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BetterEducationYour essential guide to the UAE’s nurseries, schools and universities

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WelcomeEducation is not a matter to be taken without consideration. Right

from the minute your child picks up habits, it’s vital to understand

that everything you teach them shapes their life, whether it’s an

educational toy, a book, or sending them to daycare. In this guide,

explore why skipping nursery isn’t advisable, and the benefits

your children will obtain from attending it (page 7).

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is an

institution responsible for the quality of education within Dubai.

Discover their role and the importance of picking a school ranked

well (page 11). If you’re considering sending your child abroad for

university, read page 15, before coming to a conclusion. Is your

child’s lunchbox packed with nutritious foods? Ensure they are

getting the nutrients and vitamins required to fuel energy and

assist with growth and development (page 16). Furthermore,

enhance your child’s skills and learning abilities at edu-tainment

facilities within the UAE (page 19).

This comprehensive guide also offers notes on every nursery,

school, and university in the UAE, broken down by emirate for

ease of use. All listings have a summary and detailed information

on fees, facilities, extra-curricular activities and contact details.

I hope you find it uesful and informative.

Nicola Monteath

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Contents

4 Top AcHIEVERSSkilled children from top schools within the country

15 To lEAVE oR To STAy?Benefits of keeping your child in the UAE for university

63 ScHoolSExplore suitable options for your child, before you make a firm decision

7SIGNIFIcANcE oF NURSERyDiscover why early learners should attend nursery to grasp knowledge and habits

17HEAlTHy HABITSEverything you need to know about packing a nutritious lunchbox for your kids

121UNIVERSITIESRead through our selection, and choose the one that suits your teen the best

9SHoppING FoR cHIlDRENTreat your kids to a selection of funky, colourful school items and clothes

19cHIlDREN’S EDUTAINMENTAmusing, educational areas where children can gain knowledge and make friends

11 All ABoUT KHDAFind out more about the rating system

23NURSERIESHelpful advice to assist you with picking the right spot

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top achievers

Take a look at these high-performing students excelling at schools in the country

NaMe: Rehman OomerSchOOl: Kings’ School DubaiYeaR gROup: 7RecOgNiSeD fOR: getting an a* in Mathematics gcSe

Rehman can definitely be considered a child genius, having aced the gcSe exams, and securing an a* in grade 7. The primary School student follows a one-on-one challenging curriculum tailored to his talents, and at the moment he is forming a strong foundation to progress onto an a level course.

NaMe: Megan BatemanSchOOl: cranleigh abu DhabiYeaR gROup: 10RecOgNiSeD fOR: academic and co-curricular commitment

Megan has continuously shown her level of commitment to studies and academic life, and has been awarded an academic effort award. Outside the classroom, her kindness, efficiency and concern for peers has made her a respected member of the student council. The skilled student is also a member of the senior dance company, and girls’ under 16 football team, and is currently completing her bronze Duke of edinburgh award.

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NaME: luca frostSchOOl: Nord anglia international School DubaiYEaR gROup: 9REcOgNiSED fOR: Digital skills

luca has always had a knack for technology. he developed his passion by designing websites, creating his own blog, and educating himself to gain technical and design knowledge. Nord anglia international School Dubai has supported him throughout, by allowing him to be a Digital leader, working closely with computer science teachers to improve iT dilemmas. further responsibilities of the Digital leader involve teaching other students, something that luca has found particularly rewarding. last year students from Years 4-6 took part in a programme created as part of the ‘hour of code’ - teaching younger students how to program hTMl to create websites. The young student constantly develops his caD skills, and is a member of the schools f1 Team, which designs 3D model cars to compete in races amongst other schools across the uaE.

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T hink about the one element of school you detested the most.

Was it the exam period perhaps? Schools have been following a rigorous testing regime for years, and while many teachers and parents aren’t totally comfortable with the way a child’s abilities are judged, teaching and testing methods have not evolved as significantly as you might imagine.

One Abu Dhabi school is striving to give its pupils a broader skillset to prepare them for life beyond the examination hall. According to Brendan Law, Headmaster at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi: “Teaching children to get the best possible grades in exams is a big part of our job and we take it very seriously. However, if that’s all we did, then we would be failing as educators. Exams test knowledge but in today’s fast paced world, knowledge is out of date so quickly that the real value of a school lies in its ability to teach beyond the confines of a curriculum.” Cranleigh invests heavily in building structures and programmes that help children learn how to deal with the kind of emotional, social and political challenges they will face later on in life.

Brendan speaks passionately about innovation in education which, at Cranleigh, focuses on three critical key developmental areas: helping children to try, think, and be able to cope well when they make mistakes. He explains further:

Try: Exposure to a diverse range of opportunities fosters a culture of inclusion and involvement. Through individual and team sports, creative and performing arts, competitions and debates, children become risk-takers learning a host of important interpersonal, and life skills, from time management to teamwork and self-discipline to decision

evolving educationCranleigh Abu Dhabi aims to challenge a child’s mind-set, reinforcing the importance of a system beyond rote learning

making. It ’s a great way for them to discover their hidden passions and talents as well.

THInk: The integration of diverse educational techniques is fundamental in breeding a generation of thinkers. Everyone learns in different ways, so to engage each pupil intellectually, lessons need to be taught in various styles. Cranleigh Abu Dhabi facilitates peer-to-peer learning, inclusion of student-centred models like the flipped classroom, and hires great teachers who motivate children to enquire beyond the traditional textbook. When a school instils a questioning approach, it energises conversation and sows the seed of open and discriminating minds.

MAkE MISTAkES: Only through error can children become at ease with embracing challenges as

learning opportunities. By slipping up from time to time, they learn resilience, tenacity and courage. Making mistakes helps children pivot and find a solution to reach the desired outcome. “They learn to experiment and imagine without fear of consequence.”

“Ultimately, innovation only happens when a school promotes active participation within and beyond the academic curriculum,” he says. The days of pupils sitting still, copying down every word written on the board, being simply receptors and repeaters of information, are long gone. “Teachers should no longer be mere instructors; they need to be coaches, learning facilitators and inspirers.” To further prove his theory, Brendan quotes American Economist and Professor Theodore Levitt: “Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things.”

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Does nursery shape a chilD’s

future?Better Education explores the benefits

of sending children to nursery

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A child’s scholastic journey begins more or less at the

age of four, if they head directly to school. However, before a toddler begins schooling, parents have the option of prepping their children for pre-school, and teaching them basic knowledge while developing habits, by sending them to a nursery.

Many parents tend to skip this stage due to fear of their children being in an unsafe environment, however the decision to hold back on sending them to a nursery may work as a disadvantage to their child. “A well rounded child that is fully prepared for the schooling system has been exposed to a variety of different learning experiences. As such the correct nursery environment offers these and more,” says Shehla Bridle, Principal of Jebel Ali Village Nursery Group. While parents are one of the best educators, Shehla tells us they may not offer adequate stimulus for the

Benefits of Nursery

child. A nursery bridges this gap, with peers for the child, and continuous skill development.

“At nursery, there are new friends to make, ideas to share, and lessons to pick up. When you find the right nursery, you will be amazed to see your child become more social, independent and responsible,” says Zahra Hamirani, Director of Blossom Nursery. The early learning institutions are essentially on hand to structure your child’s learning abilities, and develop their skill set, in a fun environment.

At Jebel Ali Village Nursery Group, toddlers can experience a wide variety of age appropriate, investigative and skill developing activities. These include cooking, sensory investigation and awareness, with activities that cover core areas of development, story time, role play, arts and crafts, and music and movement, along with physical games

to ensure healthy growth. Blossom Nursery offers the Skygarden curriculum - based on the framework of the British Foundation curriculum and elements of emergent approaches such as Montessori – while nurturing self-help skills, eating habits, and the importance of patience, independence, and manners, in addition to everyday activities such as painting, and vocabulary building, among others. “A strong program will provide a solid foundation for your child when they go to school,” says Zahra.

As for the age of entry to nursery, it ’s entirely up to the parents. Shehla states, the earlier the better, so that a child can grasp skills and independence quickly. To prep, she recommends having positive discussions with the child about entry to an enjoyable area. If parents remain relaxed and positive, the child will see the entry as equally positive.

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playful pieces

Get children excited about the new term with these goodies

1. Stephen Joseph tiger backpack, and green monster bag, Dhs135 and Dhs99 respectively at Nest for Kids 2. Kids jumper, Dhs535 at Stella McCartney boutique 3. Real Madrid water bottle, Dhs49 at Babyshop 4. PUMA x Sesame Street collection, Dhs225 at Puma stores 5. Laptop bag, Dhs134 at Typo 6. Spongebob Squarepants pencil pouch, Dhs25 at Babyshop 7. Sassi junior puzzle and book, Dhs110 at Nest for Kids 8. Campus

notebook A4, Dhs29 at Typo 9. Stella McCartney Kids schoolbag, Dhs395 at Stella McCartney boutique

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GEMS International SchoolAL KHAIL

For over 55 years, parents have placed their trust in GEMS schools. As passionate educators with a proven track record, we believe our International Baccalaureate curriculum is the perfect choice for children with curious minds.

We are committed to delivering a continuous IB education for all students through the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP), thereby providing the ideal preparation for entry to the world’s top universities.

The IB at a glance:•Fastestgrowingeducational

system in the world

•Offersarigorousintegratedprogramme with great breadth of study

•Incorporatesteachingpractices from around the world

•Encouragesexploratorylearning, problem solving and high level thinking

•Fostersglobalcitizenship

The GEMS International Baccalaureate (IB) experience: sustaining natural curiosity and amplifying the desire to learn

Why choose GEMS International School – Al Khail?

•TheGEMSIBeducationstrategy,spearheadedbyJeffreyBeard,formerDirectorGeneral of the International Baccalaureate, has seen our UAE schools consistently score above-average in IB assessments over recent years in comparison to the rest of the world

•OurnewPrincipal,Dr.DavidOttaviano,formerlyPresidentofIBNorthAsia,isan educational psychologist and IB curriculum specialist; he brings with him an international leadership pedigree that includes almost 20 years as the head of private internationalIBcurriculumschoolsinItaly,Japan,RomaniaandSerbia

•JamesMacDonald,ChairoftheIBAsiaPacificRegionalCouncil,asSeniorIBCurriculumLead,willoverseetheIBcurriculumacrossGEMSschoolsintheUAE,ensuring cross-school integration and shared best practice

•AllourteachersreceiverigorousandcontinuousIBtrainingandwehaveIB-accredited trainers

•Weplaceanemphasisondevelopingstrongcharacterandleadershipqualities,important characteristics for today’s 21st century learners; our students participate ininternationalandregionalcompetitionsincluding,TheWorldScholar’sCup,ModelUnitedNationsandmore

•Ourschoolwaspurpose-builttodeliverIBprogrammes;developmentsinclude11dedicated science labs, a digitally connected design technology lab for middle year students,advancedcommunicationteachingfacilitiesincludinganon-siteTVstationand more.

*Grade opening and operations are subject to the completion of facilities for the said year group and final approval from KHDA.

+9714 339 6200 / 600 56 7771

[email protected]

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Enrolling Now from KG 1 – Grade 10 (Expanding to Grade 11-12)*

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All About KHDA (KnowleDge AnD HumAn Development AutHority)Better Education speaks to Fatma Belrehif, Executive Director of Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) at KHDA, to explore the school rating system

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What is the role of KHDA?Knowledge and Human

Development Authority (KHDA) rates the quality of schools in Dubai using the UAE School Inspection Framework 2015-2016. This framework is based on comprehensive performance standards that define the essential aspects of a quality education. These compare favourably with those adopted by many successful countries that provide world-class education.

How does the process work for educational institutions in Dubai?The Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) ensures that these standards are applied rigorously, consistently and fairly to ensure that all stakeholders receive valid, reliable and useful information about the performance of each private school in Dubai. A team of school inspectors from Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) visit private schools in Dubai annually to evaluate.

What is the KHDA rating based on?

When assigning an overall rating, inspectors consider the elements the school has achieved in key performance indicators such as: Students’ progress Teaching for efficient learning Effectiveness of leadership School self-evaluation Improvement planning Arrangements to protect and safeguard students

Why should parents choose a school with a high rating?

After each inspection, schools are given one of six overall ratings, from ‘outstanding’ to ‘very weak’. This rating, together with other information found in the report, should give parents an indication of the quality of education offered at the school, and whether the quality of provision is improving or not. It ’s a great way for parents to distinguish what’s best for their children, in terms of education and development.

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Dubai British School is the only one in Jumeirah Park at the moment, could you describe what sets your educational institution apart from others in the city?

Our amazing facilities and the emphasis on both academic standards, sport and the arts, are definitely key highlights. We have highly trained and experienced teachers from the UK, who go out of their way to provide meaningful learning experiences for children. At the moment, the school functions up to Year 8.

Apart from academics, what else does the school focus heavily on?

A wide variety of facilities are available for children. These include sport, swimming, music, drama, and the performing arts - supported by our excellent performing arts theatre.

SPotlight on:

DuBAi BritiSh School JumeirAh PArk

Better Education talks to Heather Mann, Principal of one of Taaleem’s newly opened schools

canteen food plays an important role in a school’s system; does Dubai British School Jumeirah Park offer anything in particular to mould children’s eating habits?

We have a family style dining experience with nutritionally balanced meals showcasing organic fare. We believe this educates children about healthy practices.

Selected facilities: Full sized football pitch Tennis courts Games court Two large sports halls Eight lane indoor swimming pool Performing arts theatre Specialist music and art rooms Food and design technology

labs Two modern libraries

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to leave or to stay?

Parents can put their dilemma to rest, and consider higher education for their

children in the UAE

A ttending university abroad has long been an option for

parents, particularly due to the standard of education, courses on offer, and career options for their teenagers. With the UAE opening up well-established international institutions, universities are now seeing an influx of students – graduates from schools in the country – as well as those from neighbouring regions. Better Education speaks to Angela Frank, Senior Specialist

of Communication & Public Affairs at Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi to explore the benefits of remaining back in the UAE to pursue a degree.

Why should parents keep their children here for higher education?

I believe the decision to remain in the UAE is really based on the individual applying to university. Some students transitioning from secondary school to

university can benefit from staying in the country, and then perhaps transfer abroad for a Masters degree. The UAE is an environment that readily provides students a good academic experience, and an array of activities that help contribute to a vibrant student life including art, music, science, sport activities, etc. Also, it is much easier to build a good network here for future career options. For many of our students, they really have found

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a level of comfort in terms of adapting to the society, culture, community, etc.

How is it beneficial in terms of career opportunities? The UAE definitely provides a wonderful opportunity to work in global and diverse communities. Effective leadership requires students to be able to work with, and manage, a diverse team and I believe this country can help students develop and learn this skill. Students can also find many opportunities to build their career path along with seeking professional and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Studying here does provide access to job opportunities with outstanding local, regional and international companies too. If the goal is to live here for a while, then students can succeed. If they want to begin here and then shift to another region or country, well-developed regional

and international companies in the UAE can support this plan. Plus they get to work in diverse environments.

Is it advisable to transfer later on to another country?

While I believe a study abroad experience is valuable, if students approach me about transferring, I encourage them to consider a semester abroad as opposed to a full transfer. The uniqueness of their study opportunity at our campus and being here in this city

offers many academic, social and cultural opportunities that they should take advantage of.

How do degrees from the UAE fare abroad when job hunting?

It ’s important to note that our degrees are recognised worldwide, but this is generally the case for most universities. Graduates enter the job market with strong multi-lingual skills, and the experience of working collective with over 80 different nationalities proves beneficial.

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“A healthy, balanced lunch provides nutrients to

sustain energy levels, and promote physical, emotional and cognitive behaviour, while assisting in prevention of diseases,” says Rhonette Hambleto, nurse at Foremarke School, who also hosts workshops on healthy eating. It ’s all too easy to pack a hot dog, crisps, and foods high in fat and sugar - chocolate biscuits, cakes, and fizzy drinks. While these may be quick to pack or prepare, they may lack essential nutrients, and contribute to lethargy and loss of concentration as a result of

low energy levels. One way to get your child into healthy eating is to encourage them in assisting with their own lunches. “Parents should act as positive role models in relation to their own healthy eating habits at home. Older children should be responsible for their own nutrition, and this comes with education at home about healthy food choices, and making them aware of the benefits of eating a well-balanced diet,” says Rhonette. Children should be educated on the affects of sugar-ladden foods on our bodies and well-being. At the start of the week, plan a menu and give your

children options for each day. Try to get them involved in prepping their boxes, and educate them on the benefits of each food item they consume.

A balanced lunch should contain starchy foods such as bread, rice, potatoes, or pasta, protein including fish, eggs, beans, or chicken, dairy (cheese or yoghurt), and vegetables or a portion of fruit. Starchy foods are a great source of energy, and should make up a third of the lunchbox. Refrain from packing the same items on a daily basis, and if your child does love sandwiches, try to prevent it from

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A nutritious lunchbox plays a significant role in a child’s development, and

concentration levels at school. Find out how to pack a healthy lunch, to improve your child’s energy levels and abilities

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getting boring. Swap white for whole-meal or seeded bread, or place your fillings into a bagel, pitta, wrap, or baguette. Younger children prefer finger foods, as they are easy to eat. Chop up raw vegetables such as carrots or peppers, and pack it along with a hummus dip. String cheese is a great snack, and so are apple wedges and kiwi. Water, and low-fat reduced milk, or natural fruit juice (below 200ml) should be packed along with lunch too. “Foremarke School has a no nut policy – no nutella/cereal bars containing nuts – and pork. There is also a “No sharing” policy for packed lunches,” says Rhonette. Many schools within the UAE

have a restricted food list, since some children may not be able to consume certain items due to allergies or religious purposes.

If your child’s school has a canteen service, encourage them to pick out healthy options, and stay away from sugar-packed foods that will give them a peak in energy levels, but a crash soon after. Lastly, it ’s important to make a lunchbox as fun as possible, especially for little ones, or those with fussy eating habits. Try packing a bento, making sandwiches in various shapes using cookie cutters – for toddlers – and using vegetables in innovative ways. For instance, make brownies with beetroot mixed in, or sneak in sweet potato or zucchini into a cake. The more children love their nutritious lunches, the easier it becomes for adults to integrate healthier habits at home, and while they are away.

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LittLE ExpLorErsChildren get a chance to discover an extensive selection of fun-filled activities at this play centre. it comprises 97 exhibits at five zones, featuring activities and toys for little ones, all of which showcase scientific and technical disciplines dealing with water, air and light; a building site; an integrated space to develop motor and language skills; and experiments to develop cognitive memory – with words, images, objects. Drop and play facilities from Dhs120 per child, call 800386.

