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Best American Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026

Compare all 70 American schools across Abu Dhabi. Irtiqaa ratings, fees, enrolment data, and more.

70
Schools
3
Outstanding
AED 31K
Avg Fee
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#SchoolIrtiqaa RatingCurriculumAvg FeeStudents
1American Community SchoolOutstandingUSAED 75,9921338
2The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy For BoysOutstandingUSAED 67,6171307
3The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy For GirlsOutstandingUSAED 56,4211540
4Abu Dhabi International Private School - KaramahVery GoodUSAED 26,2801192
5Abu Dhabi International Private School - MbzVery GoodUSAED 39,6561973
6Al Dhafra Private AcademyVery GoodUSAED 14,9411071
7Al Dhafra Private SchoolsVery GoodUSAED 24,060628
8Al Dhafra Private Schools - MbzVery GoodUSAED 38,4901324
9Al Ittihad National Private School - KhalifaVery GoodUSAED 34,1861490
10Al Ittihad National Private School - ShakhboutVery GoodUSAED 36,3031830
11Emirates Falcon International Private SchoolVery GoodUSAED 23,7271449
12Emirates National Schools - Al AinVery GoodUSAED 34,8542711
13Emirates National Schools - ManhalVery GoodUSAED 28,736810
14Emirates National Schools - MbzVery GoodUSAED 35,7194327
15Gems American AcademyVery GoodUSAED 76,0581867
16International Community Schools - MushrifVery GoodUSAED 35,9451578
17Liwa International School - Falaj HazaaVery GoodUSAED 24,7422612
18Liwa International School For GirlsVery GoodUSAED 38,376859
19Sharjah American International SchoolVery GoodUSAED 35,923793
20Summit International SchoolVery GoodUSAED 33,4181613
21Abu Dhabi Island International Private SchoolGoodUSAED 23,033464
22Adnoc Schools - GhayathiGoodUSAED 32,907252
23Adnoc Schools - Ruwais - Branch 2GoodUSAED 34,0171144
24Adnoc Schools - Sas Al NakhlGoodUSAED 40,5943139
25Ain Al Khaleej PrivateGoodUSAED 16,524352
26Ajyal International School - FalahGoodUSAED 34,7742279
27Al Adhwa Private SchoolGoodUSAED 15,7021021
28Al Ain American Private SchoolGoodUSAED 23,101871
29Al Bateen Scientific Private SchoolGoodUSAED 20,999879
30Al Ittihad National Private School - Falaj HazzaGoodUSAED 24,1831114
31Al Nahda National - BoysGoodUSAED 23,4071176
32Al Nahda National - GirlsGoodUSAED 21,6771527
33Al Sanawbar SchoolGoodUSAED 22,1951180
34Al Yasat Private SchoolGoodUSAED 43,1191265
35Aldar Academies-West Yas SchoolGoodUSAED 62,3191136
36American National SchoolGoodUSAED 22,085439
37Baniyas International Private SchoolGoodUSAED 23,422661
38Baraaim Al Ain PrivateGoodUSAED 7,123575
39Elite Private SchoolGoodUSAED 28,4591844
40Emirates National Schools - Al NahyanGoodUSAED 42,313719
41Emirates Private School - AdGoodUSAED 17,486638
42Future International AcademyGoodUSAED 22,1971482
43Future International SchoolGoodUSAED 19,649746
44Future Leaders International Private School - Madinat ZayedGoodUSAED 26,571587
45Horizon Private School - BranchGoodUSAED 35,2861657
46International Community Schools - KhalifaGoodUSAED 29,667652
47International Jubilee Private SchoolGoodUSAED 25,039914
48Liwa International School - MushrifGoodUSAED 29,7451130
49Liwa International School - QattarahGoodUSAED 28,406695
50Madar International SchoolGoodUSAED 26,1432116
51Manor Hall International SchoolGoodUSAED 30,149610
52Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan Generations SchoolGoodUSAED 15,953501
53Rawafed Private SchoolGoodUSAED 29,8331451
54Royal American SchoolGoodUSAED 16,3311709
55The American International SchoolGoodUSAED 49,7401232
56The Gulf International Private AcademyGoodUSAED 18,9091051
57United Private School - YaharGoodUSAED 23,758755
58Virginia International Private SchoolGoodUSAED 36,6781301
59Adnoc Schools - Madinat ZayedAcceptableUSAED 34,6601352
60Al Yahar Private School And KgAcceptableUSAED 19,816192
61California American SchoolAcceptableUSAED 24,60679
62Future Leaders International Private School - BaniyasAcceptableUSAED 32,779492
63Future Leaders International Private School - RabdanAcceptableUSAED 26,437127
64International Academic SchoolAcceptableUSAED 35,422265
65International Community Schools - FalahAcceptableUSAED 38,499670
66Pinnacle American SchoolAcceptableUSAED 24,220231
67United Private School - BaniyasAcceptableUSAED 28,236413
68Alia International Private SchoolWeakUSAED 16,540314
69Arzana Private SchoolWeakUSAED 28,021227
70Knowledge International School - L.L.CNot Yet InspectedUSAED 24,997152
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Irtiqaa rating distribution

Outstanding
3 schools
Very Good
17 schools
Good
38 schools
Acceptable
9 schools
Weak
2 schools

Fee range

Lowest avg fee
AED 7,123
Median
AED 28,406
Highest
AED 76,058

Based on 70 schools with published fees. Many schools offer sibling discounts of 5-15%.

American schools by area

Mohamed Bin Zayed City (5)Falaj Hazza' (7)Khalifa City (6)Al Muwaij'i (4)Bani Yas (4)Al Danah (3)Al Manhal (3)Al Mushrif (3)Shakhbout City (5)Al Nahyan (3)Al Tiwayya (4)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many American schools are there in Abu Dhabi?

There are 70 American schools across Abu Dhabi, of which 3 are rated Outstanding.

What is the average fee for American schools in Abu Dhabi?

The average annual tuition for American schools is approximately AED 30,845. Fees vary widely by school age, facilities, and location.

Which is the best American school in Abu Dhabi?

American Community School is the highest-rated American school in Abu Dhabi, with an Irtiqaa rating of Outstanding — located in Al Saadiyat Island.

How are these schools ranked?

Schools on this page are ordered by their current Irtiqaa inspection rating, from Outstanding down. Each school's page also shows its AbuDhabiSchools Score (0-100) — see our full methodology for the formula.