Better Education Guide - Autumn Term'19

YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO UAE SCHOOLS AND NURSERIES

AUTUMN TERM 2019

Spring Term 2017

WELCOME I

to the autumn term

t's that time again. But while thoughts of the school run are tinged with dread for parents, excitement reigns for pupils. A new grade, a new teacher, perhaps even a new school (and definitely new

shoes), are all reasons to enter the new school year

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in high spirits. To help keep them there, we take a look at how pastoral care is being implemented in UAE schools to combat the growing levels of stress and anxiety among teens. We also discuss the importance of teaching empathy, and consider what we as parents can do to keep our kids grounded.

With the arts now a key component of modern curricula, we head inside two leading Managing Director Victoria Thatcher Chief Creative Officer John Thatcher Managing Editor Faye Bartle faye@hotmedia.me Contributing Editor Louisa Kiernander Content Writer Sophia Dyer

schools to see how this updated approach to education is being realised in lessons.

We've also rounded up all the best back-to-school buys and, as always, provide comprehensive listings and advice should you be starting out, or seeking a change of direction, on your UAE education journey.

Here's to a happy new school year.

The Better Education Team

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CONTENTS

05 SCHOOL REPORT News and views from the from UAE schools and nurseries

12 BACK TO SCHO0L SHOPPING Left it late again? Worry not. From new shoes to water bottles, we've got you covered

18 PASTORAL CARE With plentiful research studies pointing to a rise in anxiety and stress among teens, we look at how the process of pastoral care is being applied in some UAE schools

24 CREATIVITY IS KEY Now that the arts are playing a leading role in curricula, we head inside two schools to see how the changes are impacting students

32 FEET ON THE GROUND It's widely accepted that many children growing up in the UAE live a privileged life, so how do parents ensure they're aware of the wider world?

36 HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST EDUCATION Everything you need to know to select the best school or nursery for your child

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LISTINGS Select the best to give your child a head start

NEWS

SCHOOL REPORT News and views from the frontlines of education

OFF TO A GOOD START The new term can be an emotional time for some parents, as their fledging’s fly the nest to start nursery.

Nouhad Doughan, Managing Director at Kids Spot Nursery (kidsspotnursery. ae), shares her expert tips on making the process as smooth as possible:  Bring your child along when you are touring potential nurseries as you’ll be able to see which one they prefer, and work out which one is the best fit for you as a family.  Your child looks to you to gauge how they should act in an unfamiliar situation. So, when sitting in with your child on the initial visits, model desirable behaviours by engaging with the teacher and other children.  When dropping off at nursery in the mornings, try to leave on a positive note with your child. You can do this by involving them in an activity or handing them to the teacher for a cuddle before slipping out the door.

A STAR IS BORN Former JESS Dubai Student, Julian Lamadrid, has been signed to Arista Records, an American Record Label owned by Sony Music. The 21-year old synth-pop artist has been praised for “being a complete artist with the potential for worldwide success” by CEO of Arista Records, David Massey. Head of music at JESS, Mr Price said, “he would use the JESS recording studios to record his own music and make electronic compositions. While his drama teacher Ms Carter, remarked that she had "never worked with such an instinctive or gifted performer.” Julian left JESS in 2014 and went on to attend NYU to study theatre, all the while continuing to write, produce and release music in his spare time, with one of his singles reaching one million plays on Spotify. It goes to show that hard work really does pay off!

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MENTAL HEALTH MOT

From exam stress to social media, it is no surprise that the increased pressure on teens today can take a toll on their mental health. In light of this, The LightHouse Arabia has become the first in the region to offer a mental health training course especially for ages 13-18. Dr Saliha Afridi, Clinical Psychologist and Managing Director at The LightHouse Arabia says, “It is critical that teens be trained in mental health because

they are the first people that come in contact with their struggling peers yet they lack the skills to handle distressing situations, often ending up feeling stressed themselves.”

Launched in the summer, the Teento-Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) aims to give teenagers the skills they need to recognise and respond to their friends' issues, including panic attacks, bullying, and depression. lighthousearabia.com

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NEWS

A LESSON IN TOLERANCE

Dr Abdulla Al Karam, Director General of KHDA has advised teachers to take a leaf out of their students' books when it comes to the hot topic of the year, tolerance. He said: “Every child in this world is born tolerant. So, let’s not focus on teaching our students tolerance but instead focus on learning tolerance from our students.”

The KHDA has taken an active approach to the Year of Tolerance, using it as the focus topic at the What Works teachers conference earlier in the year. Speaking there, Isobel Abulhoul, CEO and Trustee of Emirates Literature Foundation said: “The embodiment of tolerance is very much in our hearts and in us as human beings. We want educators to take back this message to include everyone and ensure we treat everyone with utmost respect”.

GREEN GOALS

Three green initiatives by schools who make a difference: Fairgreen International School has teamed up with sustainable and ecofriendly fashion bag designer Etuix to create a line of recycled school bags.

The book bags, P.E. bags, rucksacks and laptop bags are made from PVC, which Etuix repurposes from former advertising banners.

This image and right: Fairgreen International School's recycled school bags

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Sowing a seed of hope on World Earth Day, the eco-warriors of Al Diyafah High School planted a Ghaf tree sapling in their school grounds as a symbol of peace. The tree, donated by DEWA, not only serves the schools eco initiatives but also serves as a reminder of tolerance and co-existence.

The Arbor School’s dedicated biodomes were opened to the public during the last few weeks of summer for an eco-friendly family affair.

Teachers welcomed guests to explore the 145 plant species they nurture and to see a 3D printer that uses sustainable materials, in action.

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A university preparatory school, Dunecrest provides a holistic and challenging American education delivered by experienced North American teachers. Established by Esol Education, Dunecrest American School enjoys a legacy of over 43 years of educational excellence, part of a global community of over 10,000 students, with graduates currently attending the world’s top universities including Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, Yale, MIT and Columbia University.

Dunecrest offers: • An Accredited American Curriculum based on US Common Core • International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme Option in Grades 11 & 12 • STEAM Learning & Project Based Trans-disciplinary Programs • Spacious, State-of-the-Art Campus with Excellent Athletics Facilities • Central Location near Al Barari and Arabian Ranches Enrolling now for Pre-KG to Grade 11. We invite you to come and visit us for a tour or join us for one of our open houses. For more information, please visit www.dunecrest.ae, contact us on 04 508 7444 or info@dunecrest.ae.

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BETTER EDUCATION X DUNECREST AMERICAN SCHOOL

“Providing a rigorous and innovative academic programme”

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Dunecrest American School stands out amongst American schools in Dubai for its pedigree and academic programme Excellent facilities The purpose-built campus was designed in accordance with the latest education research to create a state-of-the-art learning environment where leading technology encourages projectbased learning and teamwork.

And the high-quality sports facilities offer opportunities for students to develop their physical skills while fostering a lifelong love of wellness.

Outstanding reputation As an Esol Education school, Dunecrest American School has a legacy of over 43 years of educational excellence. With a proven track record and access to unique enrichment opportunities, graduates from Esol schools have consistently gained admission

into top-tier universities located throughout the world including Oxford and Yale.

Academic excellence Dunecrest American School provides students with a rigorous,

inspirational, and innovative academic program combining comprehensive American curriculum standards with an engaging STEAM focus. A college preparatory school, Dunecrest also offers the world-renowened International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme® pathway in high school.

Holistic approach Teachers apply a holistic approach for every child, focusing equally on the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of individual learners. The teachers are dedicated to helping every student find success, with challenging and engaging academics as well as a range of project-based, extracurricular and experiential learning opportunities.

First-year achievements Dunecrest American School has achieved accreditation from The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) in the USA. This means they’re recognised as an MSA accredited school, proving a high-standard.

What’s more, Dunecrest also achieved IB authorisation in May 2019, which is very rare for a school in its first year.

For more information on Dunecrest American School, visit dunecrest.ae

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BACK TO SCHOOL

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BETTER EDUCATION X DUBAI HEIGHTS ACADEMY

Choosing the right school

Selecting the perfect school for your child can sometimes feel like you’ve been unwittingly cast in the role of Goldilocks; torn between thoughts of ‘too much of this’ and ‘too little of that’. Alison Lamb, Principal of Dubai Heights Academy, shares her expert tips on getting it just right…

DUBAI HEIGHTS ACADEMY

Visit the school Your gut reaction

“Your gut feeling is a good place to start”

when you walk into a school can tell you a lot. You will know if it is a positive environment from the feeling you get when talking to the teachers and looking around the facilities. It sounds simple, but it is a great place to start. A good school is far more than just its curriculum and list of resources. Most importantly, there should be a purposefully cultivated educational environment that supports the development of the whole child, not just their grades.

A fitting focus It is wise to choose a school that fits in with your lifestyle and that complements your family ideals. If you’re a sport loving family, consider choosing an institute that has an emphasis on sports. Or if a balance of academics, sport and art is

important to you, choose a school that has a broad focus, like Dubai Heights Academy.

Enriching extras

Find out how your child is going to be supported from infancy through to becoming an independent young adult; in other words, what journey will this school take them on?

To get an idea of this, look at the extracurricular activities on offer, such as after school clubs, summer camps, and international school trips. Finally, living in the UAE, it is important that the school you choose puts a focus on cultural awareness and is committed to progress, in line with the vision of the country.

Dubai Heights Academy is a British curriculum school, currently accepting year groups FS1 to Year 6.

To book a tour visit dubaiheightsacademy.com

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The Education Journey From their first day of school to their last day of university, Carfax Education experts prepare students every step of the way with impartial advice and Oxbridge graduate tutors. Fiona McKenzie, Head of Carfax Education UAE shares her advice on supporting your children through the key transitions

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CARFAX EDUCATION UAE X BETTER EDUCATION Moving onwards and upwards into a new school year is part of every child’s’ education journey. For some there is barely a change, but at key transition points, maybe to a new school, to an exam year group or to the final two years of school, it can be a seismic shift.

JUNIOR TO SENIOR SCHOOL Children starting Senior School (Year 7) are leaving behind a familiar environment and moving into a more independent learning style. They’ll be moving around the school for each subject, so organisation is key! Parents can help their children to develop these skills by getting them to pack their own bags and by allowing them to structure their own time. There’s quite a big leap academically, so they’ll need to settle into good study habits and keep up with the work. This can be a good time to work with a tutor, who can help embed the key building blocks of what they are learning.

SITTING GCSES

that students pick a good range of subjects that will prepare them for the next stage of their journey.

Being clear about what they’re setting out to achieve can be very motivating and can help students get through the heavy workload and deal with the pressure. As well as hard work, good exam technique and revision skills can really help boost grades. Carfax tutors work with students on this, as well as with on-going subject support and intensive revision sessions in the build up to these important exams.

Year 10 starts getting serious with GCSE’s on the horizon; they are the first set of externally validated exams that start to shape the future. This is a good time to project forward and think about the best range of subjects to take that will keep the right options open in the future. Taking a Carfax student profiling assessment can be a useful tool at this stage to see which subjects are important for future plans. As most teachers will tell you, success at GCSE level is down to sheer hard work and application, so this is the time to be focused. The results will be worth it!

CHOOSING A UNIVERSITY

THE FINAL TWO YEARS

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Whether it's IB, A Level or High School Diploma, it’s important

Picking the right course for University can be quite overwhelming; in the UK alone, there are over 36,000 courses at 300 plus universities. At Carfax Education, we work very closely with students to help them identify their best fit; we mentor students to find the most suitable degrees at the best universities and help them build a competitive profile.

Studying something you are good at and that you enjoy is a good start towards getting a good degree.

Making a good choice here is key to unlocking the next stage of the education journey.

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PASTORAL CARE

HANDLE WITH CARE

With global reports showing that teenage stress, anxiety and depression are at an all-time high, there has never been a more pressing need for emotional and mental support in schools. Enter, the pastoral care teams – members of staff who are dedicated to creating the right environment for your child to thrive

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one are the days when choosing a school was all about the grades. In 2019, many parents and students are prioritising their child’s enjoyment of their education too. It’s not just, “How well will my child do at this school?” But also, “How happy will my child be here?” And with good reason.

A number of recent large-scale polls from around the world have shown that student stress has never been higher.

The National Education Association in the US talks about an “epidemic of anxiety amongst students”, while a survey of 38,000 students in the UK concluded that an “urgent call to action” had been sounded, due to the “alarmingly high” levels of anxiety, loneliness, substance misuse and thoughts of self-harm.

Similar findings have been reported in India, Australia and elsewhere.

And students here in the UAE are not immune to this trend.

Why are teens today more stressed than they were in previous years? The journal Pastoral Care in Education says that part of the issue stems from the fact that “schools are urged to compete in a politically and ideologically driven

‘race to the top’”, with students being “the casualties of such activities”.

However, we know it’s not just the pressure to achieve that is stressing our children out. Social pressure has been made worse by the fact that social media and smart phones have broken down the barriers between inside the home and outside the home.

There is less downtime for young people. Social media is 24 hours.

Teenagers on a school bus today are more likely to have both ears plugged up with headphones, sitting in a world of their own, than they are to be interacting and communicating with their peers.

The differences between the world we grew up in and the world our children are growing up in are too varied and too numerous to count.

As such, while pastoral care has always been an element of a school’s foundations, these days there is definitely more need — perhaps vital — for this type of support.

As parents, we can do our best to help our children thrive. But, with the best will in the world, many of our children’s most difficult and stressful

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WHAT CAN YOU DO AT HOME? Barry Cooper, deputy head at Brighton College, tells us how parents can create an environment of positive emotional and mental health at home

“Greater wellbeing enhances learning, which is the traditional goal of education” issues will pass us by without us even noticing. This is where the importance of a well-structured, effective pastoral care strategy will make all the difference to our child’s happiness, wellbeing and, ultimately, their grades.

What is pastoral care?

The word ‘pastoral’ originally means to give spiritual guidance. In the context of a school environment, that meaning has been widened to include all forms of care and support that encourage better emotional, mental and physical health for students and teachers.

It’s not fluffy; pastoral care is about a lot more than just morning mindfulness exercises and access to a school counsellor. It’s about yearround campaigns, activations that engage the entire school, policies on homework, how balanced a student’s school day is, monitoring the fine line

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between encouragement and pressure, specifically-trained staff (and in some schools, students) that are equipped with skills to help recognise emotional and mental issues as they develop (and diffuse them) and much more.

At Brighton College Dubai, pastoral care is delivered through the house system, whereby tutor groups of approximately eight students work on various elements of wellbeing throughout the year under the guidance of a head of pastoral care, housemasters and mistresses and a school counsellor who, not only sees pupils one-on-one, but also trains the staff in emotional and mental support strategies.

Barry Cooper, deputy head, says, “At Brighton College Dubai, pastoral care is evident, not just in the support we offer our students, but also in the clearly defined boundaries of what they can and can’t do, as well as firm

“The biggest issue with all children in secondary school is self-confidence — even when they appear to be confident. In Dubai, children can put on a good show of confidence and selfesteem. But, in my experience, all 14-year-olds are the same in the sense that they compare themselves to each other.

“When it comes to parents supporting their children through the tough emotions of adolescence, it’s all about time — meaning how much of your time you give to your child and in what way. The more you can sit and talk to your kids about what they are doing — in and out of school, what they are thinking about — the better.

“It’s also very important to communicate with the school about any worries or concerns you have about your child.

Problems arise when the parents are sitting at home thinking that the school is the bad guy, or vice versa. I always appreciate when a parent comes into the school and says, ‘We have an issue. How do we deal with it?’

“I liken it to being the support team of an Olympic athlete. The child is the athlete and we — the school and the parents — are everything else. The coach, the nutritionist, the physiotherapist…

Everyone needs to be talking to each other so we can help that athlete to be the best they can."

PASTORAL CARE expectations in terms of behaviour — especially towards each other. We believe that a lack of these clear-cut boundaries and expectations creates uncertainty, anxiety, discipline problems and general unhappiness in children.

“Our approach is that every member of staff, during the course of their day, can have a positive impact on how pupils see themselves. A culture of kindness is something we try to model for the whole school community.”

At Dubai English Speaking School, primary students had three days of fun classroom-based activities in their first term that were based around awareness of positive mental health, while secondary students at Dubai English Speaking College (DESC) engage in year-round activities through the GROW team, which stands for “Getting Ready for the Outside World”.

Through GROW, DESC students explore relevant issues, such as self-harm; drugs/smoking/alcohol awareness; bullying; how to seek help when you need it; how to help your friends and lots more. They have bi-annual ‘wellbeing weeks’ with yoga, mindfulness exercises and more, as well as regular workshops and talks by local experts on topics such as resilience.

At Nord Anglia International School Dubai, a group of teachers and students received formal training in how to be a good listener from a Dubai-based mental health professional, so that they could help support their peers and fellow students as a first line of defense against emotional and mental issues.

At Jumeirah Primary School, pastoral care is threaded through the daily structure of learning in the form of specific classes and activities, where students learn about how to recognise the things that make them happy, becoming aware of different emotions, being aware of other people’s emotions, bullying and more. For the younger children, colouring pages and work sheets helped children to identify their own feelings, while after-school clubs

such as ‘Being the Best Me’ enabled them to take that awareness to the next level and access positive feelings.

The benefit of self-belief As adults, we can recognise and appreciate the positive impact these types of activities and strategies might have on our children. After all, how does your work environment impact your ability to achieve your potential in any given task? How does your mood affect your ability to retain and retrieve information, to feel motivated and to achieve goals?

Martin Seligman, an eminent professor in positive psychology and the author of many books on the topic, says, “Greater wellbeing enhances learning, which is the traditional goal of education. Positive mood produces positive attention, more creative thinking and more holistic thinking. This is in contrast to negative mood, which produces

narrower attention, more critical thinking and more analytical thinking.” He adds that a bad mood makes people of all ages “fall back defensively on what they already know and follow orders well, rather than demonstrate creative thinking and learn new things”.

He concludes, “wellbeing should be taught in school because it's an antidote to the runaway incidence of depression, a way to increase life satisfaction and an aid to better learning and creativity” — all of which is as necessary to career and life success (if not more so) as exams.

Just because the world is being taken over by robots, it doesn’t mean we should be raising our children to become them. In effect, we have 18 years to help our children become well-educated, well-rounded, loving, laughing adults; emotional and mental wellbeing is paramount if we are to achieve that goal.

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HOW TO RAISE A HAPPY CHILD Hummingbird Early Learning Centre experts share their tips

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s parents, there’s no greater pleasure than seeing our children beaming from ear to ear. We all want our children to be happy and to lead successful lives, but what can we do to ensure we are taking a proactive approach to their mental wellbeing? The professionals at Hummingbird share their practical advice for fostering a positive

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environment that your child will thrive in.

Look after you, too In the same way that laughter is contagious, being happy is infectious, especially for children who mimick behaviour. Your mood directly affects theirs, so don’t feel selfish for taking that hour-long bubble bath if it helps you keep your zen. Hummingbird

advises parents to, “focus on your own needs, that way you’ll be working towards the wellbeing of yourself and in turn, your entire family."

Friendships matter Researchers* have discovered that building strong relationships as a child is an important factor in mental wellbeing throughout life.

Hummingbird say, “Parents can

BETTER EDUCATION X HUMMINGBIRD EARLY LEARNING CENTRE foster good relationships by providing safe opportunities for children to explore and form friendships." It’s as easy as taking your child to family gettogethers or organising play dates that give them a safe space for making connections.

Celebrate the good times One way to create happy memories with your family is by celebrating all things big and small. “Create rituals or family traditions that put a smile on their face, it could be the end of a week, someone’s first word or last day at nursery and there’s no need to spend lots. Keep it simple by taking a walk outside, singing your child’s favourite songs, or organising an outing to mark the occasion,” says Hummingbird.

In her book Raising Happiness, Christine Carter stresses the importance of family mealtimes stating that children who

“Create rituals or family traditions that put a smile on their face”

regularly sit down to eat with their families get better grades and are more emotionally stable. At the dinner table you can pose questions that get the kids ref lecting and practicing gratitude, such as ‘what was the best part of your day today?’

All ears “Communicating clearly and thoughtfully with your child makes them feel happy, loved and listened to,” says Hummingbird. Creating this connection builds your child’s self-esteem and will mean they are more likely to confide in you."

Hummingbird suggests, "dedicate some time every day to give your child some undivided attention.”

To learn more about Hummingbird Early Learning Centre visit hummingbird.ae

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*FROM NEURONS TO NEIGHBORHOODS- THE SCIENCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT BY J, SHONKOFF AND D, PHILIPS

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STEAM

CREATIVITY IS KEY With the latest approach to education seeing the arts taking their place amongst the subject heavyweights, we ask Dubai schools how this is impacting their students

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t’s welcome news for most parents — the arts are officially being given the same weight (and respect) as the traditionally respected subjects, maths and science. And it’s not just lip service; STEAM, which sees the arts being added to the previous acronym STEM (which stands for science, technology, engineering and maths), has taken over as the flag schools want to be seen to be waving.

Although perhaps new to the general public, in the education world, it’s a movement that has been gathering speed and followers for a good few years now. Back in June 2006, Sir Ken Robinson delivered his perception-altering TED Talk, ‘Do schools kill creativity?’ — which, with nearly 60 million views, is TED’s most viewed talk of all time.

In that talk, the author, education expert and creativity supporter said, “All kids have tremendous talents, and we squander them, pretty ruthlessly. So, I want to talk about education, and I want to talk about creativity. My contention is that creativity now is as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status.”

Later in his talk, Robinson pointed to the changing tides in education and the workforce, which have devalued standard university degrees and concluded that, “the whole structure of education is shifting beneath our feet. We need to radically rethink our view on intelligence.”

