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Schools & Universities in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's schools span British, American, IB and Indian curricula, alongside a growing set of universities. Compare fees, ratings and reviews below to find the right fit in the capital.
105Institutions
5K–340KFee range · AED
American, BritishTop curricula
Abu DhabiMost common emirate
All 105 institutions
Fees at a glance
| School | Curriculum | Annual fees from | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi | American | AED 57,850 | Very Good |
| GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi | IB | AED 55,420 | Very Good |
| Zayed University | American | AED 39,990 | Not Rated |
| Yasmina British Academy | British | AED 49,740 | Outstanding |
| Yasmina American School | American | AED 32,000 | Not Rated |
| United Arab Emirates University | American | AED 24,000 | Not Rated |
| Wales International School | British | AED 24,160 | Good |
| Virginia International Private School | American | AED 27,880 | Good |
| The Model Private School | Indian CBSE | AED 4,920 | Good |
| Sunrise English Private School | Indian CBSE | AED 8,100 | Good |
Fees shown are annual starting tuition from official school fee schedules; ratings come from KHDA, ADEK, SPEA and other regulator publications. Updated 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools and universities are there in Abu Dhabi?
- Talem lists 105 schools and universities in Abu Dhabi. Filter by type, curriculum, fees or rating to shortlist the right one.
- Who inspects schools in Abu Dhabi?
- Private schools in Abu Dhabi are inspected by ADEK, the Department of Education and Knowledge, which publishes an overall rating for each school.
- What curricula do Abu Dhabi schools offer?
- Abu Dhabi schools teach British, American, IB, Indian (CBSE and ICSE) and the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum, among others.