Better Education Guide - Summer Term'19

YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO UAE SCHOOLS AND NURSERIES

SUMMER TERM 2019

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to the summer term

anaging school fees can be a challenge, and inside this issue we take an in-depth look at finding the very best fit for your child, and your budget. Our article on

value education on page 12 invites you to take a

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closer look at all the fantastic options available in the UAE and why a great education is about more than just a number. If you have a little genius on your hands, he or she may even be eligible for a scholarship and there are lots of programmes here designed to nurture top talent, providing welcome financial relief in the process (page 19).

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If your child has exams coming up, you'll want to know how to help them cope with any pressure they're feeling. Our report on calming nerves on page 24 does exactly that. Plus, if you need a little inspiration for your little one's lunchbox, we grill a parent who's smashing it, and shine a light on easy and fun ways to help make sure they’re getting the fuel they need to succeed on page 8.

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CONTENTS

04 SCHOOL REPORT Be prepared for the term ahead

08 LUNCHBOX HEROES Make sure your little ones are getting the fuel they need to succeed

12 GET SCHOOL FEE SAVVY How to find the very best school for your child, and your budget

19 REWARDING ROLE MODELS Scholarships that target top talent and support community goals

24 LIGHTENING THE LOAD

Expert tips on helping your children cope with exam pressure

30 HERE COMES THE SUMMER The dos and don’ts of keeping kids fighting fit this summer

32 MAKING A CHOICE Everything you need to know to select the best education for your child

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SCHOOL REPORT Be prepared for the term ahead

ABU DHABI NURSERIES UPDATE The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is reaching out to parents to help ensure their children are enrolled in a licensed nursery.

“All 244 nurseries in Abu Dhabi have been instructed to display their nursery license in the reception area, visible to the eye for parents to see.

Additionally, nurseries must renew

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their license on a yearly basis. They must start the process at least two months prior to the expiry date of their license,” said Dr. Sara Al Suwaidi, ADEK’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) Licensing Director.

Nurseries in the emirate are now required to comply with ADEK’s academic health and safety and overall licensing requirements, with an

emphasis on child’s safety, hygiene, and overall level of early education.

“We look forward to hearing that all preschoolers are prepared to move onto the next level of schooling, and this can only be done through a safe, secure, well-rounded licensed nursery that has qualified staff and a wellestablished curriculum,” summarised Dr. Al Suwaidi.

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In a nutshell, ecoliteracy is the cultivation of curiosity about the places in which we live – the act of paying attention to the living and non-living things around you for the lessons they can impart, explained the Arbor School in Dubai. As a practice, ecoliteracy urges us to examine the interconnectedness of life on Earth. In action, it empowers students to think critically and imaginatively about the challenges we are facing and to apply their knowledge and skills to create real change in their communities. As a consequence, ecoliterate children (and adults) move through the world with a sense of connection to the nature, people and places around them. They know how to use their knowledge, wisdom and love for people and the world to take action to create sustainable solutions for this generation, and those that are yet to come.

To learn more about the Arbor School and its focus on ecoliteracy, contact the admissions team at 04 581 4100 or email admissions@ thearborschool.ae. Tours run at 11am on Sun, Tue and Thu and 9am on Mon and Wed. The Arbor School is an ecological school based on the National Curriculum for England located in Al Furjan.

Research shows that exposure to nature improves children’s cognitive development, reasoning, and observational skills. For a fun dose of nature-based education, families and schools can organise a field trip to Aventura in Dubai. Its Nature Walk programme introduces kids to a variety of local flora and fauna and, through games and sensory activities, students will expand their understanding of the natural world around them. A special focus is given to the Ghaf tree and aspects of its adaptability to desert life. (The park closes on 30 June for the summer). +971 52 1787 616, aventuraparks.com

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KHDA SETS NEW SCHOOL FEE FRAMEWORK

Concerned about rising school fees? The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has introduced a new school fee framework that’s set to make education more affordable by limiting school fee increases across Dubai’s private schools.

“The fees framework takes into account the cost of living and financial expectations of families in Dubai,” said Dr Abdulla Al Karam, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director General of KHDA. “These measures will ensure almost 90 percent of all students enrolled in Dubai’s private schools will no longer face fee increases above the set Education Cost Index (ECI).”

Only schools improving in the annual school inspection ratings by Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) will be eligible for fee increases above the set ECI. According to KHDA estimates, average fee increase will be lowered by 35% in comparison to the provisions allowed under the previous fee framework.

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he power of a nutritious diet is clear to see, especially when it comes to our children. A whopping 84% of students are more likely to be satisfied with life if they eat fruits and vegetables, according to the latest Dubai Student Wellbeing Census by KHDA (published in February 2019). While it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that eating well has a positive knock on effect on many areas of life, getting little ones on the right track can be a challenge at the best of times. Here, we look at some and practical ways to help make sure they’re covered…

LUNCHBOX GOALS We all try our best when it comes to lunchboxes but finding the inspiration (and the time) to curate a perfectly balanced bento box is enough to send even the most organised parent into a tizz. Fret not, however, as it’s easier than you may think to whip up a rainbow lunch.

Dubai-based Karey Richard, a parent of two (aged 5 and 3), has carved a niche for herself when it comes to making nutritious, colourful and fun lunches, which she shares via her Instagram page Lunch for Your Littles (@lunchforyourlittles).

“When my first baby little started nursery, I knew I wanted him to eat as healthily as possible with lots of variety, so I bought a lunch box from PlanetBox that had a few different

compartments in it so he would have a good selection each day,” she says.

“As time went on, the lunches got a bit more creative, with various shapes and colours, and my blog evolved from there.

“My number one rule is making sure the kids have everything they need for a well-balanced lunch,” she continues. “I will always have one item from each food group and will put three different types of vegetables in the box, as a minimum, to give them choice and variety. Also, cutting at least one or two things into different shapes entices them to eat it as it’s different and fun, which grabs their attention.”

Lots of colour is equally important when it comes to inspiring little tummies, as is strategic placing. “If you are struggling to get your kids to eat their lunch, be sure to always include one item they love. This way, they will be more inclined to try any new foods that surround it. You could play a game to introduce one new food a week and, if they try it, you can reward them with something after school, like a special activity together.

I also recommend getting your kids involved in the kitchen: ask them what they would like to see in their lunch box. Get them baking with you and helping you, as when they see what they have made in their lunch, they will be much more inclined to eat it.”

If you’re already thinking you haven’t got time for this, a little planning can go a long way. “When I don’t have a proper meal plan I tend to reach for the quick fixes rather than the healthy ones. Saturdays are generally when I will sit down and plan out my week. I make a list of lunches and dinners and one or two things I want to bake for the kids. I pre-cut my fruits, vegetables, cheese, boil eggs, roast chicken – anything that will hold for a few days in the fridge and then pack it the night before. All I need to do in the morning is add the fresh ingredients so I’ve time to enjoy my morning coffee and have breakfast with the kids.”

Being organised will also help you stick within your budget. “Don’t go shopping without a plan,” says Karey. “Also, try to plan dinners that

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will leave you with leftovers for your lunches or things that freeze. Batch cooking and baking is great, load up your freezer with foods you can take out and use easily by defrosting overnight and all you have to do is put it in the lunchbox. All of this should help you stay within your means and give your kids a fun lunch they will love.”

