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Best Schools in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi 2026

Compare all 20 schools in Khalifa City. Irtiqaa ratings, fees, and enrolment data to find the perfect school.

20
Schools
2
Outstanding
AED 40K
Avg Fee
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#SchoolIrtiqaa RatingCurriculumAvg FeeStudents
1Canadian International SchoolOutstandingOtherAED 44,759940
2Yasmina British AcademyOutstandingUKAED 56,6021209
3Al Ittihad National Private School - KhalifaVery GoodUSAED 34,1861490
4Gems American AcademyVery GoodUSAED 76,0581867
5Gems American Academy LlcVery GoodIBAED 80,61042
6International School Of Choueifat - KhalifaVery GoodOtherAED 30,2423312
7Raha International School - GardensVery GoodIBAED 58,0282175
8Adnoc Schools - Sas Al NakhlGoodUSAED 40,5943139
9Al Shohub Private SchoolGoodUKAED 38,023498
10Horizon Private School - BranchGoodUSAED 35,2861657
11Horizon Private School (Moe) - KhalifaGoodMOEAED 11,9231517
12International Community Schools - KhalifaGoodUSAED 29,667652
13Raha International School - KhalifaGoodIBAED 57,5371674
14Rawafed Private SchoolGoodUSAED 29,8331451
15Crescent International Private SchoolAcceptableUKAED 15,273291
16Philippine Emirates Private SchoolAcceptableOtherAED 10,559412
17Ryan International SchoolAcceptableIndianAED 16,8071067
18Gems Founders School AdNot Yet InspectedUKAED 32,900987
19Italian International SchoolNot Yet InspectedOtherAED 54,527568
20Yasmina British Academy BrNot Yet InspectedUKAED 55,1532223
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Irtiqaa rating distribution

Outstanding
2 schools
Very Good
5 schools
Good
7 schools
Acceptable
3 schools

Fee range

Lowest avg fee
AED 10,559
Median
AED 38,023
Highest
AED 80,610

Based on 20 schools with published fees. Many schools offer sibling discounts of 5-15%.

Curriculum mix

American
6 (30%)
British
5 (25%)
Other
4 (20%)
IB (International Baccalaureate)
3 (15%)
MOE (Ministry of Education)
1 (5%)
Indian
1 (5%)

Schools by curriculum in Khalifa City

American (6)British (5)Other (4)IB (International Baccalaureate) (3)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are there in Khalifa City?

There are 20 schools in Khalifa City, of which 2 are rated Outstanding.

What is the average school fee in Khalifa City?

The average annual tuition fee across Khalifa City schools is approximately AED 40,428. Fees vary from AED 10,559 at the most affordable school to higher-end premium options.

Which is the highest-rated school in Khalifa City?

Canadian International School is the highest-rated school in Khalifa City, with an Irtiqaa rating of Outstanding and a Other curriculum.

What is the cheapest school in Khalifa City?

Philippine Emirates Private School has the lowest average fee at AED 10,559 per year, with an Irtiqaa rating of Acceptable.

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 details.