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take your little ones to these play centres, for an afternoon of fun and educational activities

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City WaLk DuBaiparents will soon be able to cart their children along to City Walk, without having them complain about boredom, while they dine. Mattel play! town – an interactive eduplay attraction – will soon be opening its doors, welcoming children with characters like Barney, Bob the Builder, angelina Ballerina, and many others. the concept allows kids to develop social skills while playing. parents can also teach their kids about the environment, with the launch of the region’s first bio-dome, the Green

planet, equipped with a tropical forest of over 3,000 plants and animals. it will also house a giant 25-metre tree, the largest indoor man-made and life-sustaining tree in the world. and if all that isn’t enough, the Hub Zero – an immersive entertainment park – will be there to wow. the destination opening this summer, will feature 18 attractions, rides, and experiential zones, created in association with video game developers including Electronic arts, Capcom, koNaMi, Microsoft and square Enix.

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kiDZaNiaWith a culinary school, fashion boutique, hotel, painting hub, theatre, culture, and arts and crafts centre, it ’s easy to see why children don’t mind being left here an entire day. skilled staff are on hand to educate kids as they move along and try activities, in an amusing, knowledgeable manner. Baby care facilities are available too, and your child can even host his/her birthday party at the venue. Dhs95 for toddlers, and Dhs140 for ages four to 16, call 04-4485222.

CreakiDsthis early learning centre in ibn Batuta Mall offers creative and mentally stimulating activities. Features include a climbing wall, trampoline, water play area, log train, large scooters and cars, basketball and football nets, dollhouses, cars, ramps, and soft play structures. one of the highlighted edutainment features is the heart program, which educates children about philosophy, philanthropy and humanitarianism. Call 04-3619315.

eMirates park Zooapart from the animals, there’s much to see at this zoo. the all-new theatre arena with educational features, showcases the elephant encounter where you can meet and mingle with Madu and rada – the indian asian elephants, and largest residents of the zoo. Feed them, and learn more about the species with an interactive session. the event takes place for 30 minutes daily, for Dhs40 per person (free for children below the age of five), call 02-5010000.

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Tel: 02 5010000 • www.emiratesparkzoo.com

Operation Hours:

Sunday - Wednesday: 9:00 - 20:00

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Thursday - Saturday & Public Holidays: 9:00 - 21:00

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Bookings:

Tel: 02 5069000 • www.emiratesparkresort.com

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NurseriesSelect the best to give early

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Curriculum: ArabicAge: 40 days to 4 yearsTerm dates: MonthlyFees: From AED1,000 to AED1,500 per month

Birds oF Hope NurseryAl Salah Abu Dhabi02 621 3411

Activities: Play cubes, face painting, sand play, play area, sand drawing, painting.

Hours of operation: 7am-3pm; extra hours available upon request.

Curriculu:m EYFSAge: 18 months to 4.5 yearsTerm dates: September- November, December - February, March - JuneFees: From AED22,230

Busy Bees NurseryMadinat ZayedAbu Dhabi02 621 9492busybees-nursery.com

Activities: Singing & dancing, arts & crafts, physical activities, water & sand play, mark-making, play dough, constructive playtime, freeplay, stories and so much more...

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm.

Curriculum: UKAge: 1 month to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep- Dec, Jan- Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Aug (optional holiday program)Fees: From AED 18,000

BrigHT BegiNNiNgs NurseryAl Mehairba 02 445 5339Al Mushrif 02 449 2840Saadiyat Island02 628 4816Abu Dhabibrightbeginnings.ae

Activities: Two outdoor play areas, water play area, mini cars and bikes, tiny shops and houses, swings, sandpit. The second outdoor area consists of ball play, climbing frames, balance equipment, a trampoline, tunnels, etc. Indoor area includes a library, dressing-up area, puppet theatre, play kitchen and a computer pod. Plus designated music area with instruments and cooking activities.

Hours of operation: 7am-2pm; late classes until 4pm.

Curriculum: Arabic/USAge: 45 days to 4 yearsTerm dates: YearlyFees: AED15,500 to AED25,000

Al dANA Nurseries Khalidiyah,Abu Dhabi800 68 77,02 621 1331aldananurseries.com

Activities: We provide safe, secure and appropriate outdoor discovery / play areas that provide a range of opportunities for the social, physical and emotional development of children with security and safety standards. it comprises of sleeping-and meal-rooms. We provide clinical services in all branches with nurses to take care of children’s health during the nursery day and write reports about each child in his/her health file.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-05.00pm.

Curriculum: the British National Curriculum: (EYFS)Age: 6 weeks up to 5 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr- JunFees: On request

BriTisH orCHArd Nursery – ABu dHABi Al Nayhan02 443 9892Al Bateen02 622 2903britishorchardnursery.com

Activities: Activities: Learning through play, educational visits, art & craft cookery, swimming, library /ICT, music, Arabic & French, karate, tennis, soccer, field trips and GymJuniorz.

Hours of operation: 8am-5pm

Apple Bee NurseryAl Rowdah areaAbu Dhabi02 443 474702 445 3317piccadillynursery.com

Curriculum: The American Creative Curriculum: Age: 6 weeks to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep - Dec, Jan - Mar, Apr- JunFees: On request

Activities: Arts and crafts activities play a large part in Apple Bee nursery daily routine. we provide children with opportunities to develop their fine motor skills (small hand muscles) using a variety of materials like play dough, chalk, crayons, paint.


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Curriculum: Arabic, EnglishAge: 3 months to 5 yearsTerm dates: MonthlyFees: AED12,000 to AED15,000

FuTure NurseryAirport RoadAbu Dhabi02 445 3933

Activities: Craft, singing, painting, gym, dancing, puppetry, music, elementary education, storytelling, interactive games.

Hours of operation: 7am-6.30pm.

Curriculum: UKAge: 4 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED 23,700 to AED28,000

FirsT sTeps NurseryKarama Street Abu Dhabi02 446 0960 / 02 445 4920firststeps.ae

Activities: Field trips, special events, picnics, swimming, music time, painting.

Hours of operation: Regular nursery hours 7am-3pm. Children can attend for three or five days a week with timings to suit.

Curriculum: Arabic, Indian, UKAge: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: QuarterlyFees: From AED17,000

giggles eNglisH NurseryAirport Road BranchAbu Dhabi02 641 6255 Mina Road BranchAbu Dhabi02 673 4226gigglesenglishnursery.com

Activities: Language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, music, home arts, social and physical development, indoor-outdoor play area.


Curriculum: Arabic, EnglishAge: 1 month to 4 yearsTerm dates: September - November, December - February, March - May summer Club: June - AugustFees: AED 20,100 to AED25,650

edu CAre NurseryAl Khaleej Al Arabi StreetAbu Dhabi02 665 8882 Al Muroor StreetAbu Dhabi02 448 3744educarenursery.com

Activities: Never a dull moment, our program is designed to cover all the questions of young and inquiring minds.The Educational Development method we offer, instills mental and social maturity appropriate to the age and stage of development of each child.

Hours of operation: 6.30am-5pm.

Curriculum: Montessori InternationalAge: 1 year to 4 yearsTerm dates: September- November, December - February, March - JuneFees: From AED4,000 (Per-term)

BuTTerFly MoNTessoriKhalidiyahAbu Dhabi02 665 8611admont.ae

Activities: Languages and literacy (Arabic, English & French), natural sciences & environment, mathematics, sensorial, geography & history, art and craft, music, movement & drama, Montessori celebrates all occasions. Field trips are part of the Curriculum.

Hours of operation: 7.15am-1pm, KidzGym opens at 1.30pm until 5pm Sunday –Thursday AED1,500 per child per term.

Curriculum: UK/ArabicAge: 2 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: MonthlyFees: AED10,000 to AED15,000

FuTure sTArs NurseryFalah Street Abu Dhabi02 642 0177

Activities: Painting, drawing, water play, sandplay, science trips, garden games.


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KipiNA (Al BuTiN Nursery)Al BateenAbu Dhabi02 667 2445kipinakids.com

Curriculum: EYFS (Finland)Age: 4 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Aug - Dec, Jan - Mar, Apr- JunFees: AED 35,700-AED47,700

Activities: Teachers provide an environment rich with conversations using both first and second language through books, songs, poems, instructions, directions, measurement, arts exploration, numeracy, play, storytelling, etc.


JigsAw Nursery & CreCHeKaramah , Abu Dhabi 02 445 5222Mohammed Bin Zayed CityAbu Dhabi050 648 9749jigsawnurseryad.com

Curriculum: UKAge: 1 year to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec,Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun. summer school: Jul-AugFees: AED13,915 to AED29,230

Activities: Colouring, creche, large play area, painting, sand play, tiny tots.

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm. Extended hours available from 7am until 4pm by prior arrangement.

Curriculum: EYFSAge: 2 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: On request

lAdy Bird privATe Nursery ANd presCHoolAl Bateen Abu Dhabi02 667 3881 / 02 658 1876lady-bird-nursery.com

Activities: Drawing, play area, painting, music, fun play.


Curriculum: Montessori InternationalAge: 18 months to 5 yearsTerm dates: QuarterlyFees: From AED11,000 (Per-term)

iNTerNATioNAl MoNTessori NurseryAbu Dhabi02 558 0062imn.ae

Activities: Pouring, spooning, whisking, beating, washing, polishing, sweeping and dressing frames, geography, history, art history, botany, zoology, land forms, maps, nomenclature cards and cultural folders.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-2pm

Curriculum: EYFSAge: 45 days to 4 yearsTerm dates: September-December, January - March, April - Junesummer programme: June - AugustFees: AED18,000-AED51,000

Kids ACAdeMyKhalifa City A, Abu Dhabi02 557 7636Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi02 446 6484Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi02 441 1991kids-academy.ae

Activities: Physical, creative and dramatic play, quiet time, story time, outdoor play, free play, circle time, music, group and individual activities, and maths.


Activities: Our nurseries are specifically designed and resourced to the highest standards and we have an extensive range of educational equipment to support the seven areas of learning. Our extensive outside playgrounds have designated areas designed for the development of fine and gross motor skills and are equipped with sand and water play pits, slides, tricycles and bikes, bouncy balls and other equipment designed to challenge and give fun.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-2pm; extended hours are available.

Curriculum: UKAge: 1 year to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED21,600 to AED32,850

HuMpTy duMpTy NurseriesStreet 11, Al BateenAbu Dhabi02 666 3277Street 16, Khalifa City AAbu Dhabi02 556 1068humptynursery.org

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leArNiNg spACes NurseryKhalifa City AAbu Dhabi02 55 66 135050 648 9631learningspacesnurseries.com

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 1 year to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep - Dec, Jan - Mar, Apr- JunFees: On request

Activities: Personal, social and emotional development, physical development, communication and language, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, expressive arts and design.


piCCAdilly NurseryMohammed Bin Zayed CityAbu Dhabi02 553 7956piccadillynursery.com

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Aug - Dec, Jan - Mar, Apr- JunFees: From AED7,050 (per-term), monthly from AED2,350

Activities: A sensory room, role play and imagination area with a theatrical feeling, library as well as books in every room, interactive technology, lunch room, large outside play area, outside class room, music time, in door gym & soft play area.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-2pm. Extra hours available upon request.

odyssey NurseryKhalifa City AAbu Dhabi02 665 5994odysseynursery.com

Curriculum: EYFS (Arabic\English\French)Age: 4 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep - Dec, Jan - Mar, Apr- JunFees: From AED5,800

Activities: Logic and reasoning, mathematics and numeracy, science, social studies, family, community & culture and creative arts, language, communication, literacy, English language learners and many more...


Activities: Drawing, play area, painting, music, fun play, outdoor trips.


Curriculum: Montessori InternationalAge: 4 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: MonthlyFees: AED16,000 to AED22,000

KoTwAls Nursery Mohammad Bin Zayed CityAbu Dhabi02 559 0068kotwalsmontessori.com

Curriculum: InternationalAge: 20 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: On request

NoAH’s ArK Nursery Main BranchNajda Stree, Abu Dhabi02 635 1035Musafah BranchMusafahAbu Dhabi02 559 1743noahsarknurseryad.com

Activities: Indoor activities: music, dance, art and craft, e-learning, abacus, kids’ gym, library, water play, sand play. Outdoor activities: bouncy castle and various types of outdoor play units.


liTTle AJyAl NurseryThe Al Nahyan CampAbu Dhabi 02 409 7115littleajyal.ae

Curriculum: MontessoriAge: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep - Dec, Jan - Mar, Apr- JunFees: On request

Activities: Practical life activities, sensorial, mathematic, language, culture and science (botany, zoology and geography) and more.

Hours of operation: 8am-1:30pm

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Curriculum: Arabic/UKAge: 1 year to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED8,000 per term

AgA KHAN eArly leArNiNg CeNTreIsmaili Centre Dubai04 336 7676agakhanschools.org/akelc

Activities: Construction, art, music, reading, water play, clay play, mathematics, science and role play. Outside: bicycle trail, climbing units and sand play area.


redwood MoNTessori NurseryKhalifa City A, Street 38Abu Dhabi02 556 4611056 196 8807Saadiyat IslandAbu Dhabi050 156 6278theredwoodnursery.com

Curriculum: Montessori: English, French & Arabic Age: 4 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep - Dec, Jan - Apr, Apr- JunFees: AED17,040 to AED41,700

Activities: Redwood Montessori Nursery is an outstanding, spacious nursery providing state-of-the-art facilities for early years development. Our authentic Montessori Curriculum nurtures children for the 21st century by providing extracurricular activities, including a water splash park, mini kitchen, organic plantation, projection room and varied afternoon enrichment sessions of tennis, gymnastics, ballet, dance and music.


Curriculum: MontessoriAge: 2 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec,Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: From AED7,000Per term

suNNy MeAdows NurseryKhalifa City A, Abu Dhabi02 556 0806Murroor, Abu Dhabi02 444 2490Al Rayyana (Opening Soon), Abu Dhabi02 556 0806sunny-meadows.com

Activities: Arts and crafts, music, pouring liquids, writing letters, computing sums, story time.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-2pm; late classes to 5pm.

Curriculum: Modern Montessori Age: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JulFees: AED 38,000 to AED 69,000

sTeppiNg sToNes NurseryAl Bateen – 02 681 5583Al Rowdha – 02 445 2260Bain-Al-Jasrain 02 558 8318Khalifa City A 02 556 5991steppingstones.ae

Activities: Dance, art, story time, creative media, drama, music and play.


Curriculum: English/ArabicAge: 1 month to 4 yearsTerm dates: QuarterlyFees: From AED5,000

swANs NurseryAl Salam streetAbu Dhabi02 642 2764swans-nursery.com

Activities: Drawing, library, splash day, play area, outdoor trips, masquerade party, painting.

Hours of operation: 7am-3pm; late classes until 5pm.

spriNg Fields NurseryNajda StreetAbu Dhabi02 6220 13002 6220 140springfieldspreschools.com

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep - Dec, Jan - Mar, Apr- JunFees: On request

Activities: Play ground, swimming pool, sand and water play, junior gym, classrooms, rubber floor, safe entrance, technology and many more...


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D ropping off your baby or toddler at nursery may

leave you emotional, however it ’s important for a child’s development. The caretakers and staff at Emerald City Nursery know how precious your little ones are, which is why they offer a relaxing, fun and homely ambience. This ten-year old establishment in Jumeirah 2 offers British curriculum, with qualified staff that teach Arabic, and Promethean computer learning, in a cosy, boutique environment. In addition, activities such as rock climbing are on offer too. Other facilities comprise a dedicated dining room, performing arts centre, large open play grounds, and carefully thought of nooks and corners for certain learning activities.

Little ones can also appreciate nature, and find out where vegetables grow, as the nursery houses a dynamic organic vegetable patch nourished with compost from their very own composting bin. This encourages children to be conscious about

fun for little onesExplore Emerald City Nursery, in

the heart of Jumeirah (close to Box Park), and find out why it ’s a great

option for toddlers

sustainability, recycling, and assisting the local ecology. And there’s no need to worry about mealtime, the nursery provides organic hot porridge for breakfast, and a nutritious lunch made up of organic ingredients.

NEEd TO kNOw: Available for babies from 45 days old, up to the age of three and over. 7am to 6pm Call 04-3490848

MEET ThE PArENTs“Both our girls attended this nursery and we have a lump in our throats as we say goodbye. The nursery encompasses a warm, nurturing and loving environment that served as a home away from home. we could not have asked for a better one, and we’re so grateful for the love and kindness that emanated from every single staff member.

- dan and Justin

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March 2016Nurseries: duBAi

Curriculum: UKAge: Up to 4 yearsTerm dates: MonthlyFees: AED1,100

Apple Nursery Satwa Dubai04 342 036304 344 4441applenursery.org

Activities: Arts and crafts, gym tots, music and singing, junior chef, fun experiments, show and tell, creative play areas, educational field trips, snacks, transport.

Hours of operation: Nursery: 8am-12pm. Day care: 7am-7pm.

Curriculum: Indian ICSEAge: 2 years to 5+ yearsTerm dates: Apr-Aug, Aug-Jan, Jan-MarFees: From AED19,500

AMBAssAdor KiNdergArTeNBur DubaiDubai04 379 9333ambassadorkg.com

Activities: Role play, sensory play, outdoor play, dramatic play, block play, play dough, water play, experiment, ask questions, talk, read, sing, dance, get messy at times, explore, and listen.


Curriculum: EYFSAge: 6 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED25,650 to AED46,800

AlpHABeT sTreeT NurseryUmm Suqeim 2 Dubai04 348 5991alphabetstreetnursery.com

Activities: Depends upon theme and climate but includes paddling pool, music lessons, French and Arabic lessons.

Hours of operation: 8am-12.30pm; extendable until 2.30pm and 5.30pm.

Curriculum: Arabic/UKAge: 2 months to 3 yearsTerm dates: Sep-JunFees: From AED10,900

Al sAlAM NurseryAl Nahda 2Dubai04 267 9594alsalamschool.sch.ae

Activities: Arabic, Islamic studies, music, physical education, school trips. ‘Special day’ every Thursday, e.g. pet day, yellow day, jello day.


Activities: Song & music, dance & movement, theater & drama and art & design, as well as spoken and written language. this also involves building, designing, cooking, gardening and using various materials and technologies.


Curriculum: Swedish Preschool CurriculumAge: 6 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Apr-Jun, Jan-Mar,Fees: From AED7,500

ArT villAge NurseryJumeirah 1/SatwaDubai052 496 7551055 103 6361artvillagenursery.comOpen on August 30th 2015

Curriculum: EYFSAge: 12 months to 6 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: From AED2,680

Apple seeds duBAiGold and Diamond ParkDubai04 380 6064appleseedsdubai.com

Activities: Apple seeds offers interactive and ridiculously fun classes - as well as an award winning day camp. Join us for classes like songs for seeds (music), art, cooking, science, construction, gym, movement, ballet/tap, soccer and so much more.