Creative intelligence In recent years, many studies have proven the link between creativity and high achievers in all fields. Interestingly, a study from Michigan State University found that an extremely high percentage of Nobel laureates in sciences are engaged in arts. In fact, they are 25 times more likely to sing, dance or act than other scientists, 17 times more likely to be an artist, 12 times more likely to write poetry and literature, eight times more likely to be involved in woodwork or another craft, four times more likely to be a musician and twice as likely to be a photographer. Researchers also found that many of them integrate their chosen art with their scientific creativity in some way.

There is no doubt about it, STEAM is here — and here to stay. Janecke Aarnaes, head of Dwight School Dubai, says, “At Dwight, we don’t discriminate against subjects. We believe that subjects should have equal value. We aren’t only preparing engineers and scientists for work — we are creating people who can go out into the world and create something on their own. In the past, teaching was just about opening doors to future education. Now it’s about asking the question, ‘What triggers this child? What makes them passionate?’

“It’s about having a holistic approach. If a child feels they can

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STEAM

thrive at school in the area that they are passionate about, all of their subjects will benefit. Traditionally, maths and science departments had a special position in schools. But more and more we are seeing that there shouldn’t be a hierarchy. Different kids have different skills and different passions. We know that if we can nurture a child’s passion in school, it gives that student a greater purpose for being there. Time and time again we see children responding positively to this approach. By giving them support in the area that they have a special interest in, they do better in other subjects too.”

Bill Delbrugge, school director at Dunecrest American School, agrees.

“STEAM learning is at the forefront of educators’ minds today. Successful graduates of tomorrow are going to depend on their abilities to innovate, create, communicate and collaborate, reaching across disciplines with multiple careers in a single lifetime.

And it’s not just about adding some more art lessons to the weekly schedule, says Delbrugge. It’s about

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encouraging creativity in terms of thinking and problem-solving.

“Through STEAM, students develop ownership and responsibility for their education as they face many time management and decisionmaking challenges. Students will become effective at teamwork, flexible thinking, creative problem solving and learn the importance of collaboration.”

“Graduates will depend on their abilities to innovate, create and collaborate successfully"

A brave new world Futurists predict that, in order to succeed, this generation of children will need creative problem-solving capabilities and flexibility, rather than simply vast knowledge. Schools are thoroughly aware of this and ready for the new challenge. Dunecrest’s Delbrugge says, “With a shift to a knowledge-based economy and the rapid pace of scientific and technological innovation that pervades every part of our world, STEAM education helps students gain fluency in the skills of the future. Bringing these core subjects alive with real world applications helps keep children engaged in their learning outcomes. It allows them to take a question that is compelling in their world, or in their lives, and have many tools to help them answer it.”

Barry Cooper, deputy head at Brighton College, says, “We work on a concept of enabling skills and concepts into tools to create something exciting.

How to measure, how to cut, how to behave in a lab, how to conjugate a French verb… without creativity and

STEAM the willingness to put yourself out there by trying to create something new, education is just learning by rote. At Brighton College, we believe that we need to give our students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed along with the creativity to be able to use it.

“The obsession with grades gets good exam results, but will they have the resilience and flexibility they need to succeed in the world of the future? In the next 25 years, kids will need to be able to communicate scientifically, culturally, emotionally, socially… and be able to translate their skills into the working world when they enter it.

“Last academic year, we asked parents to come in and tell the students about their career journey. We did this to show students that their own career path is likely to be circuitous."

The IB curriculum has arguably been leading the way with STEAM for many years now by allowing students to maintain a wide range of subjects all the way through their school career. Aarnaes from Dwight School Dubai says that this is one of the main USPs for IB. “IB offers a holistic approach to all subject areas and keeps their importance throughout the entire school cycle. In this way, STEAM permeates the entire IB framework all the way through to graduation. Languages, art in all its forms — performing, visual, filmmaking, music, science, maths… all of it is present throughout a student’s time at school.

“What does a 13 or 14-year-old know about what work they want to do when they are 25? We don’t know what the job market will be in the future. But we do know that the chances of them having multiple careers is high. It’s important students learn skills that will help them evolve with the times and changes in machinery, so they can handle changes and shifts in industries.”

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STEAM IN ACTION So how does this actually appear in your child’s school day? We asked two schools for specific examples of how STEAM is brought to life for their students Dunecrest American School: Bill Delbrugge, school director, says, “At Dunecrest, our teachers are always collaborating to create cross-curricular projects where various subjects link into each other. We incorporate STEAM projects that are relevant and allow students to attempt to solve real world problems. From robotics, coding and drones to sustainability principles and growing food, our students are learning about finding solutions to world issues. Our STEAM programme requires students to be active and engaged. The approach is very handson in nature. Students are frequently called upon to gather supplies, construct models and test designs.”

Brighton College Dubai Barry Cooper, deputy head, says, “At Brighton College, we believe that creativity is not just something you are

born with; we believe it can be taught and nurtured.

“Every single thing we use has been designed by someone and, as such, we have a strong focus on design.

Last year we ran Design Week, which incorporated a number of different aspects within the school, including creativity.

“We also had Art Week. For this, we borrowed artwork from esteemed local artists and ran workshops for parents and students, such as enameling as part of a jewellery-making process.

Participants had the chance to bend metals into shapes and fill them with liquid glass… activities like this have different stages and processes which are scientific, while still being creative. For example, learning about the different boiling temperatures of different materials, how to use heat to bend metal and using tools.

“Another workshop saw parents mimic what was being taught to our year eight classes., producing work that involved measuring, precision, angles… and of course, creativity.”

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Why is teaching innovation key to preparing young people for future workplaces?

ith algorithms and machines being predicted to replace many occupations, it is important that schools move with the times. Director of Fairgreen International School, Mr. Graeme Scott, tells us more about their hands-on approach to technology and innovation‌

How does Fairgreen integrate technology into education?

We take a balanced approach to technology by preparing our students for the interconnected world they are living in, but also emphasise the importance of disconnection from devices and reconnection with nature. We practice mindfulness, which allows kids to separate from technology and to live in the moment.

Currently we use technology for

urban farming, solar energy, and sustainable construction.

Plus, from September we will run a programme called Design, Engineer, Construct, which will use industry-standard software to teach students the practical skills for design and construction applications.

We are now living in an age where many occupations are dying out while new jobs are being created just as quickly, meaning it can be challenging to prepare students for these future occupations. The adults of the future will be expected to learn new skills in previously unknown contexts and to be able to change direction constantly.

We teach our students with a design thinking process whereby they can use their research skills and generate ideas. We know that forward-thinking is key, so we emphasise the role of innovation.

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he new school term is an important time for students to start thinking about applying to university. Not only for those making applications this term, but also for younger students to start building up their applications. Sophie Oakes, Education Consultant at Gabbitas Middle East, shares her top tips and answers to some of the most common questions about applying to UK universities.

in the next stage of their educational journey. One of the tools we find very valuable in this situation, is our online Student Profiling Assessment.

Not only does it recommend a range of possible degree programmes and universities based on your interests and strengths, but also possible career routes.

1 WHEN SHOULD I START THINKING ABOUT APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY?

There are so many factors to consider when choosing where you want to study. It’s very important to understand the type of university you will be studying at. From location to facilities, each campus is different in its own way, but all these differing factors must essentially align with your course choice. At Gabbitas, we will offer you detailed advice on which university matches your preferences and expectations but most importantly, your course.

Your chosen course should always be your number one priority. Make sure you choose something that interests you but also something you can see a future in. Once you have a longlist of the right courses, you can start thinking about other factors like location, campus, the halls… etc.

Remember, through UCAS you can only apply to 5 universities so make sure you have an aspirational and a backup option.

At Gabbitas, we like to start working with students as early as possible to help them build a strong application.

One of the most important factors we highlight is to make post-16 choices as early as the age 15. It's also imperative to start looking at summer courses right after the GCSEs. For the most competitive applications, such as Oxbridge or Medical subjects, early planning is essential to ensure you have the best chance possible.

2 HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT COURSE? With over 50,000 degrees offered at 360 higher education institutions, choosing where and what to study in the UK can be overwhelming. For many students the sheer number of choices can be terrifying due to the pressure of making the ‘right’ choice

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Use specific examples of when and where you’ve demonstrated strong capabilities to showcase why you are suitable for this course. At Gabbitas, we can help you construct the most suitable and targeted personal statement based on your strengths and interests.

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FEET ON THE GROUND

With schools bringing global issues to life in the classroom in the form of problem-solving skills and creative thinking exercises, we look at the benefits of opening children’s eyes to the world’s weightiest problems and the positive impact of keeping kids grounded

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hildren growing up in the UAE live a privileged life. Private schools, swimming pools at every turn, five-star hotels and malls, high standards of sanitation everywhere, an absence of obvious poverty… It’s a stable, affluent and safe place to raise children. A place which keeps those precious little minds protected from the harsh realities of life.

However, there is a downside to this homogenised experience of the world.

When affluence is the norm, it’s hard for children to have an appreciation of

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their privileged existence. That’s not their fault — they aren’t ungrateful, just unaware. How can they be expected to understand how well off they have it when they haven’t experienced anything different? How can they be expected to have empathy when they never come face-to-face with people who have less?

Caring to succeed This detachment from other people’s struggles doesn’t do our children any favours when it comes to their career trajectory and success later in life. A

study from Duke and Penn State, which followed more than 750 people for 20 years, found that children who were able to share and show kindness to their classmates in their earliest years at school were more likely to graduate and get jobs. Whereas those children who didn’t show those caring skills were more likely to drop out of school, require government assistance, or end up in juvenile disciplinary centres.

At the University of Toronto, psychology professor and author Tina Malti researched school-based

KEEPING KIDS GROUNDED

“We've recognised that empathy must be viewed as essential as maths and literacy” interventions to promote empathy in children and found that it is never too late to learn how to empathise. She says, “It’s not just children… If you only focus on academic outcomes, or work outcomes, you are going to miss the whole being of a person. It needs to be balanced in a healthy and meaningful way.”

Additionally, Ashoka, an international network of social entrepreneurs, is investing a lot of time and money into finding out how to cultivate empathy in education.

This project came off the back of a study of the entrepreneurs within the network, which found that a strong sense of empathy was a common factor amongst them. In fact, in more specific detail, most of the entrepreneurs could identify a key determining experience before the age of 20 that had triggered a strong desire to create change in society.

Autumn Williams, a spokesperson for Ashoka, said of the entrepreneurs, “We’ve recognised empathy as integral to their change-making.

That’s why empathy must be as essential as maths and literacy. We need a world full of individuals that have the ability to cultivate change where it’s needed, and to recognise that they have the ability to do so.”

She continues by saying that their study shows that empathy plays a crucial role in creating positive change and solving deep-rooted social and systemic issues.

Reality check So, how can we ensure our children are getting the experiences needed in order to have a grounded perspective on life

and, therefore, empathy for their fellow citizens of the planet?

Back in 2011, Dubai-based father and entrepreneur Vahid Fotuhi launched Fathers and Kids Camping (FAKC) — an initiative, as the name suggests, with the goal of getting fathers out into the great outdoors with their children for fun, adventurous bonding experiences from which much more is gleaned.

Once a year, FAKC followers have the chance to take part in a community project. In this way, FAKC is not just about grounding children by taking them out of the comfort zone of their home and putting them in a tent, but also in the sense of opening their eyes to the plight of others.

“We often hear that Dubai is a bubble,” says Fotuhi. “Whilst it’s a harsh generalisation, there is nevertheless some truth to it. For one, we never see poverty in Dubai. Yet in almost every society, poverty is part of the fabric.

Exposing our children to this reality helps them appreciate what they have, helps them to be grateful and also helps them to learn about the importance of sharing with those who are less privileged. This is one of the core pillars of Fathers And Kids Camping. Every year we organise an event which focuses on this — the events range from volunteering at a kitchen to prepare meals for low-wage workers in Dubai, to building a school for orphans in Zambia.”

At Arcadia Prepatory School, in Dubai, students are made aware of global issues in the context of problemsolving. Graham Beale, principal at the school, says, “At Arcadia Education, our focus is on nurturing the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs,

FAMILY VALUES Liam Cullinan, head of secondary at Nord Anglia International School Dubai, shares three important values that keep their students’ moral compasses pointing in the right direction “At Nord Anglia International School Dubai, we believe that the responsibility for ensuring our students are grounded is a partnership between parents, extended family, schools and all other adults who are role models to the children.

“Within the school environment, there are many key values that we focus on. The first is good old fashioned manners; it is key that manners are a normality for children.

This mutual respect should be modelled by everyone.

“The second is kindness and empathy. In our recent KHDA inspection, our children were described as ‘kind’. By students engaging with kind acts across a range of environments, whether that’s through volunteering, through school trips or random acts of kindness, they get a deeper understanding of the positive impact they have and how their privilege can improve the lives of others.

“The final value is failure. At NAS Dubai, we believe that it’s important students are allowed to fail. This is often something that parents tend to block as parental instinct is to always see challenges before they affect your child in order to protect them from that pain. But we have all had to fail — it teaches us so many things, including choice, consequences, the appreciation of learning and self-Improvement.”

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artists and athletes through a holistic approach to education, which is only possible when children are presented with opportunities to interact with the world around them in a wholesome manner.

“In a world that is as dynamic as the one our children face, it is vital to ensure that they are able to prioritise what is important in order to reach their goals.”

Beale explains that, even when faced with distractions and choices, if children are “in a grounded atmosphere, they will be able to flourish and exceed expectations — be it with regards to their grades, or futurefocused initiatives.”

At Arcadia, this approach results in specific programmes which enable children to face perplexing problems and to come up with potential solutions.

“We place a strong emphasis on exposure towards as many additional programmes as we can incorporate into the learning environment,” says Beale, “in addition to honing a sense of selfpreservation and entrepreneurship. We

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believe that such exposure gives rise to students with a sound understanding of how the world around them works and positive ways in which to interact with this. One of our ongoing partnerships is with Springside Chestnut Hill Academy’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Their programme prioritises the development of four key traits that comprise the entrepreneurial mindset: opportunity seeking, creative problem solving, resiliency and resourcefulness. Through such opportunities, we find that students are inculcated with a mature mindset, making it easier for them to absorb valuable information.”

Big thinking Similarly, at Horizon English School, global issues get brought to life in class in order to trigger creative thinking. Headteacher Ian Wallace says, “In today’s society, it is important that children can understand how they can be successful — not just for personal gain but for the benefit of others, also.

"Education is a tool that can and must be applied to situations where children can use their knowledge effectively and collaboratively to try and solve real world problems.” According to Wallace, knowledge and good grades are not enough to ensure success in the work place of the future; our children will need to have experience of being able to creatively apply knowledge and skills to large scale, pressing issues.

“Being able to apply skills so that they benefit global issues, or find solutions to medical problems, is how children can really determine their success. In this way, students will be empowered to appreciate how their education, knowledge and understanding has the potential to make an impact, not just to them personally, but to others too.”

Because of this, rather than teaching subjects in separate silos, schools are now guiding their students to be able to bring knowledge and skills from different subjects together to solve a problem. Wallace says, “Students will bridge the subjects together to enable their problem-solving, collaboration,

KEEPING KIDS GROUNDED communication and emotional intelligence. But in order to really excel, the ability to apply these skills to a real-life context that benefits others will enable real mastery in these transferable skills.”

By bringing global issues to life in this way, schools can help children to truly expand their minds — not just by teaching them new subjects and skills, but by removing the

blinkers and limitations of their own life experience and broadening their perspective of where their future may take them, while giving them belief in their own ability to bring about important changes and have a positive effect on the planet and people’s lives. Fotuhi from FAKC says, “I think it’s very important to expose our children to the many facets that encompass our world. It's

a fact that children can get lost in their own worlds and forget about the many realities that exist beyond their communities. Opening their eyes to various cultures, customs, cuisines and languages around them helps them appreciate just how rich this planet is and, in my experience, certainly tickles their curiosity to explore further and learn much more.” slice of true accomplishment is something money cannot buy.”

WHAT’S MY ROLE AS A PARENT?

We ask the experts for tips on how you can help keep your child grounded and globally aware

Vahid Fothui, founder and chief camper at Fathers and Kids Camping (FAKC): “The best thing we can do as parents is to expose our children to various cultures and social classes so that they can learn about what people go through. For example, the children that came with us to Zambia learned what a privilege it is to have access to drinking water. Our kids would never believe this when living in Dubai, or other developed communities, unless they go to these emerging markets and experience it first-hand.

“In Zambia, our group was treated to a wonderful dance and theatrical show by the local children. Everyone loved it.

For us parents, that was the end of it.

But for our kids, those songs and dances remained with them and, that same night, they organised their very own talent show, singing songs, performing impromptu dance routines and acting out plays. It was wonderful!

“At the end of the Zambia trip, my son Cyrus said, ‘This made me realise how lucky I am to have things like parents, a bed, shoes…’ I could tell he had really changed. Since then he complains less about material things. He knows how fortunate he is.

“Additionally, many children who came on the trip made presentations in front of their schools to spread the word about their great deeds in Zambia. They were very proud of what they had achieved and the lives they had impacted. This

Graham Beale, principal at Arcadia Preparatory School: “There are many things that parents can do to help keep their children remain grounded and aware. Bring current issues into your child’s everyday environment by discussing hot topics, such as sustainability and technology, and then encouraging your child to incorporate this into their daily life.

“Another positive way to promote a grounded mindset is to work alongside children to aid a local charity initiative.

Large scale events are not necessary but, in committing time and effort to good causes, children will be able to appreciate their lifestyle as well as use their resources and capabilities to better the lives and situations of others.

It is also a positive approach to instilling entrepreneurship skills within their minds and attitudes from a young age.

“In line with Arcadia’s aim of raising the next generation of entrepreneurs with a global mindset and a desire to make the world a better place, one of our top recommendations would be to listen to relevant podcasts or watch documentaries, which can be excellent sources of information, For example, KiDNuz is an insightful podcast that provides child-appropriate news on a daily basis. The five-minute-long podcast offers an engaging way to teach your child about what goes on in the world around them, setting the tone for an aware young adult.”

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST EDUCATION Whether you’re new to the UAE, have just had a baby, or are looking to switch schools, you’ll be eager to get up to date with everything you need to know to choose the right nursery or school for your child

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ESSENTIALS

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re-primary curricula start at age three (your child’s age is calculated as his/her age on the 31 July for Indian, Pakistani and Japanese curriculum schools or 31 December for other curricula) in the UAE, while compulsory education begins from Grade 1 (approximately age six, depending on your child’s birth date and the curriculum they will study).

Dubai is booming. There are currently 209 private schools in Dubai (176 of which were inspected in 2018-2019) offering 17 different curricula, according to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), which regulates schools in the emirate. Over 90 percent of Dubai students study in private schools. As a result, places are hard to come by in the most sought-after schools and can be a challenge to find at short notice in some year groups, particularly the Foundation and Reception ages, between four and six.

Meanwhile, in Abu Dhabi, private schools operate across three regions — Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra — catering to around 200,000 students. The Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is responsible for managing, guiding, adopting and implementing various educational development strategies and initiatives in the region, with its Irtiqa’a inspection system measuring quality and supporting improvements so that all schools in the capital adhere to international standards.

Your child’s school placement may be organised through the company you work for, but if not, it’s wise to shortlist several schools so you have options should you not gain a place at your top choice. Be sure to research the assessment and admission criteria for the schools you shortlist, as well as the requirements for fees and payment schedules.

EARLY YEARS Currently, more than 120 early

childhood education centres are registered in Dubai, according to KHDA. Here, the authority highlights factors to consider when selecting a nursery:

Curriculum and approach to learning What kind of curriculum or learning approach does the centre follow?

Whatever the approach, there should be clear learning and development outcomes for your child along with mechanisms for the teacher to report on your child’s progress on a regular basis. Depending on your first language, you will want to ask about the languages used in the centre. For example, will your child be given the opportunity to interact with adults speaking good Arabic and good English? Check that the daily programme will provide your child with different experiences within a clear routine and that the centre is committed to the importance of play for your child to learn. Some centres also enhance their curriculum with in-house programmes or visits by outside organisations.

Quality of provision It is important to inquire about and, if possible, observe the teaching and learning. In general, are the teachers friendly, caring and qualified to provide care and nurturing for your child and do they make you feel welcome in the centre and answer your questions openly and fully? Ask about the nationality and qualifications of the staff and about the staff-to-child ratio — how many children will be under the care of each adult?

PARENT-SCHOOL CONTRACT Upon enrolling in a school, you will be required to sign a Parent-School contract at the start of the school year, which ensures that both schools and parents are aware of their duties and responsibilities towards each other and towards their children. The terms and conditions stipulated in the contract will also be a reference for dispute resolution.

However, if your child is continuing at the same school, you will not be required to sign the ParentSchool contract annually.

Your contract with the school will continue to remain valid while your child is enrolled at the same school. A new contract shall be issued and signed by the parent only if your child’s school is changed.

The environment The Ministry of Social Affairs sets out a number of safety regulations, which early childhood education centres must follow. In addition, it is a good idea to ask about the presence of a centre nurse, the number of staff who

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ESSENTIALS are qualified in first aid and the safety and security measures taken by the centre. Ask about the measures taken to ensure a clean environment and to prevent cross-contamination. You will also want to check that there are secure procedures to stop unauthorised people entering the building and for the drop-off and pick-up of children by authorised adults only.

STARTING SCHOOL With compulsory education starting from Grade 1, the academic year runs from September to June, except for Indian, Pakistani and Japanese curriculum schools, which run from April to March. There is an accepted age range for each school grade/year and your chosen school should be able to give you information about this.

Here are the factors to consider when choosing a school:

Curriculum The curriculum is much more than the textbooks or examinations — it refers to everything the school teaches, including subjects and activities inside and outside the classroom. These include extracurricular activities, school trips, and visitors to the school. Different curricula also adopt different approaches to learning.