“Load up your freezer with foods you can use easily by defrosting overnight”

MEALS ON WHEELS If you need a helping hand, there are a number of companies who can do the leg work for you. One such enterprise is Chubby Cheeks Organics (chubbycheeks.ae), which offers a meal delivery service for weaning babies and toddlers (from 12 months to 3 years), working closely with a paediatric dietician, Jordana Smith from Infinity Clinic in Dubai, to create nutritionally balanced menus. The company can also deliver individual meals direct to your child’s nursery upon request.

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WELLBEING “It’s important that every child’s meal is healthy and balanced: breakfast and dinner are just as important as lunch,” says the company’s founder Hiba Van Dyk. “Children are constantly growing and it’s so important to provide the right fuel for this growth. The right balance of vegetables, protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats is integral to the nutritional needs of children. When you encourage healthy eating habits from the start of their lives it also helps them carry it on into adulthood, and for generations to come.”

In the toddler range, you’ll find lasagna packed with hidden vegetables, butternut squash pasta, apple pancakes and cocoa date balls, and much more. But what can you do if your little one turns his or her nose up?

“It’s absolutely normal for kids to go through a fussy eating phase,” says Hiba. “Our advice is persistence.

Try and try again. Some children need time to acquire or re-acquire a taste. For picky eaters, our paediatric dietician advises consistently showing them the food they aren’t liking and exposing them to it, but in small portions. For example, if they don’t like peas, put two or three peas on their dinner plate each night. The idea is that if they keep seeing it, they will eventually try it. It’s important to note that if they are really not eating anything it’s best to consult a paediatric dietician.”

Finding a way to get your brood excited about the prospect of fruits and veg can work wonders.

“My son loves hearing songs about fruits and vegetables,” says Hiba. “It actually gets him excited when he then eats the different items that he has heard songs about.

He also loves shapes and colours, so when introducing new fruits or vegetables we talk about what colour it is and what shape it looks like. So far, it seems to be working quite well for me.”

KAREY’S TOP TIPS Get a lunchbox with lots of compartments. This way, you can see exactly what they are getting nutrition wise, and your kids won’t be bored. There are some available now that have the food group written on the bottom of each compartment as a guide to what to include.

Run with a theme. Themed lunches created around festivities and key dates such as Halloween and St Patrick’s Day, have been a huge hit with my kids. I try to make them a bit more of a surprise for them by adding notes, stickers,

funny eyes and anything that will give them little chuckle or smile.

Keep it fun. I have been pretty lucky when it comes to my kids’ eating habits, but I have always explained to them that there are “sometimes” foods that they can have occasionally, as well as food they always need to eat to stay healthy and strong. We also let them have a “yes day” when they try things they can’t normally have. I don’t want them to be deprived of anything and learning everything in moderation is extremely important.

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You can't put a price on a good education... or can you? We speak to a selection of the UAE's leading education providers about the rise of more affordable schooling options, and how to find the very best fit for your child, and your budget

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cross the emirates, many parents are struggling with the high cost of education.

It comes as no surprise considering we're paying more than double the global average for our children's education, according to an HSBC study*. Consequently, many families have been forced to make tough choices, with some opting to home school, others sending their children back to their home country for their education and those who consider it a key influencing factor in their decision to pack up and leave entirely.

In June 2018, the KHDA announced a freeze on school fees, forbidding schools from increasing their prices for the academic year of 2018 to 2019. More recently, the announcement has come that schools will be allowed to increase their fees by up to four percent, depending on the rating received in the most recent school inspection.

And so it begins again: families, who are already juggling the increasing cost of living, stagnating incomes and more, may again be facing larger invoices from schools this September. But before you hit the panic button, take a closer look.

In the UAE, we are lucky enough to have a vast number of schools catering to various religions,

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languages, educational syllabuses – and price brackets. So if you're worried about affordability, and want to give your child the very best education for your budget, the good news is that you do have options.

Shopping around “There has been a rise in the number of parents who are looking at various options available across different price points and offerings to understand the full value for money that they are getting," says Matthew Burfield, Principal of the GEMS Founders School. "GEMS Education commits to quality education across all of its schools, without compromise due to lower fees in what are considered to be ‘affordable’ schools." GEMS Founders School, Dubai opened in September 2016 and now GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar, which opened this year, have offered an affordable price point for a National Curriculum for England International School.

Offering GEMS standards at a cheaper price? According to Mr Burfield, the lower cost is down to two main factors. “The first is that Founders Schools don’t have a swimming pool or an auditorium.

The second is that the staffing model is more international in its

mix of UK and non-UK trained teachers. We ensure that, in our international schools, we maintain the standard that all staff are fully qualified, KHDA approved and English-language tested.”

If your children are still small, making regular savings will offer you the luxury of choice when the time comes, but selecting the right school is about more than just a number. “Parents have to be wiser now," says Mr Amol Vaidya, Senior Director of Operations at Global

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Indian International School, UAE. “If education is a priority for you, you need to look around at the culture of the schools. The culture of learning should be everywhere, starting at the main reception. I can have a swanky building, but what if I don’t have the right people who have an idea of how your child will use his education in 10 years’ time? Many parents focus only on academics. But we don’t send our children to school to become orators. Our children shouldn’t

have the same learning experiences we had. They need different learning experiences so that they are prepared for the world.”

Compromise and prioritise Managing the balance sheets for large institutions, such as schools, is no easy matter. Choices need to be made about what they will compromise on and what they won’t. Mr Vaidya says, “We don’t compromise on guidance. Although we are at the lower end of the

price scale for our price bracket, we invest in an academic consultancy company that services schools in higher price brackets.

For us, that is a priority.

“We also prioritise learning spaces, laboratories for all ages, photography laboratories and a high level of technology, AI (artificial intelligence) and robotics learning.”

He continues: “All of our students have 90 minutes of robotics on their timetable each week. This is important to us as

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“US$99,378 is the average amount UAE parents spend on their child’s primary, secondary and tertiary education*” we know if we don’t put it on the timetable, some children won’t do it. The percentage of girls taking science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education worldwide is only 23 percent, which is too low. It’s important for us that girls are taking up these subjects.”

Speak up If you are struggling with fees, your first port of call should be speaking to your school.

“We do our best to help every family experiencing financial difficulties, no matter what the cause," says Aparna Verma, CEO and Founder of Scholars International Group (Dubai Scholars, Scholars International Academy and Clarion School), which consistently rank in the upper strata of the country’s schools in terms of exam results, with 90 percent of their IGCSE students achieving an A*, A or B across all subjects. “We meet with parents one on one to find

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a solution. The last thing we want is for a child to experience an education upheaval, possibly leaving their parents in Dubai to go to school in their home country.”

Similarly, Mr Amol says that he speaks to parents individually to help them find a solution. “Ten percent of our students are on scholarships, or receive awards.

We always try to support families that are struggling as we want to encourage positive growth in children. But there is only so much I can do in terms of finance – it’s a costly place to run a business…

I have to hold on to good teachers and give them a raise… and that all comes at a cost.

“I advise parents to look at what schools you can afford in your price bracket and look at what other outgoing payments you can compromise on. I also suggest looking at proximity and perhaps living closer to the school so there is less time and money spent on travel for your children. Don’t just go by name or go by price, as it won’t always deliver the learning experience your child needs. Your objective should be to prepare your child for life. There are options available – you, as parents, just need to be open to them.”

