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Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ

4.4
2024-2025Very good
Curriculum

British / IB / American / British

Annual Fees

25K - 48K AED

Location

Mohammed Bin Zayed City (MBZ)

About Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology

Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ is a British school and American school offering multiple curriculum pathways in Mohammed Bin Zayed City. Located on 63rd Street near Al Ain University, the campus opened in 2015 and serves an international community representing over 70 nationalities.

The school welcomes both boys and girls in a coeducational setting. Students and staff come from diverse backgrounds, creating a multicultural learning environment. The institution reserves 5% of enrollment for students with learning difficulties and disabilities, demonstrating its commitment to inclusive education.

Abu Dhabi International School follows American, British, and International Baccalaureate curricula, giving families flexibility in choosing their preferred educational pathway. The school focuses on preparing students to think critically and communicate effectively while developing the knowledge and character needed for future success.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 25,000 to AED 47,950. The campus serves families from Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Mussaffah, and surrounding communities in the ME09 sector.

Location

Mohammed Bin Zayed City

Fees & Admissions

The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.

Grade LevelAnnual Fees (recorded)Est. MonthlyFact Sheet
KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified)25,000 AED~2,083 AED-
KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified)31,800 AED~2,650 AED-
G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified)37,200 AED~3,100 AED-
G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified)37,200 AED~3,100 AED-
G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified)38,850 AED~3,238 AED-
G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified)38,850 AED~3,238 AED-
G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified)40,500 AED~3,375 AED-
G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified)40,500 AED~3,375 AED-
G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified)43,000 AED~3,583 AED-
G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified)43,000 AED~3,583 AED-
G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified)45,450 AED~3,788 AED-
G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified)45,450 AED~3,788 AED-
G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified)47,950 AED~3,996 AED-
G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified)47,950 AED~3,996 AED-

Inspection Report

ADEK rated Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ "Very good" in its 2018-2019 inspection, its second consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 3 times since 2015-2016.

Latest Rating (2018-2019)
Very good
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What inspectors found in 2017-2018

Latest report analysed so far; the 2018-2019 report has not been reviewed yet.

This young school, established two and a half years ago, was rated very good overall. Achievement, teaching, personal development, curriculum, and support for students were all very good, with particular strength in science and SEN support. Inspectors recommended improving higher-order thinking skills in primary and middle phases and strengthening benchmarking and self-evaluation accuracy.

Strengths noted by inspectors

  • Very good promotion of students' personal and social development throughout the school
  • Effective teaching that raises students' achievement across most subjects
  • Very good protection, care, guidance and support of students
  • Best practice in identifying and supporting students with special educational needs
  • Strong leadership impact in building a positive learning environment with parents

What the school was asked to improve

  • Develop students' higher-level thinking and problem-solving skills, especially in primary and middle phases
  • Share best teaching practice so all teachers maintain consistently high expectations
  • Adapt lessons more consistently in response to students' levels of understanding
  • Adopt rigorous, precise benchmarking systems aligned to national and international standards
  • Make self-evaluation more accurately linked to students' actual achievement in lessons

