Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi
International School in Abu Dhabi
2,400
20 avg / 24 max
Rolling
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi
NAS Abu Dhabi champions an ambitious education – there are no limits to what our students can achieve. Our personalised, transformational education inspires your child to be their best, achieving outstanding academic outcomes that will take them to the world’s best universities. By joining a Nord Anglia Education school, your child will be exposed to unique learning opportunities through our exclusive collaborations with The Juilliard School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and UNICEF, as well as life-changing trips, expeditions, and enrichment activities.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 65000-Dirham 95000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $11,500(+15%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $13,000 |
| Cost position in Abu Dhabi | 76th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
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IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
Our first Y11 cohort will take GCSE examinations in Summer 2026. Results from early entries last year: 67% grade 9; 87% grades 7-9; 100% strong pass or higher. Two of our students have been recognised by Pearson Edexcel for outstanding GCSE results. One sat Chinese a year early and earned the highest mark in the Middle East, receiving an Outstanding Pearson Learner Award. Another received an Excellence Award after scoring grade 8 or above in eight subjects. In November, 14 students sat their GCSE early: every student secured a grade 8 (A*), with half achieving the top grade, 9 (A**). Two students achieved full marks.
French, Spanish, German and Mandarin.
Support is provided based on the child's needs.
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Lessons start promptly at 8:30 am. Between 7:30 am and 8:15 am, we offer #MEtime (Morning Enrichment). This is a window where students have the option to engage in invigorating activities, skill-building experiences, enjoy a nutritious breakfast with friends at school, or stay at home and sleep a bit longer. – Lessons finish at 3:30 pm. Afternoon Enrichment programme runs from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have partnered with Food Nation, an award-winning catering provider to ensure our students have nutritious, healthy and tasty snacks and lunch options that are prepared on site daily. Food Nation shares our commitment to sustainability and health. Orders are made conveniently on the parent app.
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