American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) vs The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB)
American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) and The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) are both in Corniche & West in Abu Dhabi. ADEK rates American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) Very good (2016 - 2017) and The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) Outstanding (2022-2023). For 2026-2027, American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) charges AED 56,526 to AED 99,060 a year and The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) AED 45,000 to AED 78,050 — The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) starts lower.
| American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) | The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) | |
|---|---|---|
| ADEK rating | Very good (2016 - 2017) | Outstanding (2022-2023) |
| Annual fees 2026-2027 | AED 56,526 – AED 99,060 | AED 45,000 – AED 78,050 |
| Curriculum | International Baccalaureate, American | American, Other |
| Area | Corniche & West | Corniche & West |
| Students (2024-2025) | 1,500 | 1,400 |
| Ages | 4-18 | 5-18 |
| Grades | KG1 to Grade 12 | Pre-KG to Grade 12 |
| Gender | Boys and Girls | Boys |
| Language of instruction | English | English/Arabic |
| Accreditation | ADEK (Outstanding rating as of May 2023) | ADEK |
| External examinations | AP | AP |
Annual fees by grade (2026-2027)
| Grade | American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) | The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS2 | AED 56,526 | AED 58,390 | −AED 1,864 |
| KG2/Y1 | AED 81,912 | AED 58,390 | +AED 23,522 |
| G1/Y2 | AED 81,912 | AED 64,250 | +AED 17,662 |
| G2/Y3 | AED 81,912 | AED 64,250 | +AED 17,662 |
| G3/Y4 | AED 81,912 | AED 64,250 | +AED 17,662 |
| G4/Y5 | AED 81,912 | AED 64,250 | +AED 17,662 |
| G5/Y6 | AED 81,912 | AED 64,250 | +AED 17,662 |
| G6/Y7 | AED 85,627 | AED 70,920 | +AED 14,707 |
| G7/Y8 | AED 85,627 | AED 70,920 | +AED 14,707 |
| G8/Y9 | AED 85,627 | AED 70,920 | +AED 14,707 |
| G9/Y10 | AED 99,060 | AED 70,920 | +AED 28,140 |
| G10/Y11 | AED 91,148 | AED 78,050 | +AED 13,098 |
| G11/Y12 | AED 99,060 | AED 78,050 | +AED 21,010 |
| G12/Y13 | AED 99,060 | AED 78,050 | +AED 21,010 |
Sources: ADEK inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Figures carry the year they belong to. Full profiles: American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) · The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) · methodology