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WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING A SCHOOL? Mr Amol Vaidya, Senior Director of Operations at Global Indian International School, UAE “Your child needs three things from his or her education: to know how the world works, in terms of physics and biology and maths and science; to be abreast of technology and future technology for their job prospects once they leave school; and to be a good global citizen. Look for a balance of all three of these things.

Also, the culture of learning should be throughout the school. What is the ambience like? How are your queries handled? Learning shouldn’t just happen in the classroom… look for evidence of learning in the hallways and the empty spaces. Your child should be acquiring skills and knowledge they can use, not just in childhood, but in adulthood too.”

Matthew Burfield, Principal of GEMS Founders School “Three things parents should ask any school they visit are: what measures are in place to ensure my child is safe and happy at this school?; what do you do to help my child make

progress in the curriculum knowledge they need?; and how do you communicate all of this to us parents?

"The most important aspect in supporting individual needs is to develop a relationship of trust with the school. If parents trust that the school always has their child at the centre of their thoughts, even the hard conversations and difficult decisions can be overcome together. Parents also need to ensure that they remain in their vital role as parents and don’t become their child’s teacher. It's important not to blur the lines.”

Aparna Verma, CEO and Founder of Scholars International Group “Parents should look for quality and ethos in the school as they visit. They should meet and interact with students.

They need to get a feel for the soul of the school. The work they see displayed in classrooms and around the school will reflect volumes about the academic depth of the school.

And finally, parents should see pride in student work, student achievement and an overall pride in the school when they visit.”

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Got a little genius on your hands? Schools across the UAE are shining a light on scholarships in order to target top talent and support community goals

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f you're a parent of a bright spark, the possibility of him or her being awarded a school scholarship may well be on the brain. As well as nurturing their unique abilities, a scholarship also brings welcome financial relief. And the good news is that there are some fantastic scholarship programmes to check out in the Emirates.

With 49 schools in the UAE, GEMS Education has an expansive scholarship programme in place. Christophe Savard, Vice President, Student Career & Future Employment Architect, says: “We believe that anyone in the education market should recognise merit and are always looking for ways to give back and see not only the genius in every child, but also make quality education accessible to those who have talent and deserve recognition.”

The not-for-profit Jebel Ali School launched its scholarship programme in 2017/18 with a dual focus, as Peter Hill, Principal, explains: “We are one of only a small handful of schools that operate on a not-for-profit ethos and this was a gesture designed to reach out to the community.

“The programme was launched to support high performing existing students that may require some help to stay at the school and to encourage new students to join.”

In 2017/18, GEMS Education awarded scholarships to 100 students at 16 of its schools with fee discounts ranging from 25 percent through to full scholarships, while Jebel Ali School currently offers 10 scholarships to secondary pupils with fee discounts of up to 50 percent.

MAKING THE GRADE Many schools adopt a similar approach when it comes to eligibility.

GEMS Education, for example, offers academic places to students who have consistently placed at the top of their class in all subjects for at least the last three years from Year 7, or

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placed in the 95th percentile for those who sat international exams.

In addition, the programme also offers scholarship programmes for Creative and Performing Arts, Sports, Innovation and Digital Technology and Arabic Studies, and requires proof of similarly exemplary performance in each discipline.

Jebel Ali School scholarships are either academic or academic and sports based, with creative arts talent also up for inclusion. Hill elaborates: “Applicants must have a strong academic record alongside significant sporting ability or with a specific skill set in the creative arts but there absolutely has to be a backbone of academic excellence throughout.”

He also stresses that, for interested parents, the understanding of what constitutes exceptional performance needs to be clear from the outset. “What I would emphasise to parents is that if their child is doing ‘slightly above’ the average then this isn’t really what we are looking for, standout applicants are those who are performing significantly above what is required from a normal 12 to 15 year old.” Prospective candidates are required to fill out

an application form tailored to the specific scholarship programme they are applying for and this isn’t a mum or dad responsibility. Says Hill: “The students themselves fill it out and need to talk about their achievements, motivation and goals, as well as providing school reports and other relevant information.”

Shortlisted applicants then sit a maths and English test after which successful candidates undergo a final interview with Hill and the school’s head of secondary.

GEMS Education applications are reviewed by a Scholarship Committee made up of representatives from the specific school awarding the scholarship, and from the GEMS Education School Support Centre.

“In-person interviews may also be required to demonstrate a candidate’s ability in areas such as Performing Arts and Sports,” adds Savard.

SUPPORTING THE JOURNEY Unlike renewing your car or medical insurance every year, the majority of awarded scholarships cover the secondary education journey without the requirement to

STUDENT VOICE Deborah Jaqulina, Grade 10, GEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail, Performing Arts Scholarship “It was both an honour and a privilege to be awarded a scholarship. I am very humbled to be chosen among a highly talented group of students and so proud that the school has recognised my achievements. It has made me strive harder to achieve more in both my academic studies and artistic pursuits, and I always

remind myself that I am now a role model to my friends and fellow students. I am so grateful for all the opportunities that have come with it and, to date, I have received a Certificate of Academic Progress and was also chosen to play the part of Wendy in our upcoming school production of Peter Pan. I assist Miss Tickner, our Head of Drama, and Miss Williams, our Head of Music, with teaching and coaching the younger cast members with their choreography.”

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“Recognition of a talent inspires and motivates the student in question, which is key to helping them stay focused as they progress in their education journey. Our scholarships are renewable, which means we want to continuously recognise and facilitate talent while also rewarding up-and-coming students. We see the number of scholarships growing on an annual basis,” says Savard.

Adds Hill: “We want our scholarship students to be great ambassadors for the school, to enjoy the experience and be fully involved. We don’t want them to get stressed so as long as their effort grades don’t slip significantly, even if they have a temporary dip in one or more of their subjects, it’s not the end of the world. These scholarships are valid for their entire experience at Jebel Ali School, so as long as the effort grades are maintained and they participate fully.”

A NOTE ON BURSARIES Scholarships aren’t the only option for those in need of financial aid.

Brighton College Al Ain, one of just four Abu Dhabi schools to be rated as Outstanding by ADEK, has moved away from the scholarship model and is instead offering bursaries as a way to show its commitment to making premium private education affordable.

“The bursary scheme offers more generous support to families with smaller incomes and is not limited to pupils who show exceptional talent – any child who meets the entrance requirements can apply,” says Dr Ken Greig, Headmaster.

Brighton College bursaries are means tested and awarded in the form of a discount of anywhere between 15-50 percent of tuition fees (depending on individual financial circumstances) – something well worth investigating.

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SCHOLARSHIP SNAPSHOT A growing number of schools across the UAE are offering student scholarships, including: Amity International School Abu Dhabi: The Amity Scholarship and Bursary fund celebrates achievement and ambition, and also assists students with limited financial means. Year 7-10 scholarships include academic, art, drama, sports and music (from Year 5). Value: 15% off tuition fees with flexible bursary amounts dependent on financial circumstance.

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi: Academic, sports, visual arts and performing arts scholarships are available from Year 7 with a focus on awarding scholarships for exceptional candidates looking to join Sixth Form. Value: 5-10% fee reduction.

Scholarships reviewed annually.

Foremarke School, Dubai: Launched to coincide with its Upper School (Year 6-8) opening, scholarships cover academic, art, performing arts, sport and all-rounder.

Value: 5-10% off annual fees.

