Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi
American Community School of Abu Dhabi vs The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
American Community School of Abu Dhabi vs The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys at a glance
- American Community School of Abu Dhabi publishes annual fees from AED 60,765 to AED 101,537, against AED 45,000 to AED 78,050 at The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys, which works out roughly 32% above The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys across the fee range.
- For KG1, American Community School of Abu Dhabi charges AED 60,765 and The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys AED 58,390, so The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys saves AED 2,375 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the American curriculum; American Community School of Abu Dhabi additionally offers IB while The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys adds UAE MoE.
- The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys starts younger, admitting from age 3 against age 4 at American Community School of Abu Dhabi.
- American Community School of Abu Dhabi is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1972, with The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys following in 2015.
- American Community School of Abu Dhabi is mixed, while The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys is boys only.
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| American Community School of Abu Dhabi | The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi | Al Manhal, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | American, IB | American, UAE MoE |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 60,765 - 101,537 /yr | AED 45,000 - 78,050 /yr |
| Ages / years | 4 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Boys Only |
| Established | 1972 | 2015 |
| Facilities | 13 listed | 12 listed |
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