All curricula lead to public examinations and qualifications.

These will be important considerations in your choice of curriculum for your child — you may need to think about the requirements of any future application to university or further education, either in the UAE or abroad. In addition, if you are

coming from abroad, your selection of a curriculum may depend upon your country of origin as you may want your child to integrate back into your home country’s education system at some time in the future.

Quality of education The learning outcomes and performance of schools will be important to you in making your decision. The Dubai School Inspections Bureau’s (DSIB’s) annual inspection reports allow you to look at these and other aspects of schools in detail (visit khda.gov.ae for individual inspection reports).

School environment Your child will be spending a lot of time in school and all aspects of the school have an impact on your child’s social development and personality.

As part of the decision-making process, try to arrange a tour of the school, talk with administrators, teachers and students and see the school in action. Areas you should talk about include how the school is structured, whether classes are mixed and/or whether classes are streamed for ability, how transport is arranged, and the arrangements for lunch and breaks. You can also find out the school policies on examinations, assessment, discipline, dealing with bullying, communications with parents, and technology integration, to name just a few.

For more information on choosing and enrolling in education in Dubai, visit khda.gov.ae and for more details on education in Abu Dhabi, visit adek.abudhabi.ae

SCHOOL INSPECTIONS IN ABU DHABI Irtiqa’a inspection system of ADEK employs a team that includes specialists with expertise in the school’s given curriculum or curricula. Inspections in private and government schools in Abu Dhabi take place once within a twoyear cycle, using the six-level scale, with Band A including levels Good to Outstanding; Band B covering Acceptable; and B and C including Weak and Very Weak ratings.

SCHOOL INSPECTIONS IN DUBAI The Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) of KHDA provides comprehensive information on the standard of private school education in Dubai, which helps to inform improvement planning at school and policy level. This is achieved through a number of approaches, including annual school inspections, parents meetings and focus groups, teachers, parents and students surveys. The inspection results, which are released in February or March for Indian and Pakistani schools and in April for all other schools, is based on a six-level scale, as follows: OUTSTANDING – quality of performance substantially exceeds the expectation of the UAE; VERY GOOD – quality of performance exceeds the expectation of the UAE; GOOD – quality of performance meets the expectation of the UAE; ACCEPTABLE – quality of performance meets the minimum level of quality required in the UAE; WEAK – quality of performance is below the expectation in the UAE; VERY WEAK – quality of performance is significantly below the expectation in the UAE. Inspectors assess quality of education at a variety of levels so the rankings are a great resource to use when considering schools.

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DIFC 04 379 9800; 800HUMMIN hummingbird.ae Curriculum: EYFS FS1 and FS2 Age: 2 years to 6 years Fees: AED14,220 to AED56,640

Business Bay 055 349 2022 magnolianurserydubai.com Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: AED21,000 to AED33,000

2 JUMEIRAH INTERNATIONAL NURSERIES (JINS DOWNTOWN)

1 MAPLE BEAR EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Downtown Dubai 04 456 4955 jinspire.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 45 days to 4 years Fees: From AED28,000

Business Bay 04 552 1309 maplebear.ae Curriculum: Canadian Age: 1 year to 5+ years Fees: On request

2 KANGAROO KIDS NURSERY Downtown Dubai 04 420 5250 kangarookids.ae Curriculum: International EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED27,000 to AED31,500

6 SAFARI KID NURSERY Sheikh Zayed Road 04 359 7398, 050 4548 879 info@safarikid.ae; safarikid.ae Curriculum: Emergent Age: 4 months to 4.5 years Fees: AED8,900 to AED15,250

DUBAI CREEK Stretching from where Deira touches the Arabian Gulf all the way through Jaddaf, Al Khor, Business Bay, Safa 1 and back out to the sea, the Creek is finding its way back into Dubai's residential community, with educational institutions to match.

Al Jafiliya

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Zabeel Bur Dubai

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Metro Red Line Metro Green Line 46

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NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

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Al Karama

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Umm Hurair

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Dubai Creek

Oud Metha

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Dubai Healthcare City

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Dubai Festival City

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NURSERIES 1 AGA KHAN EARLY LEARNING CENTRE Lamcy Plaza, Sheikh Rashid Road 04 336 7676 akelcdubai.org Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 years Fees: AED27,000 to AED35,000

1 AMBASSADOR KINDERGARTEN Bur Dubai 04 379 9333 ambassadorkg.com Curriculum: Indian ICSE Age: 2 years to 5+ years Fees: AED16,500 to AED19,750

1 BRITISH ORCHARD NURSERY Bur Dubai 04 398 3536, 800 PRESCHOOL britishorchardnursery.com Curriculum: Montessori, UK EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED20,000 to AED37,000

3 BUILDING BLOCKS CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTRE Al Jafilya 04 352 3600 building-blocks.ae Curriculum: UK/EYFS Age: 4 months to 5 years Fees: AED21,000 to AED41,100

1 CAMBRIDGSHIRE NURSERY Bur Dubai 04 351 8173 cambridgeshirenursery.com Curriculum: UK/EYFS Age: Up to 5 Years Fees: AED15,000 to AED27,000

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4 CHUBBY CHEEKS NURSERY Al Karama 050 2765614 chubbycheeksnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years old Fees: AED14,400 to AED31,500

3 LITTLE STAR NURSERY Al Jafiliya 04 398 2004 littlestarnursery.com Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees: On request

1 DE LA SALLE MONTESSORI

1 NEW DUBAI NURSERY

Bur Dubai 04 398 6218 delasallemontessorinursery.org Curriculum: US, Philippines/ Montessori Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: From AED17,000

Bur Dubai 04 398 4900 earlyyearsedugrp.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: On request

6 DEWA NURSERY AND CHILDCARE

3 ORANGE TREE CHILDREN’S NURSERY

Umm Hurair 04 324 4444 Curriculum: Arabic Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: AED6,000 to AED8,000

3 DUBAI AUTISM CENTER Al Jafiliya 04 398 6862 dubaiautismcenter.ae Curriculum: Special needs Age: 3 years to 8 years Fees: On request

1 HOPE MONTESSORI NURSERY Bur Dubai; 04 398 2494 hopemontessorinursery.ae Curriculum: Indian with basic Montessori Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: From AED9,000

Al Jafilya; 04 386 1578 orangetreedubai.com Curriculum: International Preschool Curriculum Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: AED19,500 to AED28,500

3 SMART CHILDREN’S NURSERY Al Jafliya 04 398 0074 smartchildrensnursery.net Curriculum: EYFS Age: 1 month to 4 years Fees: AED15,500 to AED21,500

1 TODDLERS INTERNATIONAL NURSERY Bur Dubai 04 398 3111 toddlersintlnursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees: AED16,200 to AED26,100

1 AL ITTIHAD PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Mamzar 04 296 6314 ipsmamzar.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: Pre Primary-G12 Fees: AED17,860 to AED37,672 Founded: 1982

5 AL RASHID AL SALEH PRIVATE SCHOOL Oud Metha; 04 337 6126 alrashed-alsaleh.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Ministry of Education Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED8,354 to AED17,927 Founded: 1973

1 AMBASSADOR KINDERGARTEN LLC Bur Dubai 04 379 9333 ambassadorkg.com KHDA rating: Very Good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-KG2 Fees: AED19,700 to AED26,264 Founded: 1973

1 AMBASSADOR SCHOOL LLC Bur Dubai 04 398 3535 ambassadorschool.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: G1-G12 Fees: AED20,695 to AED41,440 Founded: 2005

8 DEIRA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Dubai Festival City 04 232 5552 disdubai.ae KHDA rating: Very Good Curriculum: UK - UK/IB Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED39,938 to AED80,465 Founded: 2005

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1 DEWA ACADEMY Bur Dubai 04 322 0113 KHDA rating: First Inspection 2020-2021 Curriculum: UK/BTEC Age: G10-G12 Fees: AED0 to AED58,400 Founded: 1961

2 DUBAI ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL Zabeel 1 04 337 1457 dessdubai.com KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED36,210 to AED44,813 Founded: 1973

5 DUBAI GEM PRIVATE SCHOOL Oud Metha 04 337 6661 dubaigem.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED12,246 to AED25,142 Founded: 1983

1 DUBAI POLICE KINDERGARTEN - DEIRA BRANCH

5 GEMS WINCHESTER SCHOOL Oud Metha 04 337 4112 gemswinchesterschool-dubai.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS2-Y10 Fees: AED11,261 to AED19,473 Founded: 1958

4 IRANIAN KHADIJE KOBRA SCHOOL Al Karama 04 396 1236 KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Iranian Age: G1-G12 Fees: AED3,333 to AED4,500 Founded: 1973

4 IRANIAN TOWHEED GIRLS SCHOOL Al Karama 04 396 1234 gi-st.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Iranian Age: G1-G12 Fees: AED8,721 to AED9,258 Founded: 2012

5 LYCEE FRANCAIS INTERNATIONAL

Al Mamzar 04 238 7391; dubaipolice.gov.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Ministry of Education Age: KG1-KG2 Fees: AED0 to AED0 Founded: 2011

Oud Metha 04 336 8552 lfidubai.aflec-fr.org KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: French Age: Pre Primary-G12 Fees: AED26,376 to AED55,781 Founded: 2010

6 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL

5 LYCEE FRANCAIS INTERNATIONAL GEORGES POMPIDOU PRIMARY

Umm Hurair 04 337 7503; dubai-els.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS2-Y13 Fees: AED4,101 to AED10,768 Founded: 2000

Oud Metha; 04 337 4161 lfigp.org KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: French Age: KG1-KG2 Fees: AED29,066 to AED29,066 Founded: 2017

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

1 NEW ACADEMY SCHOOL Bur Dubai 04 398 8873 newacademyschool.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED7,784 to AED20,750 Founded: 1990

6 PAKISTAN EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY Umm Hurair 04 337 0126 pea.ae KHDA rating: Weak Curriculum: Pakistani Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED5,985 to AED8,210 Founded: 1975

6 ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL-DUBAI Umm Hurair; 04 337 0252 stmarysdubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: Y1-Y12 Fees: AED6,116 to AED13,138 Founded: 2000

7 SWISS INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL Dubai Healthcare City 04 375 0600; sisd.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Age: Pre Primary-G9 Fees: AED60,000 to AED110,000 Founded: 2015

5 THE INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL Oud Metha; 04 335 8851 indianhighschooldubai.org KHDA rating: Very Good Curriculum: Indian Age: G5-G12 Fees: Up to AED10,253 Founded: 2005

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EMIRATES LIVING There are a number of excellent nurseries to choose from in the first large-scale gated community of its kind in the Middle East, along with several well-known schools.

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The Meadows

1 The Springs

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The Lakes

3 Emirates Hills

Al Barsha 3

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9 Al Barsha South

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NURSERIES 99 BRIGHT SPARKS EARLY LEARNING CENTRE Al Barsha South 04 347 7065 brightsparks.ae Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 2 years to 5 years Fees: On request

1 DUBAI BRITISH FOUNDATION The Springs 04 558 7308 dubaibritishfs.ae Curriculum: UK/British Age: 3 to 5 years Fees: AED42,000 to AED60,000

4 JEBEL ALI VILLAGE NURSERY Lakes Club House, Emirates Living 04 454 8404 www.javn.ae Curriculum: UK (EYFS) Age: 0 to 4 years Fees: AED22,000 to AED40,000

5 JUMEIRAH INTERNATIONAL NURSERIES (JINS REGENT) The Greens 04 391 8886 jinspire.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 45 days to 4 years Fees: From AED28,000

6 LITTLE GEMS INTERNATIONALBARSHA Al Barsha 3; 04 399 5244 lgipreschool-barsha.com Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age: 1 year to 4 years Fees: AED52,000 to AED55,000

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4 RAFFLES NURSERIES The Lakes 04 427 1471 rafflesnurseries.com Curriculum: Montessori and EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 years Fees: AED14,400 to AED48,000

4 RAFFLES NURSERIES Hattan Gardens 04 427 1472 rafflesnurseries.com Curriculum: Montessori and EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 years Fees: AED14,400 to AED48,000

3 RAFFLES NURSERIES Emirates Hills 04 427 1461 rafflesnurseries.com Curriculum: Montessori and EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 years Fees: AED14,400 to AED48,000

8 SEASHELLS NURSERY Al Barsha 2 04 341 3404 seashellsnursery.com Curriculum: UK Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: On request

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7 AL ARQAM PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Barsha 1; 04 340 0888 alarqam.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Ministry of Education Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED7,791 to AED16,618 Founded: 1990

8 AL MAWAKEB SCHOOL - BR

3 DUBAI BRITISH SCHOOL Emirates Hills 04 361 9361 dubaibritishschool.ae KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 - Y13 Fees: AED46,026 to AED73,540 Founded: 2005

8 DUBAI HEIGHTS ACADEMY

8 GEMS AL BARSHA NATIONAL SCHOOL FOR BOYS Al Barsha 2; 04 505 9333 gemsnationalschoolforboys-barsha.com KHDA rating: First Inspection 2019-2020 Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y10 Fees: AED42,000 to AED62,000 Founded: 2017

8 GEMS AL BARSHA NATIONAL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Al Barsha 2; 04 347 8288 almawakeb.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED14,245 to AED23,092 Founded: 1998

Al Barsha South; 04 356 3333 dubaiheightsacademy.com KHDA rating: First Inspection 2020-2021 Curriculum: UK - UK/IB Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED33,150 to AED52,560 Founded: 2017

Al Barsha 2; 04 506 9222 gemsnationalschoolforgirls-barsha.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y10 Fees: AED42,000 to AED62,000 Founded: 2016

7 AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CREATIVE SCIENCE

3 DUBAI INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

7 GEMS DUBAI AMERICAN ACADEMY

Al Barsha; 04 510 8000 ascs.sch.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G6 Fees: AED35,000 to AED48,500 Founded: 2016

Emirates Hills; 04 368 4111 diadubai.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: IB Age: KG1-G13 Fees: AED40,157 to AED71,152 Founded: 2005

Al Barsha 1; 04 704 9777 gemsaa-dubai.com KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: American / IB Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED22,826 to AED84,511 Founded: 1997

8 AMERICAN SCHOOL OF DUBAI Al Barsha 2 04 395 0005 asdubai.org KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED59,255 to AED81,360 Founded: 1973

9 BRIGHTON COLLEGE DUBAI Al Barsha 2 South 800 BRIGHT (274448) brightoncollegedubai.ae KHDA rating: First inspection 2021-22 Curriculum: British Age: FS1 to Year 13 Fees: AED64,000 to AED107,000 Founded: Fall 2018

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7 DUBAI NATIONAL SCHOOL Al Barsha 1 04 347 4555 dnsalbarsha.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED21,896 to AED35,928 Founded: 1988

2 EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (MEADOWS) The Meadows; 04 362 9009 eischools.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: IB Age: KG1-G13 Fees: AED26,802 to AED79,488 Founded: 2006

8 GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL AL BARSHA Al Barsha 2; 04 519 5222 gemsfoundersschool-dubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED22,000 to AED33,000 Founded: 2016

7 GEMS WORLD ACADEMY Al Barsha 1; 04 373 6373 gemsworldacademy-dubai.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: IB Age: Pre Primary-G12 Fees: AED64,414 to AED111,813 Founded: 2008

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

9 GLOBAL INDIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL L.L.C

7 NEXT GENERATION SCHOOL

Al Barsha 1; 600 56 9008 ngsdubai.ae Al Barsha South; 04 225 5681 KHDA rating: Acceptable globalindianschool.org KHDA rating: First Inspection 2020-2021 Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G5 Curriculum: Indian Fees: AED26,500 to AED37,500 Age: Pre Primary-G6 Founded: 2016 Fees: AED27,000 to AED37,000 Founded: 2017

8 JSS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL LLC Al Barsha 2 04 325 6886 jssisdubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: Pre Primary-G12 Fees: AED14,117 to AED36,837 Founded: 2009

8 KINGS SCHOOL AL BARSHA Al Barsha 2; 04 356 6900 kingsdubai.com/Kings-SchoolAl-Barsha KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y9 Fees: AED52,007 to AED100,300 Founded: 2014

8 SMART VISION SCHOOL Al Barsha 2; 04 513 6777 smartvisionschooldubai.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y9 Fees: AED29,900 to AED69,900 Founded: 2016

8 NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DUBAI Al Barsha 3 South; 04 219 9999 nasdubai.ae KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED63,447 to AED95,946 Founded: 2014

3 REGENT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Emirates Hills, Greens Living Community 04 360 8830; risdubai.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED43,787 to AED51,083 Founded: 1992

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DUBAILAND & JEBEL ALI Known for its good schools, Dubailand and Jebel Ali encompasses numerous, varied communities stretching along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.

2 IBN Battuta Gate

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Discovery Gardens

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Jumeirah Village Triangle 8 Jumeirah Jumeirah Village Golf Circle Estate 7 10

Jebel Ali

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4 Dubai Investment Park

Metro Green Line 58

Dubailand

9 Motor City

11 14 REMRAAM

Metro Red Line

Dubai Sports City

Uptown Motor City

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Arabian Ranches

Dubai Studio City

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

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NURSERIES 4 AL WOROOD NURSERY Dubai Investment Park 04 444 7655 alworood.sch.ae Curriculum: Arabic, UK, US Age: 3 to 5 years Fees: AED9,000 to AED10,800

3 BUBBLES AND GIGGLES NURSERY The Gardens, Jebel Ali 04 458 1212 bubblesandgiggles.ae Curriculum: UK/EYFS Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees: AED20,000 to AED37,000

9 BUILDING BLOCKS CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTRE Motorcity 04 453 4363 building-blocks.ae Curriculum: UK/EYFS Age: 4 months to 5 years Fees: AED21,000 to AED41,100

12 BURJ DAYCARE NURSERY Arabian Ranches 2 04 430 7129 burjdaycarenursery.com Curriculum: Montessori Programme Age: 12 months to 4 years Fees: AED10,000 to AED56,000

10 CHUBBY CHEEK'S NURSERY Dubailand 04 392 2636 chubbycheeksnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years old Fees: AED14,400 to AED31,500

3 CHUBBY CHEEKS NURSERY Discovery Gardens 04 435 6598 chubbycheeksnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years old Fees: AED14,400 to AED31,500

9 EMIRATES BRITISH NURSERY Motorcity 04 567 6555 emiratesbritishnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: Up to 5 Years Fees: AED23,430 to AED46,545

1 JEBEL ALI VILLAGE NURSERY Al Furjan South; Al Furjan Pavilion 04240 8267 www.javn.ae Curriculum: UK (EYFS) Age: 0 to 4 years Fees: AED22,000 to AED40,000

4 CHUBBY CHEEK'S NURSERY

9 JEBEL ALI VILLAGE NURSERY

Dubai Investment Park 050 902 8574 chubbycheeksnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years old Fees: AED14,400 to AED31,500

Honsho Street, Motor city 04 422 1415 www.javn.ae Curriculum: UK (EYFS) Age: 0 to 4 years Fees: AED22,000 to AED40,000

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3 JEBEL ALI VILLAGE NURSERY Al Furjan, Discovery Pavilion Mall Discovery Gardens 04 551 6335 www.javn.ae Curriculum: UK (EYFS) Age: 0 to 4 years Fees: AED22,000 to AED40,000

6 JUMEIRAH INTERNATIONAL NURSERIES (JINS SUNMARKE JVT) Jumeirah Village Triangle 04 423 8910 jinspire.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 45 days to 4 years Fees: From AED28,000

10 KIDS ZONE NURSERY Dubailand 04 452 6474 kidszonenursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED16,500 to AED34,500

9 KIDVILLE DUBAI Motorcity 04 454 2760 kidville.com Curriculum: US/International Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: AED9,425 to AED29,665

2 KIDZ VENTURE NURSERY Ibn Battuta Mall, Jebel Ali 04 368 4130 kidzventure.ae Curriculum: EYFS and Montessori Age: 2 years to 5 years Fees: AED22,500 to AED62,700

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

1 LITTLE WOODS NURSERY

12 RANCHES NURSERY

The Galleries Downtown, Jebel Ali 04 883 7005 littlewoodsnursery.com Curriculum: International Age: 40 days to 4 years Fees: From AED22,700

Arabian Ranches 2 800 1777 Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 3 years Fees: From AED45,000

12 RAFFLES NURSERIES

4 THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN GREEN COMMUNITY (TCGGC)

Arabian Ranches 04 427 1476 rafflesnurseries.com Curriculum: Montessori and EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 years Fees: AED14,400 to AED48,000

Dubai Investment Park 04 885 3484; childrensgarden.ae Curriculum: Multi-lingual Pre-school Curriculum Age: 2 to 6 years Fees: AED29,925 to AED46,000

7 THE WONDER YEARS NURSERY Dubai Sports City 04 368 5600 wonderyearsnursery.com Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 6 months to 2 years Fees: AED18,000 to AED30,000

4 TINY TOWN NURSERY Dubai Investment Park 2 04 883 0175 tinytownnursery.ae Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age: Up to 5 Years Fees: AED19,500 to AED30,000

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4 AL NIBRAS INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

4 DOVECOTE GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Dubai Investment Park 04 885 3330; nisdubai.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED22,364 to AED44,455 Founded: 2005

Dubai Investment Park 04 883 7474; dovecoteschool.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED42,000 to AED48,000 Founded: 2014

7 BRADENTON PREPARATORY ACADEMY Dubai Sports City; 04 425 1111 dubaisportscity.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED32,421 to AED79,258 Founded: 2009