Horizon International School: To mark its 10th anniversary the programme rewards able, gifted and talented students in Years 5-13 through academic, sports, creative and performing arts scholarships. An innovation and digital technology option will be added for 2020/21. Value: 25-50% reduction in annual tuition fees.

Scholarships reviewed annually.

Kings’ Education: Offers a limited number of annual means tested academic, arts and sport scholarships to secondary and sixth form students of exceptional merit and potential. Value: Up to 25% of annual school fees.

Nord Anglia International School: IB Diploma Programme Scholarship. Value: 20-50% reduction in annual fees.

The Arcadia Preparatory School: Governors' Scholarship for primary age students launched in 2018.

Value: 15% of annual tuition fees through to Year 6.

WORDS BY: LOUISA KIERNANDER

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LIGHTENING THE LOAD

Exam stress is no joke. Panic attacks, anxiety, depression and exhaustion are all symptoms that your child may be struggling with the pressure of achieving specific grades. We speak to experts on how it feels for your child, and how you can help them

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xam season is upon us. Cue, parents rolling their eyes and conspiratorially bonding over the shared experience of dealing with their test-stressed child. However, the reality is no joking matter; it is certainly not something that should be taken lightly.

Last year, when the new format GCSEs (which could see students taking up to 28 exams over three weeks), were taken for the first time, teachers and students across the UK were in uproar about the intense pressure the exams were causing.

Teachers reported high numbers of anxiety, depression, panic attacks and other mental health issues, any one of which is not only hugely upsetting for a child to have to experience, but also impairs their ability to perform and achieve. Many education experts spoke out saying that students were under more pressure than ever before with over 80 percent of teachers saying that they felt their students were more stressed than in previous years.

The UK’s National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) said recently that the number students being referred by their schools for mental health therapy has risen by a third in the past three years.

Similarly, over the last academic year, 2017 to 2018, Childline, a free mental health support service for children in the UK, reported increases in the number of children calling because of exam stress.

Interestingly, 50 percent of these were young people aged 12 to 15, with their most common concerns being an overwhelming workload, pressure from parents and anxiety about getting the right grades.

According to Childline’s reports, these children were already suffering with depression, anxiety and selfharming tendencies.

Barry Copper, Deputy Head of Brighton College Dubai, which offers primary and middle years education up to Year 9, says that one of the problems is putting too much importance on to specific

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exams. “There’s no pressure like the pressure you put on yourself,” he says. “Our pupils are citizens of the world and will have well developed ideas about who they are and where they want to go with their lives.

Often, they can see, wrongly, exams as a make or break moment on their personal journeys.”

High pressure environments A US-based study looking at stress in school-age children and young adults, found that, while there is undoubtedly a level of stress that is ‘healthy’, many students fall into chronic levels of stress that impede their ability to perform and succeed while putting them at risk of mental health issues and risk behaviour, such as self-harming.

The study, carried out by researchers from the New York University College of Nursing

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“Children are under pressure to make the most of their education” (NYUCN), surveyed students from private schools and from state schools, noting the differences between them, making the findings particularly relevant for parents in the UAE, where most children are in private education.

A senior researcher on the study said, “School, homework, extracurricular activities, sleep, repeat – that’s what it can be for

some of these students… We are concerned that students in these selective, high pressure high schools can get burned out before they even reach college.” She continued by saying that the high tuition fees and affluent background of the families resulted in “a unique set of pressures, expectations, norms and resources.”

A teacher surveyed for the study commented, “Parents are coming in and thinking, ‘I’m spending a lot of money and I need to get something, a very tangible something. A great education is not a tangible something; a diploma from Harvard, Princeton or Yale… that’s tangible.’”

A sentiment echoed by many parents in the UAE, where the cost of schooling can be high and children are commonly put under pressure to ‘make the most’ of their expensive education. While they undoubtedly should take advantage of their

WELLBEING schools resources, is this just another heavy thought for them – another source of pressure for our children to beat themselves with?

School support Luckily, most schools in Dubai are aware of the impact of stress on a child’s wellbeing and ability to succeed, and, subsequently, they have strategies in place to prevent it. The KHDA has taken a proactive stance on wellbeing over the past couple of years, encouraging schools to create safe and supportive environments, where children can grow academically, socially and personally, rather than being high-pressured and grade-obsessed hothouses focused only on academic success. Schools are responding to this campaign with passion and creativity, creating exciting and unique strategies to promote wellbeing. Mindfulness, yoga, counselling and empowerment exercises are the norm across more schools now – a shift which will undoubtedly have a positive impact on students’ mental health and therefore their grades.

Brighton College’s Mr Cooper says that having a healthy perspective on exams and being well organised can help to combat stress. “We start as young as possible by getting the boys and girls used to the idea of exams as being a part of their education, not the end of it. I’m fond of telling them about my own failures and the lessons I learned from those mistakes. We also believe in preparing children for the process of exams – this means being organised, learning revision techniques and tactics and mental preparation throughout their schooling.”

At Nord Anglia School Dubai, wellbeing is high on the agenda.

Graeme Malcolm, Assistant Headteacher, heads up the school’s wellbeing efforts and says that, as the stressful exam period gets closer, they are ramping up their

activities to build resilience. “We run workshops for parents and for students, assemblies, tutor time activities and programmes, such as mindfulness and yoga, and more. We are just about to have our first ever student-led Wellbeing Week, that will involve a number of initiatives – the overall aim is to promote a positive sense of mental and physical wellbeing to the entire school community. We also have a team of students in year 12 who have been trained and certified in active listening – they are a source of support to other students who might be dealing with stress or anxiety.”

Know when to step in The question is not whether students are stressed, because we know they are. The question is what can we, as parents, do about it?

Firstly, recognise the signs. Sadly, the first signs of stress are often mistaken for bad behaviour, or typical teenage rebellion. Arguing, resistance, mood changes, apathy, lack of motivation, low energy levels, becoming absorbed in social life, or isolating themselves can all be signs that your child is feeling overwhelmed with stress. In addition, if your child is engaging more in selfcomfort behaviours, such as gaming, food, or even exercise, it could also be a warning flag showing that your child is struggling.

Unfortunately, rather than being recognised as symptoms of emotional and mental health issues and responded to with support, therapy and kindness, these behaviours are often vilified and punished by parents and schools – which only furthers the negative thoughts, the feelings of being unsupported and disengagement.

The NYUCN study identified three main types of healthy coping strategies for students: sports and exercise; spending time planning and being organised; and maintaining

FIVE WAYS YOU CAN TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF THE TESTS Comedy nights Laughter really is the best medicine – plan family movie nights, featuring light-hearted, funny films, to help your child relax and release some of the stress hormones.

Encourage breaks Just because you don’t like computer games, it doesn’t mean they are always bad for your child.

Taking brain breaks from studying is important for concentration levels and stress. If your child uses computer games to relax, allow them to in a managed and controlled way, without judgement.

Watch your words Avoid placing added pressure on your child by talking about specific grades, even if they have been predicted them. Make sure your words are encouraging and positive, not increasing pressure and negative.

Make health easy Exercise and activities that they enjoy, healthy food that they like – anything that makes it easier for your child to be physically healthy during this time will help them to be mentally and emotionally healthy too and help them be more resilient to stress.

Spread the love If you focus your talk and attention on grades and schooling, you are subtly telling your child that this is the most important thing about them. When talking about your child to someone else when your child is in earshot, make sure you talk about more than just schooling and grades and achievements, giving them praise and attention for other things about their personality, such as being caring at home, spending time with their friends, hobbies and other interests.

