85 International Schools in Abu Dhabi, UAE
85 international and private schools in Abu Dhabi, median true annual cost ~$16,000/yr. The CTA below ranks them against your specific family.
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International schools in Abu Dhabi: common questions
How many international schools are there in Abu Dhabi?
The WhereNext registry lists 85 international and private schools in Abu Dhabi.
Registry data · Source: WhereNext schools registry · As of Apr 27, 2026 · Last verified Apr 27, 2026
How much does international school cost in Abu Dhabi?
28 schools have priced records; the median modeled true annual cost is $16,000/yr, with a range of $7,500–$24,210/yr. The modeled true annual cost is based on published tuition plus typical hidden costs. Fee year: 2025-2026.
Registry data · Source: WhereNext modeled true annual costs from 28 priced school records · As of Apr 27, 2026 · Last verified Apr 27, 2026
What is the cheapest international school in Abu Dhabi?
GIIS Abu Dhabi has the lowest listed tuition among the 28 priced schools at $4,000/yr. Modeled true annual costs use published tuition plus typical hidden costs.
Registry data · Source: WhereNext modeled true annual costs from 28 priced school records · As of Apr 27, 2026 · Last verified Apr 27, 2026
What do international schools in Abu Dhabi cost per year?
28 schools have priced records; the median modeled true annual cost is $16,000/yr, with a range of $7,500–$24,210/yr. The modeled true annual cost is based on published tuition plus typical hidden costs. Fee year: 2025-2026.
Registry data · Source: WhereNext modeled true annual costs from 28 priced school records · As of Apr 27, 2026 · Last verified Apr 27, 2026
Which curricula do international schools in Abu Dhabi offer?
The registry lists IB (14 schools), British (12 schools), American (7 schools), Canadian (1 school), French (1 school).
Registry data · Source: WhereNext schools registry · As of Apr 27, 2026 · Last verified Apr 27, 2026
What ages do international schools in Abu Dhabi serve?
The registry lists 85 schools serving early years (ages 5 and under), 85 schools serving primary ages (6–11), and 84 schools serving secondary ages (12–18).
Registry data · Source: WhereNext schools registry · As of Apr 27, 2026 · Last verified Apr 27, 2026
Key facts
- 85 schools international and private schools listed in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Source: WhereNext school DB; fees compiled from public sources; WhereNext's derived index is CC BY 4.0 — source fees retain their own terms.
- Median true annual cost: $16,000/yr published tuition plus typical hidden costs.
- Range: $7,500–$24,210/yr cheapest to priciest published true annual cost.
- Schools serving primary ages (6–11): 28, median true annual cost $16,000/yr Blended true annual cost for schools serving these ages; published tuition plus typical hidden costs.
- Schools serving secondary ages (12–18): 27, median true annual cost $16,000/yr Blended true annual cost for schools serving these ages; published tuition plus typical hidden costs.
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Top Abu Dhabi schools by WhereNext value score
- 1.Abu Dhabi International School
- 2.The British International School Abu Dhabi
- 3.Brighton College Abu Dhabi
- 4.GIIS Abu Dhabi
- 5.Al Yasmina Academy
- 6.Abu Dhabi Grammar School (Canada)
- 7.American Community School of Abu Dhabi
- 8.The British School Al Khubairat
- 9.Raha International School - Khalifa City Campus
- 10.The British International School Abu Dhabi