Source: ADEK inspection report 2017-2018 (PDF, pages 2–17), inspected 19 February to 22 February 2018. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Performance standards by year (101 indicators, 1 inspection)
IndicatorPhase2017-2018
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — AttainmentPrimaryGood
Islamic Education — AttainmentMiddleGood
Islamic Education — AttainmentHighGood
Islamic Education — ProgressPrimaryGood
Islamic Education — ProgressMiddleGood
Islamic Education — ProgressHighGood
Arabic (First Language) — AttainmentKGGood
Arabic (First Language) — AttainmentPrimaryVery good
Arabic (First Language) — AttainmentMiddleGood
Arabic (First Language) — AttainmentHighVery good
Arabic (First Language) — ProgressKGGood
Arabic (First Language) — ProgressPrimaryVery good
Arabic (First Language) — ProgressMiddleGood
Arabic (First Language) — ProgressHighVery good
Arabic (Additional Language) — AttainmentPrimaryAcceptable
Arabic (Additional Language) — AttainmentMiddleGood
Arabic (Additional Language) — AttainmentHighGood
Arabic (Additional Language) — ProgressPrimaryAcceptable
Arabic (Additional Language) — ProgressMiddleGood
Arabic (Additional Language) — ProgressHighGood
Social Studies — AttainmentPrimaryGood
Social Studies — AttainmentMiddleGood
Social Studies — ProgressPrimaryGood
Social Studies — ProgressMiddleGood
English — AttainmentKGVery good
English — AttainmentPrimaryVery good
English — AttainmentMiddleVery good
English — AttainmentHighVery good
English — ProgressKGVery good
English — ProgressPrimaryVery good
English — ProgressMiddleVery good
English — ProgressHighVery good
Mathematics — AttainmentKGVery good
Mathematics — AttainmentPrimaryGood
Mathematics — AttainmentMiddleGood
Mathematics — AttainmentHighVery good
Mathematics — ProgressKGVery good
Mathematics — ProgressPrimaryGood
Mathematics — ProgressMiddleGood
Mathematics — ProgressHighVery good
Science — AttainmentKGVery good
Science — AttainmentPrimaryVery good
Science — AttainmentMiddleVery good
Science — AttainmentHighVery good
Science — ProgressKGVery good
Science — ProgressPrimaryVery good
Science — ProgressMiddleVery good
Science — ProgressHighVery good
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — AttainmentKGVery good
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — AttainmentPrimaryVery good
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — AttainmentMiddleVery good
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — AttainmentHighVery good
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — ProgressKGVery good
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — ProgressPrimaryVery good
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — ProgressMiddleVery good
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — ProgressHighVery good
Learning SkillsKGVery good
Learning SkillsPrimaryVery good
Learning SkillsMiddleVery good
Learning SkillsHighVery good
Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills
Personal developmentKGVery good
Personal developmentPrimaryVery good
Personal developmentMiddleVery good
Personal developmentHighVery good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world culturesKGVery good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world culturesPrimaryVery good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world culturesMiddleVery good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world culturesHighVery good
Social responsibility and innovation skillsKGVery good
Social responsibility and innovation skillsPrimaryVery good
Social responsibility and innovation skillsMiddleVery good
Social responsibility and innovation skillsHighVery good
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching for effective learningKGVery good
Teaching for effective learningPrimaryVery good
Teaching for effective learningMiddleVery good
Teaching for effective learningHighVery good
AssessmentKGVery good
AssessmentPrimaryVery good
AssessmentMiddleVery good
AssessmentHighVery good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementationKGVery good
Curriculum design and implementationPrimaryVery good
Curriculum design and implementationMiddleVery good
Curriculum design and implementationHighVery good
Curriculum adaptationKGVery good
Curriculum adaptationPrimaryVery good
Curriculum adaptationMiddleVery good
Curriculum adaptationHighVery good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguardingKGVery good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguardingPrimaryVery good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguardingMiddleVery good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguardingHighVery good
Care and supportKGVery good
Care and supportPrimaryVery good
Care and supportMiddleVery good
Care and supportHighVery good
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadershipWhole schoolVery good
Self-evaluation and improvement planningWhole schoolVery good
Partnerships with parents and the communityWhole schoolVery good
GovernanceWhole schoolVery good
Management, staffing, facilities and resourcesWhole schoolVery good

Rating History

2017-2018Very good
2015-2016Good

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ's ADEK inspection rating?

ADEK rated Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ "Very good" in its 2018-2019 inspection, its second consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 3 times since 2015-2016.

What did ADEK inspectors say about Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ in 2017-2018?

This young school, established two and a half years ago, was rated very good overall. Achievement, teaching, personal development, curriculum, and support for students were all very good, with particular strength in science and SEN support. Inspectors recommended improving higher-order thinking skills in primary and middle phases and strengthening benchmarking and self-evaluation accuracy. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2017-2018: very good promotion of students' personal and social development throughout the school; effective teaching that raises students' achievement across most subjects; very good protection, care, guidance and support of students; best practice in identifying and supporting students with special educational needs; strong leadership impact in building a positive learning environment with parents.

What was Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ asked to improve in its 2017-2018 inspection?

The 2017-2018 ADEK report recommended that the school: develop students' higher-level thinking and problem-solving skills, especially in primary and middle phases; share best teaching practice so all teachers maintain consistently high expectations; adapt lessons more consistently in response to students' levels of understanding; adopt rigorous, precise benchmarking systems aligned to national and international standards; make self-evaluation more accurately linked to students' actual achievement in lessons.

Community

Value for Money
31
Campus Facilities
31
Quality of Teachers
34
Curriculum
34
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At a Glance

From the 2024-2025 inspection profile

Grades
KG1 to Grade 12
Age
3-18
Students
2,616
Genders
Boys and Girls
Curriculum
American, IB
Language
English

School Profile

As reported for 2024-2025

Principal
Ms. Adrienne Read (Principal)
Opening year
2015
Teachers
183
Accreditation
ADEK, NEASC, AIAA
Curriculum examinations
AP, IBDP

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