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a balanced perspective on grades.

Some of the activities they recognised as being helpful for students to balance out stress included listening to music, playing video/computer games, meditating and getting away from school.

On the flip side, the study found that the two most common unhealthy stress responses were emotional exhaustion (described as lethargy, the lack of will or motivation to do anything, overwhelming tiredness and feelings of paralysis), and substance abuse, which two thirds of students surveyed said was part of their stress management.

While school-based support and empathy is undoubtedly important, cultivating a caring, supportive environment at home is of utmost importance. Mr Malcolm from Nord Anglia School Dubai says, “When

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there is a successful partnership between student, school and home, exam stress can be manageable.

But all parties need to be taking part.

Parents need to be proactive rather than reactive when supporting children during exam time. Exam stress is real and parents should be sensitive to what their children are experiencing.”

He continues, “I can’t emphasise enough the importance of fundamentals like sleep, diet and exercise. Failure to take care of the basics can definitely lead to more deep-rooted emotional issues. A recent study in the US suggests that there was a 30 percent rise in the number of students visiting counselling centres between 2009 and 2015, with that figure continuing to rise. Dubai is experiencing something similar.”

“Positive relationships can counter the effects of stress” Remove the stigma Another issue facing students is the social stigma of getting help. Studies show that parents are more concerned about social judgement and the stigma of getting professional help for stress than the students themselves, with many parents worrying that their child will be labelled if they need professional help to cope with what they perceive to be ‘normal school stress’.

WELLBEING Unfortunately, although coming from a place of love and protection, these concerns are more of a hindrance than a help to a child who is stressed. Professional therapy and support can offer your child a safe place to talk about their fears and worries without the risk of it descending into a family dispute or argument. Additionally, a therapist can help your child develop better coping strategies, while empowering them with a sense of perspective and calm, all of which can help to lower the levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, flowing around their body.

Another way you can help ease your child’s stress levels is by making sure your home environment is calm and stable. A study from the National Bureau of Economic Research in the US found that students that have stress at home are more likely to crumble under any added stress from exams.

The study reported that warm, positive relationships at home and at school can help slow down, or counteract, the effects of cortisol.

This supportive environment at home is really where we as parents can make the biggest difference.

Mr Cooper, from Brighton College, says, “The stress is very real for the children and no matter how hard we try, there are some who will suffer. The best advice I can give to parents is to see education as a journey through the forest. There is no one right path. Some of the paths are well trodden, some are brackish and difficult to traverse, some are those that you have to make for yourself. Make sure your children see that there is always more than one way to their objective, more than one chance to get things right, more than one path through their personal forest. No child should ever feel an exam is a turning point in their life; because the truth is, it never will be.”

EXPERT ADVICE ON EXAM STRESS Anna Yates, psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist and owner of Mind Solutions shares tips for helping your child through the exam period What are the signs of stress?

“If your child or teenager starts to behave differently in any negative way more than usual, that is a signal that something is bothering them. Typical reactions to stress, which is linked to fear, would be a change in eating habits, unusual tiredness or difficulty sleeping, opting out of normal activities and becoming withdrawn, extreme emotional outbursts (more than those caused by normal adolescent hormone challenges), unexplained crying or mood swings.

Alternatively, they could just refuse to study, be in denial about the fact that exams are fast approaching, procrastinating… These are all signs of a fear of failure.”

Being stressed about exams is normal. How can we know when this has tipped over into something more problematic?

“If as a caring and understanding parent, you have tried to reassure them that they are only expected to do their best and that what they are feeling and experiencing is very natural, but these attempts to

help them get back on track are not working, then it needs to be looked into in more depth as clearly they are not coping.”

What are your top tips for parents to help their kids with stress?

“Look out for the early signs of stress before it becomes a major issue. Talk to them well in advance of the exams.

Take them away from the situation so that you can assess them away from the triggers. Be patient. Remember, you haven’t failed as a parent – many children go through this at least once in their lives and how you handle it will set the scene for their future.

Don’t be afraid to share how you felt when you were young, if you can offer experiences of similar feelings of stress and being overwhelmed.

“We sometimes forget that our children do not have the adult resources we do and that, what may seem insignificant to you, may be an enormous issue to their immature and inexperienced mind. Sadly, life is full of exams, challenges and testing situations, and it’s our job as parents to reassure our children that it is ok to make mistakes and to fail – as long as they learn from it. They need to know that making mistakes is part of life and that those experiences make us stronger in the future.”

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HERE COMES THE SUMMER *Always check with your child's paediatrician before introducing supplements.

The dos and don’ts of keeping kids healthy and happy this summer Unless you're planning on jetting off on an epic summer holiday, scarpering as soon as the bell sounds and returning as the gates swing open for the next academic year, then you'll need to brace yourself for a long, hot UAE summer. Indeed, for those of us staying close to home for the best part of the school holidays, dealing with the extreme heat and lots of time spent indoors can have a knock on effect on our health.

Help make sure your little ones stay fighting fit with our top tips for surviving a desert summer.

DO GET ENOUGH VITAMIN D Essential for keeping our bones, teeth and muscles healthy, vitamin D is created by the body when direct sunlight hits the skin. In this part of the world, squirrelling ourselves away indoors during the very hot summer months may put us at a greater risk of a deficiency.

Generally speaking, children from

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the age of one year and adults need 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day, according to the UK's National Health Service (NHS). If you're not spending enough time outdoors, Dr Lucy Waugh, a Paediatrician at Mediclinic Middle East (mediclinic.ae) advises introducing a daily supplement.

You can also boost their Vitamin D intake by sneaking it into their meals.

Try upping their servings of oily fish such as salmon, says Lina Doumani, MSc., a DHA and DHCC licensed Clinical Dietitian in Dubai. “Cod liver oil, portobello mushrooms, eggs, fortified cereal and dairy products, as well as soy yoghurt and soy milk, are also good sources of Vitamin D,” she adds.

DON'T LET HEALTH NIGGLES GET THE BETTER OF YOU We typically associate colds and coughs with the winter season, but being cooped up inside during the summer, from your home to soft

play, can also put you at risk of the sniffles. “Most upper respiratory tract infections in children are due to viruses, which are often transmitted through infected persons coughing or sneezing on objects or toys,” Dr Shola Faniran, a Specialist Paediatrician at The Children's Medical Centre in Dubai (tcmcdubai.com). To curb the chances of germs being passed around, she recommends keeping sick kids at home, teaching them to cough and sneeze into their elbows and to properly use and dispose of tissues.

Good hand hygiene is also key.

“Forming a routine of regular hand washing – before and after meals, and after using the bathroom – from a very young age, enables hand washing to become a good habit," she says.

Lastly, make sure their diet is as healthy as possible so they can fend off germs. “Eating lots of fruit – a good source of vitamin C – or taking Vitamin C supplements may support a healthy immune system,” she adds.

SUMMER HEALTH

DON'T FORGET TO HYDRATE “Staying well hydrated in the hot summer months is crucial,” says Dr Faniran. “We lose more body fluids by sweating, and air-conditioned rooms may mask the need for rehydration.”

Children especially need to be reminded to drink water, as their thirst reflex is less mature, adds Dr Waugh. It’s also wise to monitor their pee: “Passing urine four to eight times a day is healthy and the urine should be clear – not dark yellow," she says.

