International Schools in Abu Dhabi

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12 schools

Fees in approximate equivalent. Rates updated periodically (2026-04-08).

US$15K – US$21K/yr

British International School, Abu Dhabi

Ages 3-18 · British, IB · Mohammed Bin Zayed City · ~2,200 students

Staff retention (2025-26): 85%Nationalities: 97

BIS Abu Dhabi's double Outstanding from ADEK - including National Identity, which no other international school in Abu Dhabi holds - is a real credential, and the Nord Anglia network adds MIT and Juilliard partnerships that matter at sixth form level; the main trade-off is the MBZ City location, which adds commute time for families on the island.

Updated April 2026

US$15K – US$20K/yr

GEMS World Academy, Abu Dhabi

Ages 3-18 · IB · Al Reem Island · ~1,000 students

ADEK Rating (2024-25): Very GoodWSA parent rating: 3.6/5 (18 reviews)

GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi is the only full IB Continuum school on Al Reem Island, and the new campus is genuinely impressive - if you are IB-committed and island-based, it is worth a visit; just go in aware that the school is still growing its secondary cohort and the 3.6/5 parent rating reflects a school still finding its stride at secondary level.

Updated April 2026

US$17K – US$19K/yr

Repton Foundation School (Rose Campus)

Ages 3-7 · British · Al Reem Island · ~500 students

ADEK Rating (2024-25): OutstandingBSO Rating (2023): Outstanding

Repton Rose Campus is the right first school if you are committed to the Repton pathway through to A-Levels on the same island campus - the transition to Fry Campus at Year 2 is well managed and the Outstanding ratings at both campuses give it strong regulatory backing; at AED 62,601-69,436 it is the most expensive early-years entry point on Al Reem Island, which is worth factoring against the alternatives.

Updated April 2026

US$14K – US$18K/yr

Muna British Academy

Ages 3-13 · British · Saadiyat Island · ~935 students

TIMSS 2023 Maths score: 615TIMSS 2023 Science score: 603ADEK Rating: Outstanding (2025-26)

Muna is the right choice if you want a small-school feel on a world-class campus without paying Cranleigh prices - the Saadiyat Lagoons location and Pearl 5 facilities are genuinely impressive, but go in with your eyes open: secondary only goes to Year 7 right now, so if your child is older than 12 you will need to plan a move.

Updated April 2026

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