Hours of operation: From 9am to 4pm.

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Curriculum: UKAge: 6 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr- JunFees: AED29,100 to AED51,000

BriTisH orCHArd Nursery Mankhool – 04 398 3536 Jumeirah – 04 395 3570Deira – 04 208 9800DMC – 04 4385255DSO – 04 388 6602JBR – 04 447 5881Al Twar – 04 261 8788Call 800preschool orbritishorchardnursery.com

Activities: Learning through play, Educational visits, Art & CraftCookery, Swimming, Library /ICT, Music, Arabic & French teaching, Karate, Tennis, Soccer, Field trips and GymJuniorz


Curriculum: FS / Reggio EmiliaAge: 6 months to 4.5 yearsTerm dates: Up to 50 weeks – academic term optionsFees: AED25,830 to AED48,675

BlossoM CHildreNs NurseryUmm Al Sheif - 04 348 6275 Umm Suqeim 1 - 04 394 8837Downtown - 04 448 7661Dubai Academic City04 421 4458Blossom Mudon055 NURSERY / 055 687 7879theblossomnursery.com

Activities: British EYFS & skygarden curriculum, literacy, numeracy, waterplay, softplay gym, exploratorium & sensory zones. Arabic, French & music lessons. Healthy meal program & cache teacher training company: www.beeacademy.org Hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm. Flexible pick-up times between 1pm-3pm/5pm-6pm.

Curriculum: UK EYFSAge: 1 years to 5 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED24,000 to AED37,500

BABy HoMe NurseryJumeirah Lakes TowersDubai04 420 7973055 973 1097babyhomenursery.com

Activities: Soft play area for babies, indoor playing area, dining area, sleeping area, library, activities room, junior chef, library & story time, puppet play, music & dance, circle time, snack time, free play, organised activity, arts and crafts.


Curriculum: UK EYFSAge: 45 days to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED49,200

AsyAs NurseryPalm JumeirahDubai04 435 6627asyasnursery.com

Activities: Cooking, bouncy castle, bikes, bubble fun, nail painting, general toys, French classes, Arabic classes, gym, ballet classes, music classes, dance classes, russian classes, yoga for kids, swimming.


Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: From AED2,000

BuBBles ANd giggles NurseryThe GardensJebel AliDubai04 458 1212bubblesandgiggles.ae

Activities: The class room is designed to provide the many aspects of edification for children of this age with excellent materials and resources for hands on learning. We strive to provide our children with the confidence and capabilities which will enable them to have a good start in school life.

Hours of operation: From 7:30am to 5:00pm.

Curriculum: British EYFSAge: 10 weeks to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

BABilou Nurseries8 Boulevard WalkDubai04 553 0647babilou.ae

Activities: Observation-based reports are provided to parents and carers regularly, giving an update on the child’s progress and development. Our staff are qualified to evaluate your child’s overall development (physical, emotional/social, cognitive and language) and refer you to a specialist if needed.

Hours of operation: From 8.30am to 5pm.

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Curriculum: Early Years CurriculumAge: 4 months to 5 yearsTerm dates: Sep, Jan, AprFees: From AED10,100

BuildiNg BloCKs CHild eNriCHMeNT CeNTreMotorcity, Dubai04 453 4363Al Jafilya, Dubai04 352 3600 building-blocks.ae

Activities: The faculty houses a complete dance studio and music rooms. Programmes offered include kinderdance, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, Bollywood, piano, cello, violin, drums, drama and mother and toddler group programmes. Packages for classes can be combined with nursery attendance.


Curriculum: British EYFS Age 4 months to 4 yearsFees: AED15,000 to AED27,000 per year

CAMBridgsHire NurseryStreet 35A MankhoolDubai04 351 8173055 326 3300cambridgeshirenursery.com

Activities: Music and dance, gym and role play allow children to use their bodies physically, to stretch out, discover space; snack times, games and circle times teach children manners, ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, sharing and turn taking, as well as early understanding of numbers and quantity.

Hours of operation: 8am-12pm, 8am-2pm, 8am-5pm. Early drop-off between 7:30am and 8:30am.

Curriculum: EYFS/UAEAge: Nursery to KG2 (2 years to 6 years)Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: From AED2,300

CANAdiAN MoNTessori CeNTerVilla 40Al Waheeda StreetAl WaheedaDubai04 239 9102canadianmontessoricenter.com

Activities: A 2,500-square-foot school building where children can learn in large, well-crafted classrooms, with colourful and engaging surroundings that aid our internationally-acclaimed teaching techniques. Outdoor play area: under giant outdoor shading we have fitted a fully-integrated jungle gym, rubber flooring and a purpose-built swimming pool where children can run around and swim, and ultimately learn through play.


Curriculum: British EYFSAge: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: From AED10,000 to AED42,000

BurJ dAyCAre NurseryBurj KhalifaDubai04 431 8320burjdaycarenursery.com

Activities: Expressive arts and design involves supporting children to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials, as well as providing opportunities and encouragement for sharing their thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of activities in art, music, movement, dance, role-play, and design and technology.


Curriculum: British EYFSAge: 2 years to 5 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: On request

BrigHT spArKs eArly leArNiNg CeNTreAl Barsha SouthDubai04 347 7065055 140 0281055 279 2322brightsparks.ae

Activities: 8 spacious classrooms with lots of bright natural light, large indoor and outdoor playing areas, library area and media corner, sensory room to assist your child develop key life skills, Arabic and French language programs, brain gym & movement at the start of every day to stimulate your child’s concentration, cooking, puppet shows, story sacks, music sessions, creative arts and lots more...

Hours of operation: 7:15am-5.30pm.

Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 45 days to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED 26,700 to AED40,800

CANAdiAN Kids NurseryChurchill TowerBusiness BayDubai 04 365 0011canadiankidsnursery.com

Activities: The children will be exposed to hands-on activities, field trips, music and movement, art and crafts, as well as early literacy and numeracy material.

Hours of operation: From 7:00am to 6:00pm.

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Curriculum: British curriculum:– Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Age: 2 months to 4+ yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul (with holiday programmes)Fees: AED25,500 to AED34,785

CrysTAl vAlley Nursery(pArT oF THe BeAuTiFul MiNds Nurseries)Arabian Center Al MizharDubai04 284 5519crystalvalleynursery.com

Activities: Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of care. Most of all we just love to be outdoors. We spend hours in our veggie garden, connecting with nature and understanding life, as often as possible.Facilities: Library, indoor play areas, multifunction room, large outdoor play area, imaginative role-play corners, sensory corner, children’s vegetable gardens, swimming pool.


Curriculum: UK (EYFS)Age: 14 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: From AED20,250 to AED33,360

CHild’s plAy NurseryAl Manara Dubai04 348 0788childsplaynurserydubai.com

Activities: Sweeping, gardening, cooking, building, looking after animals, singing, listening to stories, helping prepare the dinner table, cutting fruit, painting, clay modelling, drawing, beeswax modelling, water colours.

Hours of operation: 8am-12.30pm; late class until 2pm.

Activities: Social and Emotional Development, Communication and Language, Physical Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding of the World, Expressive Arts and Design.


Curriculum: British EYFSAge: 2 years to 6 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

CreATive Kids eArly leArNiNg CeNTerAl Khail Mall Branch Dubai04 338 5548050 770 1997Business Bay Branch 04 551 5330055 106 7600creativekidsdubai.com

Curriculum: UK EYFSAge: 2 months to 5 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED 14,400 to AED22,500

CHuBBy CHeeK’s NurserydisCovery gArdeNs 04 435 6598DIP – 050 902 8574 Al Nahda – 04 239 9985Dubailand – 04 392 2636Al Karama - 050 2765614chubbycheeksnursery.com

Activities: Literacy activities, numeracy activities, circle time, story time, general knowledge, arts and crafts, circle time, story time, sticky kids program, jolly phonics, monkeynastix, brain gym, baby gym,baby yoga, junior chef, junior scientist, show and tell, role play, puppet show, music and dance, water and sand play, outside play, little farmers, nature explorers, field trips, concerts, snack time, quiet time.


Curriculum: UKAge: 3 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep 11-Dec 15, Jan 3-Apr 5, Apr 22-Jun 28. summer school: Jul-Aug. Fees: AED3,580 to AED18,850 per term; AED10,740 to AED56,550 per year

CHildreN’s oAsis NurseryUmm SuqeimAl Manara Street Dubai04 348 8981Burj, Dubai 04 379 0790childrensoasisnursery.com

Activities: ‘Little Bocelli voices’ classes, ‘mini chef ’ classes, ‘junior Picasso’ art and crafts. School trips and party days each term, plus regular music and movement classes.

Hours of operation: Hours are optional: Sun-Thu: 8am-12.30pm, 8am-2pm, 8am-5pm or 2pm-5pm. 7.30am start also available.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 6 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

CAsCAde leArNiNg CeNTreX3 TowerJumeirah Lake Towers Dubai04 442 1831050 842 2917cascadelearning.ae

Activities Our morning enrichment programme provides a learning experience in a friendly, fun, educational environment three and a half hours daily. The innovative curriculum employs magikats maths and english skills and thematic learning experiences that strengthen social, intellectual and physical skills in every child through language, sport, dance, music and drama activities. Children will have the experience of learning through play.

Hours of operation: From 9am to 6pm.

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Curriculum: UKAge: 1 year to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED22,200 to AED46,500

doveCoTe NurseriesOff Al Wasl roadJumeirahDubai04 440 342404 440 3425dovecotejumeirah.org

Activities: We know that children learn best through play when they are fully engaged with ideas and activities that interest them. Our staff offer planned adult-initiated activities as well as ensuring that the nursery environment is stimulating and engaging, thereby offering extensive learning opportunities that children can also initiate.

Hours of operation: 8am–1pm. Extended hours are available.

Curriculum: UKAge: 3 year to 11 yearsTerm dates: Sep- JunFees: AED42,000 to AED48,000

doveCoTe greeN priMAry sCHoolDubai Investments Park 1 Green CommunityDubai04 883 7474dovecotegreen.org

Activities: We encourage open and effective communication between our schools and our parents and we seek to engage and work with our parents at every available opportunity. At Dovecote Green Primary School we aim to develop the whole child, providing a clear framework for academic, social and moral development that makes Dovecote pupils ready for global citizenship in the 21st century. Facilities as 30 classrooms, multipurpose sports hall, dance studios, 2 swimming pools.

Hours of operation: 8am–1.30pm.

Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) from the UK Age: 9 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: From AED11,950

CoCooN NurseryJumeirah 3Umm SuqeimDubai04 394 9394 cocoonnursery.com

Activities: Art and craft, singing, story sacks, show and tell, library, simple science, junior chef, educational brain gym, creative movement, sand and water area, shaded playgrounds, indoor playroom, theme days and concerts.

Hours of operation: 8am-12.30pm. Optional early drop-off at 7:30am and optional extended hours to 2.15pm, Sunday to Thursday.

Curriculum: Arabic/UAEAge: 2 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: MonthlyFees: On request

deirA MoNTessori NurseryAl QusaisDubai04 263 3236

Activities: Indoor/outdoor play areas, story time, computer games, ball pit, art and craft, Arabic/English learning.


Curriculum: EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED 16,000 to AED30,000

dewdrops Nursery duBAiJumeirah Lake Towers Dubai055 897 0470 dewdropsnursery.com

Activities: The vision of Dewdrops Nursery is to create a happy, safe, conducive and stimulating environment with the aim of assisting children to thrive and develop their practical, social, motor, emotional, intellectual and latent skills enabling them to achieve their fullest potential.



de lA sAlle MoNTessoriOpposite Centerpoint MankhoolKaramaDubai04 398 6218delasallemontessorinursery.org

Activities: DLSM is housed in a bright one-storey villa, where children have access to a well equipped nursery, roomy classrooms with a good variety of learning materials, a playroom for fun time, a library, a mini music hall for performances, an efficient canteen and clinic and beautiful playgrounds.


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Curriculum: Special needsAge: 3 years to 8 yearsTerm dates: YearlyFees: On request

duBAi AuTisM CeNTerDiyafa RoadVilla no. 20Dubai04 398 6862dubaiautismcenter.ae

Activities: Special education, occupational therapy, speech therapy, movement therapy, music therapy, art therapy and computer literacy.


Curriculum: British curriculum – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Age: 2 months to 4+ yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-July (with holiday programmes)Fees: AED 25,500 to AED34,785Transport? Nowaiting list? No

eMerAld CiTy Nursery(pArT oF THe BeAuTiFul MiNds Nurseries)Villa 15, Street 21a Jumeirah 2 Dubai 04 349 0848emeraldcitynursery.com

About: Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of care. Most of all we just love to be outdoors and as often as we can, we spend hours in our veggie garden, connecting with nature and understanding life.Facilities: Library, indoor play areas, spacious and shaded outdoor play area, children’s vegetable gardens.extracurricular activities: Kung Fu, ballet, music and movement, playball and swimming.


Curriculum: UK EYFSAge: 3 months to 4 years (Mirdif branch), 18 months to 4 years (Umm Suqeim branch)Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED21,300 to AED39,000

eMirATes BriTisH NurseryMirdif, Dubai04 288 9222Umm Suqeim, Dubai04 348 9996Motorcity, Dubai04 567 6555emiratesbritishnursery.com

Activities: Teddy bear’s picnic, sports day, soft play, music and rhyme time, discovery corner, fun with numbers, spring concert, water play, sensory garden, chit-chat mornings for parents, boogie tots, sporty tots, spring egg hunt, festive parties, fun in the park, water wingers.

Hours of operation: 8am-5.30pm (Mirdif branch); 8am-3pm (Umm Suqeim branch); 8am-5.30pm (Motor City)

Curriculum: UKAge: Lower nursery: 1.5 years to 2.5 years.Upper nursery: 2.5 years to 3.5 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: From AED18,000

duBAi geM NurseryJuMeirAH (Before the Iranian hospital)Dubai04 345 3550050 653 2586dubaigem.org

Activities: P.E., music, annual concert, sports day, picnics, television cartoon shows, music lessons, indoor sports.


Curriculum: Support Services UAEAge: Up to 6 years Fees: Free for UAE Nationals

duBAi eArly CHild developMeNT CeNTreAcademic City Al RuwayehDubai04 326 0300cda.gov.ae

About: Our mission is to help children with a disability or those who are at risk of developmental delay, and to help their families to improve the quality of their lives through comprehensive assessment, compassionate comprehensive community-based services and family-centred programmes, while promoting advocacy, research and professional development.


Curriculum: UK EYFSAge: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED13,500 to 30,600

FirsT sTeps NurseryUmm Suqeim 3 Dubai04 348 6302055 790 2553firststepsnm.com

Activities: Special events and field trips, physical development such as visit to the civil defence department, fun day, cleaning day, circus day, community helpers, farm markets. Creative development such as costume day, National Day, teddy bear day, Mother’s Day and fun day.


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HAppy Kids Nursery - duBAiVilla 1&2, Al Rashed Road Al BarahaDeira, Dubai04 273 1333earlyyearsedugrp.com

Curriculum: Early Years Education Program – a bespoke curriculum focusing on children’s developmental needs, tailor-made to suit specific age groups Age: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-MarFees: On request

Activities: Well- equpped, age-specific classrooms, large covered outdoor play areas, Junior Gym facilities, gardening, aerobics and music classes, water and sand play, role play areas, computer room and library, professional sports coaching, field trips, sports and graduation days, parent involvement programmes.


Curriculum: Indian with basic MontessoriAge: Day care: 4 months to 10 years. Nursery: 2 years to 4 yearsTerm dates: On requestFees: From AED9,000

Hope MoNTessori Nursery Al Mankhool Dubai 04 398 2494055 329 5919hopemontessorinursery.ae

Activities: Computer, day care, fully-equipped clinic with nurse, full-time senior pediatrician, indoor and outdoor play area, library, summer camp, sandpit, water play, aerobics, Arabic, art and craft, contests, field trips, fun at assembly, fun cooking, music and movement, parent-teacher meetings, party fun, puzzle games, splash fun, story time and yoga.

Hours of operation: Nursery: 8:30am-12pm. Day Care: 7am-7pm.

Curriculum: EYFSAge: 1 year to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: On request

greeN grAss NurseryJumeirah - AL WaselDubai04 385 59 59greengrassnursery.com

Activities: Center time for learning aids,thematic art projects, library story time, puppet show and role play, music for little ones program (Jumeirah music center), young champions program (kiddie gym), cooking classes, field trips, in nursery event days, Arabic and French classes.


Activities: Big sand area, climbing and sliding units, bikes and trikes path, water play area, beanbags, hula-hoops, soft climbing shapes, activity mats, parachutes and balance beams, music and movement, drama, and other extra curricular activities such as ballet and gymnastics.


Curriculum: EYFSAge: 6 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Apr-Jun, Jan-Mar,Fees: On request

goldeN gATe NurseryUmm Al SheifDubai04 321 6069055 379 9487goldengatenursery.ae

Curriculum: EYFSAge: 6 months to 6 yearsTerm dates: MonthlyFees: AED 10,000 to AED50,000

FuN ANd plAy NurseryNext to Mashreq BankJumeirah Beach ResidenceDubai052 8400 911funandplaynursery.com

Activities: Arts and crafts, storytelling, drama, music and movement, magic. Weekends include celebrating birthday parties with magicians, puppet shows, fancy-dress parties, girls’ spa nights.


Curriculum: EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: From AED9,990

HoMe growN CHildreN’s eCo NurseryOff Al Wasl RoadUmm Suqueim04 330 7008Al Safa 2Dubai04 321 8333homegrownnursery.ae

Activities: At Home Grown Children’s Eco Nursery, a team of educational, design, environmental and childcare specialists have worked closely together to develop an indoor and outdoor space, inspired by nature, to maximise your child’s sensory, physical, intellectual and personal experiences. Every detail has been considered so parents can enjoy peace of mind whilst your little ones can explore, play, learn and have fun.

Hours of operation: 7:30am-5:00pm

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Curriculum: UKAge: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Aug (Summer Camp)Fees: Please check the website

JeBel Ali villAge Nursery groupMarina – 04 424 3791/2Meadows – 04 422 4222 Arabian Ranches – 04 368 9882, Lakes – 04 454 8404 Al Furjan Branch – 04 551 6335jebelalinursery.com

Activities: Purpose-built facilities, nature trails, circle time, phonics, number works, social skills, arts and crafts, drama and action, singing with the music teacher, field trips, cooking, visits by professionals, water play, fun with computers, theme days, concerts and soft play, Sports & PE by professional coaches. Optional classes: French, Arabic & Spanish Languages, Ballet & FootballHours of operation: Optional: 8am-12pm; 1pm/2pm-5.30pm; or 8am-5.30pm.

