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American Schools in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has a deep bench of American curriculum schools, teaching US standards through to the High School Diploma with AP options at the strongest. Compare fees, ADEK ratings and reviews below.
31Institutions
5K–102KFee range · AED
American, UAE MoETop curricula
Abu DhabiMost common emirate
All 31 institutions
Fees at a glance
| School | Curriculum | Annual fees from | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi | American | AED 57,850 | Very Good |
| Yasmina American School | American | AED 32,000 | Not Rated |
| Virginia International Private School | American | AED 27,880 | Good |
| Summit International School | American | AED 23,500 | Very Good |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls | American | AED 33,910 | Outstanding |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys | American | AED 45,000 | Outstanding |
| Royal American School | American | AED 12,360 | Good |
| Rawafed Private School | American | AED 19,120 | Good |
| Manor Hall International School | American | AED 25,700 | Good |
| Madar International School | American | AED 19,910 | 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 American schools are there in Abu Dhabi?
- Talem lists 31 American curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi. Sort by rating or fees to compare them quickly.
- What is the American curriculum?
- US Common Core and state standards taught from KG through Grade 12, ending in the American High School Diploma. Many schools add AP courses for university-bound students.
- How much do American schools in Abu Dhabi cost?
- The range is wide, from accessible community schools to premium institutions above AED 60,000 a year. Every profile shows the grade-by-grade fee structure.