Water can get boring after a while, so mix it up with some naturally flavoured options, suggests Doumani.

“Kids love colourful drinks – add blueberries to sparkling water or strawberry juice or pomegranate.”

DO HELP THEM TO GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP Sleep is vital for children – but how much is enough? The National Sleep Foundation recommends between 1013 hours for preschoolers (aged 3-5), between 9-11 hours for school-aged children (aged 6-13) around 8-10 hours for teenagers (possibly more if they’re grumpy). It might be unbearably humid, but summer shouldn’t mean a change to routine. “Be consistent, and ensure the room is well ventilated and cool,” advises Dr Faniran.

If you use a fan, avoid pointing it towards your child but use it to keep the air circulating in the room. When using the AC, make sure the room doesn't get too cold. The Lullaby Trust recommends trying to keep the room temperature between 16-20°C for babies – you can use a thermometer where they sleep to keep a check on it.

have a child who is allergy prone.

There are many companies in the UAE that you can call upon for a clean sweep of your AC units. Saniservice (saniservice.com) offers a cleaning and disinfecting service using a chemical free biosanitizer.

DON'T STOP MOVING Summer temperatures can make us feel sluggish at times, but there’s still plenty of ways to get moving.

Book them in for swimming or gymnastic lessons, a fun session at an indoor trampoline centre, or treat them to an afternoon at a waterpark.

“Physical activity keeps their mood in check, giving the brain a rush of

endorphins, the ‘happy hormones’,” says Doumani.

DO KEEP A WATCH ON SCREEN TIME Kids becoming anxious or restless from being kept indoors? Plan some fun activities to sway them from reaching for the screens. According to Dr Waugh, more than two hours a day of screen time can impact a child’s sleeping patterns and mental rest. “It’s important to plan ahead and think of other ways to entertain little ones during the ‘super hot can’t go outside’ months,” she says.

Crafternoons, talent shows and good old-fashioned games are all winners.

“Kids need to be reminded to drink water, as their thirst reflex is less mature”

DO GIVE YOUR AC A SUMMER HEALTH CHECK Speaking of the AC, as we rely on it more than usual during the summer, it’s important to change and clean the filters regularly to keep it free from mold and bacteria, and ensure the air quality is as healthy as possible.

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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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re-primary curriculums 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 emirate compare well with 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 and 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 are qualified in first aid and the safety

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ESSENTIALS 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.

SCHOOL INSPECTIONS IN DUBAI

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 curriculum expertise in the school’s given curriculum or curricula.

Inspections in private and government schools in Abu Dhabi take place once within a two-year cycle, using the aforementioned six-level scale, with Band A including levels Good to Outstanding; Band B covering Acceptable; and Band C including Weak and Very Weak ratings.

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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Ensure your child flourishes by selecting the right curriculum and environment for the best education

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DOWNTOWN DUBAI One of the most visited places in the world, Downtown Dubai has a wide variety of homes for residents in the heart of the city. While there may only be a few educational institutions in this area, these are top-notch.

Business Bay

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DIFC

Sheikh Zayed Road

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Dubai World Trade Centre

Burj Khalifa

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Downtown Dubai

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5 Dubai Design District

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NURSERIES 5 BABILOU DESIGN DISTRICT NURSERY

4 HUMMINGBIRD NURSERY DUBAI

1 MAGNOLIA NURSERY DUBAI

Dubai International Financial Center 04 370 0449 hummingbird.ae Curriculum: UK NCEY Age: 3 months to 5 years Fees: AED34,000 to AED54,400

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

2 BABILOU DOWNTOWN NURSERY

2 JUMEIRAH INTERNATIONAL NURSERIES (JINS DOWNTOWN)

1 MAPLE BEAR EARLY LEARNING CENTER

8 Boulevard Walk, Downtown 800 NURSERY babilou.ae Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 8 weeks to 4 years Fees: AED40,000

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

Bldg 2, Dubai Design District 800 NURSERY babilou.ae Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 8 weeks to 4 years Fees: AED40,000

2 BLOSSOM DOWNTOWN NURSERY Yansoon 7, Al Manzil District, Downtown 800 NURSERY theblossomnursery.com Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 8 weeks to 4 years Fees: AED40,000

1 CANADIAN KIDS NURSERY Business Bay 04 365 0011 canadiankidsnursery.com Curriculum: Arabic, Canadian, French, UK/ EYFS, NAEYC Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: AED 26,700 to AED40,800

1 CREATIVE KIDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER Business Bay 04 551 5330 creativekidsdubai.com Curriculum: UK/EYFS Age: 2 years to 6 years Fees: On request

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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

1 LEARNING TREE NURSERY Business Bay 04 443 4220 learningtree.ae Curriculum: EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 years Fees: On request

3 LITTLE HANDS Burj Khalifa 04 422 1303 littlehandskidsclub.com Curriculum: International Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees: AED14,580 to AED46,200

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 42

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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 CHEEK’S 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 2966314 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 3376126 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 3799333 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 3983535 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 2325552 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 3220113 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 3371457 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 3376661 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 3374112 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 3961236 KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Iranian Age: G1-G12 Fees: AED3,333 to AED4,500 Founded: 1973

4 IRANIAN TOWHEED GIRLS SCHOOL Al Karama 04 3961234 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 2387391; dubaipolice.gov.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Ministry of Education Age: KG1-KG2 Fees: AED0 to AED0 Founded: 2011

Oud Metha 04 3368552 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 3377503; dubai-els.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS2-Y13 Fees: AED4,101 to AED10,768 Founded: 2000

Oud Metha; 04 3374161 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 3988873 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 3370126 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 3370252 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 3750600; 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 3358851 indianhighschooldubai.org KHDA rating: Very Good Curriculum: Indian Age: G5-G12 Fees: AED0 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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NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

5 The Greens Al Barsha 1

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The Lakes

3 Emirates Hills

Al Barsha 3

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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 5587308 dubaibritishfs.ae Curriculum: UK/British Age: 3 to 5 years Fees: AED60,000

4 JEBEL ALI VILLAGE NURSERY

GROUP

Lakes Club house, Emirates Living 04 551 6335 www.javn.ae Curriculum: UK (EYFS) Age: 6 months 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

8 THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN BARSHA (TCGB) Al Barsha 2 04 399 0160 childrensgarden.ae Curriculum: Multi-lingual Pre-school Curriculum Age: 2 to 6 years Fees: AED31000 to AED50,000

7 AL ARQAM PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Barsha 1; 04 3400888 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 3619361 dubaibritishschool.ae KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK Age: FS 1 - Y13 Fees: AED46,096 to AED69,145 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 3478288 almawakeb.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED14,245 to AED23,092 Founded: 1998

Al Barsha South; 04 3563333 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 5069222 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 5108000 ascs.sch.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G6 Fees: AED35,000 to AED48,500 Founded: 2016

Emirates Hills; 04 3684111 diadubai.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: IB Age: KG1-G13 Fees: AED40,157 to AED71,152 Founded: 2005

Al Barsha 1; 04 7049777 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 3950005 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 3474555 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 3629009 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 5195222 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 3736373 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 569008 ngsdubai.ae Al Barsha South; 04 2255681 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 3256886 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 3566900 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 5136777 smartvisionschooldubai.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y9 Fees: AED29,900 to AED69,900 Founded: 2016

8 NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Al Barsha 2; 04 2199999 nasdubai.ae KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y12 Fees: AED62,160 to AED89,096 Founded: 2014