Curriculum: UK EYFSAge: 2 months to 4+ yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul (with holiday programmes)Fees: AED25,800 to AED37,800

iNspire CHildreN’s NurseryVilla 6Street 16AAl Safa 2Umm Suqeim Dubai04 395 5473inspireallchildren.com

Activities: Spacious, naturally-lit classrooms; quiet, separate nursery for young babies. A large, shaded natural garden and play area, nature garden for botanical activities, soft-floored outdoor play area, indoor temperature-controlled swimming pool, splash pool area, music room and yoga studio, community play area with reading, arts, crafts and construction corners, dramatic play area, indoor soft play area, fully-equipped clinic with qualified nurse, a full kitchen with dining area, children’s vegetable gardens.


Curriculum: British curriculum – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Age: 2 months to 4+ yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan- Mar, Apr-Jul (with holiday programmes)Fees: AED 25,500 to AED34,785

iNdigo vAlley Nursery (pArT oF THe BeAuTiFul MiNds Nurseries)Al Twar 2 Dubai04 263 3544indigovalleynursery.com

Activities: Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of care. Most of all we just love to be outdoors and as often as we can we spend hours in our veggie garden, connecting with nature and understanding life.

Facilities Library, indoor play areas, multifunction room, two large outdoor play areas, children’s vegetable gardens, swimming pool, tennis court.


Curriculum: EYFSAge: 3 months to 5 yearsTerm dates: Monthly basisFees: AED34,000 to AED54,400

HuMMiNgBird Nursery duBAi Dubai International Financial CenterDubai04 370 0449 hummingbird.ae

Activities: Indoor and outdoor games, painting, cutting, colouring, gluing, physical development area, music,reading, creative area, paint, tear, shake, smear, draw and explore.


Curriculum: UKAge: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED16,800 to AED28,800

HopsCoTCH Nursery Al ManaraDubai04 328 2226hopscotchnursery.net

Activities: Indoor/outdoor play areas, map play, arts and crafts, doll playing, Lego and material play, cooking, plastic ball pin.


Curriculum: EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED15,000 to AED42,000

HorizoN Kids NurseryStreet 29Al Safa 2 Dubai04 380 9077horizonkidsnursery.com

Activities: The nursery will feature 12 classrooms, a baby gym & indoor play area, a library, zoned outdoor play areas and a swimming pool, sensory room, art studio, learning resources, outdoor area, our baby unit, ballet class, du gym (gymnastics), tots dance (music & movement), mini kicks (football).

Hours of operation: From 7.30am to 5pm

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Activities: Stimulating classroom settings, fully fitted kitchenshaded outdoor play areas, library and computer room, indoor playtown and soft play area, temperature controlled swimming pool, arabic classes, music lessons, field trips, doll house for dress up and role play, web enabled cctv for parent viewing, baby room, equipped clinic, soccer sessions, yoga and boogie babies.


Curriculum: EYFSAge: 2 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED31,500

KANgAroo Kids NurseryAl Safa 2 Branch, Dubai04 395 5518Burj Dubai Residences Branch, Dubai04 420 5250kangarookids.ae

Curriculum: UK EYFSAge: 3 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Jan-Apr, Apr-Jul, Sep-DecFees: AED21,666 to AED54,180

Kids ACAdeMy JuMeirAHAl Shaari StreetJumeirah 304 338 0260jumeirah.kids-academy.me

Activities: Rooms are on hand for babies, toddlers, and early learners.The venuw also has an outdoor play & animals, music room, indoor soft play, nurse’s room.


Curriculum: UKAge: Al Safa: 6 weeks to 4 years. Al Wasl: 1.6 years to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-JunFees: From AED7,000

JuMeirAH iNTerNATioNAl NurseryAl Safa branch –04 394 5567Al Wasl branch –04 349 9065Southridge Branch –04 456 4955jinspire.com

Activities: Reading, building with blocks, housekeeping and dramatic play, art, science, music and movement.

Hours of operation: Regular nursery hours: 8am-12.30pm. After-hours care programme: 12.30pm-5pm.

Curriculum: UK EYFSAge: 10 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Jun for theacademic year. Also available: full-year programme Sep-Aug.Fees: AED18,000 to AED34,800

Kids CoTTAge NurseryUmm Suqeim 1 Beach Road Dubai04 394 2145056 442 7702kidscottagenursery.com

Activities: The nursery day consists of a rich variety of preschool activities for the children to engage in. During a typical week, children will take part in baking, heuristic play, music and movement, light box activities, songs and rhymes, stories and role play.


Curriculum: British EYFSAge: 9 months to 3 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: From AED11,950

Kids islANd NurseryJumeirah 3Umm Suqeim Dubai04 394 2578/79 kidsislandnursery.com

Activities: Art and craft, singing, stories, show and tell, library, simple science, junior chef, educational braingym, creative movement, theme days and concerts.

Hours of operation: Teaching hours: 8am-12.30pm. Optional early drop-off at 7.30am and optional extended hours to 2pm, Sunday to Thursday.

Activities: Music, movement, dancing, role play, theatre, singing, drawing, sculpting, exploration, yoga and painting.


Curriculum: UK EYFSAge: 4 months to 5 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: From AED20,000

Kids KAre NurseryJumeirah Lake TowersDubai04 441 7673052 794 4221kidskarenursery.com

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Curriculum: EYFSAge: 14 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: On request

Kids pAlACe Nursery Al Wasl RoadUmm Suqeim 3Dubai04 348 4163050 350 0039kidspalacenursery.com

Activities: French and Arabic classes, ballet, music, gymnastics, drama, interactive board. Hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED15,950 to AED31,800

Kids zoNe Nursery Dubailand, Dubai04 452 6474050 857 1122Umm Suqeim, Dubai04 388 3762056 600 7715kidszonenursery.com

Activities: Boogie babies, art and craft, singing, storysacks, show and tell, library, creative movement, theme days and painting.

Hours of operation: 7am–5pm


Kiddy plANeT NurseryUmm Suqeim 3Dubai04 328 4465050 168 6845Al Qouz, Dubai04 339 0010kiddyplanet.ae

Activities: Gymnastics: teaches children balance, flexibility, confidence and determination. Rhythm and movement: develops coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, stamina and memory. Sports classes: encourage healthy fitness habits in physical exercise, building confidence, flexibility and strong bodies and minds. IT classes: introduce children to computers through games and smart-board interactives. Arts and crafts: discover creativity through painting, sculpting and craft activities.


Activities: Early childhood educators, Kids Spot Nursery understands the importance of providing children with extra-curricular activities. We are pleased to be able to provide many activities on a regular basis, including Arabic, French, music, Masterchef, Karate, gardening, water play and gym classes.


Curriculum: EYFSAge: 4 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED16,500 to AED34,500

Kids spoT NurseryAl Wasl, JumeirahDubai04 344 8541kidsspotnursery.com

Curriculum: British EYFSAge: 2 years to 6 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: On request

Kids world CreATive leArNiNg CeNTreJumeirah Lakes TowersDubai04 453 4272055 839 7565050 359 2666kwclc.org

Activities: Art, music, movement, dance, role-play, and design and technology.


Curriculum: EYFS Age: 6 months to 2 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: On request

Kids KiNgdoM leArNiNg CeNTrePlot No.983, Floor B-1 (Lake level), Icon-2, Cluster L, Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) Dubai 04 552 1585055 319 8342kidskingdom.ae

Activities: In house expertise of creative learning and play – music, art & crafts, water play, yoga, aerobics, zumba, kick boxing, candle making and cooking lessons. We also organize special dance & sports classes by inviting practitioners from outside.

Hours of operation: Early drop-off between 7:30am-8:00am, EYFS Curriculum: 8:00am-12:30pm; extended care with structured activities: 12:30pm-6:00pm. Closed Friday.

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Curriculum: USAge: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, May-AugFees: AED9,425 to AED29,665

Kidville duBAi Dubai Marina, Dubai04 440 1220Motorcity, Dubai04 454 2760Uptown Mirdiff, Dubai04 236 3648kidville.com

Activities: All locations have spacious and light-filled classrooms, large and well-equipped gymnasiums/soft play areas (indoors) as well as child-friendly toilets. High quality, purpose-built facilities with special educational materials and play equipment. Outdoor area with slides, see-saws, swings, climbing structures and sand/water play areas with cushioned safety flooring throughout. Fully equipped medical clinic with full-time Dubai Health Authority-registered nurse. Hours of operation: 8am-12pm/3pm/6pm.

Curriculum: FrenchAge: 14 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED21,000 to AED24,000

le JArdiN eNCHANTeUmm Al Sheif Dubai04 348 6788050 450 5994lejardinenchante.net

Activities: Indoor/outdoor play, field trips, arts and crafts.


Curriculum: EYFS and Montessori Curriculum:Age: 2 years to 5 years Term dates: Sep-JunFees: From AED10,200

Kidz veNTure Nursery Egypt Court Ibn Battuta MallDubai04 368 4130 kidzventure.ae

Activities: Kindergarten Curriculum:, mini sports, arts and crafts, language (French, English and Arabic), dance, and music.

Hours of operation: 8am–5pm.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 6 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

Kidzidol Nurseryjumeirah 1Al-Wasl Road Dubai04 355 1613050 559 3380050 559 1558kidzidolnursery.com

Activities: Ocean room, jungle room, tiny bugs room, indoor play area, nurse room, outdoor sand play area, outdoor grass play area, outdoor cycling area, Huge free car parking area.


Activities: Mini tennis/mini basket ball, football and other ball games, language for learning, body skills, gross motor skills, dancing, cookery, splash party & water games, craft workshop, treasure hunt, face painting, farm visit, theatre & outdoor games.


Curriculum: The French Kindergarten Program - EYFSAge: 6 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED 25,500 to AED46,500

le peTiT pouCeT NurseryAl Safa 2Dubai04 321 9399050 657 1744lepetitpoucet.ae

Curriculum: EYFSAge: 12 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

leArNiNg Tree NurseryExecutive TowersBusiness BayDubai04 443 4220learningtree.ae

Activities: The expressive arts and design room, a central indoor role play area. The learning square is, as the name suggests, the heart of our facility. Awash with natural light, and with clearly designated spaces for large and small group activities, this central piazza becomes an interactive space that allows children to build critical social skills. A dress up zone, reading wall, role play area, childrens’ theatre and ICT area all provide opportunities for interaction and relationship building.

Hours of operation: From 7.30am to 6pm.

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Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Age: 1 year to 4 yearsTerm dates: Open 48 weeks a yearFees: AED52,000 to AED55,000Transport Yes

liTTle geMs iNTerNATioNAl-BArsHAAl Barsha 3Dubai04 399 5244littlegemsinternational.com/barsha

Activities: Highest levels of security with rest areas and outdoor play areas.

extracurricular activities: Personal, social and emotional development.

Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Age: 3 Months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Open 48 weeks a yearFees: AED39,000 to AED42,000

liTTle geMs iNTerNATioNAlAl sAFA Dubai04 385 5355littlegemsinternational.com/safa

Activities: Highest levels of security with rest areas and outdoor play areas.

extracurricular activities: Personal, social and emotional development.

Curriculum: InternationalAge: 4 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED14,580 to AED46,200

liTTle HANds Kids ClubKnowledge Village DubaiDubai04 448 9267Club Old Town Burj Khalifa, Dubai04 422 1303littlehandskidsclub.com

Activities: Indoor activities: painting, art and craft, puzzles, sand and water play, music and movement, kids’ gym, yoga and ballet. Outdoor activities: swimming, bouncy castle and special events.

Hours of operation: 8am–6pm. Flexible pick-ups at 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 6pm.

Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Age: Pre-kindergartenTerm dates: On requestFees: AED13,050 to AED27,000

liTTle CHAMpioNs NurseryJumeirah 1Dubai04 344 6420littlechampionsnursery.com

Activities: Water play, sand play, messy play, imaginative play, pretend play, role play, physical play. Children will also be drawing, painting, cutting, sticking, molding, matching, sorting, cooking and sight-reading picture books.


Curriculum: International Preschool CurriculumAge: 1 year to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED25,000

leArNiNg lAdder NurseryJumeirah Lake TowersDubai056 728 3801050 257 1912learningladdernursery.com

Activities: Scomparing, one-to-one correspondence counting, interpreting spatial relations, awareness of time starting and stopping, time intervals, anticipating and describing sequences of events, making use of the outdoor play area as it provides children with opportunities for experiences such as recognising environmental print and exploring textures, shape.


Curriculum: EYFSAge: 2 years to 6 yearsTerm dates: Winter term 2015: Jan, Feb, Apr; spring term 2015: Apr, May, Jun; summer camp 2015: Jul, AugFees: AED24,750-AED50,100

liTTle House Nursery Jumeirah 3Al Wasl RoadUmm Al SheifDubai04 338 4243 04 388 7130littlehousenursery.ae

Facilities: Personal, Social and emotional development (making relationships, self confidence and self awareness, managing feelings and behaviour). Communication and language. Physical development. Literacy (reading, writing), mathematics (numbers, shape, space and measure), understanding the world (people and communities, the world, technology), expressive arts and design (exploring and using media and materials, being imaginative).

Hours of operation: 8am–6pm.

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Curriculum: UKAge: Baby up to 4 years (FS1)Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: On request

liTTle sCHolArs ACAdeMyAl Safa 1 (close to Spinneys) Umm SuqeimAl Wasl RoadDubai04 395 5532lsa.ae

Activities: Arabic language, chess, boogie babies, super skills, spacious indoor soft play area, big shaded garden with soft play area and race track, library, nutritious meals. CCTV cameras, bus transportation, holiday programmes. After-school activities available.


Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Age: 1 year to 4 yearsTerm dates: Open 48 weeks a yearFees: AED36,000 per year

liTTle leArNers Nursery(A geMs sCHool)Umm Al Sheif Dubai04 348 6260littlelearners-dubai.com

Activities: Highest levels of security with rest areas and outdoor play areas. Personal, social and emotional development.


Curriculum: Learn Through Play/Montessori (nursery-qualified teachers and educated assistants)Age: 14 months to 4.6 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED4,860 to AED11,450 per term.

liTTle lANd Nursery ANd MoNTessori CeNTreJumeirah Beach Road ( junction off Al Manara Street)Dubai04 394 4471littlelandnursery.com

Activities: Spacious covered play area, sand and water play, cooking, brain gym, music and movement.

Hours of operation: Sun-Thu 8am-12.30pm. Early and late classes available on request.

Curriculum: EYFSAge: 1 year to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

liTTle NesT NurseryAl JafliyaMankhool RoadBur DubaiDubai04 398 3311littlenestnursery.com

Activities: Learning aids, pre-writing alphabets, numbers, kinder music, concerts, kinder art (coloring and painting), story-time, puppet show, role play, baby yoga, competitions, art exhibitions, dressing up, no-cook cooking, sports (annual sports day) and fieldtrips.


Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

liTTle sTAr NurseryAl JafiliyaDubai 04 398 2004littlestarnursery.com

Activities: Large, spacious covered out door play area – for big toys, cars, cycles, see-saw, sand pit – with swings and slides.out door learning area, attractive classrooms – with lots of educational equipment, puzzles, activity hall, aerobics, in-door games and drama, outdoor and indoor stage – for concerts & special activities, fully equipped clinic with a full-time certified nurse & doctor on call, A.C. transport with nannies on-board covering most locations in dubai, library, toy land – for free play.

Hours of operation: From 8:00am to 6:00pm

Curriculum: EYFS Age 3 months to 5 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: From AED7,125

liTTle pANdAs eArly leArNiNg CeNTerBehind Dubai Zoo Jumeriah 1 Dubai04 344 6371littlepandaselc.com

Activities: Home from home environment, qualified child-care practitioners, adult-child ratio in line with KHDA and OFSTEAD regulations, your child’s own personal learning journey that allows you to follow your child’s progress, large outdoor sand-pit children’s very own organic planting and digging garden. Age specific, well equipped large classrooms, with quality wooden resources. Bathrooms to allow early toileting independence, separate sleeping room, nurse and separate medical room.


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Curriculum: EYFSAge: 3 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-JunFees: On request

loNdoN ANd pAris iNTerNATioNAl NurseryJumeirah Road (opposite Jumeirah Beach Hotel) Dubai04 348 0077lpnursery.net

Activities: Baby Gym and Baby Yoga, Sports (Football & Basketball), Music and movement classes, Dance Classes, Educational trips, Make & Bake, Gardening, Circle Time, Jolly Phonics.


Activities: Large sandbox, water play, a number of different tricycles, scooters and tandem bikes, a play house, outdoor toys, and a safe playing area for many different games and activities, A favourite activity is when the bouncy castle and/or swimming pool is put out for play. All of these provide opportunities for fun, exercise and developing strong and healthy bodies.


Curriculum: EYFS-PISAAge: 1 year to 5+ yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: On request

MAple BeAr NurseryAl Manara, Dubai04 348 7799Burj Area, Dubai04 552 1309052 919 9374maplebear.ae

Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: From AED2,400

MAgNoliA Nursery duBAiAbraj StreetBurj Khalifa Area Dubai055 349 2022magnolianurserydubai.com

Activities: MAGNOLIA NURSERY is specifically designed to suit the needs of young children, with large, bright play rooms and outdoor play areas, all complete with modern equipment and a variety of age appropriate toys. Our child-centered approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of care.


Curriculum: Personal, social and emotional development-PSEDAge: 2 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Open all year; five terms and a summer campFees: From AED17,500

liTTle woNdersAl Manarah Dubai04 348 7195littlewonders.ae

Activities: Wide range of activities linked to the British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Our newly added indoor exploration area has been created for our children’s transition from different areas. They can explore the different treasure baskets, observe through the magnifying glasses and delve into stories in the reading garden.


Curriculum: UK and Montessori Methods of LearningAge: 2 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun. Summer school: Jul-AugFees: On request

liTTle wiNgs iNTerNATioNAl Nursery Jumeirah 2 Al Wasl RoadDubai04 349 0553056 913 4064littlewings-nursery.com

Activities: Singing, dancing, indoor play, library, art, theatre, watching educational movies, brain gym, yoga, playing in the garden, sandpit play, cycling, hopscotch.

Hours of operation: Sun-Thu 7.30am-6pm.

Curriculum: InternationalAge: 40 days to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Jun, plussummer campFees: From AED22,700

liTTle woods NurserySafa 2Dubai04 394 6155The Galleries Downtown Jebel Ali04 883 7005littlewoodsnursery.com

Activities: Riding bicycles, puzzles, games, indoor toys, books, painting.

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm for academics. Option of 7am-6.30pm upon request.

