Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi 2026-27
11 private schools in Abu Dhabi are rated Outstanding by ADEK, the highest grade of its inspection framework. Their published 2026-27 annual fees run from AED 23,850 to AED 100,130. 10 of them start under AED 60,000 a year at the entry grade.
Most common curricula: British (7), American (3), IB (3), Other (2).
| School | Area | Curriculum | 2026-27 annual fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merryland International School | MBZ & Shakhbout | British | AED 23,850 to AED 42,500 |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy of Girls | Mushrif & Karama | American, Ministry of Education | AED 33,910 to AED 78,160 |
| Canadian International School | Khalifa & Masdar | Other | AED 39,010 to AED 51,820 |
| Yasmina British Academy, Aldar Academies | Khalifa & Masdar | British | AED 44,590 to AED 63,560 |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) | Corniche & West | American, Other | AED 45,000 to AED 78,050 |
| Muna British Academy, Aldar Academies | Central Downtown | British | AED 45,210 to AED 47,040 |
| British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) | Mushrif & Karama | British | AED 45,560 to AED 74,560 |
| The British International School | Mushrif & Karama | British, IB | AED 50,300 to AED 71,410 |
| Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies | Corniche & West | IB, British | AED 54,000 to AED 73,380 |
| American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) | Corniche & West | IB, American | AED 56,526 to AED 99,060 |
| Cranleigh Abu Dhabi School | Reem & Saadiyat | British | AED 67,560 to AED 100,130 |
Ratings: latest ADEK inspection. Fees: the schools' published annual tuition, lowest to highest grade. How we collect the data.
Questions parents ask
How many schools in Abu Dhabi are rated Outstanding?
11 private schools in Abu Dhabi currently hold an Outstanding rating from ADEK, its highest inspection grade.
What is the most affordable Outstanding school in Abu Dhabi?
Merryland International School has the lowest published fees of the Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi, from AED 23,850 a year at the entry grade.
Which curricula do the Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi teach?
By number of schools: British (7), American (3), IB (3), Other (2). A school offering two curricula is counted under both.
Are there Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi under AED 60,000?
Yes, 10: British School Al Khubairat (BSAK), Yasmina British Academy, Aldar Academies, American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS), The British International School, The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB), The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy of Girls and others. Fees rise with the grade, so check the fee for your child's year.
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