4 BRIGHT RIDERS SCHOOL Dubai Investment Park 1; 04 823 7444 brightridersdubai.com KHDA rating: First Inspection 2021-2022 Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: KG 1-GR 6 (4 years to 13 years) Fees: AED19,000 to AED26,500 Founded: 2018

4 BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADIAN SCHOOL Dubai Investment Park; 04 398 2227 bccsdubai.ca KHDA rating: First Inspection 2020-2021 Curriculum: Canadian Age: KG1-6 Fees: AED40,000 to AED60,000 Founded: 2017

1 DELHI PRIVATE SCHOOL Jebel Ali 04 882 1848 dpsdubai.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED10,089 to AED14,124 Founded: 2003

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10 FOREMARKE SCHOOL Dubai Land 04 426 9393 foremarkedubai.org KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED90,000 to AED98,000 Founded: 2013

14 JEBEL ALI SCHOOL AKOYA Development Remraam Desert Road, Mudon 04 884 6485; jebelalischool.org KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y9 Fees: AED44,960 to AED79,000 Founded: 1978

12 JUMEIRAH ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL (BR) Arabian Ranches 04 361 9019; jess.sch.ae KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK - IB Age: FS1-G13 Fees: AED39,030 to AED91,950 Founded: 2005

10 GEMS FIRSTPOINT SCHOOL

12 RANCHES PRIMARY SCHOOL

Dubai Land 04 278 9700 gemsfirstpointschool-dubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y12 Fees: AED39,368 to AED67,340 Founded: 2014

Arabian Ranches 04 442 9765 rpsdubai.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED45,000 to AED55,000 Founded: 2015

7 GEMS UNITED SCHOOL Dubai Sports City; 04 818 3600 gemsunitedschool.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: Pre-KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED32,421 to AED76,504 Founded: GEMS since 2013

4 GREENFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL Dubai Investment Park 04 885 6600 gcschool.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED41,441 to AED76,315 Founded: 2007

10 SAFA COMMUNITY SCHOOL Near Miracle Garden Umm Suqeim Road; 04 385 1810 safacommunityschool.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK/IB Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED 49,700 to AED 81,656 Founded: 2014

14 SOUTH VIEW SCHOOL Remraam Community, Dubai Land 04 589 7904 southviewschool.com KHDA rating: Not Inspected yet Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y8 Fees: AED39,900 to AED52,500 Founded: 2018

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

5 SUNMARKE SCHOOL Jumeirah Village Triangle 04 423 8900 sunmarkedubai.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED44,900 to AED72,900 Founded: 2016

1 THE WINCHESTER SCHOOL Jebel Ali 04 882 0444 winchester.sch.ae KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK Age: Pre Primary-Y13 Fees: AED13,542 to AED30,210 Founded: 2003

7 VICTORY HEIGHTS PRIMARY SCHOOL Dubai Sports City 04 423 1100; vhprimary.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED35,834 to AED48,865 Founded: 2013

1 THE ARBOR SCHOOL Al Furjan 04 581 4100; thearborschool.ae KHDA rating: N/A Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Year 6 Fees: AED44,800 to AED68,000 (fees for families joining in 2019/2020) Founded: 2018

1 THE ARCADIA PREPARATORY SCHOOL Jebel Ali; 04 552 2600; arcadia.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED60,000 to AED69,000 Founded: 2016

4 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHOUEIFAT - BRANCH Dubai Investment Park 04 884 7884; iscdubai.sabis.net KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: SABIS (UK/US) Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED23,821 to AED45,359 Founded: 2012

1 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHOUEIFAT Jebel Ali; 04 399 9444 iscdxb-sabis.net KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: SABIS (UK/US) Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED19,833 to AED37,958 Founded: 1994

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JUMEIRAH The low-rise villa district of Jumeirah has a vast array of nurseries and schools known for their outstanding results. With its easy accessibility, many parents who live outside the area take advantage of its education facilities.

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NURSERIES 6 ADVENTURE KIDS NURSERY Al Safa 2 04 394 1683 adventurekidsnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: On request

4 ALPHABET STREET NURSERY Al Manara 04 348 5991 alphabetstreetnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees: From AED24,000

9 APPLE NURSERY Satwa 04 344 4441 applenursery.org Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: AED11,000 to AED17,000

7 ART VILLAGE NURSERY Jumeirah 1 052 496 7551 artvillagenursery.com Curriculum: Swedish Preschool Curriculum Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees: From AED25,875

4 BABILOU UMM SUQEIM NURSERY Street 6B, Al Manara 800 NURSERY babilou.ae Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 8 weeks to 4 years Fees: AED40,000

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2 BLOSSOM BURJ NURSERY Street 10 A, Umm Al Sheif 800 NURSERY theblossomnursery.com Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 8 weeks to 4 years Fees: AED40,000

1 BLOSSOM VILLAGE NURSERY Street Al Ragay, Umm Suqeim 1 800 NURSERY theblossomnursery.com Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 8 weeks to 4 years Fees: AED40,000

7 BRITISH ORCHARD NURSERY Jumeirah 04 395 3570, 800 PRESCHOOL britishorchardnursery.com Curriculum: Montessori, UK EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED20,000 to AED37,000

4 CHILD'S PLAY NURSERY Al Manara 04 348 0788 childsplaynurserydubai.com Curriculum: UK (EYFS) Age: 14 months to 4 years Fees: AED20,250 to AED33,360

5 CHILDREN'S OASIS NURSERY Umm Suqeim 04 348 8981, 04 379 0790 childrensoasisnursery.com Curriculum: UK/Spanish Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees: AED10,000 to AED64,000

7 COCOON NURSERY Jumeirah 3 04 394 9394 cocoonnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 9 months to 4 years Fees: AED28,200 to AED34,200

7 DOVECOTE NURSERY JUMEIRAH Jumeirah 04 440 3424 dovecotenursery.org Curriculum: UK Age: 1 year to 4 years Fees: AED27,500 to AED42,000

7 DUBAI GEM NURSERY Jumeirah 04 345 3550 dubaigem.org Curriculum: Indian, UK EYFS Age: 1.5 years to 3.5 years Fees: From AED18,000

1 EMIRATES BRITISH NURSERY Umm Suqeim 04 348 9996 emiratesbritishnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: AED21,300 to AED39,000

5 FIRST STEPS NURSERY Umm Sequeim 3 04 348 6302 firststepsnm.com Curriculum: UK, EYFS, Montessori Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: AED18,000 to AED22,000

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2 GOLDEN GATE NURSERY Umm Al Sheif 04 321 6069 goldengatenursery.ae Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees: On request

7 GREEN GRASS NURSERY Jumeirah 04 385 5959 greengrassnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 1 year to 4 years Fees: On request

6 HOME GROWN CHILDREN'S ECO NURSERY Al Safa 2 04 330 7008 homegrownnursery.ae Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 years Fees: AED16000 to AED31,000

4 HOPSCOTCH NURSERY Al Manara 04 328 2226 hopscotchnursery.net Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: AED21,000 to AED27,000

6 HORIZON KIDS NURSERY Al Safa 2 04 380 9077 horizonkidsnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: AED7,750 to AED14,000

6 INSPIRE CHILDREN'S NURSERY Al Safa 2 04 395 5473 inspireallchildren.com Curriculum: Italy, US, The Creative Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Age: 2 months to 4+ years Fees: AED25,800 to AED37,800

6 JUMEIRAH INTERNATIONAL NURSERIES (JINS AL SAFA) Al Safa 04 394 5567 jinspire.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 45 days to 4 years Fees: From AED28,000

6 KANGAROO KIDS NURSERY Al Safa 2 04 395 5518 kangarookids.ae Curriculum: International EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED27,000 to AED31,500

1 KIDDY PLANET NURSERY Umm Suqeim 3 04 328 4465 kiddyplanet.ae Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees: On request

7 KIDS ACADEMY JUMEIRAH Jumeirah 3 04 338 0260 jumeirah.kids-academy.me Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees: AED21,666 to AED54,180

5 KIDS COTTAGE NURSERY Umm Suqeim 1 04 394 2145 kidscottagenursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 10 months to 4 years Fees: On request

7 KIDS ISLAND NURSERY Jumeirah 3 04 394 2578/79 kidsislandnursery.com Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 9 months to 3 years Fees: AED24,300 to AED34,200

1 KIDS PALACE NURSERY Umm Suqeim 3 04 348 4163 kidspalacenursery.com Curriculum: UK, French Age: 14 months to 4 years Fees: AED30,000 to AED50,000

8 KIDS SPOT NURSERY Al Wasl 04 344 8541 kidsspotnursery.com Curriculum: Arabic, UK EYFS Age: 4 months to 6 years Fees: From AED28,000

5 KIDS ZONE NURSERY Umm Suqeim 04 388 3762 kidszonenursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED16,500 to AED34,500

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NURSERIES 7 KIDZIDOL NURSERY Jumeirah 1 04 355 1613 kidzidolnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees: On request

2 LE JARDIN ENCHANTE Umm Al Sheif 04 348 6788 lejardinenchante.net Curriculum: French Age: 14 months to 4 years Fees: AED21,000 to AED24,000

6 LE PETIT POUCET NURSERY Al Safa 2 04 321 9399 lepetitpoucet.ae Curriculum: Kindergarten Program - EYFS Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees: AED 25,500 to AED46,500

7 LITTLE CHAMPIONS NURSERY Jumeirah 1 04 344 6420 littlechampionsnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: On request Fees: AED13,050 to AED27,000

7 LITTLE HOUSE NURSERY Jumeirah 3 04 388 7130 littlehousenursery.ae Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 years to 6 years Fees: AED24,750 to AED50,100

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4 LITTLE LAND NURSERY AND MONTESSORI CENTRE Al Manara Street 04 394 4471 littlelandnursery.com Curriculum: Learn Through Play/ Montessori Age: 14 months to 4.6 years Fees: AED14,500 to AED46,000

6 LITTLE WOODS NURSERY Al Safa 2 04 394 6155 littlewoodsnursery.com Curriculum: International Age: 40 days to 4 years Fees: From AED22,700

7 LITTLE PANDAS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

7 LONDON AND PARIS INTERNATIONAL NURSERY

Jumeirah 1 04 344 6371 littlepandaselc.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: Age 3 months to 5 years Fees: AED17,658 to AED26,658

Jumeirah 04 348 0077 lpnursery.net Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees: AED30,000 to AED40,000

6 LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY Al Safa 1 04 395 5532 lsa.ae Curriculum: UK Age: Baby up to 4 years (FS1) Fees: AED8,750 to AED12,700

7 LITTLE WINGS INTERNATIONAL NURSERY Jumeirah 2 04 349 0553 littlewings-nursery.com Curriculum: UK and Montessori Methods of Learning Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: On request

4 LITTLE WONDERS Al Manara 04 348 7195 littlewonders.ae Curriculum: Personal, social and emotional development _ PSED Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED17,500 to AED37,750

1 MASTERMINDS NURSERY Umm Suqeim 3 056 443 0695 masterminds.ae Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 18 months to 6 years Fees: From AD16,600

6 MILESTONES NURSERY Al Safa 2 04 337 3374 milestones-nursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: AED22,500 to AED46,500

7 MOTHER CARE NURSERY Jumeirah 04 349 6955 motherforcare.com Curriculum: Arabic/UK/US Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees: AED10,000 to AED25,000

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7 MULBERRY TREE LEARNING NURSERY

6 SAFA KINDERGARTEN NURSERY

6 TODDLER TOWN BRITISH NURSERY

Jumeirah 3 04 394 9909 mulberrytree.ie Curriculum: Montessori/EYFS Age: 3 months to 5 years Fees: AED20,700 to AED25,500

Al Safa 04 344 3878 safanurseries.net Curriculum: International Age: 1 year to 4.5 years Fees: AED 23,800 to AED30,700

Al Safa 04 388 2999 toddlertown.ae Curriculum: International Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees: AED18,450 to AED52,500

3 ODYSSEY NURSERY Umm Suqeim 2 04 348 8805 odysseynursery.com Curriculum: Theme-based, emergent curriculum Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: On request

1 RAFFLES NURSERIES Umm Suqeim 3 04 427 1228 rafflesnurseries.com Curriculum: Montessori and EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 years Fees: AED14,400 to AED48,000

7 RAFFLES NURSERIES Town Centre, Jumeirah 04 427 1458 rafflesnurseries.com Curriculum: Montessori and EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 years Fees: AED14,400 to AED48,000

7 ROYAL BEACH NURSERY Jumeirah 3 04 394 8181 rbnursery.net Curriculum: UK Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED25,000 to AED34,500

7 SANDCASTLE NURSERY Jumeirah 1 04 344 4283 sandcastlenursery.com Curriculum: UK Age: 3 months to 4.5 years Fees: AED21,900 to AED32,400

7 SMALL WORLD NURSERIES Jumeirah 2 04 349 0770 smallworldnurserydubai.com Curriculum: UK Age: 14 months to 4 years Fees: AED5,750 to AED9,775

7 THE PALMS NURSERY Jumeirah 3 04 394 7017 thepalmsnurserydubai.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 16 months to 4 years Fees: From AED30,000

5 VERNUS EARLY LEARNING CENTRE Umm Suqeim 04 321 4606 vernuselc.ae Curriculum: EYFS Age: 6 weeks to 6 years Fees: From AED29,900

5 WILLOW CHILDREN'S NURSERY Umm Suqeim; 04 321 4433 willownurserydubai.com Curriculum: Birth-Three Matters and the EYFS Age: 45 days to 4.5 years Fees: On request

7 WISDOM INTERNATIONAL NURSERY & DAYCARE Jumeirah 1 04 344 6371 wisdominternationalnursery. com Curriculum: International Age: 6 months to 5 years Fees: On request

4 TINY HOME MONTESSORI NURSERY

2 WOODBURY CHILDREN'S NURSERY

Al Manara 04 346 5240 Curriculum: Montessori Age: 1 year to 5 years Fees: From 8,950

Umm Al Sheif 04 321 5736 woodburynursery.com Curriculum: Special Needs, UK EYFS Age: Up to 6 years Fees: From AED34,500

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6 AL ITTIHAD PRIVATE SCHOOL (BR) Al Safa 1; 04 394 5111 ipsjumeira.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED20,126 to AED39,196 Founded: 1998

7 AL SHOROUQ PRIVATE SCHOOL

5 EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL L.L.C Umm Suqueim 1 04 348 9804; eischools.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK/IB Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED35,054 to AED74,283 Founded: 1991

7 GEMS JUMEIRAH PRIMARY SCHOOL

Jumeirah 1 04 344 2026 shoruq.sch.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Ministry of Education Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED6,889 to AED11,457 Founded: 1986

Jumeirah 3; 04 394 3500 jumeirahprimaryschool.com KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED40,036 to AED50,466 Founded: 1994

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9 GEMS WELLINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Umm Suqueim 3; 04 427 1400 casdubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: Pre Primary-G10 Fees: AED40,071 to AED72,352 Founded: 2011

Al Satwa; 04 343 3266 gemswps.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED42,508 to AED53,582 Founded: 2007

7 DUBAI BRITISH SCHOOL JUMEIRAH PARK Jumeirah Park; 04 552 0247 dubaibritishschooljp.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: Y1 - Y11 Fees: AED65,000 to AED75,000 Founded: 2015

5 EMIRATES ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL Umm Suqueim 1; 04 394 7355 eess.sch.ae KHDA rating: Weak Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED3,568 to AED5,414 Founded: 1980

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8 HORIZONS ENGLISH SCHOOL Al Wasl 04 342 2891 horizonschooldubai.com KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED28,249 to AED39,564 Founded: 1989

8 JAPANESE SCHOOL Al Wasl 04 344 9119 japanese.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Japanese Age: KG2-G9 Fees: AED25,200 to AED19,200 Founded: 1980

8 JSS PRIVATE SCHOOL LLC Al Wasl 04 344 6419 jsspsdubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: Pre Primary-G12 Fees: AED11,002 to AED23,889 Founded: 2011

7 JUMEIRA BACCALAUREATE SCHOOL Jumeira 1 04 344 6931; jbschool.ae KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Age: Pre-K - G12 Fees: AED56,131 to AED84,197 Founded: 2010

6 JUMEIRAH COLLEGE Al Safa 1 04 395 5524 gemsjc.com KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK Age: Y7-Y13 Fees: AED71,508 to AED89,385 Founded: 2000

6 JUMEIRAH ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL Al Safa 1; 04 394 5515 jess.sch.ae KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED39,030 to AED48,234 Founded: 1976

1 KINGS SCHOOL DUBAI Umm Suqueim 3 04 348 3939 kingsdubai.com KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y8 Fees: AED42,734 to AED65,037 Founded: 2004

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

6 MANOR PRIMARY SCHOOL Al Safa 1; 04 394 3465 manorprimaryschool.com KHDA rating: First Inspection 2019-2020 Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED47,150 to AED51,750 Founded: 2016

1 RAFFLES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - UM SUQEIM SOUTH BR Umm Suqueim 3 04 427 1200; rafflesnurseries.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK Age: FS2-Y11 Fees: AED30,384 to AED78,408 Founded: 2008

1 RAFFLES WORLD ACADEMY Umm Suqueim 3 04 427 1200; rafflesnurseries.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED30,384 to AED85,075 Founded: 2008

5 THE ENGLISH COLLEGE DUBAI Umm Suqueim 1 04 394 3465 theenglishcollege.ac.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: Y9-Y13 Fees: AED0 to AED61,765 Founded: 1992

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PALM JUMEIRAH & DUBAI MARINA There are plenty of nurseries in the family-friendly neighbourhoods of Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina, with international schools located nearby.

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Dubai Marina

Dubai 4 Media City

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Knowledge Village

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Al Sufouh

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NURSERIES 5 ASYA'S NURSERY Palm Jumeirah 04 435 6627 asyasnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 45 days to 4 years Fees: From AED35,700

5 BABILOU PALM JUMEIRAH NURSERY Golden Mile Galleria, Palm Jumeirah 800 NURSERY; babilou.ae Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 8 weeks to 4 years Fees: AED40,000

2 BABY HOME NURSERY Jumeirah Lakes Towers 04 420 7973 babyhomenursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 1 year to 5 years Fees: AED24,000 to AED37,500

3 BLOSSOM MARINA NURSERY Marina Promenade, Dubai Marina 800 NURSERY theblossomnursery.com Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 8 weeks to 4 years Fees: AED40,000

1 4 BRITISH ORCHARD NURSERY Jumeirah Beach Residence 04 447 5881, Dubai Media City 04 4385255, 800 PRESCHOOL britishorchardnursery.com Curriculum: Montessori, UK EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED20,000 to AED37,000

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2 CASCADE LEARNING CENTRE Jumeirah Lakes Towers 04 442 1831 cascadelearning.ae Curriculum: EYFS Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees: On request

22 DEWDROPS NURSERY DUBAI Jumeirah Lakes Towers 04 3686399 dewdropsnursery.com Curriculum: British Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: AED 16,000 to AED30,000

1 FUN AND PLAY NURSERY Jumeirah Beach Residence 04 432 3405 funandplaynursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 6 months to 6 years Fees: AED 10,000 to AED50,000

1 JEBEL ALI VILLAGE NURSERY Al Bahar tower 1, Plaza level Jumeirah Beach Residence 04 424 3791 www.javn.ae Curriculum: UK (EYFS) Age: 0 to 4 years Fees: AED22,000 to AED40,000

2 KIDS KARE NURSERY Jumeirah Lake Towers 04 441 7673 kidskarenursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 4 months to 5 years Fees: AED20,000 to AED33,000

2 KIDS KINGDOM LEARNING CENTRE Jumeirah Lakes Towers 04 552 1585 kidskingdom.ae Curriculum: British, Indian, UK EYFS Age: 6 months to 2 years Fees: On request

2 KIDS WORLD CREATIVE LEARNING CENTRE Jumeirah Lakes Towers 04 453 4272 kwclc.org Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 2 years to 6 years Fees: From AED6,200

3 KIDVILLE DUBAI Dubai Marina 04 440 1220 kidville.com Curriculum: US/International Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: AED9,425 to AED29,665

2 LEARNING LADDER NURSERY Jumeirah Lake Towers 056 728 3801 learningladdernursery.com Curriculum: International Preschool Curriculum Age: 1 year to 4 years Fees: From AED25,000

6 LITTLE HANDS Knowledge Village 04 448 9267 littlehandskidsclub.com Curriculum: International Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: AED14,580 to AED46,200

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2 MOSAIC NURSERY Jumeirah Lake Towers 04 425 6670 mosaicnursery.com Curriculum: The Creative Curriculum Age: 18 months to 5 years Fees: AED5,000 to AED14,500

3 RAFFLES NURSERIES Dubai Marina 04 427 1473 rafflesis.com Curriculum: Montessori and EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 years Fees: AED14,400 to AED48,000

2 RAINBOW VALLEY NURSERY Jumeirah Lakes Towers 04 423 2540 rainbowvalleynursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 5 years Fees: AED24,600 to AED35,700

4 TENDER LOVE & CARE NURSERY

2 YELLOW SUBMARINE NURSERY

Dubai Media City 04 367 1636 tenderloveandcare.com Curriculum: International Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: From AED12,500

Jumeirah Lakes Towers 02 553 1179 yellowsubmarine.ae Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: AED22,500 to AED43,200

2 TINY TOWN PLAY LOUNGE Jumeirah Lakes Towers 04 423 2578 tinytown.ae Curriculum: UK Age: 2 years to 6 Years Fees: AED30,000 to AED40,000

3 TODDLER TOWN BRITISH NURSERY

7 DUBAI COLLEGE

Dubai Marina 04 452 8080 toddlertown.ae Curriculum: International Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees: AED18,450 to AED52,500

Al Sufouh 1; 04 399 9111 dubaicollege.org KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK Age: Y7-Y13 Fees: AED80,810 to AED91,505 Founded: 1978

5 REDWOOD MONTESSORI NURSERY

2 VERNUS EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

7 GEMS WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Palm Jumeirah 04 422 8581 theredwoodnursery.com Curriculum: Montessori: English, French & Arabic Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: On request

Jumeirah Lake Towers 04 360 8929 vernuselc.ae Curriculum: EYFS Age: 6 weeks to 6 years Fees: From AED29,900

Al Sufouh 1; 04 348 4999 wellingtoninternationalschool.com KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK - UK/IB Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED43,050 to AED93,658 Founded: 2005

1 SAFARI KID NURSERY Jumeirah Beach Residence 04 440 1220, 050 4548 879 jbr@safarikid.ae; safarikid.ae Curriculum: Emergent Age: 4 months to 4.5 years Fees: AED7,875 to AED17,075

3 WILLOW CHILDREN'S NURSERY Dubai Marina 04 554 5802 willownurserydubai.com Curriculum: Birth-Three Matters and the EYFS Age: 45 days to 4.5 years Fees: On request

6 ICADEMY MIDDLE EAST FZ.LLC Knowledge Village 04 440 1212 info@icademymiddleeast.com KHDA rating: Awaiting inspection date Curriculum: American Age: KG2-G12 Fees: AED18,332 to AED25,672 Founded: 2008

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SMBZ CORRIDOR The major highway of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road is a popular area for nurseries and schools due to its easy accessibility.