3 REGENT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Emirates Hills, Greens Living Community 04 3608830; 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

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Dubailand

9 Motor City

11 14 REMRAAM

Metro Red Line

Dubai Sports City

Uptown Motor City

12 13

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

4 CHUBBY CHEEK'S 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

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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 GROUP Al Furjan South; Al Furjan Pavilion 04240 8267 www.javn.ae Curriculum: UK (EYFS) Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees: AED22,000 to AED40,000

9 JEBEL ALI VILLAGE NURSERY GROUP Honsho Street, Motor city 04 422 1415 www.javn.ae Curriculum: UK (EYFS) Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees: AED22,000 to AED40,000

3 JEBEL ALI VILLAGE NURSERY GROUP Al Furjan, Discovery Pavilion Mall Discovery Gardens 04 551 6335 www.javn.ae Curriculum: UK (EYFS) Age: 6 months 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 N/A 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 8853330; nisdubai.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED22,364 to AED44,455 Founded: 2005

Dubai Investment Park 04 8837474; 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 4251111 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 8821848 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 4269393 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 8846485; 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 3619019; 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 2789700 gemsfirstpointschool-dubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y12 Fees: AED39,368 to AED67,340 Founded: 2014

Arabian Ranches 04 4429765 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 8183600 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 8856600 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 3851810 safacommunityschool.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK/IB Age: FS1-Y9 Fees: AED48,692 to AED72,000 Founded: 2014

5 SUNMARKE SCHOOL Jumeirah Village Triangle 04 4238900 sunmarkedubai.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED44,900 to AED72,900 Founded: 2016

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

1 THE ARBOR SCHOOL Al Furjan 04 5814100; 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

7 VICTORY HEIGHTS PRIMARY SCHOOL Dubai Sports City 04 4231100; vhprimary.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED35,834 to AED48,865 Founded: 2013

1 THE ARCADIA PREPARATORY SCHOOL Jebel Ali; 04 5522600; 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 8847884; 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 3999444 iscdxb-sabis.net KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: SABIS (UK/US) Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED19,833 to AED37,958 Founded: 1994

1 THE WINCHESTER SCHOOL Jebel Ali 04 8820444 winchester.sch.ae KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: UK Age: Pre Primary-Y13 Fees: AED13,542 to AED30,210 Founded: 2003

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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.

Umm Suqeim 3

Umm Suqeim 2

1 Umm Al Sheif

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Metro Red Line 60

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Al Manara

Umm Suqeim 1

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Al Safa

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

Jumeirah

7 Al Satwa

Safa Park

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Al Wasl

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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

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

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 3945111 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 3489804; 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 3442026 shoruq.sch.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Ministry of Education Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED6,889 to AED11,457 Founded: 1986

Jumeirah 3; 04 3943500 jumeirahprimaryschool.com KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED40,036 to AED50,466 Founded: 1994

1 COLLEGIATE AMERICAN SCHOOL

9 GEMS WELLINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Umm Suqueim 3; 04 4271400 casdubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: Pre Primary-G10 Fees: AED40,071 to AED72,352 Founded: 2011

Al Satwa; 04 3433266 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 5520247 dubaibritishschooljp.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: Y1 - Y10 Fees: AED65,000 to AED75,000 Founded: 2015

5 EMIRATES ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL Umm Suqueim 1; 04 3947355 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 3422891 horizonschooldubai.com KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED28,249 to AED39,564 Founded: 1989

8 JAPANESE SCHOOL Al Wasl 04 3449119 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 0-3446419 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 3446931; 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 3955524 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 3945515 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 3483939 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 3943465 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 4271200; 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 4271200; 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 3943465 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.

Palm Jumeirah

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Jumeirah Beach Residence

3 2

Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Metro Red Line 68

Dubai Marina

Dubai 4 Media City

5

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

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Knowledge Village

7

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 GROUP Al Bahar tower 1, Plaza level Jumeirah Beach Residence 04 424 3791 www.javn.ae Curriculum: UK (EYFS) Age: 6 months 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

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

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 3999111 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 3484999 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 4401212 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

4 Meydan

5 Nad Al Sheba Al Khail

2

IMG Worlds of Adventure

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72 72

Metro Red Line

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Metro Green Line

Bypass road

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Academic City

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

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Deira

16

Al Waheeda

13

22

17

Al Nahda

Al Twar

Garhoud

18 Al Qusais

14 Al Rashidiya

9

19

Al Muhaisnah

Ras Al Khor

10 Nad Al Hamar

15 Mirdif

11

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

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

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

21 CRYSTAL VALLEY NURSERY (PART OF THE BEAUTIFUL MINDS NURSERIES) Arabian Center, Al Mizhar, Al Khawaneej 04 284 5519; crystalvalleynursery.com Curriculum: Reggio Emilia Inspired British curriculum _ EYFS Age: 45 days to 4+ years Fees: AED28,000 to AED31,350

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 (PART OF THE BEAUTIFUL MINDS NURSERIES) Al Garhoud; 04 282 8290 Yellowbrickroadnursery.com Curriculum: Reggio Emilia 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 2633405 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 2671115 diyafah.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: British Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED10,701 to AED22,725 Founded: 1982

20 AL MIZHAR AMERICAN ACADEMY SCHOOL Al Mizhar 1; 04 2887250 americanacademy.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: Pre-K - G12 Fees: AED41,322 to AED64,414 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 2633405 adabschool.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Iranian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED8,778 to AED18,808 Founded: 1989

Al Rashidiya 04 2858589 KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Ministry of Education Age: KG1-G9 Fees: AED5,707 to AED8,503 Founded: 1973

Al Qusais; 04 2634083 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 2677100 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 2173900 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 2892261 KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Ministry of Education Age: KG1-KG2 Fees: AED5,754 to AED5,754 Founded: 2003

Al Qusais 04 2988881 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 8523151 KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Ministry of Education Age: KG1-KG2 Fees: AED5,400 to AED5,400 Founded: 2004

Al Garhoud; 04 2851415 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 2679594 alsalamschool.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y13 Fees: AED12,931 to AED28,903 Founded: 1989

SCHOOL

Al Qusais; 04 2988666 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 2041000 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 3386756 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 2824646 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 2885782; 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 2638989 apple.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS2-Y8 Fees: AED6,562 to AED12,052 Founded: 1994

Al Qusais; 04 2988776 capitalschooluae.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y8 Fees: AED38,000 to AED58,000 Founded: 2014

Al Twar 1 04 2641595 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 2886226 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 2040900 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 4073000 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 2882222 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 3212144 credencehighschool.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G8 Fees: AED15,000 to AED23,000 Founded: 2014

Al Qusais 04 2675424 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 2888143 bpsdubai.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED7,747 to AED13,832 Founded: 1986

Al Qusais; 04 2988866 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 3604866; descdubai.com KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK Age: Y7-Y13 Fees: AED77,782 to AED83,601 Founded: 2005

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13 DUBAI INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

12 ELITE ENGLISH SCHOOL

2 GEMS NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL

Al Garhoud, 04 2823524 dis.sch.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED13,633 to AED21,403 Founded: 1985

Deira 04 2688244 eliteenglishschool.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED4,389 to AED9,688 Founded: 1993

Al Khail; 04 4452900 www.gemsnewmillenniumschoolalkhail.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G11 Fees: AED20,963 to AED30,396 Founded: 2013

