Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi
American Community School of Abu Dhabi vs The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls
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 Girls at a glance
- American Community School of Abu Dhabi publishes annual fees from AED 60,765 to AED 101,537, against AED 33,910 to AED 78,160 at The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls, which works out roughly 45% above The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls across the fee range.
- For KG1, American Community School of Abu Dhabi charges AED 60,765 and The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls AED 33,910, so The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls saves AED 26,855 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 Girls adds UAE MoE.
- The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls 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 Girls following in 2000.
- American Community School of Abu Dhabi is mixed, while The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls is girls only.
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| American Community School of Abu Dhabi | The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 33,910 - 78,160 /yr |
| Ages / years | 4 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Girls Only |
| Established | 1972 | 2000 |
| Facilities | 13 listed | 8 listed |
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