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Al Quoz

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5 Nad Al Sheba Al Khail

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IMG Worlds of Adventure

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Metro Green Line

Bypass road

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Academic City

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Deira

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Al Waheeda

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Al Nahda

Al Twar

Garhoud

18 Al Qusais

14 Al Rashidiya

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Al Muhaisnah

Ras Al Khor

10 Nad Al Hamar

15 Mirdif

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20 Al Mizhar

Al Warqa'a

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Al Khawaneej

Dubai Silicon Oasis

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NURSERIES 22 AL SALAM NURSERY

17 BRITISH ORCHARD NURSERY

21 CRYSTAL VALLEY NURSERY

Al Nahda 2 04 267 9594 alsalamschool.sch.ae Curriculum: Arabic/UK Age: 2 months to 3 years Fees: From AED17,500

Al Twar 04 261 8788 800 PRESCHOOL britishorchardnursery.com Curriculum: Montessori, UK EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED20,000 to AED37,000

Arabian Center, Al Mizhar 1 04 284 5519 crystalvalleynursery.com Curriculum: Reggio Inspired British Curriculum – (EYFS) Age: 45 days to 3+ years Fees: AED28,000 to AED31,350

1 APPLE SEEDS DUBAI Gold and Diamond Park, Al Quoz 04 380 6064 appleseedsdubai.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 12 months to 6 years Fees: From AED2,680

3 7 BLOSSOM ELC NURSERY

16 CANADIAN MONTESSORI CENTER Al Waheeda, Sheik Zayed Road 04 239 9102 canadianmontessoricenter.com Curriculum: Arabic, English, French/Montessori Age: 45 days to 4 years Fees: From AED23,000

22 CHUBBY CHEEK'S NURSERY

Block 12, Dubai Academic City Al Salam Town Center, Mudon 800 NURSERY theblossomnursery.com Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 8 weeks to 4 years Fees: AED40,000

Al Nahda 04 239 9985 chubbycheeksnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years old Fees: AED14,400 to AED31,500

12 BRITISH ORCHARD NURSERY

2 CREATIVE KIDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Deira 04 208 9800, 800 PRESCHOOL britishorchardnursery.com Curriculum: Montessori, UK EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED20,000 to AED37,000

Al Khail Mall 04 338 5548 creativekidsdubai.com Curriculum: UK/EYFS Age: 2 years to 6 years Fees: On request

17 DEIRA MONTESSORI NURSERY Al Twar 2 04 263 3236 N/A Curriculum: Arabic/UAE Montessori Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED17,000

7 DUBAI EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE Academic City 04 326 0300 cda.gov.ae Curriculum: Support Services UAE/ Special Needs Age: Up to 6 years Fees: Free for UAE Nationals

15 EMIRATES BRITISH NURSERY Mirdif 04 288 9222 emiratesbritishnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees: AED21,300 to AED39,000

8 BRITISH ORCHARD NURSERY

20 CREATIVE NEST NURSERY

12 HAPPY KIDS NURSERY

Dubai Silicon Oasis 04 388 6602, 800 PRESCHOOL britishorchardnursery.com Curriculum: Montessori, UK EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED20,000 to AED37,000

Street 16c, Mizhar 2 04 263 3876 creativenestnursery.com Curriculum: EYFS and Reggio Age: 45 days to 4 years Fees: On request

Deira 04 273 1333 earlyyearsedugrp.com Curriculum: Indian Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: On request

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NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

1 KIDDY PLANET NURSERY Al Quoz 04 339 0010 kiddyplanet.ae Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees: On request

3 STEP BY STEP NURSERY Al Qudra Road 04 447 3445 stepbystepnursery.ae Curriculum: EYFS Age: 8 months to 4 years Fees: AED 15,750 to AED43,500

10 THE LITTLE CITY NURSERY Nad Al Hamar 04 284 5148 thelittlecitynursery.ae Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: From AED15,900

15 KIDVILLE DUBAI

15 SUPER KIDS NURSERY

18 WORLD NURSERY

Uptown Mirdiff 04 236 3648 kidville.com Curriculum: US/International Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: AED9,425 to AED29,665

Mirdif 04 288 1949 superkidsnursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 11 months to 4 years Fees: AED16,500 to AED21,000

Al Qusais 04 261 3025 worldnurserydubai.com Curriculum: Indian EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: On request

4 SAFARI KID NURSERY Meydan 050 454 8879 meydan@safarikid.ae; safarikid.ae Curriculum: Emergent Age: 4 months to 4.5 years Fees: AED9300 to AED17,250

8 THE KENSINGTON NURSERY Dubai Silicon Oasis 04 342 3399 thekensingtonnursery.com Curriculum: UK Age: 4 months to 5 years Fees: From AED30,000

13 YELLOW BRICK ROAD NURSERY Al Garhoud 04 282 8290 Yellowbrickroadnursery.com Curriculum: Reggio Inspired British Curriculum – (EYFS) Age: 45 days to 4+ years Fees: AED28,000 to AED31,350

15 SMALL STEPS NURSERY Mirdif 04 288 3347 smallstepsnursery.ae Curriculum: UK Age: 1 year to 4 years Fees: AED12,500 to AED17,500

12 SPECTRUM NURSERY Abu Hail, Deira 04 265 9464 spectrumnursery.com Curriculum: Indian Age: 1.5 years to 4 years Fees: On request

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18 AL ADAB IRANIAN PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR BOYS Al Qusais; 04 263 3405 adabschool.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Iranian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED8,778 to AED19,749 Founded: 1989

22 AL DIYAFAH HIGH SCHOOL Al Nahda 2; 04 267 1115 diyafah.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: British Age: FS2-Y13 Fees: AED10,880 to AED23,110 Founded: 1982

20 AL MIZHAR AMERICAN ACADEMY SCHOOL Al Mizhar 1; 04 288 7250 americanacademy.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: Pre-K - G12 Fees: AED39,886 to AED62,176 Founded: 2005

18 AL ADAB IRANIAN PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

14 AL EMAN EDUCATIONAL EST (AL EMAN PRIVATE SCHOOL)

18 AL SADIQ ISLAMIC ENGLISH SCHOOL

Al Qusais; 04 263 3405 adabschool.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Iranian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED8,778 to AED18,808 Founded: 1989

Al Rashidiya 04 285 8589 KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Ministry of Education Age: KG1-G9 Fees: AED5,707 to AED8,503 Founded: 1973

Al Qusais; 04 263 4083 alsadiqschool.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y11 Fees: AED4,245 to AED8,605 Founded: 1989

22 AL AMEEN PRIVATE SCHOOL

13 AL KHALEEJ NATIONAL SCHOOL

Al Nahda 2; 04 267 7100 msbdubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y11 Fees: AED9,411 to AED10,667 Founded: 1992

21 AL BASATEEN PRIVATE NURSERY

Al Garhoud; 04 217 3900 gemsakns.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American/UAE Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED15,320 to AED29,316 Founded: 1992

18 AL MAAREF PRIVATE SCHOOL (LLC) 18 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL

Al Khawaneej 1; 04 289 2261 KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Ministry of Education Age: KG1-KG2 Fees: AED5,754 to AED5,754 Founded: 2003

Al Qusais 04 298 8881 almaaref.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED9,672 to AED27,829 Founded: 1987

21 AL BASATEEN PRIVATE NURSERY HATTA BRANCH

13 AL MAWAKEB SCHOOL AL GARHOUD

Al Khawaneej 1; 04 852 3151 KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Ministry of Education Age: KG1-KG2 Fees: AED5,400 to AED5,400 Founded: 2004

Al Garhoud; 04 285 1415 almawakeb.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED14,245 to AED23,092 Founded: 1995

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22 AL SALAM PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Nahda 2 04 267 9594 alsalamschool.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED12,931 to AED28,903 Founded: 1989

SCHOOL

Al Qusais; 04 298 8666 aisch.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED11,842 to AED19,198 Founded: 2003

18 AMITY SCHOOL L.L.C Al Qusais 04 204 1000 amityschooldubai.com KHDA rating: First inspection 2020-2021 Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G5 Fees: AED15,000 to AED26,000 Founded: 2017

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

1 AMLED SCHOOL Al Quoz 4 04 338 6756 amledschool.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG2- G6 Fees: AED11,500 to AED16,000 Founded: 2015

13 CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Al Garhoud; 04 282 4646 gemscis-dubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED17,825 to AED24,202 Founded: 2004

15 DAR AL MAREFA SCHOOL Mirdif 04 288 5782; daralmarefa.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Age: KG1-12 Fees: AED32,670 to AED74,188 Founded: 2008

18 APPLE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

18 CAPITAL SCHOOL

17 DEIRA PRIVATE SCHOOL

Al Qusais 04 263 8989 apple.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS2-Y8 Fees: AED6,562 to AED12,052 Founded: 1994

Al Qusais; 04 298 8776 capitalschooluae.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y8 Fees: AED38,000 to AED58,000 Founded: 2014

Al Twar 1 04 264 1595 deps-sch.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS2-Y6 Fees: AED20,713 to AED32,372 Founded: 2009

20 ARAB UNITY SCHOOL Al Mizhar 1 04 288 6226 arabunityschool.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED5,854 to AED9,789 Founded: 1975

18 BILVA INDIAN SCHOOL Al Qusais 04 204 0900 bisedu.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G78 Fees: AED12,000 to AED21,000 Founded: 2014

1 CLARION SCHOOL LLC Al Quoz 1; 04 407 3000 clarionschooldubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: Pre Primary-G3 Fees: AED40,000 to AED72,000 Founded: 2016

1 CREDENCE HIGH SCHOOL

19 DUBAI ARABIAN AMERICAN PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Muhaisnah 1; 04 288 2222 daaschool.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED12,983 to AED28,942 Founded: 2006

18 DUBAI CARMEL SCHOOL

Al Quoz 1 04 321 2144 credencehighschool.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G8 Fees: AED15,000 to AED23,000 Founded: 2014

Al Qusais 04 267 5424 dubaicarmelschool.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y12 Fees: AED8,433 to AED14,312 Founded: 1982

19 BUDS PUBLIC SCHOOL

18 CRESCENT ENGLISH SCHOOL

Al Muhaisnah 1 04 288 8143 bpsdubai.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED7,747 to AED13,832 Founded: 1986

Al Qusais; 04 298 8866 crescentschooldubai.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED2,538 to AED9,210 Founded: 1984

7 DUBAI ENGLISH SPEAKING PRIVATE COLLEGE -BRANCH Academic City 04 360 4866; descdubai.com KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK Age: Y7-Y13 Fees: AED77,782 to AED83,601 Founded: 2005

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1 DUBAI INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL - BR Al Quoz 1; 04 338 5530 dis.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED14,112 to AED22,156 Founded: 1999

20 DUBAI MODERN EDUCATION SCHOOL

12 ELITE ENGLISH SCHOOL Deira 04 268 8244 eliteenglishschool.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED4,389 to AED9,688 Founded: 1993

5 GEMS MODERN ACADEMY Nad Al Sheba 1 04 326 3339 gemsmodernacademy-dubai.com KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: Indian / IB Age: Pre Primary - G12 Fees: AED28,065 to AED66,917 Founded: 2004

3 FAIRGREEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 2 GEMS NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL

Al Mizhar 1; 04 288 5115; dmes.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American - Ministry of Education Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED10,829 to AED16,869 Founded: 1996

The Sustainable City 04 875 4999; fairgreen.ae KHDA rating: Not yet rated Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) Age: Pre-K to Grade 9 Fees: AED 39,500 to AED 75,000 Founded: 2018

Al Khail; 04 445 2900 www.gemsnewmillenniumschoolalkhail.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G11 Fees: AED20,963 to AED30,396 Founded: 2013

17 DUBAI NATIONAL SCHOOL

(BRANCH)

20 GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL - AL

MIZHAR

11 GEMS OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL

Al Twar 1; 04 298 8555 dns.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED21,458 to AED35,177 Founded: 2000

Al Mizhar; 04 519 5399 gemsfoundersschool-mizhar.com KHDA rating: First Inspection 2021-22 Curriculum: UK Age: FS 1-Y8 Fees: AED22,000 to AED29,000 Founded: 2018

Al Warqa’a 1; 04 236 1335 gemsoo-dubai.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED7,090 to AED14,990 Founded: 1972

6 GEMS HERITAGE INDIAN SCHOOL

11 GEMS OUR OWN HIGH SCHOOL

18 DUBAI SCHOLARS PRIVATE

SCHOOL

Al Qusais; 04 298 8892 dubaischolars.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS2-Y12 Fees: AED14,857 to AED30,562 Founded: 1994

6 DUNECREST AMERICAN SCHOOL Wadi Al Safa 3 (next to Al Barari); 04 508 7999; dunecrest.ae KHDA rating: Not yet rated Curriculum: American with International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Grades 11&12 Age: Pre-K to Grade 11 Fees: AED 41,400 to AED 85,440 Founded: 2018

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Near IMG Worlds of Adventure 04 389 4888 gemsheritageindianschool-dubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G9 Fees: AED14,000 to AED22,000 Founded: 2016

2 GEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLAL KHAIL Al Khail; 04 339 6200 gemsinternationalschool-alkhail.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: IB Age: KG1-G11 Fees: AED47,477 to AED66,054 Founded: 2013

Al Warqa’a 1; 04 280 0077 gemsoo-alwarqa.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: G1-G12 Fees: AED8,557 to AED14,274 Founded: 2005

1 GEMS OUR OWN INDIAN SCHOOL Al Quoz 1; 04 339 1188 gemsoo-alquoz.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED5,944 to AED12,117 Founded: 1991

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

20 GEMS ROYAL DUBAI SCHOOL

13 GULF INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Al Mizhar 1 04 288 6499 royaldubaischool.com KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED37,554 to AED47,351 Founded: 2005

Al Garhoud 04 282 4455 gihsdubai.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED3,449 to AED6,521 Founded: 1979

8 GEMS WELLINGTON ACADEMY - DSO Dubai Silicon Oasis; 04 515 9000 gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com KHDA rating: Very Good Curriculum: UK - UK/IB Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED36,540 to AED82,511 Founded: 2011

2 GEMS WELLINGTON ACADEMYAL KHAIL Al Khail; 04 512 9100 gemswellingtonacademy-alkhail.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y12 Fees: AED56,466 to AED96,000 Founded: 2013

7 GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DUBAI

19 GULF MODEL SCHOOL

4 INTERNATIONAL CONCEPT EDUCATION Meydan City 04 370 8668, icedubai.org KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: French - IB Age: Pre Primary-G7 Fees: AED45,000 to AED77,000 Founded: 2013

11 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Al Muhaisnah 1 04 254 4222 gulfmodelschool.com KHDA rating: Weak Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED3,491 to AED6,347 Founded: 1982

Al Warqa’a 1; 04 280 0459 isas.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED23,063 to AED32,290 Founded: 2006

18 H. H. SHAIKH RASHID AL MAKTOUM PAKISTANI SCHOOL-DUBAI

5 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CREATIVE SCIENCE

Al Qusais 04 298 8303; sramps.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Pakistani Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED3,130 to AED6,259 Founded: 1995

Nad Al Sheba 3; 04 510 7000 iscs.sch.ae/nadalsheba KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED33,500 to AED50,000 Founded: 2016

5 HARTLAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 18 IRANIAN SALMAN FARSI BOYS SCHOOL

Academic City; 04 456 2718 germanschool.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: German Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED36,686 to AED69,652 Founded: 2004

Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Nad Al Sheba 04 407 9444, 800-HARTS (800-42787) hartlandinternational.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 to Year 10 Fees: AED49,750 to AED76,000 Founded: 2015

Al Qusais; 04 298 8116 salmon.uaeirschools.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Iranian Age: G1-G12 Fees: AED2,422 to AED3,657 Founded: 2000

19 GREENWOOD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

11 INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC SCHOOL

1 IRANIAN TOWHEED BOYS SCHOOL

Al Muhaisnah 1; 04 288 8000 greenwood.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED18,229 to AED27,952 Founded: 1992

Al Warqa’a 1; 04 280 0993 iasdubai.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED13,580 to AED25,464 Founded: 2006

Al Quoz 1, 04 338 9953 bi-st.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Iranian - IB Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED14,500 to AED18,500 Founded: 1958

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19 ISLAMIC SCHOOL FOR TRAINING & EDUCATION

3 LYCEE FRANCAIS INTERNATIONAL GEORGES POMPIDOU SCHOOL

13 NATIONAL CHARITY SCHOOLBOYS AND GIRLS

Al Muhaisnah 1; 04 264 6001 lootah.com/eng/school/schlfrmset.htm KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Ministry of Education Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED12,500 to AED12,500 Founded: 1982

Al Rowaiyah, Dubai bypass road 04 326 0026; lfigp.org KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: French Age: G1-G12 Fees: AED35,021 to AED48,093 Founded: 1998

Al Garhoud; 04 282 1942 charityschools.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Ministry of Education Age: G1-G12 Fees: AED4,277 to AED7,841 Founded: 1984

5 KENT COLLEGE DUBAI Nad Al Sheba 3; 04 318 0700 kentcollege.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED54,000 to AED98,000 Founded: 2016

5 KINGS SCHOOL NAD AL SHEBA Nad Al Sheba 1; 04 327 1841 kingsdubai.com/Kings-SchoolNad-Al-Sheba KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED52,007 to AED65,993 Founded: 2014

5 LATIFA SCHOOL Nad Al Sheba 04 3361065; lsg.sch.ae KHDA rating: N/A Curriculum: UK Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED0 to AED0 Founded: 1982

12 LITTLE FLOWERS ENGLISH SCHOOL Deira; 04 266 7620 littlefllowereschool.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G6 Fees: AED3,476 to AED3,745 Founded: 1984

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1 LYCÉE FRANÇAIS JEAN MERMOZ Al Quoz 1; 056 338 8223 lfjm.education KHDA rating: First Inspection 2020-2021 Curriculum: French Age: Pre Primary - G5 Fees: AED36,000 to AED48,000 Founded: 2017

19 LYCEE LIBANAIS FRANCOPHONE PRIVE-DUBAI Al Muhaisnah 4; 04 264 0800 llfp.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: French Age: Pre Primary-G12 Fees: AED24,123 to AED51,694 Founded: 2004

13 NEW INDIAN MODEL SCHOOL Al Garhoud 04 282 4313 nimsdxb.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED3,836 to AED6,673 Founded: 1980

17 NEW WORLD SCHOOL PRIVATE Al Twar 1; 04 261 0033; nwps.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Ministry of Education International Baccalaureate Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED11,680 to AED19,134 Founded: 2005

20 MIRDIF PRIVATE SCHOOL

11 NEWLANDS SCHOOL

Al Mizhar 1 04 288 3303 mirdifprivateschool.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G9 Fees: AED23,017 to AED33,977 Founded: 2004

Al Warqa’a 1; 04 282 1200 newlandsschool.ae KHDA rating: First Inspection 2020-2021 Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED19,200 to AED26,400 Founded: 2017

19 MODERN SKILLS SCHOOL

20 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Al Muhaisnah 1 04 288 7765 dubai-sms.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED15,843 to AED26,787 Founded: 1995

Al Mizhar 1; 04 288 4844 naischool.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED28,497 to AED45,595 Founded: 2007

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

4 NORTH LONDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL DUBAI

11 PRIMUS PRIVATE SCHOOL LLC

5 RISING SCHOOL LLC

Al Warqa’a 1 04 280 0691 risdubai.org KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: Pre Primary-G10 Fees: AED11,339 to AED22,731 Founded: 2008

Nad Al Sheba 4 04 883 5389; risingschool.ae KHDA rating: First Inspection 2020-2021 Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G5 Fees: AED38,000 to AED55,000 Founded: 2017

1 OAKTREE PRIMARY SCHOOL

22 PRISTINE PRIVATE SCHOOL

Al Quoz 4; 04 333 3911 oaktreeprimary.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED35,000 to AED50,000 Founded: 2016

Al Nahda 2 04 267 4299 pristineschool.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED9,850 to AED18,453 Founded: 1992

19 RUSSIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City Nad Al Sheba; 04 319 0888 800-NLCS (800-6527); nlcsdubai.ae KHDA rating: First inspection 2020-2021 Curriculum: IB Age: Pre-KG to Y12* Fees: AED66,400 to AED104,000 Founded: 2017