1 DUBAI INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL - BR

20 GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL - AL MIZHAR

11 GEMS OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL

Al Quoz 1; 04 3385530 dis.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED14,112 to AED22,156 Founded: 1999

Al Mizhar; 04 5195399 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 2361335 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

20 DUBAI MODERN EDUCATION SCHOOL Al Mizhar 1; 04 2885115; dmes.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American - Ministry of Education Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED10,829 to AED16,869 Founded: 1996

17 DUBAI NATIONAL SCHOOL (BRANCH) Al Twar 1; 04 2988555 dns.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED21,458 to AED35,177 Founded: 2000

18 DUBAI SCHOLARS PRIVATE SCHOOL Al Qusais; 04 2988892 dubaischolars.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS2-Y12 Fees: AED14,857 to AED30,562 Founded: 1994

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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 3396200 gemsinternationalschool-alkhail.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: IB Age: KG1-G11 Fees: AED47,477 to AED66,054 Founded: 2013

5 GEMS MODERN ACADEMY Nad Al Sheba 1 04 3263339 gemsmodernacademy-dubai.com KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: Indian / IB Age: Pre Primary - G12 Fees: AED28,065 to AED66,917 Founded: 2004

Al Warqa’a 1; 04 2800077 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 3391188 gemsoo-alquoz.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED5,944 to AED12,117 Founded: 1991

20 GEMS ROYAL DUBAI SCHOOL Al Mizhar 1 04 2886499 royaldubaischool.com KHDA rating: Outstanding Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED37,554 to AED47,351 Founded: 2005

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

8 GEMS WELLINGTON ACADEMY - DSO Dubai Silicon Oasis; 04 5159000 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

13 GULF INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL Al Garhoud 04 2824455 gihsdubai.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED3,449 to AED6,521 Founded: 1979

19 GULF MODEL SCHOOL

4 INTERNATIONAL CONCEPT EDUCATION Meydan City 04 3708668, 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 Khail; 04 5129100 gemswellingtonacademy-alkhail.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y12 Fees: AED56,466 to AED96,000 Founded: 2013

Al Muhaisnah 1 04 2544222 gulfmodelschool.com KHDA rating: Weak Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED3,491 to AED6,347 Founded: 1982

Al Warqa’a 1; 04 2800459 isas.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED23,063 to AED32,290 Founded: 2006

7 GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DUBAI

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

5 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CREATIVE SCIENCE

Academic City; 04 4562718 germanschool.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: German Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED36,686 to AED69,652 Founded: 2004

Al Qusais 04 2988303; sramps.ae KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Pakistani Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED3,130 to AED6,259 Founded: 1995

Nad Al Sheba 3; 04 5107000 iscs.sch.ae/nadalsheba KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK; Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED33,500 to AED50,000 Founded: 2016

13 GRAMMAR SCHOOL

5 HARTLAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 18 IRANIAN SALMAN FARSI BOYS SCHOOL

Al Garhoud 04 2824822 grammarschool.ae KHDA rating: Weak Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y12 Fees: AED4,686 to AED6,444 Founded: 1974

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 2988116 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 2888000 greenwood.sch.ae KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED18,229 to AED27,952 Founded: 1992

Al Warqa’a 1; 04 2800993 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 2646001 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 3260026; lfigp.org KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: French Age: G1-G12 Fees: AED35,021 to AED48,093 Founded: 1998

Al Garhoud; 04 2821942 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 3180700 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 3271841 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 2667620 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

13 NEW INDIAN MODEL SCHOOL

Al Quoz 1; 056 3388223 lfjm.education KHDA rating: First Inspection 2020-2021 Curriculum: French Age: Pre Primary - G5 Fees: AED36,000 to AED48,000 Founded: 2017

Al Garhoud 04 2824313 nimsdxb.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED3,836 to AED6,673 Founded: 1980

19 LYCEE LIBANAIS FRANCOPHONE PRIVE-DUBAI

17 NEW WORLD SCHOOL PRIVATE

Al Muhaisnah 4; 04 2640800 llfp.com KHDA rating: Very good Curriculum: French Age: Pre Primary-G12 Fees: AED24,123 to AED51,694 Founded: 2004

Al Twar 1; 04 2610033; 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 2883303 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 2887765 dubai-sms.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED15,843 to AED26,787 Founded: 1995

Al Mizhar 1; 04 2884844 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 2800691 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 3333911 oaktreeprimary.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED35,000 to AED50,000 Founded: 2016

Al Nahda 2 04 2674299 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 3190888 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 2559899; 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 2543666 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 2646202 ppsdubai.org KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: American Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED18,139 to AED31,061 Founded: 2006

Al Muhaisnah 4; 04 2641515 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 2652600 queen-schools.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED14,381 to AED26,969 Founded: 1998

Deira 04 2505806; 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 3361187 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 4269319 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 3947879 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 2801111 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 3688532; 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 3377475; 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 3381311 springdalesdubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: Pre Primary-G9 Fees: AED18,432 to AED26,833 Founded: 2013

Al Nahda 2 04 2674433 centraldxb.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G12 Fees: AED3,643 to AED6,412 Founded: 1981

Al Garhoud 04 2824090 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 2614014 stmarysmuhaisnah.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y7 Fees: AED11,000 to AED15,000 Founded: 2015

Nad Al Hammar; 04 2899722 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 2988567 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 2638999 starintlschoolaltwar.com KHDA rating: Acceptable Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y9 Fees: AED20,365 to AED40,297 Founded: 2000

Al Muhaisnah 4 04 2646746 indianacademydubai.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G9 Fees: AED10,877 to AED20,000 Founded: 2012

Al Muhaisnah 2 04 2844465 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 2884644; starmirdifschool.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Y6 Fees: AED32,372 to AED110,000 Founded: 2008

Al Garhoud; 04 2823555 indianhighschooldubai.org KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: Indian Age: KG1-G4 Fees: AED5,169 to AED5,413 Founded: 1988

Al Warqa’a 4; 04 6011011 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 2678444 sheffield-school.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS2-Y13 Fees: AED21,405 to AED40,365 Founded: 2004

Al Muhaisnah 1 04 2543888; 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 2988333 gemsws-ghusais.com KHDA rating: Good Curriculum: UK Age: FS2-Y13 Fees: AED7,558 to AED14,693 Founded: 1988

15 UPTOWN SCHOOL Mirdif 04 2515001; 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 2325222; 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

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

Ramhan Island Saadiyat Island

14 15

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

Zayed City 85

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 FUTURE STARS NURSERY Falah Street 02 642 0177 N/A Curriculum: UK/Arabic Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees: AED10,000 to AED15,000

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

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 COLORS NURSERY Al Jimi 03 7612204 nurserycolors.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 future-intl.ae 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 PRIVATE SCHOOL Mohammed Bin Zayad City; 02 558 5665 diyafahinternationalschool.com ADEK rating: Good Curriculum: British Age: FS1 to Year 10 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 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

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 RAHA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (RIS) Khalifa City A; 02 556 1567; ris.ae ADEK rating: Band A, Grade 2 Curriculum: IB Age: 4-18 years

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 z

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NURSERIES & SCHOOLS

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 to 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 to 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 to Founded: 1992

Al Shahba 06 558 2071 ibnseenaschool.com Curriculum: British, Indian Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Fees: On request to 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 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 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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