Inspection Rating
Good-- ADEK
Languages Taught
English, Arabic
Phone
Website
Address
Al Qayadh Street, Al Shamkha (Sector 23), Abu Dhabi, UAE
1 year / EYFS
KG1 (age 3-4). Play-based EYFS early years.
1 year / EYFS
KG2 (age 4-5). EYFS communication, early literacy and numeracy — teaching rated Very Good in Phase 1 by ADEK.
1 year / EYFS
KG3 (age 5-6). Final EYFS year preparing for Grade 1.
1 year / Primary
Grade 1 (age 6-7). Key Stage 1, National Curriculum for England.
1 year / Primary
Grade 2 (age 7-8). Completing Key Stage 1.
1 year / Primary
Grade 3 (age 8-9). Key Stage 2 with ~20% Arabic, Islamic and UAE social studies.
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KG1 | EYFS | 3-4 | 24,160 | - |
| KG2 | EYFS | 4-5 | 24,160 | - |
| KG3 | EYFS | 5-6 | 26,730 | - |
| Grade 1 | Primary | 6-7 | 26,730 | - |
| Grade 2 | Primary | 7-8 | 28,270 | - |
| Grade 3 | Primary | 8-9 | 28,350 | - |
| Grade 4 | Primary | 9-10 | 29,900 | - |
| Grade 5 | Primary | 10-11 | 29,900 | - |
| Grade 6 | Secondary | 11-12 | 31,440 | - |
| Grade 7 | Secondary | 12-13 | 31,440 | - |
| Grade 8 | Secondary | 13-14 | 32,980 | - |
| Grade 9 | Secondary | 14-15 | 32,980 | - |
| Grade 10 | Secondary | 15-16 | 34,440 | - |
| Grade 11 | Post-16 | 16-17 | 34,440 | - |
| Grade 12 | Post-16 | 17-18 | 35,980 | - |
Estimate total annual fees for your family
2025/26 fees (international-schools-database). Books are included in tuition; uniform AED 350-750. Transport is outsourced to Global Wings (price unpublished — contact the operator). The school lists an AS/A2 offering in Grades 11-12 — verify the current A-Level subject scope with the school. Admission is by English, Arabic and Maths placement tests.
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment & Progress | GoodGood | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment & Progress | GoodGood | GoodGood | GoodGood |
Source: Abu Dhabi Department of Education & Knowledge (ADEK) — Irtiqa'a
Language
English
A play-based Early Years Foundation Stage building communication, early literacy and numeracy — ADEK rated Phase 1 teaching Very Good.
Teaching Approach
Play-based EYFS learning.
The National Curriculum for England across Key Stages 1-2, with around 20% of teaching time devoted to Arabic, Islamic education and UAE social studies.
Teaching Approach
NC England teaching by predominantly UK-trained staff.
Key Stage 3 followed by the two-year IGCSE programme, delivered by subject specialists.
Teaching Approach
Subject-specialist teaching leading to IGCSE.
A campus on Al Qayadh Street in Al Shamkha (Sector 23), Abu Dhabi, with a science lab, a computer lab, a library and a music room, plus a gymnasium, a football pitch, a swimming pool and outdoor play areas, supported by a canteen, a clinic and outsourced bus transport (Global Wings).
A science laboratory.
A computer laboratory.
A school library.
A dedicated music room.
An on-campus swimming pool.
An indoor gymnasium.
An outdoor football pitch.
Outdoor play areas for younger students.
An on-campus canteen.
A school clinic.
Bus service outsourced to Global Wings (price on enquiry).
Predominantly UK-trained teaching staff
Principal
Principal since August 2022 and named Tes International School Principal of the Year in 2024. Over 20 years in senior school leadership across the UK, Europe and the UAE, and a former Lead Improvement Partner for COBIS.
Head of Secondary
Appointed Head of Secondary in August 2025, joining from GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi where he held the same role.
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AED 24,160 - 35,980/yr