15 ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL CANADIAN SCHOOL Mirdif; 04 255 9899; oics.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Canadian Age: Pre Primary-Y8 Fees: AED40,000 to AED75,750 Founded: 2014

19 OXFORD SCHOOL Al Muhaisnah 4 04 254 3666 oxford.sch.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS2-Y13 Fees: AED11,216 to AED17,782 Founded: 1988

19 PHILADELPHIA PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Muhaisnah 1; 04 264 6202 ppsdubai.org KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED18,139 to AED31,061 Founded: 2006

Al Muhaisnah 4; 04 264 1515 dubairuschool.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Russian Age: KG1-G11 Fees: AED14,241 to AED21,899 Founded: 1997

12 QUEEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

12 SABARI INDIAN SCHOOL LLC

Deira; 04 265 2600 queen-schools.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED14,381 to AED26,969 Founded: 1998

Deira 04 250 5806; sisdubai.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G7 Fees: AED14,463 to AED16,307 Founded: 2013

5 RASHID SCHOOL Nad Al Sheba 04 336 1187 rsbdubai.sch.ae KHDA rating: N/A Curriculum: UK Age: KG1-G12 Fees: N/A Founded: 1986

5 REPTON SCHOOL Nad Al Sheba 1 04 426 9319 reptondubai.org KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK/IB Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED60,072 to AED120,145 Founded: 2007

1 SAFA BRITISH SCHOOL Al Quoz 4 04 394 7879 safaschooldubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y7 Fees: AED26,834 to AED41,315 Founded: 2005

11 SHARJAH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Warqa’a 1; 04 280 1111 saisdubai.net KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED15,958 to AED39,895 Founded: 2005

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3 SHEIKH RASHID BIN SAEED ISLAMIC INSTITUTE Al Rowaiyah, Dubai bypass road 04 368 8532; rid.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Ministry of Education Age: G6-G12 Fees: N/A Founded: 2003

18 THE ALPHA SCHOOL LLC Al Qusais; 04 225 5586 alphaschool.ae KHDA rating: First Inspection 2020-2021 Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED19,750 to AED28,500 Founded: 2017

8 THE INDIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (DSO BRANCH) Dubai Silicon Oasis 04 337 7475; ihsdxb.net KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G8 Fees: AED9,483 to AED14,000 Founded: 2011

22 THE CENTRAL SCHOOL

13 THE KINDERGARTEN STARTERS

Al Quoz 1 04 338 1311 springdalesdubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: Pre Primary-G9 Fees: AED18,432 to AED26,833 Founded: 2013

Al Nahda 2 04 267 4433 centraldxb.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED3,643 to AED6,412 Founded: 1981

Al Garhoud 04 282 4090 gemskgs.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G5 Fees: AED7,207 to AED9,619 Founded: 1982

19 ST. MARY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL DUBAI - AL MUHAISNAH

10 THE CITY SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE

Al Muhaisnah 4; 04 261 4014 stmarysmuhaisnah.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y7 Fees: AED11,000 to AED15,000 Founded: 2015

Nad Al Hammar; 04 289 9722 thecityschool.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS2-Y11 Fees: AED13,666 to AED24,227 Founded: 1989

1 SPRINGDALES SCHOOL LLC

18 THE MILLENIUM SCHOOL Al Qusais 04 298 8567 gemsmillenniumschool.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED16,555 to AED24,345 Founded: 2000

17 STAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

19 THE INDIAN ACADEMY

19 THE PHILIPPINE SCHOOL

Al Twar 2 04 263 8999 starintlschoolaltwar.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y9 Fees: AED20,365 to AED40,297 Founded: 2000

Al Muhaisnah 4 04 264 6746 indianacademydubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G9 Fees: AED10,877 to AED20,000 Founded: 2012

Al Muhaisnah 2 04 284 4465 thephilippineschooldubai.com KHDA rating: Weak Curriculum: Philippine Age: KG1-G10 Fees: AED5,956 to AED13,100 Founded: 2008

15 STAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (BRANCH)

13 THE INDIAN HIGH SCHOOLBRANCH

11 THE SCHOOL OF RESEARCH SCIENCE

Mirdif 04 288 4644; starmirdifschool.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED32,372 to AED110,000 Founded: 2008

Al Garhoud; 04 282 3555 indianhighschooldubai.org KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G4 Fees: AED5,169 to AED5,413 Founded: 1988

Al Warqa’a 4; 04 601 1011 srsdubai.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED34,359 to AED73,769 Founded: 2003

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NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

22 THE SHEFFIELD PRIVATE SCHOOL

19 UNITED INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

Al Nahda 2; 04 267 8444 sheffield-school.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS2-Y13 Fees: AED21,405 to AED40,365 Founded: 2004

Al Muhaisnah 1 04 254 3888; uips.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Philippine Age: KG1-G11 Fees: AED5,059 to AED11,116 Founded: 1992

18 THE WESTMINSTER SCHOOL

1 UNIVERSAL AMERICAN SCHOOL - BRANCH

Al Qusais 04 298 8333 gemsws-ghusais.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS2-Y13 Fees: AED7,558 to AED14,693 Founded: 1988

15 UPTOWN SCHOOL Mirdif 04 251 5001; uptownschool.ae KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Age: Pre-K - G12 Fees: AED45,000 to AED72,500 Founded: 2012

Ras Al Khor 04 232 5222; uasdubai.ae KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: US/IB Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED37,330 to AED75,659 Founded: 2005

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ABU DHABI The capital of the UAE is home to a diverse curricula of private schools, with subjects taught in Arabic and English. These work under the supervision of The Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and the UAE Ministry of Education.

Al Lulu Island

Al Reem Island

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Abu Dhabi City Al Bateen

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Mangrove National Park

Al Zafranah Al Mushrif

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10 Al Aman

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Ramhan Island Saadiyat Island

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Al Jubail Island

Yas Island

Zeraa Island Umm Yifenah Island

Samaliyah Island

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Abu Dhabi International Airport

Sas Al Nakh Island

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6 Zayed Sports City

Khalifa City Al Maqta

Al Bandar

Masdar City

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Other Locations

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MUSSAFAH

Mohammed Bin Zayed City

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NURSERIES 1 AL DANA NURSERIES Abu Dhabi City 800 68 77, 02 582 1130 aldananurseries.com Curriculum: Arabic/US Age: 45 days to 4 years Fees: AED15,500 to AED25,000

1 APPLE BEE NURSERY Al Rowdah area 02 443 4747, 445 3317 applebeenursery.com Curriculum: The American Creative Age: 6 weeks to 4 years Fees: AED18,000 to AED36,000

1 BIRDS OF HOPE NURSERY Al Salah 02 621 3411 N/A Curriculum: Arabic Age: 40 days to 4 years Fees: AED12,000 to AED18,000

2 BRIGHT BEGINNINGS NURSERY Al Mehairba 02 445 5339 Al Mushrif 02 449 2840 Saadiyat Island 02 628 4816 brightbeginnings.ae Curriculum: UK Age: 1 month to 4 years Fees: From AED18,000

1 BRITISH ORCHARD NURSERY Al Nayhan 02 443 9892 Al Bateen 02 622 2903 britishorchardnursery.com Curriculum: The British National (EYFS) Age: 6 weeks to 5 years Fees: AED30,000 to AED50,000

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1 BUSY BEES NURSERY Madinat Zayed 02 621 9492 busybees-nursery.com Curriculum: Curriculum EYFS Age: 18 months to 4.5 years Fees: From AED22,230

1 BUTTERFLY MONTESSORI Khalidiyah 02 665 8611 N/A Curriculum: Montessori International Age: 1 year to 4 years Fees: From AED4,000

3 DEERFIELDS NURSERY Khalifa City A 02 666 4225 N/A Curriculum: EYFS/British Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: On request

10 EDU CARE NURSERY

1 FIRST STEPS NURSERY Karama Street 02 446 0960 firststeps.ae Curriculum: UK Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: AED 23,700 to AED28,000

1 GIGGLES ENGLISH NURSERY Airport Road 02 641 6255 Mina Road 02 673 4226 gigglesenglishnursery.com Curriculum: Arabic, Indian, UK Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: AED14,080 to AED20,608

13 HUMMINGBIRD NURSERY Al Reem Island 02 671 7701; 800HUMMIN hummingbird.ae Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months - 4 years Fees: AED14,220 to AED56,640

3 HUMPTY DUMPTY NURSERIES

Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street 02 665 8882 educarenursery.com Curriculum: Arabic, English Age: 1 month to 4 years Fees: AED20,100 to AED25,650

Al Bateen 02 666 3277 Khalifa City A 02 556 1068 humptynursery.org Curriculum: British based, EYFS Age: 1 year to 4 years Fees: AED 22,500 to AED 33,000

10 EDU CARE NURSERY

1 INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI NURSERY

Al Muroor Street 02 448 3744 educarenursery.com Curriculum: Arabic, English Age: 1 month to 4 years Fees: AED20,100 to AED25,650

Bin Al jazrain 02 558 0062 imn.ae Curriculum: Montessori International Age: 18 months to 5 years Fees: AED14,080 to AED20,608

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

1 JIGSAW NURSERY & CRECHE Al Karamah 02 445 5222 jigsawnursery.ae Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 1 year to 4 years Fees: AED5,735 to AED14,050

3 KIDS ACADEMY Khalifa City A 02 557 7636 Al Bateen 02 446 6484 Al Mushrif 02 441 1991 kids-academy.ae Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 45 days to 4 years Fees: AED20,124 to AED50,310

8 KIPINA (AL BUTIN NURSERY) Al Bateen 02 667 2445 kipinakids.com Curriculum: UK EYFS and Montessori Age: 6 weeks to 4 years Fees: On request

4 KOTWALS NURSERY Mohammad Bin Zayed City 02 559 0068 kotwalsmontessori.com Curriculum: Montessori International Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: AED16,000 to AED22,000

1 LADY BIRD NURSERY Villa 18, 4th Street 02 6673881 lady-bird-nursery.com Curriculum: EYFS (Finland) Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: AED 35,700 to AED47,700

3 LEARNING SPACES NURSERY Khalifa City A 02 55 66 135 learningspacesnurseries.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 1 year to 4 years Fees: On request

4 LITTLE AJYAL NURSERY The Al Nahyan Camp 02 409 7115 littleajyal.ae Curriculum: Montessori Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: On request

6 MINDCHAMPS NURSERY ABU DHABI Bloom Gardens, Next to Brighton College 02 815 6540; mindchamps.ae Curriculum: MindChamps International Age: 45 days to 4 years old Fees: On request

5 NOAH’S ARK NURSERY Mussafah 02 559 1743 noahsarknurseryad.com Curriculum: International Age: 20 months to 4 years Fees: From AED16,000

1 NOAH’S ARK NURSERY Najda Street 02 635 1035 noahsarknurseryad.com Curriculum: International Age: 20 months to 4 years Fees: From AED 16,000

3 ODYSSEY NURSERY Khalifa City A 02 665 5994 odysseynursery.com Curriculum: Theme-based, emergent Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: From AED30,000

8 REDWOOD MONTESSORI NURSERY Al Bateen 02 667 3741 theredwoodnursery.com Curriculum: Montessori English, French and Arabic Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: From AED30,000

3 REDWOOD MONTESSORI NURSERY Khalifa City A 02 556 4611 theredwoodnursery.com Curriculum: Montessori English, French and Arabic Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: From AED30,000

14 REDWOOD MONTESSORI NURSERY Saadiyat Island 02 643 2888 theredwoodnursery.com Curriculum: Montessori English, French and Arabic Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: From AED30,000

1 SPRING FIELDS NURSERY Najda Street 02 6220 130/40 springfieldspreschools.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: On request

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NURSERIES 8 STEPPING STONES NURSERY

1 SUNNY MEADOWS NURSERY

Al Bateen 02 681 5583 steppingstones.ae Curriculum: Modern Montessori Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: AED 38,000 to AED 69,000

Muroor 02 444 2490 sunny-meadows.com Curriculum: Modern Montessori Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: AED18,900 to AED36,000

1 STEPPING STONES NURSERY

3 SUNNY MEADOWS NURSERY

Al Rowdha 02 445 2260 steppingstones.ae Curriculum: Modern Montessori Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: AED 38,000 to AED 69,000

Al Rayyana Abu Dhabi City (opening soon) sunny-meadows.com Curriculum: Modern Montessori Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: AED18,900 to AED36,000

3 STEPPING STONES NURSERY

1 SWANS NURSERY

AL AIN AL AIN JUNIORS NURSERY Falaj Hazza 03 766 0092 alainjuniors.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 2 years to 4 years Fees: AED4,005 to AED5,454

EDU-FUN NURSERY – AL AIN

Khalifa City A 02 556 5991 steppingstones.ae Curriculum: Modern Montessori Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: AED 38,000 to AED 69,000

Al Salam Street, Abu Dhabi 02 642 2764 swans-nursery.com Curriculum: American Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: On request

The Garden City 03 7612 686 edufun-nursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 8 month to 4 years Fees: AED19,000 to AED25,000

9 STEPPING STONES NURSERY

3 TEDDY BEAR AMERICAN NURSERY

GOLDEN BELL NURSERY

Bain-Al-Jasrain 02 558 8318 steppingstones.ae Curriculum: Modern Montessori Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: AED 38,000 to AED 69,000

3 SUNNY MEADOWS NURSERY Khalifa City A 02 556 0806 sunny-meadows.com Curriculum: Modern Montessori Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED18,900 to AED36,000

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Khalifa City A 02 556 8566 teddybearnursery.net Curriculum: English/Arabic Age: 8 months to 4 years Fees: AED24,000 to AED40,500

3 WINDSOR EARLY YEARS NURSERY Street 23, Khalifa City A 02 5579295 windsor-nursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 4 weeks to 4 years Fees: From AED18,000

Out Al Thouba Street 03 751 9980 goldenbellnursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: From AED610

HOUSE OF COLOURS NURSERY Al Jimi 03 7612204 nurserycolours.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 1.5 months to 4 years Fees: On request

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

LITTLE PEARLS NURSERY

EMIRATES ENGLISH NURSERY

LITTLE ANGEL BRITISH NURSERY

Al Toweyya, Wadi Bin Shami 03 767 3544 littlepearlsnursery.com Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 18 months to 5 years Fees: AED9,000 to AED20,000

Al Fayha area 06 566 3339 emiratesenglishnursery.com Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 years Fees: On request

Al Ramla 06 566 0990 littleangelnursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: AED12,000 to AED24,000

ENGLISH ROSE BRITISH NURSERY

LITTLE WONDERS – SHARJAH

Basher Bin Abbas Street 06 522 8477 englishrosenursery.com Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 19 months to 4.5 years Fees: From AED15,000

Al Taawun 06 537 6116 littlewonders.ae Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: From 37750

FUTURE INTERNATIONAL NURSERY

NEW HOPE NURSERY

SHARJAH ART AND EDUCATIONAL CENTRE AT SHARJAH LADIES CLUB – BASATEEN PRESCHOOL CENTRE Sharjah Ladies Club 06 506 7717; slc.ae Curriculum: EYFS Age: 1 month to 4 years Fees: On request

CHUBBY CHEEK’S NURSERY – SHARJAH

Muwafjah 06 548 7101 futureinternationalnursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees: AED14,750 to AED22,850

Opposite Mother & Child Hospital 06 524 1610 newhopesharjah.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: On request

HAPPY HOME NURSERY

SHARJAH KINDERCARE NURSERY

Maysaloon 06 563 1772 happyhomenursery.com Curriculum: UK/Arabic Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: On request

Al Sharqan area 06 524 0911 earlyyearsedugrp.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees: AED16,000 to AED20,000

DREAMLAND NURSERY

HAPPY KIDS NURSERY - SHARJAH

SEVEN OAKS BRITISH NURSERY

Al Yarmouk 06 566 1133 dreamlandnursery.com Curriculum: UK/Arabic/French Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED15,000 to AED20,000

University City Road 06 538 9300 earlyyearsedugrp.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18months to 4 years Fees: From 1,500 per month

Street 71, Khalidiya Al Khan 06 554 4561 sevenoaksnursery.com Curriculum: British Foundation Stage Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees: On request

Al Taawun 06 525 5870 chubbycheeksnursery.com Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED10,500 to AED19,500

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1 ABC PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Shamkha City 02 444 5800 abcprivateschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 to Grade 8 Fees: AED7,128 to AED23,200 Founded: 2015

1 ABU DHABI GRAMMAR SCHOOL Tourist Club Area 02 644 4703 agsgrmmr.sch.ae ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: Canadian Age: KG 2 to Grade 12 Fees: AED21,000 to AED45,100 Founded: 1994

1 AJYAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Al Houri Street 02 562 3454 albasmaschool.ae ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 to Grade 9 Fees: AED19,000 to AED31,000 Founded: 1980

1 AJYAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL-AL FALAH

1 AL BATEEN SCIENTIFIC PRIVATE SCHOOL

Al Falah City; 02 448 8479 ajyalfalah.sch.ae ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1 to Grade 5 Fees: AED20,000 to AED33,000 Founded: 2015

Street 16 02 666 7911 ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED16,138 to AED26,348 Founded: 1988

1 ABU DHABI INDIAN SCHOOL

1 AL ANSAR PRIVATE SCHOOL

23 Muroor St 02 448 8025 adisuae.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED7,140 to AED14,454 Founded: 1975

Al Shamkha City 02 666 4883 ADEK rating: Weak Curriculum: British Age: KG to Grade 6 Fees: AED23,500 to AED33,500

4 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (BRANCH 1) Mohamed Bin Zayed City 02 205 7999; aisschools.com ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED30,800 to AED46,400 Founded: 1992

16 ABU MOUSA AL ASHAARI PRIVATE SCHOOL Bani Yas 02 583 3022 ADEK rating: Weak Curriculum: MoE Age: KG2 to Grade 5 Fees: AED5,000 to AED7,000 Founded: 1985

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1 AL BASMA BRITISH SCHOOL

Mohammad Bin Zayed City 02 552 2668 ajyal.sch.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: British Age: KG1 to Grade 10 Fees: AED27,700 to AED50,350 Founded: 2014

3 AL BAHYA PRIVATE SCHOOL Khalifa City, South West 3 02 556 4666 albahyasch.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: Ministry of Education (MoE) Age: KG 1 to Grade 6 Fees: AED16,100 to AED17,300

4 AL BASHAIR PRIVATE SCHOOL Mohammad Bin Zayed City 02 553 1666 bashair-sch.ae ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED12,900 to AED27,200

1 AL DHABIANIA PRIVATE SCHOOL Khalifa Bin Shakhboot Street 02 667 8282 ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED8,600 to AED15,700 Founded: 1987

4 AL DHAFRA PRIVATE SCHOOLS Mohamed Bin Zayed City 02 610 8400/401 dhafraschools.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED24,000 to AED41,400 Founded: 1983

16 AL EKHLASS PRIVATE SCHOOL Baniyas East 8 02 585 3592 alekhlass.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED5,920 to AED17,705 Founded: 1987

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

1 AL IMAN PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Karama 02 443 4071 ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: Grade 1 to 10 Fees: AED6,000 to AED12,000

3 AL ITTEHAD NATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL Khalifa A City; 02 556 2666 inspsabudhabi.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED19200 to AED39300

5 AL MAALI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Mussafah; 02 559 1000 almalischool.com ADEK rating: Weak Curriculum: American, MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED8,400 to AED15,000 (MoE) and AED10,800 to AED17,400 (American)

1 AL MAHARAT PRIVATE SCHOOL

2 AL MANHAL INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Mushrif 02 499 8777; almanhalschool.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED9,900 to AED18,600 Founded: 1979

16 AL MUNEERA PRIVATE SCHOOL Bani Yas 02 582 7005 ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 9 Fees: AED11,500 to AED14,100

5 AL MUROOJ SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL Musaffah 02 666 9229 almurooj.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 to Grade 8 Fees: AED18,855 to AED33,255 Founded: 1992

1 AL RABEEH SCHOOL Muroor Road 02 448 2856 alrabeeh.sch.ae ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: British Age: KG1 to Year 6 Fees: AED25,400 to AED31,300 Founded: 2002

3 AL RAHA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Khalifa City A, 02 556 1567 ris.ae ADEK rating: Outstanding Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB) Age: KG to High Fees: AED36,100 – AED56,900

1 AL NAHDA NATIONAL SCHOOL, BOYS 1 AL RUWAIS PRIVATE SCHOOL

Shakhbout City 02 205 9000 aps.almaharatschools.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED14,000 to AED25,000

Al Muroor Road 02 445 4200 nahdaschools.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American, British Age: Grade 4 to Grade 12 Fees: AED17,500 to AED26,000 Founded: 1983

16 AL MANARA PRIVATE SCHOOL

2 AL NAHDA NATIONAL SCHOOL, GIRLS

Shamkha Area 02 585 8670 almanaraps.net ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED8,130 to AED13,360 Founded: 1984

4 AL NAJAH PRIVATE SCHOOL Mohammed Bin Zayed City 02 553 0953 alnajahschool.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American, ENC and IB Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED13,500 to AED35,000 Founded: 1995

Al Mushrif; 02 447 7600 nahdaschools.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American, British Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED13,300 to AED24,600 Founded: 1983

Ruwais; 02 807 5000 ruwaisprivateschool.sabis.net ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: International Age: KG to High Fees: AED17,900 to AED25,000

1 AL SHOHUB PRIVTE SCHOOL Khalifa City 02 555 9995 alshohub.org ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: British Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED25,500 to AED44,800 Founded: 1999

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1 AL SOROUH AMERICAN SCHOOL Shakhbout City 02 586 1133 alsorouhschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG to Grade 6 Fees: AED20,300 to AED24,360