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MulBerry Tree leArNiNg NurseryJumierah 3 Dubai04 394 9909mulberrytree.ie

Curriculum: Montessori/EYFSAge: 3 months to 5 yearsTerm dates: Sep-JunFees: AED20,700 to AED25,500

Activities: Spacious covered play area, sand and water play, painting and other activities.

Hours of operation: Early class from 7:30am; late class until 6:30pm.

Curriculum: Arabic/UK/USAge: 3 months to 4 years Term dates: MonthlyFees: AED10,000 to AED25,000

MoTHer CAre NurseryJumeirah RoadDubai04 349 6955motherforcare.com

Activities: Swimming, art and craft, ballet, face painting, dancing, tree day and sports courts.


Curriculum: British EYFSAge: 18 months to 6 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: All Classes AED16,600 per term

MAsTerMiNds NurseryUmm Suqeim 3Dubai056 4430695masterminds.ae

Activities: Reading, mathematics, encyclopedic knowledge, languages, music, running, swimming, brachiation, gymnastics, social program.

Hours of operation: 7am-3pm+

Activities: We have a variety of outdoor activities from our sandpits and climbing frames, to our swings, picnic area, football pitch and bicycle tracks. We have a multifunctional clubhouse with slides, swings and wall climbing set up. We also will be having soccer training for children as a part of our after-school, songs, drama, crafts, stories, fun food cooking, music, dance, and recreational based on our weekly themed.


Curriculum: EYFSAge: 4 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: From AED7,500

MilesToNes NurseryAl Safa 2Jumeirah, Dubai04 3373374milestones-nursery.com

Curriculum: The Creative urriculumAge: 18 months to 5 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED22,800 to AED42,000

MosAiC NurseryJumeirah Lake TowersExactly Opposite Marina Metro StationDubai04 425 6670mosaicnursery.com

Activities: It is furnished with equipment for physical play, sensory play and imaginative play and designed to give children the maximum space to be able to move freely. There is also an area for soft play with protective matting which will provide a safe environment for music and movement and gymnastic activities.


Curriculum: EYFSAge: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-MarFees: On request

New duBAi NurseryVilla No 164Al Mankhool RoadAl HudaibaDubai04 398 4900 earlyyearsedugrp.com

Activities: Well-equpped, age-specific classrooms, large covered outdoor play areas, junior gym facilities, gardening, aerobics and music classes, water and sand play, role play areas, computer room and library, professional sports coaching, field trips, sports and graduation days, parent involvement programmes.


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Curriculum: InternationalAge: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: YearlyFees: AED36,000 annual fee

rAFFles eMirATes Hills Nursery Adjacent to Montgomerie Golf Club Emirates HillsDubai04 427 1461rafflesis.com

Activities: Rhyme and songs, mathematical concepts in play, puzzles, sand and water play, gardening, arts and crafts, physical development, dress up, exploring sensory materials like rice, shaving foam and mud.


Curriculum: UKAge: 2 years to 4 yearsTerm dates: YearlyFees: AED36,000 annual fee

rAFFles ArABiAN rANCHes NurseryArabian Ranches Saheel 1 Dubai04 427 1476rafflesis.com

Activities: Arts and crafts, face painting, music, colouring, problem solving in math, indoor/outdoor play.


Curriculum: UKAge: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: YearlyFees: AED36,000 annual fee

rAFFles duBAi MAriNA NurseryDubai Marina Dubai04 427 1473rafflesis.com

Activities: Rhyme and songs, mathematical concepts in play, puzzles, sand and water play, gardening, arts and crafts, physical development, dress-up, exploring sensory materials like rice, shaving foam and mud.


Curriculum: InternationalAge: 1 year to 4.5 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED23,800 to AED30,700

New sAFA NurseryAl SafaDubai04 342 9575

Activities: Field trips, swimming lessons, water play, arts and crafts, drama, kindermusik and ballet.


Curriculum: Theme-based, emergent curriculumAge: 4 months to 5 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun (with holiday camps)Fees: AED20,850 to AED36,750

odyssey NurseryUmm Suqeim 2 Dubai04 348 8805056 600 7657odysseynursery.com

Activities: Spacious, colourful, well-equipped, age-specific classrooms, brightly-coloured indoor playroom, large outdoor play area, bike and car track, sandpit, water-splash area, dining/snack room with child-sized dining tables, nurse’s room.

Hours of operation: Morning session: 8am-12.30pm. Early drop-off and late classes until 5pm are available.

Curriculum: International Preschool Curriculum:Age: 4 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED19,500 to AED28,500

orANge Tree CHildreN’s NurseryAl Jaffiliya, Dubai04 386 1578050 719 8153orangetreedubai.com

Activities: Spacious and well equipped classrooms, with age- appropriate educational resources and furniture, Indoor play area, complete with fun play centers, Safe and shaded outdoor play area, water play areas, sandpit and bike track.Reading ‘majlis’ with a wide selection of story books, whiteboard room, Language center for teaching Arabic and French, Science laboratory for fun experiments and ‘messy’ play, Children’s environmental garden.


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royAl BeACH NurseryJumeirah 3Dubai04 394 8181rbnursery.net

Activities: Story time, circle time, singing, music and movement, dress up/role play, scissor-skill practice, jolly phonics, water play, computer room and library, cookery room, Arabic classes. CCTV enabled.


Curriculum: Early YearsAge: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: YearlyFees: From AED30,000

rAFFles NurseryUmm Suqeim04 427 1228 The Springs 14Dubai04 427 1458rafflesis.com




rAFFles lAKes gArdeN Nursery Lakes HattanThe LakesDubai04 427 1472rafflesis.com




rAFFles lAKes Nursery The Lakes (next to The Lakes Club)Dubai04 427 1471rafflesis.com

Activities: Rhyme and songs, mathematical concepts in play, puzzles, sand and water play, gardening, arts and crafts, physical development, dress up, exploring sensory materials like rice, shaving foam and mud.


Curriculum: EYFSAge: 18 months to 3 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: 45,000 AED

rANCHes NurseryArabian Ranches 2Dubai, UAE800 177704 442 9765

Activities: Themed classrooms where children are encouraged to learn independently and through hands-on experiencesSoft play area and Junior gym, White Board and laptops connected to wireless internet, large structured play area.



rAiNBow vAlley NurseryJumeirah Lakes TowersDubai04 423 2540rainbowvalleynursery.com

Activities: Themed classrooms where children are encouraged to learn independently and through hands-on experiencesSoft play area and Junior gym, White Board and laptops connected to wireless internet, large structured play area.


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Curriculum: InternationalAge: 1 year to 4.5 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: From AED8,000

Activities: Field trips, swimming lessons, water play, arts and crafts, drama, kindermusik and ballet.

Hours of operation: 8am-12.30pm/3pm.

Curriculum: UKAge: 3 months to 4.5 yearsTerm dates: YearlyFees: From AED7,300

sANdCAsTle NurseryJumeirah 1 Dubai04 344 4283sandcastlenursery.com

Activities: Indoor/outdoor play areas, arts and crafts, physical activity, design and solve problems, identifying numbers to 10 with counting games, picture books, story time, creative expression.



sAFAri Kid NurseryDowntown DubaiSheikh Zayed RoadDubai04 359 7398050 454 8879safarikid.ae

sAFA KiNdergArTeN NurseryAl SafaDubai04 344 3878safanurseries.net

Activities: Our architecturally designed nursery features six classrooms, huge indoor and outdoor play area, a technology corner, a training swimming pool , an art studio, where children can explore the artist in them, and a purpose built creative lab, where children explore drama, movement, and imaginative play.


Curriculum: Montessori and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS ) ProgrammesAge: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr - JuneFees: AED 36,000waiting list? Upon requestTransport? Yes

rAFFles iNTerNATioNAl sCHool (Nursery)Burj Daycare: +9714 431 8320Dubai Marina: +9714 427 1473Emirates Hills: +9714 427 1461Hattan Gardens: +9714 427 1472Lakes: +9714 427 1471Springs 7: +9714 427 1466Town Centre: +9714 427 1458Umm Suqeim 3: +9714 427 1228 www.rafflesis.com

Accredited and Certified by the pre-school learning Alliance (u.K.)

Facilities: Purpose Built, Outdoor Area, Indoor Activity Room

extracurricular activities: Music, Arabic, Art, Soccer, Monkeynastix, Dance

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Curriculum: IndianAge: 1.5 years to 4 yearsTerm dates: Apr-MarFees: On request

speCTruM Nursery Abu Hail Dubai04 265 9464spectrumnursery.com

Activities: Nursery/Montessori-trained teachers take the children through various activities such as circle time, role play, storytelling, reading, pre-handwriting skills, sensory experience, puppet show, art and craft, game playing, puzzle solving, block building, clay modelling, painting/colouring, rhyme time, dance and music, educational movie watching, gardening, contests, field trips, cookery sessions, themed assemblies, collaborative activities, special days’ celebration.


Curriculum: EYFS Age: 8 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: sep-dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: From AED9,800

sTep By sTep NurseryLayan CommunityAl Qudra RoadDubai04 447 3445stepbystepnursery.ae

Activities: Personal, social and emotional development, communication, language, and literacy, problem solving, reasoning and numeracy creative development with arts and crafts, physical development, outdoor play area.


Activities: Arts and craft, ballet and movement to music, swimming, computer lessons, story time, outdoor and Indoor activities, yoga and gymnasium, junior chef.



sMArT CHildreN’s NurseryAl JafliyaDubai04 398 0074smartchildrensnursery.net

Curriculum: UKAge: 14 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED20,250 to AED33,360

sMAll world NurseriesJumeirah 2Dubai04 349 0770smallworldnurserydubai.com

Activities: Computer area with educational software, library and outside playscapes, with shaded areas, swimming.

Hours of operation: 8am-12.30pm. Extended hours available until 3pm, upon request.

Curriculum: UKAge: 1 year to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED12,500 to AED17,500

sMAll sTeps NurseryMirdifDubai04 288 3347smallstepsnursery.ae

Activities: Soft play, painting, music, dance.

Hours of operation: 8am-12pm. Extended hours available until 1.30pm upon request.


seAsHells Nursery Al BarshaDubai04 341 3404seashellsnursery.com

Activities: Singing with music teacher, junior chef, simple science/fun experiments, show and tell, library and story time, concerts, gym time, free play, arts and crafts, outdoor play.


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Curriculum: Multi-lingual Early Years Curriculum Age: 2 to 6 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Jan, Feb-JunFees: Upon request

THe CHildreN’s gArdeN greeN CoMMuNiTy (TCggC)Green CommunityDubai Investment ParkDubai04 885 3484 (ext 200)[email protected] childrensgarden.aeA Taaleem School

Activities: Swimming pool, art studio, shaded play areas, climbing frames, music & movement room, mathazone forest, sand pit, reading majlis, room of knowledge

extracurricular activities: After school activities program in German, French, Arabic, Jolly Phonics, origami, little ballerinas, maths club, cooking, dance and science.

After school Activities: 2.30pm-3.15pmearly drop-off: 7.45 am

Curriculum: InternationalAge: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: On request

TeNder love & CAre Nursery Boutique OfficeDubai Media City04 367 1636tenderloveandcare.com

Activities: Music, puzzles, children books, gym, water play, hopping, running, cars, bikes, an outdoor play set, crawling through tunnels, playing with soft balls and much more.



super Kids NurseryMirdifDubai04 288 1949superkidsnursery.com

Activities: Circle time, flash cards, arts and crafts, story time, Playdough, puzzles and blocks, soft gym and educational videos.


Curriculum: EYFSAge: 3 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

Toddlers iNTerNATioNAl NurseryAl MankhoolBur DubaiDubai04 398 3111toddlersintlnursery.com

Activities: The children will participate in various outdoor/indoor activities. these include, but are not limited to the following: arts and craft activities; being creative with playdough and sand; music and movement sessions; exploring the indoor play area and our supermarket role play corner and using various outdoor materials and equipment, such as: bikes, slides, swings, balls and the trampoline.

Hours of operation: From 8.30am to 5pm

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Curriculum: Multi-lingual Early Years CurriculumAge: 2 to 6 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Jan, Feb-JunFees: Upon request

THe CHildreN’s gArdeN BArsHA (TCgB) Corner Road 43 and 36 B Street, Al Barsha 2 Dubai04 399 0160 (ext 207)[email protected] tcgbarsha.aeA Taaleem School

Facilities: Water park, climbing frames, sand pit, swings, shaded play areas, large auditorium, room of knowledge, art studio, music room, majlis, mathazone forest, unique sensory room

extracurricular activities: A full programme of after school activities including French, Arabic, Spanish, art, music, movement, maths, Football, ballet and cookery.


THe CHildreN’s gArdeN JuMeirA (TCgJ)Villa 297, Jumeirah 2Jumeirah Beach RoadDubai04 349 2985 (ext 200)[email protected] Taaleem School

Curriculum: Multi-lingual Early Years Curriculum Age: 2 to 6 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Jan, Feb-JunFees: On request

Activities: Water play, Sand pit, Climbing frame, Race track, Majlis, Music & Movement Room, Shaded Play Areas, Art Studio, Mathazone Forest, Room of Knowledge, Library, Sensory Room

extracurricular activities: Afternoon Activities in English, French, Arabic and German language including Art, Maths, Songs, Science, Cooking, Sport and Zumba


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Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Age: months to 5 YearsTerm dates: Autumn Sep-Dec; winter Jan-Mar; spring Apr-Jun; summer camp Jul-AugFees: AED7,000 to AED11,000

TiNy TowN NurseryDubai Investment Park 2Dubai04 883 0175055 751 3364tinytownnursery.ae

Activities: Large outdoor area, slide structure, sand and water play, push cars and strollers, hoops, indoor play area equipped with mini bikes and a role-play corner, napping area in a quiet corner of the nursery equipped with comfortable beds and monitored by nannies at all times.Hours of operation: 8am-6pm.

Curriculum: MontessoriAge: 1 year to 5 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr Apr-JunFees: AED8,950 per term, for five days a week.

TiNy HoMe MoNTessori NurseryAl ManaraJumeirah Dubai04 346 5240moneval.org

Activities: Music and movement, field trips, water play, show and tell, French and Arabic language classes.Hours of operation: 8am-12.30 pm; day care until 5pm.

Curriculum: British EYFSAge: 6 months to 2 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: On request

THe woNder yeArs NurseryDubai Sports CityDubai 04 368 5600wonderyearsnursery.com

Activities: New purpose-built nursery with a spacious covered outdoor play area, bicycle track and sandpit. A well-equipped indoor play area, reading area, small world area and an interactive white board. Varied classroom activities linked to the EYFS curriculum, including arts and crafts, singing and rhymes, water and messy play, special enrichment activities such as ‘mini chefs’ and ‘splashtastic’. Hours of operation: 08:00 – 13:00, Afternoon Club: 13:00 – 15:30


THe pAlMs NurseryJumeirah 3Dubai04 394 7017thepalmsnurserydubai.com

Activities: All regular activities including weekly ‘Monkeynastix’ fun and an FS1 programme gently taught by caring British staff to nurture and promote all aspects of preschool development.


Curriculum: UKAge: 4 months to 5 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: From AED35,100

THe KeNsiNgToN NurseryDubai Silicon Oasis Dubai 04 342 3399 thekensingtonnursery.com

Activities: Arabic classes, physical education class andwater play.


Curriculum: British EYFSAge: 4 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: September 2012 onwardsFees: On request

THe liTTle disCoverers NurserySafa 1 Dubai04 394 6066055 574 7347littlediscoverers.com

Activities: Circle time, role play, small world, indoor and outdoor play areas, water play, singing, dancing, story time, painting and a variety of other activities.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm, with flexible days and timings.

Blossom caters to modern families who require flexible, year round care and education for their children aged 6 years to rising fours. Our philosophy is simple - believe, achieve and become. We want children to dream, work to fulfill their dreams & become all they can be.

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Curriculum: InternationalAge: 6 months to 5 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun. Summer camp: Jul-Aug Fees: On request

wisdoM iNTerNATioNAl Nursery & dAyCAreJumeirah 1Dubai04 344 6371wisdominternationalnursery.com

Activities: Creative and imaginative thinking, free flow play and jigsaws. Communication, language and literacy, mathematical development, puzzles and verbal reasoning concepts, learning different roles, characters and themes, nursery rhymes and story telling, foundation of Pencil Control, pattern writing and coloring.


Curriculum: Indian EYFSAge: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Apr-Aug, Sep-MarFees: On request

world NurseryAl Qusais Dubai04 261 3025worldnurserydubai.com

Activities: The areas include outside learning areas in the form of sand play and water play and a splash pool in warm months to keep the children cool as well as qualitatively engaged.

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm. Day care facility available until 7pm.

Curriculum: Birth-Three Matters and the EYFSAge: 45 days to 4.5 yearsTerm dates: Per three monthsFees: On request

willow CHildreN’s NurseryUmm Suquiem Branch Dubai04 321 4433050 472 5890Dubai Marina Branch04 554 5802willownurserydubai.com

Activities: Arts, music, physical activities, Arabic, swimming, drumming, and more.

Hours of operation: From 7am-12.30pm/1.30pm/3pm/6pm.

Curriculum: EYFSAge: 6 weeks to 6 yearsTerm dates: Jan-Apr, Apr-Jul, Sep-DecFees: From AED7,000 (Per-term)

verNus eArly leArNiNg CeNTreJumeirah Lake Towers04 360 8929Umm Suqeim04 321 4606vernuselc.ae

Activities: Spacious child centered classrooms, outdoor and indoor playgrounds, music room, sensory room, science labkids city, swimming pool, football court, basketball court, sand and water area, tracking area, fully equipped clinic, planting area.Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

Curriculum: UKAge: 2 years to 6 YearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr Apr-JunFees: On request

TiNy TowN plAy louNgeJumeirah Lake TowersDubai044 23 2578056 779 0427055 661 9429tinytown.ae

Activities: Rhyme and songs, mathematical concepts in play, puzzles, sand and water play, gardening, arts and crafts, physical development, dress up, exploring sensory materials like rice, shaving foam and mud. Ballet, drama, music, zumba.Hours of operation: 9am-8pm.

Curriculum: InternationalAge: 6 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: On requestFees: Starting from AED 6,400 (per term)

Toddler TowN BriTisH Nursery Al Safa, Al Manara Jumeirah04 388 2999JBR, Dubai Marina04 452 8080toddlertown.ae

Activities: An exciting library, small world, role play town, soft play room with climbing wall, baby soft play, sensory room, music area, cookery corner, 14m swimming pool, wading pool, 2 playgrounds, huge sand-pit, gardening area, water play area, riding track.Hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm.

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Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: From AED7,500 (per-term)

woodBury CHildreN’s NurseryVillas No. 28 & 30Umm Al Sheif Road JumeirahDubai04 321 5736woodburynursery.com

Activities: Ranging from reading, construction and mark making to role play and messy play. With furniture and educational resources specifically selected for each age group and vibrant displays, our children feel happy, cared for and relaxed while working towards their developmental milestones.

