Curated collection
UAE MoE Curriculum
These private schools teach the UAE Ministry of Education national curriculum, the same programme as the government sector, leading to the Emirates Standardised Test and the MoE secondary certificate. They are typically the most affordable private option and teach substantially in Arabic.
29Institutions
5K–78KFee range · AED
UAE MoE, AmericanTop curricula
Abu DhabiMost common emirate
All 29 institutions
Fees at a glance
| School | Curriculum | Annual fees from | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Charity School Primary | UAE MoE | AED 4,722 | Acceptable |
| The National Charity School - Al Garhoud | UAE MoE | AED 4,722 | Acceptable |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls | American | AED 33,910 | Outstanding |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys | American | AED 45,000 | Outstanding |
| Sharjah International Private School | British | AED 9,055 | Good |
| Rosary School | UAE MoE | AED 8,480 | Very Good |
| RAK Modern Private School - Al Dhait | UAE MoE | AED 10,600 | Acceptable |
| Future International Academy | American | AED 13,690 | Good |
| Dubai Modern Education School | American | AED 13,487 | Acceptable |
| Baraem Al Ain Private School | UAE MoE | AED 8,600 | Very 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 private MoE curriculum schools are there?
- Talem lists 29 private schools teaching the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum. Government schools, which teach the same curriculum free to Emirati nationals, are not listed here.
- Who is the MoE curriculum aimed at?
- Mainly Emirati and Arab families who want a national curriculum and Arabic as the primary language of instruction, with a route into UAE universities through the MoE secondary certificate.
- How much do MoE curriculum schools cost?
- They sit at the affordable end of the private market, generally well below the international curriculum schools. Each profile carries the full fee structure by grade.