1 AL MAMOURA ACADEMY ALDAR ACADEMIES

8 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL (ACS)

East Ring Road 02 885 7100; aldaracademies.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: ENC Age: FS to Year 9 Fees: AED48,800 to AED70,400

Al Bateen; 02 681 5115 acs.sch.ae ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED42,800 to AED78,300 Founded: 1972

16 AL THARAWAT NATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

1 AL MUNA ACADEMY - ALDAR ACADEMIES

1 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN ABU DHABI (AISA)

Baniyas East 9; 02 582 2533 altharawatschool.com ADEK rating: Very Weak Curriculum: MoE Age: KG1 to Grade 11 Fees: AED14,000 to AED16,000 Founded: 2014

Between 5th & 7th Street; 02 501 4777; almunaacademy.sch.ae ADEK rating: Outstanding Curriculum: ENC Age: Foundation to Primary Fees: AED41,580 Founded: 2009

Muroor; 02 444 4333 aisa.sch.ae ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: American, IB Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED30,500 to AED55,500 Founded: 1995

1 AL YASAT PRIVATE SCHOOL

3 AL YASMINA SCHOOL - ALDAR ACADEMIES

1 AMITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Al Shamkha 02 6412300 alyasat-school.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 8 Fees: AED30,000 to AED46,000 Founded: 1992

Al Raha Gardens, Khalifa Cfty 02 501 4700; alyasmina.sch.ae ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: ENC Age: FS to Year 13 Fees: AED41,580 to AED57,330

Al Bahya 02 503 9000 amityabudhabi.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: British Age: FS1 to Grade 8 Fees: AED42,000 to AED52,000

15 WEST YAS ACADEMY - ALDAR ACADEMIES

1 THE PEARL ACADEMY - ALDAR ACADEMIES

1 ASHBAL AL QUDS PRIVATE SCHOOL

Yas Leisure Drive, Yas Island 02 885 7001; aldaracademies.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG to Grade 6 Fees: AED51,000 to AED61,500

02 641 8887 pearlprimary.sch.ae ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: ENC Age: FS to Year 6 Fees: AED40,400

Shakhbout City 02 586 1440 ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED8,100 to AED16,100

1 AL BATEEN ACADEMY - ALDAR ACADEMIES

1 AMBITIONS PRIVATE SCHOOL (AL TUMOOH)

1 ASIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (ZAYED CITY)

Al Manaseer 02 813 2043; albateen.sch.ae ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: ENC, IB Age: Year 7 to Year 13 Fees: AED56,100 to AED65,900

Madinat Zayed City, Al Gharbia 02 884 1500 ADEK rating: Band C, Grade 7 Curriculum: British, MoE Age: 4-18 years

Madinat Zayed; 02 8847470 asianintlschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,400 to AED4,800

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NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

16 BANIYAS INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL Bani Yas 02 582 7222; adbips.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED18,015 to AED33,915 Founded: 2004

16 BARAEM AL AIN PRIVATE SCHOOL

1 BRIGHTON COLLEGE ABU DHABI Corniche Al Qurm 02 815 6500 brightoncollege.ae ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: British Age: FS1 to Year 13 Fees: AED48,500 to AED74,100 Founded: 2011

1 BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

14 CRANLEIGH ABU DHABI SCHOOL Cranleigh Road, Saadiyat Island 02 497 0000 cranleigh.ae ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: British Age: FS1 to Year 13 Fees: AED65,000 to AED96,333 Founded: 2014

5 CREATIVE BRITISH SCHOOL

Bani Yas 02 583 1818 baraemalainbaniyas.ae ADEK rating: Band C, Grade 6 Curriculum: MoE Age: 3-19 years

Behind Abu Dhabi University 02 5100100; nordangliaeducation. com/our-schools/abu-dhabi ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: ENC, IB Age: FS 1 to Year 13 Fees: AED50,300 to AED66,400 Founded: 2009

Mussafah 02 552 3700 cbsabudhabi.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED7,000 to AED18,000 Founded: 2014

5 BEIT AL MAQDES INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

7 THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF AL KHUBAIRAT

3 CRESCENT INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

Mohammed Bin Zayed City 02 552 7500 ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED5,100 to AED9,100

Airport Road; 02 446 2280 britishschool.sch.ae ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: ENC Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED41,500 to AED62,500 Founded: 1968

Khalifa City A; 02 557 2272 crescentschoolabudhabi.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: British Age: KG to Grade 6 Fees: AED11,700 to AED16,100 Founded: 1991

4 BELVEDERE BRITISH SCHOOL

5 CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Mohammed Bin Zayed City 02 509 0000 belvederebritishschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: ENC Age: FS 2 to Year 11 Fees: AED23,000 to AED30,000 Founded: 2012

Musaffah 02 552 1621 gemscis-abudhabi.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: British, NCFE Age: KG to Year 13 Fees: AED14,500 to AED30,700 Founded: 1988

4 BRIGHT RIDERS SCHOOL Mohammed Bin Zayed City 02 692 2000 brightriders.ae ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED9,200 to AED19,100 Founded: 2013

3 CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Khalifa City A 02 556 2099/4206 cisabudhabi.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: Canadian Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED33,075 to AED44,494 Founded: 2007

16 DAR AL ULOOM PRIVATE SCHOOL Baniyas West; 02 5831777 daroloum-sch.net ADEK rating: Weak Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED4,700 to AED9,400 Founded: 1998

4 DIYAFAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Mohammed Bin Zayad City; 02 558 5665 diyafahinternationalschool.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: British Age: FS1 to Year 11 Fees: AED25,900 to AED37,600 Founded: 2013

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4 ELITE (AL NUKHBA) PRIVATE SCHOOL

1 EMIRATES PRIVATE SCHOOL, ABU DHABI

1 GEMS WINCHESTER SCHOOL, ABU DHABI

Mohammad Bin Zayed City 02 447 5800; eps.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED17,000 to AED31,000 Founded: 2015

Al Zaafarana Area; 02 444 8863 eps-school.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American, British, MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED9,100 to AED21,600 Founded: 1982

Madinat Zayed; 02 403 5499 gemswinchesterschool-abudhabi.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Year 9 Fees: AED16,800 to AED23,100 Founded: 2013

5 EMIRATES FUTURE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

16 EMIRATES PRIVATE SCHOOL, BANI YAS

Mussafah; 02 552 5188 efiaschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Indian, CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED7,800 to AED14,600 Founded: 1993

Baniyas 03 761 8888 ADEK rating: Weak Curriculum: MoE Age: KG Grade 9 Fees: AED3,456 to AED5,820 Founded: 1999

Fatima Bint Mubarak Street; 02 641 6333 gemsworldacademy-abudhabi.com ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: IB/American Age: KG-Grade 5 Fees: AED39,950 to AED58,400 Founded: 2011

1 EMIRATES NATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

3 GEMS AMERICAN ACADEMY, ABU DHABI

1 GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ABU DHABI

Al Manaseer 02 499 3500; ens.sch.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American, IB Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED23,330 to AED32,200 Founded: 2002

Khalifa City A; 02 557 4880 gemsaa-abudhabi.com ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: US / IB Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED50,300 to AED70,100

Abu Dhabi City; 02 666 8668 gisad.ae ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: German Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED26,565 to AE40,000 Founded: 1976

16 GEMS CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, ABU DHABI

1 GLENELG PRIVATE SCHOOL, GHAYATHI (ADNOC)

1 EMIRATES NATIONAL SCHOOL

1 GEMS WORLD ACADEMY, ABU DHABI

Al Nahyan; 02 499 5700 ens.sch.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED34,250 to AED55,920 Founded: 2002

Bani Yas; 02 510 4343 gemscambridgeinternationalschoolabudhabi.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: UK; Age: FS1-Year 13 Fees: AED20,500 to AED34,900

Ghayathi Campus; 02 496 4400 adnoc.sch.ae ADEK rating: Band C, Grade 6 Curriculum: American Age: 4-9 years Founded: 2013

4 EMIRATES NATIONAL SCHOOL, MBZ

16 GEMS UNITED INDIAN SCHOOL, ABU DHABI

16 GLOBAL INDIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Mohammed Bin Zayed City 02 559 0000; ens.sch.ae ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED23,330 to AED55,920 Founded: 2002

Baniyas West; 02 205 9777 gemsunitedindianschool-abudhabi.com ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 10 Fees: AED9,000 to AED15,300 Founded: 2016

Baniyas East; 02 507 9555 ae.globalindianschool.org/abu-dhabi ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: GMP/CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 8 Fees: AED10,000 to AED11,400 Founded: 2015

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NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

4 GOOD WILL CHILDREN PRIVATE SCHOOL

1 INTERNATIONAL JUBILEE PRIVATE SCHOOL

Mohammed Bin Zayed City; 02 553 4277 goodwillschool.edupage.org ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 to Grade 7 Fees: AED23,200 to AED29,900 Founded: 2010

Madinat Zayed; 02 633 5150 ijpsschool.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1 to Grade 9 Fees: AED12,200 to AED26,600

3 HORIZON PRIVATE SCHOOL

2 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHOUEIFAT

1 JAPANESE PRIVATE SCHOOL King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street 02 444 6104; jsad.ae ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: Japanese Age: KG1 to Grade 9 Fees: AED15,200 to AED33,000 Founded: 1978

1 LYCEE LOUIS MASSIGNON

Khalifa City 02 556 0310 horizonprivateschool.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED9,000 to AED22,090 Founded: 2008

Al Mushrif; 02 446 1444 iscabudhabi.sabis.net ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: SABIS Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED19,600 to AED34,600 Founded: 1978

16 INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC SCHOOL

3 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHOUEIFAT, KHALIFA CITY

4 MAPLE WOOD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Shakhbout City 02 448 8868/510 0900 ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: Grade 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED29,000 to AED39,000 Founded: 1996

Khalifa City; 02 556 2555 isckhalifacity.sabis.net ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: SABIS Age: KG to High Fees: AED20,000 to AED35,300

Mohammed Bin Zayed City 02 552 4223; maplewood.school ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Canadian Age: KG 1 to Grade 10 Fees: AED31,000 to AED38,000 Founded: 2014

1 INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL, AL NAJDA Al Najda Street; 02 644 4003 icschool-uae.com/alnajda ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: Arabic, Islamic, MoE, British Age: FS 1 to Grade 6 Fees: AED12,301 to AED16,350 Founded: 2013

1 INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL, MUSHRIF Al Mushrif; 02 633 0444 icschool-uae.com/mushrif ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American, British Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED21,750 to AED50,831 Founded: 1990

1 THE IRANIAN PRIVATE SCHOOL Airport Road; 02 642 2183 iranianschool.ae ADEK rating: Weak Curriculum: Iranian Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED2,500 to AED3,800 Founded: 1971

1 ISLAMIA ENGLISH SCHOOL Hazza Bin Zayed Street 02 641 7773 islamia.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED6,900 to AED14,100 Founded: 1978

Rabdan Street 29 02 444 8085; llm.ae ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: French Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED21,700 to AED39,900 Founded: 1971

1 MAYOOR PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Wathba South, Street No 5 02 510 0800 mayoorschoolabudhabi.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 10 Fees: AED17,500 to AED25,000 Founded: 2014

5 MERRYLAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Musaffah; 02 5519626 merrylandinternational.net ADEK rating: Outstanding Curriculum: British, Cambridge Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED23,500 to AED41,100

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1 MODERN PRIVATE SCHOOL

3 RAHA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (RIS)

Shakhbout City 02 448 4000 mpsschool.net ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED14,000 to AED25,000 Founded: 2015

Khalifa City A; 02 556 1567; ris.ae ADEK rating: Outstanding Curriculum: IB World School offering PYP, MYP & DP, accredited by CIS and NEASC Age: Early Years 1 to Grade 12, 4-18 years of age Fees: AED39,330 to AED61,900 Founded: 2006

1 THE NATIONAL TORCHES Zayed the First Street 02 448 2414; almashaelnps.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED4,000 to AED20,000 Founded: 1992

5 PAKISTAN COMMUNITY WELFARE SCHOOL Mussafah; 02 552 1898 pcwsuae.wixsite.com/pcws ADEK rating: Weak Curriculum: Pakistani Age: KG to Grade 8 Fees: AED2,200 to AED2,200 Founded: 1981

16 PHILIPPINE EMIRATES PRIVATE SCHOOL East Baniyas; 02 641 0918 philippineemiratesprivateschool.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Filipino Age: KG to Grade 11 Fees: AED6,000 to AED13,000 Founded: 2013

1 POLARIS PRIVATE ACADEMY Al Dhafrah 02 642 5117 polarisschools.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED9,150 to AED14,500 Founded: 2011

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3 RAWAFED PRIVATE SCHOOL Khalifa City A 02 666 2663 rawafedschool.com/portal ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED18,600 to AED41,800 Founded: 1993

16 REACH BRITISH SCHOOL

11 RYAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, MASDAR Masdar City; 02 552 7525 ryaninternational.org ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 5 Fees: AED13,400 to AED14,700 Founded: 2015

5 RYAN PRIVATE SCHOOL Masdar City 02 552 7527 ryaninternational.org ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG to Grade 5 Fees: AED13,400 to AED14,900 Founded: 2015

2 ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL

Baniyas East 02 5822030 reachbritishschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: British Age: KG to Year 9 Fees: AED22,800 to AED46,800 Founded: 2014

Al Mushrif 02 446 3646 stjosephsschool.ae ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: Primary to High Fees: AED5,800 to AED10,000

13 REPTON SCHOOL ABU DHABI

1 SAS AL NAKHL SCHOOL (ADNOC)

Reem Island 02 507 4800 reptonabudhabi.org ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 to Year 2 Fees: AED55,000 to AED61,000 Founded: 2013

2 ROSARY SCHOOL Al Mushrif 02 445 2500 rosaryuae.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED7,400 to AED16,200 Founded: 1969

Sas al Nakhl; 02 599 2003 adnoc.sch.ae ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED19,000 to AED36,000 Founded: 2008

1 SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN ZAYED ARAB PAKISTAN PRIVATE SCHOOL Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street 02 448 7160; skbzaps.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Pakistani Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,400 to AED5,800 Founded: 1975

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

8 SHEIKH ZAYED PRIVATE ACADEMY FOR GIRLS

1 THE MODEL PRIVATE SCHOOL

3 UNITED SCHOOL OF BANIYAS

Al Bateen 02 619 5555; szpag.com/girls ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED29,000 to AED66,900 Founded: 2000

Mussafah 02 552 7200 themodel.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Indian Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED4,500 to AED6,200 Founded: 1987

Baniyas West, 4-9 02 585 3566 ADEK rating: B and C, Grade 7 Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 5

1 SHINING STAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

17 THE PHILIPPINE GLOBAL SCHOOL

3 VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

Shabiya 12 Musaffah 02 559 9080/6444; ssis.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED12.686 to AED20,713

Hadbat Al Zafranah; 02 447 3366 thephilippineglobalschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Philippines Age: KG 1 to Grade 10 Fees: AED4,876 to AED7,800 Founded: 2015

2 ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL

16 THE PHILIPPINE SCHOOL

Al Mushrif 02 446 3646 stjosephsschool.ae ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: Primary to High Fees: AED5,800 toz AED10,000

Baniyas East 02 583 1044 thephilippineglobalschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Filipino Age: KG 1 to Grade 10 Fees: AED6,400 to AED6,600 Founded: 2014

1 SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

1 THE SHEIKH ZAYED PRIVATE ACADEMY FOR BOYS

Street 19; 02 622 2504 summitinternationalschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 8 Fees: AED18,700 to AED23,100 Founded: 2013

Al Falah Street; 02 203 3333 zayedacademy.ae/boys ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 9 Fees: AED47,900 to AED58,200 Founded: 2015

5 SUNRISE ENGLISH PRIVATE SCHOOL

8 THE SHEIKH ZAYED PRIVATE ACADEMY GIRLS

Mussafah; 02 552 9989 seps-auh.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED6,800 to AED10,700 Founded: 1988

Al Bateen 02 619 5555; szpag.com ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to High School Fees: AED29,000 to AED66,900

Khalifa City B; 02 555 4383 virginiaschool.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 8 Fees: AED24,000 to AED35,000 Founded: 2015

2 VISION PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Mushrif 02 447 7730 visionschool-uae.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED6,800 to AED13,700 Founded: 2007

3 WALES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Al Shamkha 02 666 4883 walesschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: British Age: KG, Primary, Middle Fees: AED23,500 - AED30,500

1 WESTERN MODEL SCHOOL Ruwais 02 874 2002 ADEK rating: B and C, Grade 6 Curriculum: Indian Age: 3 to 17 years

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AL AIN ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL

1 YAS ACADEMY SCHOOL ABU DHABI Al Najda Street 05 044 3012 ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: Grade 1 to Grade 5 Fees: AED4,000 to AED8,600

AL AIN ABDULLAH BIN ZUBAIR PRIVATE SCHOOL Behind Al Maqam Health Centre 03 768 0551/53; abzschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: British Age: KG to Grade 5 Fees: AED28,000 to AED37,000 Founded: 2012

ABU DHABI ISLAND INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

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Khalid Bin Sulthan Street 03 767 8636 aaess.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 to Year 13 Fees: AED20,500 to AED41,000 Founded: 1979

AL AIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Salmat Street, Naydat District 03 715 1000 aldaracademies.com ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: English National Age: FS2 to Year12 Fees: AED39,600 to AED57,330 Founded: N/A

AL AIN IRANIAN PRIVATE SCHOOL

Al Towayya; 03 722 7666 adiips.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 8 Fees: AED15,000 to AED25,410 Founded: 2013

Khalid Bin Sultan Road 03 767 6592 alain-irs.com ADEK rating: Weak Curriculum: Iranian Age: Grade 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,000 to AED3,800 Founded: 1987

AL ADHWA PRIVATE SCHOOL

AL AIN JUNIORS PRIVATE SCHOOL

Falaj Hazaa 03 782 8870 aladhwa-sch.net ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED7,200 to AED20,100 Founded: 1994

Falaj Hazzaa; 03 781 0077/43 alainjuniors.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: British, Indian Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED6,100 to AED10,600 Founded: 1989

AL AIN AMERICAN SCHOOL

AL AIN KHALEEJ PRIVATE SCHOOL

Al-Asharej District 03 767 5030 americanschoolalain.com ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: American Age: KG to Grade 9 Fees: AED14,000 to AED24,000 Founded: 2007

Fallaj Hazzaa; 03 781 1232 ainalkhaleejschool.com ADEK rating:Acceptable Curriculum: American, MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED5,200 to AED13,100 Founded: 1992

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

AL ETTEHAD PRIVATE SCHOOL

AL MANAHIL PRIVATE SCHOOL

Falaj Hazaa 03 780 5025 N/A ADEK rating: Very Weak Curriculum: Pakistani Age: KG to Grade 8 Fees: AED2,100 to AED3,000 Founded: 1995

Abu Dhabi Road (School Road) 03 767 2030 almanahil.sch.ae ADEK rating: Weak Curriculum: British, IGCSE Age: KG 2 to Grade 12 Fees: AED4,600 to AED10,100 Founded: 1994

AL HAMADANYA GRAND PRIVATE SCHOOL

AL NASHAA AL SALEH PRIVATE SCHOOL

Al Muaijia, Al Akabiya; 03 781 3114 alhamdanyaschool.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Arabic, Islamic, MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,864 to AED8,625 Founded: 1995

Al Tuwaiia Area 03 763 0444; alnashaa.sch.ae ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American, Arabic Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED7,000 to AED20,300 Founded: 1994

AL DANAT PRIVATE SCHOOL

AL ISRAĂ?A PRIVATE SCHOOL

AL SAAD INDIAN SCHOOL

Asharej 03 767 9241 N/A ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: Arabic, Islamic, MoE Age: N/A Fees: AED6,700 to AED7,400 Founded: 2007

Al Khabisi area 03 761 2155 alisraapvt.com ADEK rating: Weak Curriculum: N/A Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,100 to AED8,900 Founded: 1995

Zone Al-Bateen 03 785 2232; bhavansalain.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG to Grade 10 Fees: AED7,800 to AED10,000 Founded: 2014

AL DAR PRIVATE SCHOOL

AL ITTIHAD NATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

AL SANAWBAR PRIVATE SCHOOL

AL ANDALUS PRIVATE ACADEMY Falaj Hazza 03 782 9980; aau.ac.ae ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED5,600 to AED13,700 Founded: 2001

AL AWAIL PRIVATE SCHOOL Falaj Hazaa 03 780 6070 alawailprivateschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED5,500 to AED11,000 Founded: 2004

Musaibeekh, Al Foaaa 03 783 2215 aldarps.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED4,000 to AED13,500 Founded: 2006

AL DHAFRA PRIVATE SCHOOLS Manaseer Area 03 701 3999/ 98 alain.dhafraschools.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American, British Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED17,500 to Founded: 1983

Falaj Hazaa; 03 781 1164 inpsalain.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED16,100 to AED27,800 Founded: 2004

AL KHALIL INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Khaldiah, Al Aqabiah 03 782 0676; alkhalilschools.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: N/A Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED5,600 to AED14,200 Founded: 2006

New Manseer Area 03 767 9889 alsanawbarschool.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED12,500 to AED26,600 Founded: 1983

AL SEDDEEQ PRIVATE SCHOOL Oad Al Tawba, Central District, 03 764 3969; sdq-uae.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: N/A Age: KG to Grade 9 Fees: AED3,100 to AED9,400 Founded: 2001

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AL YAHAR PRIVATE SCHOOL

BLOOM ACADEMY - AL AIN

EMIRATES NATIONAL SCHOOL

Al Ain; 03 781 6788 alyaharprivateschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Arabic, British Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,200 to AED12,900 Founded: 1995