Hours of operation: From 8am to 3pm

Curriculum: British Curriculum: – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Age: 2 months to 4+ yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul (with holiday programmes)Fees: AED25,500 to AED34,785Transport? Nowaiting list? No

yellow BriCK roAd Nursery (pArT oF THe BeAuTiFul MiNds Nurseries) Al GarhoudDubai04 282 8290yellowbrickroad.ws

Activities: Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of care. Most of all we just love to be outdoors and as often as we can we spend hours in our veggie garden connecting with nature and understanding life.

Facilities Library, indoor play areas, spacious and shaded outdoor play areas, children’s vegetable gardens, swimming pool.Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

Curriculum: EYFSAge: 1 month to 4 yearsTerm dates: MonthlyFees: on request

ArT ANd eduCATioNAl CeNTre AT sHArJAH lAdies CluB – BAsATeeN presCHool CeNTreSharjah Ladies Club Sharjah06 506 7717slc.ae

Activities: Language development, mathematical development, good manners, physical development, outdoor play, art and craft, music and movement, sports, gym, audio visual, educational TV, library time, songs, stories.


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eMirATes eNglisH NurseryAl Fayha area, Ramla Sq., Villa #4, Sharjah06 566 3339050 108 5008emiratesenglishnursery.com

Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Apr-Jun, Sept to Dec, Jan-MarFees: On request

Activities: English, Maths and Arabic classes, Music lessons, Ballet lessons, Story time, Field trips, Art & Craft, Physical Activities.


Curriculum: UK/Arabic/FrenchAge: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Registration is based on three months, starting on the day of the child’s admittanceFees: On request

dreAMlANd Nursery Sharjah06 566 1133 050 646 9960 dreamlandnursery.com

Activities: Paddling, music, trips, special events, gymnastics, acting, The nursery also organises monthly trips for the children,and offers a variety of events and celebrations throughout the year such as Sports Day, Fancy Dress Parties, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and much more.

Hours of operation: 7am-2pm, 2pm-5pm.

Curriculum: British EYFSAge: 2 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: From AED5,000per term

CHuBBy CHeeK’s Nursery - sHArJAHAl TaawunSharjah06 525 5870050 675 6229chubbycheeksnursery.com

Activities: Story time, language, reading, shapes and letter learning, music and dance, rhyme, pattern seeking, running, climbing, jumping, hopping, skipping, riding tricycles, throwing and catching, watering plants, Playdough play, puzzles, arts and crafts.


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Curriculum: UK EYFSAge: 1 year to 3.8 yearsTerm dates: Open all year; 3 terms and a summer campFees: From AED3,750 per-term

liTTle woNders - sHArJAHAl TaawunSharjah06 537 6116littlewonders.ae

Activities: Wide range of activities linked to the British Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. Our newly added indoor exploration area has been created for our children’s transition from different areas. They can explore the different treasure baskets, observe through the magnifying glasses and delve into stories in the reading garden.


HAppy Kids Nursery - sHArJAHPlot no 93University City Road (Opp Our Own English High School)Al ShahbaSharjah06 538 9300earlyyearsedugrp.com

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18months to 4 yearsTerm dates: April to June, Sept to Dec, Jan to March Fees: 1,500 per month

Activities: Well-equpped, age-specific classrooms, large covered outdoor play areas, junior gym facilities, gardening, aerobics and music classes, water and sand play, role play areas, computer room and library, professional sports coaching, field trips, sports and graduation days, parent involvement programmes.


liTTle ANgel BriTisH NurserySheikh Mohammed Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Road.Al Ramla, Sharjah06 566 0990055 429 3089littleangelnursery.com

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Apr-Jun, Sept to Dec, Jan-MarFees: On request

Activities: Face painting, cooking class, puppet show, field trips, water play, fancy dress competition, art and craft, songs and music.


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FuTure iNTerNATioNAl NurseryEmirates Road, Muwafjah (opposite Sharjah Shooting Club)Sharjah06 548 7101future-intl.ae

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Apr-Jun, Sept to Dec, Jan-MarFees: AED15,000 to AED16,000

Activities: Our unique programmes are designed to meet specific learning objectives through play, physical activities, experiences in the learning centres, craft-making, storytelling, performing, reading and other activities.


Curriculum: UK/ArabicAge: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

HAppy HoMe Nursery MaysaloonSharjah06 563 1772 happyhomenursery.com

Activities: Sand and water play, art and craft, morning assembly, story telling, music and; movement, ball pool, field trips, events and celebrations, parent teacher meeting.

Hours of operation: 8am-1pm (Extended time available upon request.

eNglisH rose BriTisH NurseryBasher Bin Abbas Street Al FishtSharjah06 522 8477englishrosenursery.com

Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 19 months to 4.5 yearsTerm dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: From AED15,000

Activities: Children do small group work so, although they might be based in their one particular class, they do enjoy specific areas, such as the garden, sand water play area, home corners, book areas, sensory and the soft play areas.

Hours of operation: 8am-1pm. (These timings are subject to change throughout the year, due to demand).

Activities: Learning through play, Educational visits, Art & CraftCookery, Swimming, Library /ICT, Music, Arabic & French teaching, Karate, Tennis, Soccer, Field trips and GymJuniorz


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New Hope NurseryOpposite Mother & Child HospitalSharjah06 524 1610050 481 7603newhopesharjah.com

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 to 4 yearsTerm dates: Apr-Jun, Sept to Dec, Jan-MarFees: On request

Activities: Personal, social and emotional development, communication, language and literacy, problem solving, numeracy and reasoning, knowledge and understanding of the world, physical development, creative development. Playground and large motor activities, snack, story time, music, gym class.


sHArJAH KiNderCAre NurseryPlot no 93Al Sharqan areaSharjah06 524 0911earlyyearsedugrp.com

Curriculum: Early Years Education Program – a bespoke Curriculum: focusing on children’s developmental needs, tailor-made to suit specific age groups Age: 18 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: AED16,000 to AED20,000

Activities Well-equipped, age-specific classrooms, large covered outdoor play areas, junior gym facilities, gardening, aerobics and music classes, water and sand play, role play areas, computer room and library, professional sports coaching, field trips, sports and graduation days and parent involvement programmes.


seveN oAKs BriTisH NurseryStreet 71, Khalidiya, Al Khan, Sharjah06 554 4561050 342 9702sevenoaksnursery.com

Curriculum: British Foundation StageAge: 6 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Apr-Jun, Sept to Dec, Jan-MarFees: On request

Activities: Our nursery can accommodate many children, we limit our intake to ensure that each child has an excellent quality of care in spacious surroundings.

Facilities: Yummy mouth-watering nutritious meals, full-time inhouse nurse, monthly doctor visits, daily bus pick-up, drop service, monthly trips, after school clubs, art and craft and a kid’s gym.


Activities: Exploring and using media and materials, mathematics, reading, writing, numbers, shapes, space and measure, expressive arts design.

Hours of operation: 7:30am-2:30pm.

Curriculum: UK EYFSAge: 2 years to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Apr-Jun, Jan-Mar,Fees: from AED4,005Full Year

Al AiN JuNiors NurseryFalaj HazzaAl Ain03 766 0092alainjuniors.com

Curriculum: UK EYFSAge: 8 month to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED19,000 to AED25,000

edu-FuN Nursery - Al AiNThe Garden CityAl Ain03 7612 686050 471 0376edufun-nursery.com

Activities: Communication and language, physical development, personal, social developement, literacy, mathematics, understandign the world, arts and design.


Activities: Listening and Attention, learning to voice ideas, observations, experiences and curiosities, literacy, writing, speaking, aspects of mathematics, activities to do at home.


Curriculum: EYFSAge: 2 months to 4 yearsTerm dates: Sep-Dec, Apr-Jun, Jan-Mar,Fees: from AED610 per month

goldeN Bell NurseryOut Al Thouba Street Al Ain03 751 9980050 231 1716goldenbellnursery.com

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SchoolsYoung brainiacs will flourish with these

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curriculum: Indian CBSEAge: Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec, Jan-MarFees: From AED6,450 to AED11,504Waiting list? YesTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band B Rated

ABU DhABI InDIAn School Muroor Road Abu Dhabi02 448 8025adisuae.com

Facilities: Science labs, library, computer labs, large playground.

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, tennis, table tennis, cricket, volleyball. Regular inter-house and inter-school athletic meets (for the girls and boys) are highlights of the school calendar.

curriculum: UAE/UKAge KG1 to Grade 12Term dates Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec, Jan-MarFees: AED18,000 to AED35,000Waiting list? YesTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band B Rated

Al BASmA BRITISh SchoolAl Bahia Abu Dhabi02 562 3454albasmaschool.ae

Facilities: Science labs, library, computer labs, large playground. Attractive classrooms, multi-purpose auditorium, a music, an art and design and a design and technology room, a dance and drama and TV/audio studio, a 25m swimming pool, a library and fully equipped science laboratories.

Extracurricular activities: Art, Basketball, Ball Games,Art, Ball Games, Music, Football, French, well-supervised adventure area, where they can play, run, hide and explore the natural world.

curriculum: CanadaAge: KG2 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED19,236 to AED40,656Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: A large gymnasium, an undercover play area and a new 25-metre pool. To meet the fine arts component of the curriculum, AGS has an art room, music room, computer room and dance studio. AGS has two science laboratories for junior and senior high school classes. A new library has been built to encourage a love of reading.

Extracurricular activities: Every classroom is wired to a computer and projector for instructional purposes.

ABU DhABI GRAmmAR School (cAnADA)Tourist Club AreaAbu Dhabi02 644 4703agsgrmmr.sch.ae

curriculum: Indian (CBSE)Age: KG1 to Grade 9Term dates: Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec, Jan-MarFees: AED6,220 to AED8,640Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band C Rated

Facilities: Library, kindergarten and primary playground, music and dance room, computer science lab, general science lab, sports and recreation room, yoga room, medical room, art and craft activities. upcoming facilities: swimming, pool, multipurpose auditorium, gymnasium, tennis court, canteen, basketball court.

ABU DhABI InDIAn School, BRAnch 1Al Wathba SouthAbu Dhabi02 583 1991adiswathba.com

curriculum: UK/UAEAge: FS1 to Grade 8Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-Feb, Feb-JunFees: AED20,000 to AED37,000Waiting list? NoTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band B Rated

AjyAl InTERnATIonAl School Mohammad Bin Zayed CityAbu Dhabi02 552 2668ajyal.sch.ae

Facilities: Large, modern, well-equipped classrooms with break-out areas and embedded technology, bespoke science laboratory, design and ICT facilities, four design and technology rooms: food technology, resistant materials, graphics and textiles; music rooms and recording studio, 15-metre swimming pool and learners’ pool, shaded outdoor play spaces including dedicated early years area.

Extracurricular activities: Various kinds of sporting activities.

curriculum: Arabic/UK/USAge: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED13,200 to AED20,200Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band B Rated

ABU DhABI InTERnATIonAl (PvT) School Al Karamah StreetAbu Dhabi02 443 4433ais-uae.com

Facilities: Chemistry Lab, Computer Lab, Computer Science Lab, Biology Lab, Learning Resource Center, Green Field, Gymnasium, Gymnasium Theatre.

Extracurricular activities: All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities.

ABU DhABI

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Curriculum: English NationalCurriculumAge: Year 7 to Year 13Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED53,361 to AED62,844 per yearWaiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated: Outstanding

AlDAR ACADEmiES - Al bATEEn Al Manaseer Area Abu Dhabi02 813 2000albateen.sch.ae

Facilities: One football field, 25-metre swimming pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, outdoor and indoor netball courts, outdoor shaded play area, one indoor sports hall, dance studio, canteen, library, art and DT classrooms, 10 science labs and two science preparation rooms, drama performance hall (with 850 seats), drama studio, music recital rooms, food technology classrooms, two prayer rooms, atrium.Extracurricular activities: School swim squad, Chinese language and culture, chess, guitar club, football, cricket, sub-aqua diving.

Curriculum: English National Curriculum / International BaccalaureateAge: FS1 to Year 9 (in first year of operation)Term dates: Aug-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED 54,450 to AED 79,720 per yearWaiting list? YesTransport? Yes ADEC Rated: Not applicable

AlDAR ACADEmiES - Al mAmouRA Mixed primary and girls-only secondary school East Ring Road Abu Dhabi02 813 2117Aldaracademies.com

Facilities: Music, and art facilities, research laboratory, graphic design area, studio. Multi-purpose sports hall, 25m swimming pool, astro-turf playing fields and soft playing areas. Well-equipped library, seminar rooms and video conference suites.

Extracurricular activities: Graphic design, photography, jewellery design, language, calligraphy, book clubs, Qu’ran club, choir, drama, and dance. Sports include football, cricket, baseball, basketball, swimming, rugby, badminton, and sailing.

* Opening in September 2016 - subject to final approval from ADEC

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curriculum: English National CurriculumAge: FS1 to Year 6Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED43,560 per yearWaiting list? On requestTransport? N/AADEc Rated: Outstanding

Al mUShRIFAl Manaseer AreaAbu Dhabi02 813 2200almushrif.sch.ae

Facilities: One football field, 25-metre swimming pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, outdoor and indoor netball courts, outdoor shaded play area, indoor sports hall, dance studio, canteen, library, art and DT classrooms, drama performance hall (850 seats), drama studio, music recital rooms, food technology classrooms, two prayer rooms, atrium.

Extracurricular activities: Yoga pretzels, painting by numbers, dance, baking, sewing/knitting, art and crafts, Disney, reading stories, Quran rules of recitation, Arabic drama, Capoeira, basketball, netball, magical mathematics.

curriculum: English National Curriculum Age: FS1 to Year 6Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED41,580 per yearWaiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEc Rated: Outstanding

AlDAR AcADEmIES - Al mUnA HamdanAbu Dhabi02 501 4777almunaprimary.sch.ae

Facilities: Football field, 25m swimming pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, outdoor and indoor netball courts, sports hall, library, drama performance hall (with 350 seats), two prayer rooms, two outdoor shaded play areas.Extracurricular activities: Touch rugby, computer animation, swim squad, homework club, cricket, cursive writing, audio book recording, observational, drawing, conversation club, Arabic, fonts, drawing cartoons, Quran club, art club, puppet club, drumming, swim club, badminton, netball, desert school club, golf, home reading club, horse riding, healthy eating, ballet.

curriculum: Arabic/UK/USAge: Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED22,000 to AED37,000Waiting list? YesTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band B Rated

Al DhAFRA PRIvATE School Mohamed Bin Zayed CityAbu Dhabi02 610 8400/02 610 8401abu-dhabi.dhafraschools.com

Facilities: Science laboratories, library, computer labs, playground.

Extracurricular activities: Elite Sport and its team of highly experienced sports coaches will be offering high quality coaching sessions in sports including Football, Swimming, Basketball, Ballet, Zumba, Karate and Tennis after school each day. Extracurricular activities offer great opportunities for students to experience new sports and gain new skills as well as participating in activities they enjoy.

curriculum: Arabic/UKAge: FS1 - Year9Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees AED 16,200 - 25,600Waiting list? NoTransport? YesADEc Rated: N/A

Al mURooj ScIEnTIFIc PRIvATE School Khalifa Bin Shakhboot Street Abu Dhabi02 666 9229almuroojprivateschool.com

Facilities: Library, science laboratory, modern computer lab, specially-designed playground.

Extracurricular activities: Physical education, arts and crafts, cooking, playing, music, scouts.

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curriculum: EYFS / National Curriculum for EnglandAge: Kindergarten to Grade 6Term dates: Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec, Jan-MarFees: AED25,400 to AED31,300Waiting list? YesTransport? Yes

Al RABEEh School Hadbat Al ZafranahAbu Dhabi02 448 2856 - Administration02 448 2866 - Nursealrabeeh.sch.ae

Facilities: Science labs, library, computer labs, large playground, call for more information.

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, tennis, table tennis, cricket, volleyball. Regular inter-house and inter-school athletic meets.

curriculum: Arabic/UK/USAge: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED11,612 to AED24,667Waiting list? On requestTransport? Yes

Al SAnAWBAR School New ManasirAl Ain03 767 9889alsanawbarschool.com

Extracurricular activities: Football, Art , Gymnastics, Quran, Lego and Construction Building, French , Story and Crafts, Basket ball, Chess, Cooking, and more.

curriculum: Indian/UAE/UKAge: Kindergarten to Grade 10Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED4,800 to AED8,225Waiting list? NoTransport? YesADEc Rated: N/A

Al RAyyAn nATIonAl PRIvATE School Rowdha area Abu Dhabi02 446 4575alrayyan.tripod.com

Facilities: Science labs, computer labs, library, basketball court, canteen.

Extracurricular activities: Various kinds of sporting activities.

curriculum: English National CurriculumAge: FS1 to Year 13Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED41,580 to AED57,330 per yearWaiting list? on requestTransport? Yes ADEc Rated: Very Good

AlDAR AcADEmIES - Al yASmInA Al Raha Gardens Abu Dhabi02 501 4888alyasmina.sch.ae

Facilities: Two football fields, two swimming pools and a beginners’ pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts and netball courts, 300-metre and 100-metre running tracks, two outdoor shaded play areas, three indoor sports halls, cricket field, dance studio, canteen with full kitchen, two libraries.

Extracurricular activities: Arabic speaking to non-native, art club, badminton, basketball, board games, chess, coding club, comedy sketch club, construction club, conversation skills for language, cookery, sailing, dance show, debating.

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Curriculum: USAge: Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates: On requestFees: AED44,500 to AED81,400Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band A Rated

AmERiCAn CommuniTy SChool oF Abu DhAbi Abu Dhabi02 681 5115acs.sch.ae

Facilities: Swimming pool, technology facilities, library, cafeteria, gymnasium, huge playground, separate playground for elementary.

Extracurricular activities: Band, choir, dance, fine arts, sports, arts, athletics, swimming.

Curriculum: USA-based, with IB Primary Years and Diploma ProgrammesAge: Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED30,500 to AED55,500Transport? YesADEC Rated: N/A

AmERiCAn inTERnATionAl SChool in Abu DhAbi Junction of Airport Road & 29th StreetAbu Dhabi02 444 4333aisa.sch.ae

Facilities: Two gyms, two swimming pools, grass soccer field, drama room, six science labs, art rooms, computer labs, library, smartboards in every classroom.

Extracurricular activities: Many and varied.

Curriculum: Arabic/UKAge: KG1 - Grade12Term dates: Aug-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED29,700 to AED58,850Waiting list? YesTransport? Yes, from KG-Grade 6ADEC Rated: N/A

Al Shohub SChool Behind Khalifa City A Police Station Abu Dhabi02 555 9995alshohub.org

Facilities: Science laboratory, computer, library.

