International Schools in Abu Dhabi
Some expat parents end up homeschooling their children while waiting for space to become available, and others refuse to sign a contract until they've secured a seat for their little ones.
Either way, parents should make an effort to begin the admissions process as soon as possible.
Inernational schools in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International School
www.aisuae.com
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American, British (grades 9 to 12) or International Baccalaureate programs
The Abu Dhabi International School offers various systems of education for kindergarten through to grade twelve students; though, only the American system is available until after the completion of grade eight. Depending on age, the student seeking entrance is subject to interview.
American Academy Abu Dhabi
www.gemsaa-abudhabi.com
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American
Ages: 3 to 13
Modelled after the Dubai American Academy, the American Academy Abu Dhabi runs from pre-kindergarten (3 year olds) to grade 8 (13 year olds) and aspires eventually to offer an American curriculum through to grade 12. A new campus is set to open in Khalifa City in September 2011. An admissions assessment in literacy and numeracy is required.
American International School
www.aisa.sch.ae
Gender: Co-educational and Girls ONLY options
Curriculum: American and International Baccalaureate
The American International School has two sections, a co-educational section and a girls only section, and offers an American style of curriculum from pre-kindergarten to grade twelve. It’s necessary to submit report cards with the application.
The British School Al Khubairat
www.britishschool.sch.ae
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: British
Ages: 3 to 18
Not to be confused with Abu Dhabi's other British school (located off-island), The British School Al Khubairat was established in 1971 and offers students a British style of curriculum from the ages of 3 to 18. Many expat parents assert that it is the best international school in Abu Dhabi. Students’ past report cards are required for admissions.
The Cambridge High School
www.gemscis-abudhabi.com
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: British
Ages: 3 to 18
The Cambridge High School provides students from kindergarten to grade 13 with a British style of curriculum. The admissions process requires previous report cards.
Private International English School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: CBSE (Indian)
Opened in August 2010, the Private International English School caters to the Indian community and offers a CBSE Indian curriculum for students from kindergarten to grade four. Plans to open admissions to additional grade levels are set to be implemented from 2011 to 2013.
Abu Dhabi Indian School
www.adisuae.com
Gender: Co-educational with separate boys and girls blocks
Curriculum: CBSE (Indian)
Ages: 3 to 18
The Abu Indian School offers an Indian curriculum to students from kindergarten I to grade 12. It aims to prepare pupils for the All India Secondary School Exam (grade 10) and the All India Senior Certificate Exam (grade 12).
www.aisa.sch.ae
Gender: Co-educational and Girls ONLY options
Curriculum: American and International Baccalaureate
The American International School has two sections, a co-educational section and a girls only section, and offers an American style of curriculum from pre-kindergarten to grade twelve. It’s necessary to submit report cards with the application.
The British School Al Khubairat
www.britishschool.sch.ae
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: British
Ages: 3 to 18
Not to be confused with Abu Dhabi's other British school (located off-island), The British School Al Khubairat was established in 1971 and offers students a British style of curriculum from the ages of 3 to 18. Many expat parents assert that it is the best international school in Abu Dhabi. Students’ past report cards are required for admissions.
The Cambridge High School
www.gemscis-abudhabi.com
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: British
Ages: 3 to 18
The Cambridge High School provides students from kindergarten to grade 13 with a British style of curriculum. The admissions process requires previous report cards.
Private International English School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: CBSE (Indian)
Opened in August 2010, the Private International English School caters to the Indian community and offers a CBSE Indian curriculum for students from kindergarten to grade four. Plans to open admissions to additional grade levels are set to be implemented from 2011 to 2013.
Abu Dhabi Indian School
www.adisuae.com
Gender: Co-educational with separate boys and girls blocks
Curriculum: CBSE (Indian)
Ages: 3 to 18
The Abu Indian School offers an Indian curriculum to students from kindergarten I to grade 12. It aims to prepare pupils for the All India Secondary School Exam (grade 10) and the All India Senior Certificate Exam (grade 12).
