 2025/2026
-
from: Dirham 54,204
to: Dirham 76,952 - Reviews
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
Opened in September 2014, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is the sister school to the prestigious Cranleigh School in Surrey, UK which was founded in 1865. The two schools work together very closely, sharing the same family-based community ethos and an educational philosophy that focuses on the development of the whole child.
The school has crafted a curriculum that blends academic rigour, co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care to deliver a fully rounded education that is rich in experiential learning.
A ‘Cranleigh Education’ blends the best of British independent school tradition with 21st Century innovation to ensure a happy and relaxed atmosphere where children enjoy their education and fulfill their goals. An extended day, unique in Abu Dhabi, provides the time for pupils to pursue their studies, sporting endeavours and artistic aspirations, as well as explore other new interests.
The school has crafted a curriculum that blends academic rigour, co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care to deliver a fully rounded education that is rich in experiential learning.
A ‘Cranleigh Education’ blends the best of British independent school tradition with 21st Century innovation to ensure a happy and relaxed atmosphere where children enjoy their education and fulfill their goals. An extended day, unique in Abu Dhabi, provides the time for pupils to pursue their studies, sporting endeavours and artistic aspirations, as well as explore other new interests.
- Curriculum
- British
- Language of instruction
- English
- Ages
- 3 to 18
- Yearly fees - 2025/2026
-
from: Dirham 69,670
to: Dirham 103,260
Al Nahda National Schools
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.
The school has different campuses for boys and girls. Boys Campus has boys from Grade 4 to Grade 12. Girls Campus includes boys from Kindergarten to Grade 3.
The school has different campuses for boys and girls. Boys Campus has boys from Grade 4 to Grade 12. Girls Campus includes boys from Kindergarten to Grade 3.
- Curriculum
- American, British
- Language of instruction
- English
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Yearly fees - 2025/2026
-
from: Dirham 17,730
to: Dirham 33,020 - Reviews
Summit International School
Summit International School offers a superior North American K-9 curriculum which combines the best of the United States. A quality education recognized throughout the English speaking world.
Kindergarten to the end of Grade 5 is co-educational, with boys and girls studying together in their classes. Grades 6, to 10 are gender segregated, with separate classes for boys and girls.
Kindergarten to the end of Grade 5 is co-educational, with boys and girls studying together in their classes. Grades 6, to 10 are gender segregated, with separate classes for boys and girls.
- Curriculum
- American
- Language of instruction
- English
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Yearly fees - 2025/2026
-
from: Dirham 23,000
to: Dirham 38,126 - Reviews
Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi
Part of the Nord Anglia Education family of premium international schools, NAS Abu Dhabi offers a learning experience designed for the future where your child will achieve more than they ever imagined possible.
- Curriculum
- British
- Language of instruction
- English
- Ages
- 3 to 18
- Yearly fees - 2025/2026
-
from: Dirham 65,000
to: Dirham 95,000 - Reviews
Al Najah Private School
Al Najah Private School was founded in 1987 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.
- Curriculum
- IB, British
- Language of instruction
- English
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Yearly fees - 2025/2026
-
from: Dirham 15,560
to: Dirham 34,400
Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Brighton College Abu Dhabi 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.
Located on Abu Dhabi Island in a purpose-built campus next to Khalifa Park, Brighton College Abu Dhabi boasts state-of-the-art facilities and is committed to becoming the leading school in the Middle East. With over 145 highly experienced and talented Academic staff and over 100 support staff the school is able to provide an outstanding level of education as witnessed by our latest Inspection reports.
Located on Abu Dhabi Island in a purpose-built campus next to Khalifa Park, Brighton College Abu Dhabi boasts state-of-the-art facilities and is committed to becoming the leading school in the Middle East. With over 145 highly experienced and talented Academic staff and over 100 support staff the school is able to provide an outstanding level of education as witnessed by our latest Inspection reports.
- Curriculum
- British
- Language of instruction
- English
- Ages
- 3 to 18
- Yearly fees - 2025/2026
-
from: Dirham 50,830
to: Dirham 80,780
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
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
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
As well as these, there are also other 62 international schools available in Abu Dhabi. You can easily find the right match for your family by personalizing your search. Just fill in your requirements, and we'll give each school in Abu Dhabi a personal score to show how well it fits your family.
Otherwise, you can explore all the international schools in Abu Dhabi here:
Find the Best International School in Abu Dhabi for your family!
Summary
What were the most popular international schools in Abu Dhabi in 2025?
- Abu Dhabi International School
- The British International School Abu Dhabi
- Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
- Al Nahda National Schools
- Summit International School
- Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi
- Al Najah Private School
- Brighton College Abu Dhabi
- International Community Schools
- American International School in Abu Dhabi