Extracurricular activities: Football, volleyball, swimming.

Curriculum: UAE/USAge: KG1 to Grade 8Term dates: Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec, Jan-MarFees: AED30,000 to AED36,500Waiting list? YesTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Al yASAT PRivATE SChoolAl Shamkha Abu Dhabi02 641 230002 584 8899alyasat-school.com

Facilities: Graphics, animation and photography studio, video editing studio, three dubbing studios, audio recording studio, a preview theatre & a chroma studio, green room, robotics lab, science labs, dining, cafeteria, art rooms, orchestra/band room and music rooms.

Extracurricular activities: 300-seat gymnasium, sports hall with carefully placed game-court markings for basketball, cricket, tennis, volleyball, rugby, handball, netball, badminton, floor hockey and squash. Outdoor football pitch, 25m swimming pool.

Curriculum: UKAge: FS1 to Year13 Term dates: Jan-MarFees: AED23,000 to AED30,000Waiting list? YesTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band B Rated

bElvEDERE bRiTiSh SChool Mohamed Bin Zayed City Abu Dhabi02 559 5525 belvederebritishschool.com

Facilities: State-of-the-art classrooms, ICT.

Extracurricular activities: Physical education, arts, music, school trips, school clubs, after-school club.

Curriculum: Arabic/Australian/IBAge: Kindergarten to Grade12Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul.Fees: AED16,475 to AED38,034Waiting list? YesTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band B Rated

AuSTRAliAn SChool oF Abu DhAbi Khalifa City B Abu Dhabi02 586 6980aiahome.net/abu_dhabi

Facilities: Fully air-conditioned international-standard 27-metre swimming pool, soccer fields, state-of-the-art gymnasium, three science laboratories for general science, biology, chemistry and physics. Computer laboratory with over 120 computers with internet access available, separate playgrounds for each division, a well-equipped modern kindergarten section with adventure areas and swings.

Extracurricular activities: Physical education, arts and crafts, cooking, playing, music.

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curriculum: UKAge: Nursery to Year 13Term dates: Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul, Aug-DecFees: AED41,500 - AED62,300Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band A Rated

BRITISh School Al KhUBAIRAT Airport RoadAbu Dhabi02 446 2280britishschool.sch.ae

Facilities: Libraries, theatre, auditorium, primary hall, sports pitches, sports halls, swimming pools, music wing, sixth formplay and recreation areas.

Extracurricular activities: Sports, the arts and music; From pop idol to rock band, textiles to tae kwon do, jewellery-making to gymnastics, cooking to climbing. Sports fixtures against other schools in football, netball, cricket and swimming. Specialist coaches provide opportunities for students to develop their skills in rugby, cricket, netball, gymnastics, tennis, sailing and football.

curriculum: UKAge: FS1 to Year 13Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees AED47,900 to AED63,200Waiting list? YesTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band A Rated

BRITISh InTERnATIonAl School Behind Abu Dhabi University Campus Abu Dhabi02 510 0100bisabudhabi.com

Facilities: Libraries, science Labs, iMac and ICT suites, indoor and outdoor play areas, Juilliard music program, dance and drama studio, IB Academy, parent coffee shop and a purpose built sports centre with gymnasium, indoor courts, 25 meter pool and grass sports fields.Extracurricular activities: An interesting range of activities designed to spark interest and inquiry across a wide breadth of Sports, the Arts and technology and academic subjects. Including Digital Leaders, Tae Kwon Do, Movie Making, Eco-warriers, Coding and much more…

curriculum: UKAge: FS1 to Grade13Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JulFees: AED48,500 to AED74,100Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band A Rated

BRIGhTon collEGE Bloom Gardens Near Sheikh Khalifa Park Abu Dhabi02 815 6500 (reception)02 815 6506 (admissions)brightoncollege.ae

Facilities: Libraries, auditorium, information and communication technology suites, art studios, dance studios, recording studio, science laboratories, fitness centre, aerobics room, grass football/rugby/cricket pitch, 25-metre swimming pool.

Extracurricular activities: A wide variety, including football, hockey, rugby, swimming, badminton, karate, netball, rounders and horse riding.

curriculum: Indian CBSEAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED8,400 to AED17,400Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band B Rated

BRIGhT RIDERS School Mohammad Bin Zayed City Mussafah Abu Dhabi02 632 2123brightriders.ae

Facilities: Contemporary classrooms equipped for smart learning, activity rooms and libraries for interactive and collaborative learning, Modern Science and ICT Labs. Indoor and outdoor play areas, state-of-the-art athletic’s track, cricket and soccer field, basketball court and a 25m indoor swimming pool, multi-purpose auditorium and gymnasium, health focused cafeteria.

Extracurricular activities: Activity days, sports events, leisure sports and games, arts, crafts, games, debating and environment clubs, special events and community celebrations, games, computer club, book club

curriculum: CanadianAge: KG1 - Grade12Term dates On requestFees: AED35,075 to AED46,494Waiting list? YesTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band A Rated

cAnADIAn InTERnATIonAl School Khalifa City A Abu Dhabi02 556 4206cisabudhabi.com

Facilities: Gym complex including 25-metre swimming pool, activity rooms for music and drama, large science laboratory, libraries. Every classroom is wired to a computer, printer and a projector.


curriculum: British Age: KG1 to Grade 10Term dates: Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul, Sep-DecFees: AED7,000 to AED18,000Waiting list? YesTransport? NoADEc Rated: Band C Rated

cREATIvE BRITISh School MusaffahAbu Dhabi02 552 3700cbsabudhabi.com



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Curriculum: Arabic/UKAge: Pre-KG to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep, JanFees: AED22,440 to AED55,920Waiting list? YesTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band C Rated

EmiRATES nATionAl SChool Mohamed Bin Zayed City Abu Dhabi02 559 0000/800 2008ens.sch.ae

Facilities: Large playing fields, computer and science laboratories, libraries, gymnasiums and swimming pools.

Extracurricular activities: All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities on offer.

Curriculum: Arabic/USAge: Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates: On requestTerm dates: AED15,000 to AED22,000Waiting list? No Transport? YesADEC Rated: Band B Rated

EliTE PRivATE SChool Al MushrifAbu Dhabi02 447 5800elitepvtschool.com

Facilities: Large library, well-equipped internet-connected computer lab, science laboratories, health services, canteen, cafeteria, outdoor sporting facilities.

Extracurricular activities: Football, basketball, volleyball and handball. Inter-school tournaments, art contests, annual parties and science exhibitions. Trips to fun parks and places inside and outside Abu Dhabi.

Curriculum: British Age: KG1 to Year9Term dates: Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Sep-DecFees: AED24,200 to AED32,000Waiting list? YesTransport? NoADEC Rated: Band B Rated

DiyAFAh inTERnATionAl SChool Mohammed Bin Zayed CityAbu Dhabi02 558 5665diyafahinternationalschool.com

Facilities: Interactive IT integrated into all classroomsSpecialist facilities for music, art and foreign languagesFully-equipped science labs and computer labs, Shaded play areas, including basketball and tennis courts, An astro turf football pitch, A large multi purpose hall.

Extracurricular activities: Sewing, face painting, music, craft, chess, football, rugby, eco art club, arabic, quran for non arabs, quran for arabs, film club, story writing in English and Arabic.

Curriculum: British IGCSE & A LevelAge: FS1 to Year 10Term dates: Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul, Sep-DecFees: AED65,000 to AED96,333Waiting list? For some Year groupsTransport? NoADEC Rated: Band A Rated

CRAnlEiGh Abu DhAbi Saadiyat IslandAbu Dhabi02 497 0000cranleigh.ae

Facilities: State-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, 3 libraries, 2 dining rooms, sports hall, 2 swimming pools, 2 grass pitches, tennis courts, gym, 650-seat auditorium, 3 band rooms, recital room, outdoor playing, music rooms, science building.

Extracurricular activities: Performing arts, rugby, cricket, football, athletics, netball, basketball, swimming, ballet, dance, gymnastics, tennis, hockey, beach activities and sports, paddle boarding, sailing, horse riding, chess club, art mural, jewellery making, debating and many more.

Curriculum: AmericanAge: Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED47,880 to AED66,780Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band B Rated

GEmS AmERiCAn ACADEmy Madinat Khalifa AAbu Dhabi02 557 4880gemsaa-abudhabi.com

Facilities: Outdoor artificial grass field, 24 classrooms with adjacent computer mini-labs, interactive promethean smart board in each classroom, library, art suite, computer lab and Arabic studies room, cafeteria, gymnasium with built-in seating for 100, covered outdoor play areas.Extracurricular activities: Art club, computer club, basketball, drawing, dance, tennis, gardening, golf, homework club, floor hockey, knitting and weaving, chess, F1 club, swimming, intermediate Spanish, Arabic calligraphy, advanced Arabic, origami, swimming, yoga, book club.

Curriculum: UAE/UK/USAge: Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates: On requestFees: AED9,590 to AED16,375Waiting list? NoTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band C Rated

EmiRATES PRivATE SChoolAl Muroor Road Abu Dhabi02 444 8863emiratesprivate.sch.ae

Facilities: Four large playgrounds, two cafeterias, library, music and arts, sports indoors and outdoors, auditorium, medical services, prayer room, ICT and science laboratories.

Extracurricular activities: Football, basketball, volleyball and handball. Inter-school tournaments.

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curriculum: UKAge: FS1 - Year 13Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED19,000 to AED32,300Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band B Rated

GEmS cAmBRIDGE InTERnATIonAl School Abu Dhabi BaniyasAbu Dhabi02 510 4343 gcis-abudhabi.com

Facilities: Learner pool, 25-metre swimming pool, cricket nets, indoor sports areas, multipurpose hall, separate Foundation Stage play area, ICT suites and wireless connectivity throughout the campus, state-of-the-art science laboratories, two libraries, art studios, m usic choral and ensemble rooms, design and technology and media suites.

curriculum: GermanAge: Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates: On requestFees: On request Waiting list? YesTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band A Rated

GERmAn InTERnATIonAl School Al Bateen Abu Dhabi02 666 8668gisad.ae

Facilities: Provides Arabic, English, French and German languages. Sports include athletics, basketball, fitness training, football and volleyball. Music for choir and singing. Activities are ballet, dance and yoga. After-school clubs.

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, soccer, tennis, table tennis, badminton, swimming, volleyball, handball.

curriculum: IBAge: Kindergarten to Grade 5Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED38,000 to AED55,650Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band A Rated

GEmS WoRlD AcADEmy Abu Dhabi02 641 6333gemsworldacademy-abudhabi.com

Facilities: Outdoor artificial grass field, two playgrounds, shaded games field, Arabic language and Islamic education (for Muslim students) learning spaces, music room, IT lab, library, art room, gymnasium, movement room, climbing wall, health clinic and a cafeteria.

curriculum: UKAge: FS1 to Year 9Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED14,000 to AED22,000Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEc Rated Band B Rated

GEmS WInchESTER School - ABU DhABI Al DanahAbu Dhabi02 403 5499gemswinchesterschool-abudhabi.com

Facilities: Multipurpose auditorium, sports fields, music rooms, art and craft rooms, general science laboratories, computer laboratories, library, air-conditioned play area for kindergarten, outdoor covered play areas, activity rooms.

Extracurricular activities: Music [instrumental], art and craft, music (vocal), creative writing, dance (individual and team), sports, drama reading club, debating, elocution and public speaking, educational trips, environmental projects, chess, sports, indoor games.

curriculum: Indian (CBSE)Age: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: On requestWaiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEc Rated: N/A

GloBAl InDIAn InTERnATIonAl School (GIIS)Baniyas EastAbu Dhabi02 665 6423052 218 1585globalindianschool.org

Facilities: Wi-Fi enabled classrooms, computer laboratories with wireless connections, science laboratories, audio-video presentation room, multi-purpose auditorium with a capacity of 600 seats, digital library, synthetic track for athletics, tennis court, soccer ground, badminton court, dricket ground, swimming pool, yoga centre.

Extracurricular activities: Music studio, drama theatre, Da Vinci Art Studio for visual and digital arts, dance studio, cafeteria, enhanced campus security with CCTV and ccess Control.

curriculum: UAE/USAge: Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates: On requestFees: AED19,000 to AED36,000Waiting list? yesTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band A Rated

GlEnElG School Sas al Nakhl 02 599 2007 & 2001 - Male02 599 2008 & 2002 - FemaleRuwais, Western Region02 496 4004 to 4005Madinat Zayed02-4964505 to 4506Ghayathi02-4964400gsad.sch.ae

Facilities: Music and fine arts facitities, Arabic/Islamic study areas, library.


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Curriculum: Indian CBSEAge: KG 1 to Grade 12Term dates: On requestFees: AED17,500 to AED25,000Waiting list? NoTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band B Rated

mAyooR PRivATE SChoolAl Wathba SouthStreet No 5 Abu Dhabi02 5100 811mayoorschoolabudhabi.com

Facilities: International standard volleyball court, mini soccer field, international standard basketball court, 2 swimming pools, international standard handball court, indoor badminton courts, indoor table tennis courts, 2 international standard tennis courts, chess indoor hall, adventurous play area for kg & grade 1 students, huge ac multipurpose hall to facilitate ply shuttle, gatherings etc.Extracurricular activities: Music & movement, singing, dramafree play, theme related field trips, Inter & Intra class, competitions, sports & cultural days, art & craft, sand play, water play, national & international festival celebrations.

Curriculum: UAE/UKAge: Kindergarten to Grade 10Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED11,578 to AED16,353Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band B Rated

inTERnATionAl CommuniTy SChoolMushrif Abu Dhabi02 633 0444icschool-uae.com/mushrif

Facilities: Library, computer labs, gymnasium, science labs, music room, art room, canteen, school clinic, et cetera.

Extracurricular activities: are regarded as an integral part of education. A range of activities are on offer and students are encouraged to participate in them. These activities include basketball, football, volleyball, computing, chess club and handcrafts. All clubs are run and supervised by staff members.

Curriculum: MOEAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED22,000 to AED41,300Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band C Rated

hoRizon PRivATE SChoolKhalifa City AAbu Dhabi02 556 0811horizonprivateschool.com

Facilities: Art room, bike playground, chemistry lab, clinic, classes, biology lab, canteen, computer lab, library, multipurpose/conference halls, prayer rooms, meeting rooms.

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, choir, dance club, digital expression, German club, library rally paper, math club, newspaper club, soccer, swimming, taekwondo.

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 6Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED22,000 to AED24,000Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band B Rated

GooD Will ChilDREn PRivATE SChool Muhammad Bin Zayed City, MussafahAbu Dhabi02 553 4277050 445 1178056 752 5520goodwil9.ae

Extracurricular activities: A wide range of after school clubs and activities are planned for students at all levels. Dance, music, Aarts - all these are offered to children for them to choose from. Please call for more information.

Curriculum: IndianAge: Kindergarten to Grade 10Term dates: Apr-MarFees: AED2,400 to AED3,500Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band B Rated

ouR oWn EnGliSh hiGh SChool (A GEMS school)Al Dhafrah Abu Dhabi02 642 5990gemsoo-abudhabi.com

Facilities: Library, computer lab, science facilities, medical centre, canteen, school stores.

Extracurricular activities: Music, elocution, recitation, debates, essay writing, dramatics, sports, creative writing, music, club activities, art and craft, painting.

Curriculum: Indian/UKAge: FS2 to Grade 12Term dates: On requestFees: AED12,000 to AED26,500Waiting list? NoTransport? NoADEC Rated: Band A Rated

mERRylAnD inTERnATionAl SChool Muroor Road Abu Dhabi02 551 9626merrylandinternational.net

Facilities: Eight large multi-media computer labs, special computer labs custom-designed for kindergarten, multiple science laboratories, large indoor swimming pool, fully air-conditioned indoor play area/theatre, kindergarten activity area with high safety standards, multiple outdoor/indoor activity areas, play areas, and beautiful landscaping with greenery and water features.


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curriculum: IndianAge: Grade 1 to Grade 10Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED12,000 to 21,000 per yearWaiting list? On requestTransport? On requestADEc Rated: N/A

RyAn InTERnATIonAl School mUSSAFAh MussafahAbu Dhabi02 552 7527 / 055 829 0540ryaninternational.org/rismussafah

Facilities: Activity-based learning, well equiped computer labs, well maintained and updated library, physics, chemistry and biology laboratory, training ground for football, basket and handball, indoor game block for table tennis, chess, judo and skating, active participation in dso, mssa, msdaa, aism.

Extracurricular activities: Indian Model United Nations, International Children’s Festival of Performing Arts, Iceplex A Ryan Media Initiative, Beyond Breaking News, journalism, NASA trip, social service teen camp, competitive exams: ISO, IMO.

curriculum: National Curriculum for EnglandAge: FS1 to Year 4Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED55,000 to AED67,000Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEc Rated: N/A

REPTon School ABU DhABI Al Reem IslandAbu Dhabi02 507 4800reptonabudhabi.org

Facilities: Foundation school: indoor and outdoor play areas, swimming pool, two multipurpose halls, specialist music room.

Extracurricular activities: A wide range of activities are provided from music lessons to choir, drama, orchestra, sports, dance and eco club.

curriculum: UKAge: FS2 to year 8Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED22,770 to AED32,890Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEc Rated: Band C Rated

REAch BRITISh School Baniyas EastAbu Dhabi02 582 2030rb-school.com

Facilities: The school is a purpose built facility with a FS block, two almost identical teaching blocks, a multi -purpose block housing the 25-metre swimming pool, with a large indoor sports hall, changing rooms and a canteen. The administrative block, the shaded play area, and the sports areas are all found between the two teaching blocks. There will be an underground parking for 71 cars and outside parking for a further 114 cars, totaling in 185 cars.

curriculum: IB World School, accredited by CIS and NEASCAge: 4 to 18 yearsTerm dates: Sep-JunFees: AED36,100 to AED56,900Waiting list? Upon requestTransport? YesADEc Rated: Recognized as high performing school, A2.

RAhA InTERnATIonAl School (RIS) Khalifa City AAl Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi02 556 1567 ext 120, 124 & [email protected] Taaleem School

Facilities: Landscaped campus with shaded play areas, libraries, science labs, music and visual arts studios, ICT labs, gymnasiums, tennis courts, swimming pools, football pitches, and a dining hall.

Extracurricular activities: School orchestra, dance, scrapbooking, junior choir, robotics, waterpolo, chess, horse-riding, model United Nations, maths club, computer club, kite surfing, kayaking, golf, capoeira, language clubs, tennis, football, ballet, gymnastics, basketball, rugby, volleyball, netball, ski club, PADI Dive Course.

