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Part of Khalifa & Masdar, 17 schools in the wider area.

About Schools in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi

Khalifa City has 14 private schools offering 5 curricula: British / UK (5), American / US (4), IB (3), Other (1), Philippine (1).

Annual tuition for 2026-2027 ranges from AED 6,070 to AED 78,540, averaging AED 37,902, based on published fee schedules verified for 13 of 14 schools.

Of the 13 inspected schools in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, ADEK rates 2 Outstanding, 4 Very good, 3 Good, 3 Acceptable, 1 Weak: 69% are rated Good or above in their latest inspection.

14

Schools

AED 6,070

Min. Fee

AED 78,540

Max. Fee

AED 37,902

Avg. Fee

69%

Rated Good+

Inspection Rating Distribution

Outstanding

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Schools in Al Dhafra (West)
2 (15%)
Very good
4 (31%)
Good
3 (23%)
Acceptable
3 (23%)
Weak
1 (8%)

Popular curricula:

British / UK (5)American / US (4)IB (3)Other (1)Philippine (1)
Schools in Al Marfa & Al Ras Al Akhdar
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Schools in Central Downtown
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Schools in Khalifa & Masdar
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Schools in MBZ & Shakhbout
Schools in Muroor & Embassies
Schools in Mushrif & Karama
Schools in Mussafah Industrial
Schools in Outer Suburbs (North)
Schools in Reem & Saadiyat
Schools in Yas & Raha

All schools in Khalifa City

  • Yasmina British Academy, Aldar Academies, Khalifa & Masdar, Abu Dhabi
  • Raha International School, Khalifa & Masdar, Abu Dhabi
  • Al Ittihad National Private School, Khalifa & Masdar, Abu Dhabi
  • GEMS American Academy, Khalifa & Masdar, Abu Dhabi
  • Italian International School, Khalifa & Masdar, Abu Dhabi
  • The International School of Choueifat, Khalifa City, Khalifa & Masdar, Abu Dhabi
  • Philippine Emirates Private School, Khalifa & Masdar, Abu Dhabi
  • Canadian International School, Khalifa & Masdar, Abu Dhabi
  • Horizon Private School (MOE), Khalifa & Masdar, Abu Dhabi
  • Al Shohub Private School, Khalifa & Masdar, Abu Dhabi
  • Horizon Private School - Branch, Khalifa City, Khalifa & Masdar, Abu Dhabi
  • Rawafed Private School, Khalifa & Masdar, Abu Dhabi
  • Crescent International Private School, Khalifa & Masdar, Abu Dhabi
  • Ambitions Private (Al Tumooh), Khalifa & Masdar, Abu Dhabi

All Schools in Khalifa City

14 schools

Khalifa City has 14 private schools offering 5 curricula: British / UK (5), American / US (4), IB (3), Other (1), Philippine (1). Annual tuition for 2026-2027 ranges from AED 6,070 to AED 78,540, averaging AED 37,902, based on published fee schedules verified for 13 of 14 schools.

School list

14 schools in this area

Yasmina British Academy, Aldar Academies
British

Yasmina British Academy, Aldar Academies

Outstanding
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
44,590 - 63,560 AED
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Raha International School
IB

Raha International School

Very good
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
41,550 - 65,500 AED
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Al Ittihad National Private School
American

Al Ittihad National Private School

Very good
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
22,480 - 47,580 AED
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GEMS American Academy
IBAmerican

GEMS American Academy

Very good
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
48,870 - 78,540 AED
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Italian International School
IB

Italian International School

Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
30,065 - 53,380 AED
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The International School of Choueifat, Khalifa City
SABIS

The International School of Choueifat, Khalifa City

Very good
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
Contact school
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Philippine Emirates Private School
Philippine

Philippine Emirates Private School

Acceptable
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
6,140 - 13,500 AED
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Canadian International School

Canadian International School

Outstanding
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
39,010 - 51,820 AED
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Horizon Private School (MOE)
UAE Ministry of Education

Horizon Private School (MOE)

Acceptable
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
6,070 - 19,340 AED
View
Al Shohub Private School
British

Al Shohub Private School

Good
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
26,070 - 31,290 AED
View
Horizon Private School - Branch, Khalifa City
American

Horizon Private School - Branch, Khalifa City

Good
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
26,160 - 55,110 AED
View
Rawafed Private School
American

Rawafed Private School

Good
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
19,120 - 42,970 AED
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Crescent International Private School
British

Crescent International Private School

Acceptable
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
17,220 - 22,447 AED
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Ambitions Private (Al Tumooh)
British

Ambitions Private (Al Tumooh)

Weak
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
10,000 - 16,000 AED
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Yasmina British Academy, Aldar Academies
British

Yasmina British Academy, Aldar Academies

Outstanding
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
44,590 - 63,560 AED
View
Raha International School
IB

Raha International School

Very good
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
41,550 - 65,500 AED
View
Al Ittihad National Private School
American

Al Ittihad National Private School

Very good
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
22,480 - 47,580 AED
View
GEMS American Academy
IBAmerican

GEMS American Academy

Very good
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
48,870 - 78,540 AED
View
Italian International School
IB

Italian International School

Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
30,065 - 53,380 AED
View
The International School of Choueifat, Khalifa City
SABIS

The International School of Choueifat, Khalifa City

Very good
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
Contact school
View
Philippine Emirates Private School
Philippine

Philippine Emirates Private School

Acceptable
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
6,140 - 13,500 AED
View
Canadian International School

Canadian International School

Outstanding
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
39,010 - 51,820 AED
View
Horizon Private School (MOE)
UAE Ministry of Education

Horizon Private School (MOE)

Acceptable
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
6,070 - 19,340 AED
View

Schools in Khalifa & Masdar Area

17 Schools

Ryan International School, Masdar
IBBritish

Ryan International School, Masdar

Acceptable
Khalifa & Masdar
Annual fees
13,710 - 23,330 AED
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