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Best American Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026

Compare all 67 American schools across Abu Dhabi. Irtiqaa ratings, fees, enrolment data, and more.

67
Schools
3
Outstanding
AED 32K
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 26,2801331
5Abu Dhabi International Private School - MbzVery GoodUSAED 39,6562014
6Al Dhafra Private AcademyVery GoodUSAED 15,3911071
7Al Dhafra Private Schools - MbzVery GoodUSAED 38,4901324
8Al Ittihad National Private School - KhalifaVery GoodUSAED 34,1861490
9Al Ittihad National Private School - ShakhboutVery GoodUSAED 36,3031830
10Emirates Falcon International Private SchoolVery GoodUSAED 23,7271449
11Emirates National Schools - Al AinVery GoodUSAED 34,8542756
12Emirates National Schools - ManhalVery GoodUSAED 28,736810
13Emirates National Schools - MbzVery GoodUSAED 35,7194342
14Gems American AcademyVery GoodUSAED 76,0581909
15International Community Schools - MushrifVery GoodUSAED 35,9451599
16Liwa International School - Falaj HazaaVery GoodUSAED 24,7422612
17Liwa International School For GirlsVery GoodUSAED 38,376859
18Sharjah American International SchoolVery GoodUSAED 35,923793
19Summit International SchoolVery GoodUSAED 33,4181613
20Abu Dhabi Island International Private SchoolGoodUSAED 23,033464
21Adnoc Schools - GhayathiGoodUSAED 32,907252
22Adnoc Schools - Ruwais - Branch 2GoodUSAED 34,0171144
23Adnoc Schools - Sas Al NakhlGoodUSAED 40,5943139
24Ajyal International School - FalahGoodUSAED 34,7742279
25Al Adhwa Private SchoolGoodUSAED 15,7021021
26Al Ain American Private SchoolGoodUSAED 23,101871
27Al Bateen Scientific Private SchoolGoodUSAED 20,999879
28Al Ittihad National Private School - Falaj HazzaGoodUSAED 24,1831114
29Al Sanawbar SchoolGoodUSAED 22,1951180
30Al Yasat Private SchoolGoodUSAED 43,1191265
31Aldar Academies-West Yas SchoolGoodUSAED 62,3191136
32American National SchoolGoodUSAED 22,085439
33Baniyas International Private SchoolGoodUSAED 23,422661
34Elite Private SchoolGoodUSAED 28,4591844
35Emirates National Schools - Al NahyanGoodUSAED 42,313719
36Future International AcademyGoodUSAED 22,1971482
37Future International SchoolGoodUSAED 19,649746
38Future Leaders International Private School - Madinat ZayedGoodUSAED 26,571587
39Horizon Private School - BranchGoodUSAED 35,2861657
40International Community Schools - KhalifaGoodUSAED 29,667652
41International Jubilee Private SchoolGoodUSAED 25,039914
42Liwa International School - MushrifGoodUSAED 29,7451130
43Liwa International School - QattarahGoodUSAED 28,406695
44Madar International SchoolGoodUSAED 26,1432116
45Manor Hall International SchoolGoodUSAED 30,149610
46Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan Generations SchoolGoodUSAED 15,953501
47Rawafed Private SchoolGoodUSAED 29,8331451
48Royal American SchoolGoodUSAED 16,3311709
49The American International SchoolGoodUSAED 49,7401302
50The Gulf International Private AcademyGoodUSAED 18,9091051
51United Private School - YaharGoodUSAED 23,758755
52Virginia International Private SchoolGoodUSAED 36,6781301
53Adnoc Schools - Madinat ZayedAcceptableUSAED 34,6601352
54California American SchoolAcceptableUSAED 24,60679
55Future Leaders International Private School - BaniyasAcceptableUSAED 32,779492
56Future Leaders International Private School - RabdanAcceptableUSAED 26,437127
57International Academic SchoolAcceptableUSAED 35,422265
58International Community Schools - FalahAcceptableUSAED 38,499670
59Pinnacle American SchoolAcceptableUSAED 24,220231
60United Private School - BaniyasAcceptableUSAED 28,236413
61Alia International Private SchoolWeakUSAED 16,540314
62Arzana Private SchoolWeakUSAED 28,021227
63Ajyal American AcademyNot Yet InspectedUSAED 32,875N/A
64Bright Leaders American AcademyNot Yet InspectedUSAED 22,429N/A
65Knowledge International School - L.L.CNot Yet InspectedUSAED 24,997152
66Premium International Private SchoolNot Yet InspectedUSAED 31,650N/A
67Yasmina American SchoolNot Yet InspectedUSAED 35,733N/A
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Irtiqaa rating distribution

Outstanding
3 schools
Very Good
16 schools
Good
33 schools
Acceptable
8 schools
Weak
2 schools

Fee range

Lowest avg fee
AED 15,391
Median
AED 29,745
Highest
AED 76,058

Based on 67 schools with published fees. Many schools offer sibling discounts of 5-15%.

American schools by area

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many American schools are there in Abu Dhabi?

There are 67 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 32,123. 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.