Zakher Truck Road 03 713 3999 N/A ADEK rating: Outstanding Curriculum: English National Age: FS2 to Year12 Fees: AED49,900 to AED79,000 Founded: N/A

Al Tawia, Al Towayah 03 761 6888 ens.sch.ae ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED21,345 to AED55,637 Founded: 2006

ALDAR ACADEMIES PRIMARY SCHOOL AL AIN

BRIGHTON COLLEGE AL AIN

EMIRATES PRIVATE SCHOOL

Zakher; 03 713 3909 brightoncollegealain.ae ADEK rating: Outstanding (ADEK) Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 to Y 13 Fees: AED49,907 to AED79,000 Founded: 2013

Al Manaseer 03 767 9322 epsalain.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: British, MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED5,500 to AED10,500 Founded: 1998

ALDAR ACADEMIES, AL AIN ACADEMY

DAR AL ULOOM PRIVATE SCHOOL

FIRST LEBANON PRIVATE SCHOOL

Al Salam Street, Sarooj 03 715 1000; alaininternational.sch.ae ADEK rating: Very Good Curriculum: British Age: FS1 to Year 13 Fees: AED39,600 to AED57,330 Founded: 2011

Falag Hazza; 03 767 6514 N/A ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,800 to AED7,600 Founded: 1999

Falj HazzaĂ?a; 03 780 6780 firstlebanonschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,600 to AED14,100 Founded: 1981

ALIA INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL AL AIN

DARUL HUDA ISLAMIC SCHOOL

FUTURE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Flaj Haza 03 767 7883 dhischool.com ADEK rating: Weak Curriculum: CBSE, Indian Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED4,200 to AED8,700 Founded: 1988

Al Sarooj; 03 766 6791 fis.fischools.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED9,775 to AED21,000 Founded: 2004

EMIRATES FALCON INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE

GEMS OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL

Magar Al Dhabi; 03 780 6668 falcon-school.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED19,500 to AED27,500 Founded: 2007

Al Manazir; 03 767 9747 gemsoo-alain.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: CBSE, Indian Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED4,600 to AED9,200 Founded: 1992

Near Hilton Hotel; 03 715 1000 alaininternational.sch.ae ADEK rating: N/A Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 to year 13 Fees: AED39,600 to AED57,330 Founded: 2011

Aldaher Area; 03 784 8992 aliaintschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American, Arabic Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED10,000 to AED23,000 Founded: 2012

BARAAIM AL AIN PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Amnasir Road; 03 767 8848 N/A ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: N/A Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,500 to AED9,500 Founded: 1979

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GLOBAL ENGLISH PRIVATE SCHOOL

INDIAN SCHOOL AL AIN

Khaled Ibn Sultan Street 03 767 8844; geschooluae.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: British, IGCSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED12,100 to AED23,600 Founded: 1982

Al Muwaiji 03 7678972/15 indianschoolalain.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED4,400 to AED9,200 Founded: 1977

GRACE VALLEY INDIAN SCHOOL

INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

Manasir, Falaj Hazza 03 780 5511 gracevalleyschool.com ADEK rating: N/A Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,975 to AED16,000 Founded: 2011

Al Sarouj district; 03 755 3505 ips.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED4,000 to AED11,000 Founded: 1988

IBN KHALDOUN ISLAMIC PRIVATE SCHOOL

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHOUEIFAT

Al Yaher area 03 781 5614 ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,500 to AED10,300 Founded: 2003

Al Muwaiji; 03 767 8444 iscalain.sabis.net ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: N/A Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED19,400 to AED34,300 Founded: 1986

LIWA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Falaj Hazzaa 03 781 0444/0044 liwaschool.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED16,200 to AED29,300 Founded: 1992

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MADAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Towayya 03 761 1330; madarschool.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED17,700 to AED28,700 Founded: 2002

MANOR HALL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Falaj Hazza; 03 781 0891 manorhallschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED25,000 to AED35,000 Founded: N/A

MOHAMMED BIN KHALID SCHOOL - AL NAHYAN Falag Hazaa; 03 780 5554 smbkc-school.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: N/A Age: KG to Grade 6 Fees: AED11,570 to AED16,380 Founded: 2000

NEW INDIAN MODEL SCHOOL

PAKISTAN ISLAMIA SCHOOL, AL AIN

TAWAAM MODEL PRIVATE SCHOOL

Al Manaseer Education Zone 03 767 7878 ADEK rating: Weak Curriculum: Pakistani Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED2,900 to AED5,500 Founded: 1975

Falaj Hazza 03 781 0912; tawammodel.com ADEK r ulum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,627 to AED12,830 Founded: 2002

PALESTINE PRIVATE SCHOOL

THE GULF INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE ACADEMY

Al Sudan Street 03 767 8914 N/A ADEK rating: Very Weak Curriculum: MoE Age: KG to Grade 9 Fees: AED2,400 to AED6,900 Founded: 1988

Falaj Hazzaa 03 767 6905; gipa.ae ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED11,800 to AED25,500 Founded: 2001

SCHOOL AL HAYER

UNITED SCHOOL OF AL YAHAR

Al Hayer; 03 761 1330 madarschool.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American, Arabic Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED17,700 to AED28,700 Founded: 2009

Al Yahar 03 781 9799 unitedschool.ae ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American, Arabic Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED14,000 to AED27,500 Founded: 2010

SCIENTIFIC DISTINCTION PRIVATE SCHOOL

UNIVERSAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

Al Markhania Area, Al Khansi 03 761 4455 ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: MoE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED4,500 to AED8,500 Founded: 2006

Falaj Hazza 03 767 8885 emirates.net.ae ADEK rating: Weak Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED4,175 to AED13,219 Founded: 1992

OASIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SUNFLOWER SCHOOL AL AIN

ZAKHER PRIVATE SCHOOL

Mazyad 03 782 1001 oasisalain.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: CBSE, Indian Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,180 to AED5,000 Founded: 2012

Falaj Hazza 03 782 8300 sunflowerschool-alain.webs.com ADEK rating: Weak Curriculum: British Age: KG to Grade 2 Fees: AED14,000 to AED17,500 Founded: 2010

Falaj Hazaa; 03 781 0818 zakherprivateschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Arabic, British Age: KG to Grade 6 Fees: AED8,900 to AED10,000 Founded: 2008

16th Street; 03 781 1882 nimsalain.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED4,300 to AED7,200 Founded: 1994

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NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

ZAKHER PRIVATE SCHOOL BRITISH DIVISION Magar; 03 781 0818 zakherprivateschool.com ADEK rating: Acceptable Curriculum: British Age: KG1 to G6 Fees: AED8,900 to AED10,000 Founded: 1995

AJMAN ABU OBAIDAH BIN AL JARRAH PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Jarf 06 743 3222 N/A Curriculum: Arabic, Islamic Age: N/A Fees: AED6,500 to AED11,000 Founded: N/A

AL AQSA PRIVATE SCHOOL

CITY SCHOOL

Al Jarf 06 743 8449 alaqsaps.com Curriculum: Arabic, Islamic Age: N/A Fees: AED7,000 to AED12,200 Founded: 1998

Al Tallah 2 056 660 0433 cityschool.ae Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED5,000 to AED6,500 Founded: 2016

AL HIKMA PRIVATE SCHOOL

FRONTLINE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Al Naimia 06 746 4040 alhikmahps.com Curriculum: Arabic, Islamic, MoE Age: N/A Fees: AED5,000 to AED12,000 Founded: 1992

Al Tallah 2; 06 740 6688 frontlineschool.ae Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED15,000 to AED27,000 Founded: N/A

AL IMAN PRIVATE SCHOOL

FUTURE FLOWERS PRIVATE SCHOOL

Al Zahra 06 749 0100 N/A Curriculum: Arabic, Islamic Age: N/A Fees: AED5,700 to AED6,500 Founded: N/A

Rumaylah 06 744 8899 N/A Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG to Grade 6 Fees: AED4,500 to AED5,500 Founded: N/A

AJMAN MODERN SCHOOL

AL SAAD INDIAN SCHOOL

HABITAT PRIVATE SCHOOL AJMAN

Al Jarf 06 743 1168 amschool.ae Curriculum: American, Arabic, Islamic Age: KG 1 to Grade 11 Fees: AED9,360 to AED22,400 Founded: 2005

Al Rumailah 06 742 6213 N/A Curriculum: Indian Age: N/A Fees: AED1,750 Founded: N/A

Al Jerf 06 731 5151 ajm.habitatschool.org Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED5,000 to AED8,000 Founded: 2014

AJMAN NATIONAL SCHOOL

AVALON HEIGHTS WORLD PRIVATE SCHOOL

INDIAN SCHOOL AJMAN

Shaikh Rashid Bin Abdul Aziz Aaemi St 06 743 6444 N/A Curriculum: Arabic, Indian Age: N/A Fees: AED30,000 Founded: N/A

Al Hamidiya 1 06 742 3222 avalonheightsworldschool.org Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 to Grade 6 Fees: AED17,000 to AED25,000 Founded: 2015

Al Jurf 06 7437477 indianschoolajman.org Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED2,500 to AED4,500 Founded: 1988

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PAKISTAN ISLAMIA SECONDARY SCHOOL Al Zahra 06 7434374/5 psa.sch.ae Curriculum: Pakistani Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,100 to AED6,650 Founded: 1979

THE FIRST ACADEMY Al Hamidia 06 741 7111 firstacademy.org Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 11 Fees: AED13,900 to AED22,900 Founded: 2012

FUJAIRAH ACADEMY Al Sharqi Road 09 222 4001 fpa.sch.ae Curriculum: British Age: KG1 to G12 Fees: AED15,000 to AED34,000 Founded: 1982

DIYAR INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL Sakamkam area; 09 203 2500 diyar.school/fujairah-campus Curriculum: American, Arabic, Islamic Age: KG 1 to Grade 10 Fees: AED15,000 to AED23,000 Founded: 2013

ENGLISH SCHOOL OF KALBA Kalba 09 277 8199 eskalba.com Curriculum: British, IGCSE Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: On request Founded: 2002

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Fujairah 09 2282828/1183 stmarysfuj.com Curriculum: British, CBSE Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: On request Founded: 2002

GEMS OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL, FUJAIRAH Al Faseel; 09 222 7127 gemsoo-fujairah.com Curriculum: Indian CBSE & National Curriculum for England Age: KG1 to G12 Fees: AED5,150 to AED10,950 Founded: 1988

GEMS WINCHESTER SCHOOL, FUJAIRAH

FUJAIRAH

ST MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL FUJAIRAH

Al Qasar Road; 09 2014000 gemswinchesterschool-fujairah.com Curriculum: Indian CBSE & National Curriculum for England Age: KG1 to G10 Fees: AED22,000 to AED31,000 Founded: 1988

INDIAN SCHOOL FUJAIRAH Al Faseel 09 222 3441 isf.sch.ae Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: On request Founded: 1980

PAKISTAN ISLAMIA SCHOOL FUJAIRAH Al Faseel 09 222 3130 N/A Curriculum: Pakistani Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED1,250 to AED2,250 Founded: 1982

RAS AL KHAIMAH RAS AL KHAIMAH ACADEMY Ras Al Khaimah 07 2362441 rakaonline.org Curriculum: KG1 to Grade 12 Age: PG to Year 13 Fees: AED15,500 to AED38,000 Founded: 1975

AL RASHAD BRITISH PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Dhait South 07 2352002 alrashadschool.com Curriculum: American, Arabic, British Age: KG 1 to Grade 9 Fees: AED7,450 to AED17,500 Founded: 1994

GEMS WESTMINSTER SCHOOL Ras Al Khaimah 07 203 5999 gemswestminsterschool-rak.com Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to G12 Fees: AED11,000 to AED18,000 Founded: 2013

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

IDEAL ENGLISH SCHOOL Al Mamourah, Al Nakheel 052 143 5808 idealsch.com Curriculum: British, CBSE, IGCSE Age: FS1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED20,625 to AED45,485 Founded: 1993

PAKISTAN ISLAMIA SECONDARY SCHOOL Al Mamourah, Al Nakheel 07 228 1146 N/A Curriculum: Pakistani Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED1,150 to AED3,200 Founded: 1999

RAK AMERICAN ACADEMY FOR GIRLS

AL DURRAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Sultan Al Kabeer Road 07 221 1462 rakaag.sch.ae Curriculum: American Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED15,876 to AED33,516 Founded: 1999

Al Nahda Street 06 531 5555 aldurrahint.org Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED15,400 to AED24,200 Founded: 2015

SCHOLARS INDIAN SCHOOL RAK

AL ITQAN AMERICAN SCHOOL

Ras Al Khaimah 07 222 7600 rakscholars.com Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED4,080 to AED9,240 Founded: 1999

Al Azra 06 522 0010 aias.ae Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 11 Fees: AED10,400 to AED18,800 Founded: 2013

AL KHALEEJ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

INDIAN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL Al Hudaiba 07 222 3124 iphsrak.com Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG to Grade12 Fees: On request Founded: 1986

SHARJAH

Al Azra 06 566 1554 gi-school.com Curriculum: American Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED15,000 to AED25,000 Founded: 2015

AL AMANA PRIVATE SCHOOL

AL MAARIFA PRIVATE SCHOOL

Al Ramla West 06 567 6783 amanaschool.com Curriculum: Arabic, IGCSE, Islamic Age: FS1 to Year 11 Fees: AED8,700 to AED12,500 Founded: N/A

Al Yarmouk 06 501 4400 almarifa-intsch.ae Curriculum: American, British Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED8,250 to AED18,150 Founded: 1986

RAK ACADEMY SECONDARY SCHOOL

AL ANSAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

AL MAWAHIB BRITISH PRIVATE SCHOOL

Dafan Al Khor 07 236 2441 rakacademy.org Curriculum: IGCSE Age: Grade 11 to Grade 12 Fees: AED14,900 to AED15,200 Founded: 1975

Al Qarrayen 3 06 545 9441 alansarschool.net Curriculum: British Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED13,500 to AED23,800 Founded: 2001

Halwan 06 567 0077 almawahibschool.com Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 to Grade 6 Fees: AED11,000 to AED15,500 Founded: N/A

RAK ACADEMY BRITISH CURRICULUM SCHOOL Dafan Al Khor 07 236 3995 rakaonline.org Curriculum: British Age: FS1 to Year 6 Fees: AED6,200 to AED11,600 Founded: 2008

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AL RUSHED AMERICAN SCHOOL Muwailih Commercial 06 535 8000 alrushedsch.ae Curriculum: American, Arabic Age: KG 1 to Grade 9 Fees: AED10,000 to AED16,500 Founded: 2012

AMERICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Maliha Rd 06 522 7583 Curriculum: American Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: ON request Founded: 2009

ASPAM INDIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Al Azra 06 567 7372 aspamiis.com Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED12,000 to AED18,000 Founded: 2013

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Maliha - Kalba Road 06 558 9967 ais.ae Curriculum: Australian Age: ELC to Grade 12 Fees: AED36,700 to AED66,300 Founded: 2005

FRENCH SCHOOL SHARJAH Sharjah 06 567 3430 lfigp.org Curriculum: French Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED18,700 to AED22,500 Founded: 1978

GEMS MILLENNIUM SCHOOL Muwailih 06 535 8176 gemsmillenniumschool-sharjah.com Curriculum: CBSE, Indian Age: KG 1 to Grade 11 Fees: AED14,400 to AED20,700 Founded: 2010

AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CREATIVE SCIENCE

BRILLIANT INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

Maliha Rd 06 505 5000 ascs.sch.ae/en/maliha Curriculum: American, Arabic Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED21,500 to AED46,000 Founded: 2013

Muwilah School Area 06 544 2420 bips.ae Curriculum: British Age: KG to Grade 11 Fees: AED12,000 to AED24,000 Founded: N/A

AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CREATIVE SCIENCE – AL LAYYAH

DELHI PRIVATE SCHOOL SHARJAH

GULF ASIAN ENGLISH SCHOOL

Muwailih Commercial 06 534 5352 dpssharjah.com Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED9,850 to AED13,100 Founded: 2000

Maliha Rd, Muweilah 06 534 0000 gulfasianenglishschool.com Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED4,500 to AED7,000 Founded: 1975

DELTA ENGLISH SCHOOL

IBN SEENA ENGLISH SCHOOL

Muwailih Commercial 06 535 9244 deltasch.com Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 10 Fees: On request Founded: 1992

Al Shahba 06 558 2071 ibnseenaschool.com Curriculum: British, Indian Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: On request Founded: 1978

Al Meena Street 800BEAM (2326) ascs.sch.ae Curriculum: American Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: From AED23,000 to Founded: 2016

AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CREATIVE SCIENCE – MALIHA Maliha Road 800BEAM (2326) ascs.sch.ae Curriculum: American Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: From AED33,500 to Founded: 2012

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GERMAN SCHOOL SHARJAH Al Abar 06 567 6014 dssharjah.org Curriculum: German Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED19,500 to AED48,500 Founded: 1976

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CREATIVE OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE – MUWAILEH Industrial Area 6

ROSARY SCHOOL Al Abar 06 566 4345 rosaryschoolshj.com Curriculum: N/A Age: Grade 1 to Grade 6 Fees: AED8,600 to AED9,000 Founded: 1976

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Rd 800BEAM (2326) iscs.sch.ae Curriculum: British Age: FS1 to Year13 Fees: From AED37,000 to Founded: 2002

06 538 6486 gemsoo-sharjah.com Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED6,830 to AED12,990 Founded: N/A

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CREATIVE SCIENCE – MUWAILEH

PAKISTAN ISLAMIA HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Rd 800BEAM (2326) iscs.sch.ae Curriculum: British Age: FS1 to Year13 Fees: From AED37,000 Founded: 2002

Al Qassimi Stree 06 567 0700 pihss-shj.com Curriculum: Pakistani Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED2,700 to AED5,000 Founded: 1974

LEADERS PRIVATE SCHOOL SHARJAH

PROGRESSIVE ENGLISH SCHOOL

SAMA AMERICAN PRIVATE SCHOOL

Al Yarmook 06 567 2234 progressiveenglishschool.com Curriculum: CISCE Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,300 to AED5,800 Founded: 1981

Al Azra 06 524 2222 samaschool.ae Curriculum: American, Arabic, British Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: On request Founded: 2012

PROVIDENCE ENGLISH PRIVATE SCHOOL

SCHOLARS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

Al Azra 06 522 5560 leadersprivateschool.com Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED7,500 to AED12,000 Founded: 2004

NEW FILIPINO PRIVATE SCHOOL Dasman 06 566 1331 newfilipinoprivateschool.com Curriculum: Filipino Age: KG 1 to Grade 10 Fees: AED3,100 to AED5,300 Founded: 1996

Muweilah 06 534 0443 peps.ae Curriculum: British, IGCSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED13,000 to AED26,600 Founded: 1991

NEW INDIAN MODEL SCHOOL

RADIANT SCHOOL SHARJAH

Al Azra School Area 06 522 8035 nimsshj.com Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,000 to AED5,300 Founded: 1996

Al Yarmook 06 566 3128 radiantschoolsharjah.com Curriculum: CBSE, Indian Age: KG 1 to Grade 10 Fees: AED2,800 to AED3,700 Founded: 1986

ROSARY SCHOOL, MUWEILAH Muwaileh school zone 06 534 4118 rosaryschoolshj.com Curriculum: Arabic, British, IGCSE Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: On request Founded: 1999

University City 06 519 7000 scholarsinternationalacademy.com Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 to Year 13 Fees: AED25,420 to AED39,900 Founded: 2007

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE SCIENCE MUWAILEH Muweileh 06 534 4444 iscs.sch.ae/en/muwaileh Curriculum: Arabic, British Age: FS 1 to Year 13 Fees: AED20,000 to AED37,800 Founded: N/A

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SCHOOL OF KNOWLEDGE Al Azra Are 06 524 9797 soksharjah.com Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 to Grade 6 Fees: AED7,500 to AED9,500 Founded: 1990

TARYAM AMERICAN PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Azra School Area 06 521 6000 tapschool.ae Curriculum: American, Arabic Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED13,700 to AED26,000 Founded: 2014

VICTORIA ENGLISH SCHOOL Al Azra 06 522 7770 vessharjah.com Curriculum: Arabic, British Age: FS 1 to Year 13 Fees: AED19,600 to AED36,500 Founded: 1996

SHARJAH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

THE EMIRATES NATIONAL SCHOOL SHARJAH

WESGREEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Near Sharjah Traffic Department 06 538 0000 saisdubai.net Curriculum: American, Arabic, British Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: On request Founded: 1997

Al Qasimi Street 06 524 2252 tens.ae Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED3,200 to AED6,400 Founded: 1980

Muwailah and Al Qurain 06 534 6333 wesgreen.net Curriculum: British, IGCSE Age: FS to Grade 12 Fees: AED14,930 to AED47,465 Founded: 1991

SHARJAH BRITISH SCHOOL

THE INDIAN ACADEMY SHARJAH

Al Muweilah 06 534 7722 sharjahbritishinternationalschool.com Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: AED17,600 to AED34,500 Founded: 2002

Al Azrah 06 577 0979 indianacademysharjah.com Curriculum: CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 9 Fees: AED9,000 to AED13,250 Founded: 2014

SHARJAH ENGLISH SCHOOL Meliha Road 06 558 9304 sharjahenglishschool.org Curriculum: British Age: KG to Grade 12 Fees: AED23,000 to AED66,000 Founded: 1974

SHARJAH INDIAN SCHOOL Qasimiya Street 06 567 0560 sissharjah.com Curriculum: CBSE Age: FS1 to Year13 Fees: AED4,500 to AED5,860 Founded: 1979

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