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RAhA inTERnATionAl SChool (RiS)
Curriculum: IB World School, accredited by CIS and NEASC Age: Grade 1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED36,100 to AED56,900 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Rated Outstanding by ADEC
Facilities: Landscaped campus with shaded play areas, libraries, science labs, music and visual arts studios, black box theatre, ICT labs, gymnasiums, tennis courts, swimming pools, football pitches, dining hall and cafeteria.
REACh bRiTiSh SChool
Curriculum: UK Age: FS2 to Year 8 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED22,800 to AED46,800 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band C Rated
Facilities: The school is a purpose-built facility with a FS block, two almost identical teaching blocks, a multipurpose block housing the 25m swimming pool, with a large indoor sports hall, changing rooms and a canteen. The administrative block, the shaded play area, and the sports areas are all found between the two teaching blocks. There will be underground parking for 71 cars and outside parking for a further 114 cars, totalling 185 cars.
REPTon SChool Abu DhAbi
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England Age: FS1 to Year 4 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED55,000 to AED67,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band A Rated
Facilities: Foundation school: indoor and outdoor play areas, swimming pool, two multipurpose halls, specialist music room.
Curriculum: Indian Age: Grade 1 to Grade 10 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED13,400 to 22,800 Waiting list? On request Transport? On request ADEC Rated: N/A
Facilities: Activity-based learning, well-equipped computer labs, well-maintained and updated library, physics, chemistry and biology laboratory, training ground for football, basket and handball, indoor game block for table tennis, chess, judo and skating, active participation in DSO, MSSA, MSDAA, AISM.
Curriculum: English National Curriculum Age: FS1 to Year 6 Term dates: Aug-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED40,400 per year Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band A Rated
Facilities: Football field, 25m swimming pool, basketball court, outdoor and indoor netball courts, indoor sports hall, primary library, drama performance hall (with 350 seats), two prayer rooms, two outdoor shaded play areas.
Khalifa City A Al Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi 02 556 1567 (ext 124/130) admissions@ris.ae ris.ae
Baniyas East Abu Dhabi 02 582 2030 rb-school.com
Al Reem Island Abu Dhabi 02 507 4800 reptonabudhabi.org
RyAn inTERnATionAl SChool muSSAFAh
Mussafah Abu Dhabi 02 552 7527 055 829 0540 ryaninternational.org/ rismussafah
AlDAR ACADEmiES, ThE PEARl ACADEmy
Al Dhafrah Abu Dhabi 02 641 8887 pearlprimary.sch.ae
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Yas Island, Abu Dhabi 02 885 7001 aldaracademies.com
Extracurricular activities: School orchestra, dance, scrapbooking, junior choir, robotics, water polo, chess, horse riding, Model United Nations, maths club, computer club, kite surfing, kayaking, golf, capoeira, language clubs, tennis, football, ballet, gymnastics, basketball, rugby, volleyball, netball, ski club, PADI Dive Course.
Extracurricular activities: A wide range of activities are provided from music lessons to choir, drama, orchestra, sports, dance and eco club.
Extracurricular activities: Indian Model United Nations, International Children’s Festival of Performing Arts, Iceplex A Ryan Media Initiative, Beyond Breaking News, journalism, NASA trip, social-service teen camp, competitive exams: ISO, IMO.
Extracurricular activities: Boys’ football, girls’ football, swim squad, swim fitness, athletics, dance, netball, badminton, hockey, active storytelling, art masterclass, arts and crafts, chess club, cross stitch, nature/gardening club, philosophy for children, creative Arabic, recorder, animation, board games, choir, drama, photography, the young scientist club.
Curriculum: American (Massachusetts State Curriculum) Age: KG1 to Grade 6 Term dates: Aug-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: Fees: AED 51,000 to AED 61,500 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Not applicable
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Facilities: Music and art facilities, research laboratory, graphic design, studio, sports hall, swimming pool, astroturf playing fields, library, seminar rooms, videoconference suites. Extracurricular activities: Photography, jewellery design, language, calligraphy, book clubs, Qur’an club, choir, drama and dance. Sports include football, cricket, baseball, basketball, swimming, rugby, badminton and sailing.