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Curriculum: English National CurriculumAge: FS1 to Year 6Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED40,400 per yearWaiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated: Very Good

AlDAR ACADEmiES - ThE PEARl Al Dhafrah Abu Dhabi02 641 8887pearlprimary.sch.ae

Facilities One football field, 25-metre swimming pool, basketball court, outdoor and indoor netball courts, one indoor sports hall, primary library, drama performance hall (with 350 seats), two prayer rooms, two outdoor shaded play areas.Extracurricular activities: Boys’ football, girls’ football, swim squad, swim fitness, athletics, dance, netball, badminton, hockey, active story telling, art masterclass, arts and crafts, chess club, cross stitch, nature/gardening club, philosophy for children, creative Arabic, recorder, animation, board games, choir, drama, photography, the young scientist club.

Curriculum: CBSE IndianAge: KG 1 to Gradet 8Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED3,688 to AED15,500Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band C Rated

ShininG STAR inTERnATionAl SChool MusaffahShabia 12Abu Dhabi02 559 908002 559 6444shiningstarinternational-school.com

Facilities: Indoor Basket ball and Badminton courts, multi-purpose artificial sports field.

Extracurricular activities: Arts, Music, Dance and drama, Mentoring for gifted students, Sports, Fair play and sportsmanship.

Curriculum: American (Massachusetts State Curriculum) Age: KG1 to Grade 9 in the first year of operationTerm dates: Aug-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED 51,458 to AED 68,301 per yearWaiting list? YesTransport? YesADEC Rated: Not applicable

AlDAR ACADEmiES - WEST yAS Yas Island, Abu Dhabi+971 2813 2117Aldaracademies.com

Facilities: Music, and art facilities, research laboratory, graphic design, studio. Sports hall, swimming pool, astro-turf playing fields. Library, seminar rooms and video conference suites.

Extracurricular activities: Photography, jewellery design, language, calligraphy, book clubs, Qu’ran club, choir, drama, and dance. Sports include football, cricket, baseball, basketball, swimming, rugby, badminton, and sailing.

* Opening in September 2016 - subject to final approval from ADEC

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Curriculum: UKAge: Kindergarten to Year 13Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED16,766 to AED28,380Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band B Rated

ThE CAmbRiDGE hiGh SChool (A GEmS SChool)New Musaffa Abu Dhabi02 552 1621gemscis-abudhabi.com

Facilities: Kindergarten play ground, swimming pool, science labs, audio visual rooms, computer labs, music studios, tennis and volleyball court, auditorium, library, art studios, books and uniform stores, medical care, school cafeteria, prayer room.

Extracurricular activities: Field trips, cultural events, environmental and social service projects, campaigns, cooking, journalism, drama, art and crafts, fashion design, computers and pottery.

Curriculum: North American/UKAge: Kindergarten to Grade 5Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul.Fees: AED17,000 to AED21,000Waiting list? NoTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band B Rated

SummiT inTERnATionAl SChool Street 19Abu Dhabi02 622 2504summitinternationalschool.com

Facilities: Outdoor area, gymnasium, medical clinic, library, science lab, ICT lab.

Extracurricular activities: Book fair, basketball, football, computing, cooking, music, art and handcrafts, etc.

Curriculum: USAge: KG1 to Year 9Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees AED14,000 to AED26,600Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated Band C Rated

Al Ain AmERiCAn SChool Bida Bin Ammar Al Ain03 767 5030americanschoolalain.com

Facilities Science labs, library, computer labs, large playground, call for more information.


Curriculum BritishAge: KG1 to Grade 7Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees AED13,000 to AED21,000Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated Band C Rated

AbDullAh bin zubAiR PRivATE SChool Behind Al Maqam Health CentreAl Ain03 768 055103 768 0553abzschool.com

Extracurricular activities: The variety of extra and Co-Curricular activities adds breadth to the curriculum. Along with this enriched curriculum the Discipline, Character and the Behavior development are taken into serious consideration.

Curriculum: American/UAEAge Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED27,600 to AED63,700Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band B Rated

ThE ShEiKh zAyED PRivATE ACADEmy (A GEMS school)Abu Dhabi02 619 5555szpag.com

Facilities: Swimming pool, full-size gymnasium, theatre, library.

Extracurricular activities: Sports, arts.

Curriculum: Choueifat/SABISAge: Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul.Fees: AED20,000 to AED35,000Waiting list? YesTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band B Rated

ThE inTERnATionAl SChool oF ChouEiFATKhAliFA CiTy Khalifa City A Abu Dhabi02 556 2555 02 556 2511 02 556 2522isckhalifacity.sabis.net

Facilities: Gym complex including 25-metre swimming pool, activity rooms for music and drama, large science laboratory, libraries. Every classroom is wired to a computer, printer and a projector.


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Curriculum: CBSEAge: KG1 to Grade 7Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED8,500 to AED12,000Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band C Rated

Al SAAD inDiAn SChool Al BateenSector Al Ghadeer Al Ain03 785 2232056 333 4210 056 703 3925bhavansalain.com

Extracurricular activities: A wide range of after school clubs and activities are planned for students at all levels. Dance, Music, Arts… all these are offered to children for them to choose from. We will have regular sessions from visiting performers and scholars from India to give the child a better vision of INDIA, her culture and heritage.

Curriculum: English NationalCurriculumAge: FS1 to Year 11Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED39,600 to AED57,330 per yearWaiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated: Very good

AlDAR ACADEmiES - Al AinAl Salam Street Sarooj Al Ain03 715 1000alaininternational.sch.ae

Facilities: Two swimming pools, art room, music room, auditorium, library, P.E. hall, playing field, large shaded courtyard, mosque, ICT suite. Extracurricular activities: Animal stories in Qur’an, Arabic calligraphy, art and craft, athletics, ball games, basketball camp, book club, Chinese for beginners, construction club, cookery, craftwork through sewing, dodgeball, drama, football, French, guitar club, hockey, jewellery making and crafts, iPad club, Playdough Fantastico, showcase dance performance class, science club, Spanish for beginners, swimming for beginners.

Curriculum Arabic/UK Age: KG1 to Year 13 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees AED19,734 to AED39,468 per yearWaiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated Band B Rated

Al Ain EnGliSh SPEAKinG SChool Schools RoadFalaj HazzaaAl Ain03 767 8636/7aaess.com

Facilities Sports centre, grass field, two swimming pools (one 25 metres), a large gymnasium, new basketball court, indoor running track, new drama and art studios, two playground areas for the primary school, multipurpose hall (opened in January 2010), a medium sized library, sixth form common room, three separate buildings for the primary school, four science laboratories, three ICT labs, a basketball court, a small mosque for Muslim students with segregated areas for boys and girls, a fenced playground for KS2, shaded areas in all parts of the school to eat lunch, canteen facilities.

Curriculum: Arabic/USAge: KG1 to Year 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED16,600 to AED30,800Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Al iTTihAD nATionAl PRivATE SChool Schools RoadFalaj HazzaaAl Ain03 781 1164inpsalain.com

Extracurricular activities: After-school activities, karate, soccer and swimming are offered for students after school on a daily basis. Field trips: to the zoo, fire brigade, Sharjah scientific museum, malls and parks. Occasional celebrations: red day, purple day, traffic da y, science fair, drama and play day, and production day. Sport tournaments: football matches, sports day, basketball matches and badminton matches.

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Curriculum: Indian CBSE and National Curriculum for EnglandAge: Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates: Apr-MarFees: AED3,500 to AED7,000Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band B Rated

ouR oWn EnGliSh hiGh SChool (A GEmS SChool)Al Ain03 767 9747 gemsoo-alain.com

Facilities: Sports fields, music and art and craft rooms, general science laboratories, computer laboratories, library, outdoor covered play areas, activity rooms.

Extracurricular activities: Assembly presentations, annual festivals for performing and fine arts, sports, ‘creative’ science, elocution in many languages together with Olympiads in Mathematics. Interschool competition including the school’s ‘Middles’ Soccer Tournament.

Curriculum: BritishAge: FS1 to Year 11Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JunFees: AED47,530 to AED72,680Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesADEC Rated: Band A Rated

bRiGhTon CollEGE Al Ain03 713 3999 brightoncollegealain.ae

Extracurricular activities: In any given week there are up to 100 clubs and societies that meet over the course of the college day, including Arabic poetry, art masterclass, badminton, beginners’ mandarin, canoeing, the charity and community club, chess, computing club, drama, the English society, football, golf, the ipad club, karate, mural club, musical theatre, octopush, science club, surfing, swimming and trampolining.

Facilities: Our grounds are huge and the buildings are purpose built. We have well equipped classrooms, indoor and outdoor gyms, playing areas, indoor swimming pools, science and computer labs, libraries, and a large all purpose hall.

Extracurricular activities: In primary and high school various clubs are offered from as cooking, art and printmaking, roller-skating, woodwork, origami, soccer, basketball, karate, monkeynastics, book club, journalism and photography, ballet and hip hop.

Curriculum: USAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED17,757 to AED34,581Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKhDA rating: Good

Al iTTihAD PRivATE SChool – jumEiRAhAl Wasl Rd 7 th StJumeiraDubai04 394 5111ipsjumeira.com

Al AmEEn SChoolAl Nahda 2 Dubai 04 267 7100msbdubai.com

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 11Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-MayFees: AED4,826 to AED5,469Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhDA rating: Good

Facilities: Library, medical facility, science laboratories, activity room, ICT suite, auditorium.

Extracurricular activities: Field trips and martial arts. The school also has an outdoor basketball court and games like badminton, netball, volleyball, football and cricket are included. Twice a week, after school, students of Years 7, 8 and 9 are taken to the nearby Dubai Sports Club, which has professional sports Facilities:.

Al DiyAFAh hiGh SChool Al Nadha 2 Dubai04 267 1115 diyafah.com

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 13Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED7,597 to AED16,363Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKhDA rating: Good

Facilities: Interactive boards, library, science laboratories, computer lab, music and art, clinic, a prayer room, playground, canteen.

Extracurricular activities: Confident communication, vedic map, ballet dance class, tennis, basketball, football.

Facilities: Two mosques, one each in the girls & boys sections and a prayer room in the elementary section, clinics, swimming pools, sports, large on campus playing field, recreational areas, cafeterias, libraries and resource centre, ICT Facilities:, science laboratories, multi-purpose Hall, art and music rooms.Extracurricular activities: The school’s rich extra-curricular program provides opportunities for students to develop talents and explore new interests. These activities help students to:learn time management, raise self esteem and develop critical thinking skills.

Curriculum: USAge: Pre-KG to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED15,210 to AED34,634Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKhDA rating: Acceptable

Al iTTihAD PRivATE SChool – mAmzARCairo St.Al MamzarDubai04 296 6314ipsmamzar.com

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Facilities: Playgrounds, computer labs, science labs, multipurpose hall, art rooms, libraries, clinics, resource centres, guidance counselling.

Extracurricular activities: Scouts, student council, drama, folklore, piano, broadcast station, computer club, French club, science club, math club, astronomy club, Earth Calling Out (ECO), photography club, cooking club, robotics club. Varsity teams: basketball, volleyball, track and field, table tennis, football.

curriculum: USage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Dec Dec-Mar, Mar-JunFees: AED12,994 to AED21,063Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

al MaWaKEb School Al Barsha Dubai04 347 8288 [email protected]

al KhalEEj NaTioNal School(a GEMS School)GarhoudDubai04 282 2707 [email protected]

curriculum: USage: KG1-12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED12,879 to AED24,645Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Science laboratories, media rooms, library, reading area, computer laboratories, music rooms, on-campus mosques, multipurpose hall, kindergarten play area, football pitch, swimming pool, gymnasium, gardens, weather station.

Extracurricular activities: Scouts, chess, swimming, karate, electronics, drama, computer club, publications, music (guitar and piano), horse riding and shooting.

Facilities: Computer Labs, gymnasium, libraries , music rooms, outdoor safe play areas, science labs, shaded outdoor swimming pool, art studios, pottery room, sports field, KG playrooms, and canteen

Extracurricular activities: Model United Nations (MUN), Qur’an club, arabic club, debate club, korean and japanese club, fitness club, environmental club, choir, knitting and stitching, film, dance, arts and crafts, cooking. Competitive sports include volleyball, basketball, soccer, track and field, swimming.

curriculum: US/accredited by NEASC and CISage: 3 to 18 yearsTerm dates: Sep-JunFees: AED38,054 to AED59,320Waiting list? Upon requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Good with some areas Outstanding

al-Mizhar aMEricaN acadEMy (aaM)Mirdif Area Al MizharDubai04 288 7250 (ext 227)[email protected] Taaleem School

al MaWaKEb School Garhoud Garhoud Dubai04 285 1415 [email protected]

curriculum: USage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Dec Dec-Mar, Mar-JunFees: AED12,994 to AED21,063Waiting list? On request Transport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Playgrounds, computer labs, science labs, multipurpose hall, art rooms, libraries, clinics, resource centres and guidance counselling.

Extracurricular activities: Scouts, student council, drama, folklore, piano, broadcast station, computer club, French club, science club, math club, astronomy club, Earth Calling Out (ECO), photography club, cooking club, robotics club. Varsity teams include basketball, volleyball, track and field, table tennis, and football.

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Facilities: Library, science laboratories, healthcare, multipurpose halls and a computer lab.

Extracurricular activities: Sport, music and arts.

Curriculum: MOEAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-MayFees: AED7,459 to AED16,006Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

Al rASHiD Al SAlEH SCHoolOud Metha Road Dubai04 336 888804 337 6176 [email protected]

Al Noor CENTrE For CHilDrEN WiTH SpECiAl NEEDSAl Barsha 1Dubai04 340 4844 alnoorspneeds.ae

Curriculum: Special needsAge: 3 to 18+Term dates: Sep-JunFees: On requestWaiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: A fully equipped, custom-built facility for intellectually-challenged children between the ages of 3 and 18+ years old with Facilities: for special education, physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychologicalservices, computer training and vocational training.

Extracurricular activities: Physical education including swimming, gym training, track events and team games. Music and dance, art and craft, yoga and social club.

Facilities: Science laboratories, indoor hall, activity rooms.

Extracurricular activities: Educational trips, picnics and outings and Qirat competition.

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 11Term dates: Sep-Nov, Nov-Mar, Mar-JunFees: AED3,877 to AED7,859Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

Al SADiq iSlAMiC ENGliSH SCHool Al Qusais Dubai04 263 4083 [email protected]

Facilities: Large complex complete with swimming pool, sports hall and spacious playgrounds.

Extracurricular activities: Taekwondo, football, swimming, horse riding and skiing.

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 7Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED22,827 to AED45,847Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

Al SAFA privATE SCHoolAl Safa 1 Dubai04 388 4300 [email protected]

Al SAlAM privATE SCHool Al NahdaDubai04 267 9594 [email protected]

Curriculum: UKAge: FS1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED11,409 to AED25,500 Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Computer labs, science labs, multipurpose hall, libraries, clinics, resource centres.

Extracurricular activities: Ballet, gymnastics, kidzart, soccer kids, boxing, table tennis, board games, cooking, are held after school at an additional charge. Information regarding the above is sent to parents at the beginning of each term.

Facilities: Football pitch and basketball court.

Extracurricular activities: Contact school for more information.

Curriculum: MOEAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-MayFees: AED6,334 to AED10,532Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

Al SHorouq privATE SCHool Jumeirah 1 Dubai04 344 0765 / 04 344 2026 [email protected] ashorouq.ae

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al Thuraya School Garhoud Dubai04 282 4964 [email protected] althuraya.ae

curriculum: MOEage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Jan, Feb-JunFees: AED6,625 to AED13,912Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: Unsatisfactory

Facilities: Football pitch, basketball court, computer labs, libraries.

Extracurricular activities: Swimming, skiing, football, running and all kinds of sports activities.

Facilities: 30+ classrooms include a dance room, a music studio, french centre, sports room, counsellor’s room, cctv monitoring in every classroom, library, theatre, auditorium, swimming pools, sports pitches, music wing, dance, play and recreation areas.

Extracurricular activities: Soft-tiled play area within the asd campus for their recreation and energy-burning. The area is sun-protected. Adjoining this are two full-sized basketball courts on which students practice during and after school, students use this area for cricket, football, badminton, volleyball and tennis as well.

curriculum: Indian(CISCE)age: Grade 1 to Grade 11Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-MarFees: AED19,058 to AED37,500Waiting list? NoTransport? Yes Khda rating: Acceptable

aMbaSSador School Al MankhoolDubai04 3983535ambassadorschool.com

aMEricaN iNTErNaTioNal School Al Qusais First Dubai04 298 8666 [email protected]

curriculum: USage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-MayFees: AED10,886 to AED17,650Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

Facilities: School clinic, canteen, computer laboratories, library, lockers and much more.

Extracurricular activities: Sports, yearbook, visual arts, crafts, newsletter, music, and drama.

Facilities: Two-storey library (with over 50,000 volumes), large rooms for band and performing arts, five art rooms, four science labs, four computer labs, journalism room, regulation baseball diamond, two outdoor basketball courts, grassed playing field, two tennis courts, 25-metre swimming pool.

Extracurricular activities: Computers, community service, dance, drama, environmental conservation, excursions, expeditions, literary magazine, newspaper, photography, yearbook, debate, sailing, scuba diving.

curriculum: USage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-MayFees: AED52,730 to AED72,401Waiting list? YesTransport? Yes Khda rating: Good

aMEricaN School oF dubai Al Barsha Dubai04 395 0005 [email protected]

Facilities: Spacious campus, library, science laboratoryfree flow area, ict labs, play area, outside learning area, reading corner, audio – visual facility, counselling & special needs educator, book / uniform store, canteen & medical care.

Extracurricular activities: Concerts, sports day, trips, competitions, insight into our libraries, recreational areas, laboratories, sports, medical, transport and entertainment Facilities:.

curriculum: UKage: KG1 to Grade 8Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED5,963 to AED10,951Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

applE iNTErNaTioNal School Al Qusais Dubai04 263 8989 [email protected]

Facilities: ICT Facilities:, art studio, music studio, outdoor play area, splash pool and swimming pool, the centrally air-conditioned and well equipped multi-purpose auditorium has a seating capacity of 600, the prayer room.

Extracurricular activities: Our Extracurricular activities: and inter house competitions are designed to contribute towards personal qualities like hard work, self-discipline and confidence and social qualities like responsibility, collaboration and self esteem.

curriculum: Indian(CBSE)age: KG1 to Grade 5Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-MarFees: AED11,500 to AED16,000Waiting list? NoTransport? Yes Khda rating: N/A

aMlEd School Behind Al Khail MallAl Quoz 4Dubai04 338 6756 amledschool.com

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Facilities: Playgrounds, computer labs, science laboratories, libraries, basketball, clinics, resource centres, guidance counselling.

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, football, volleyball, the literacy club, maths club, science club, digitech IT club, arabic club, symphony (music club), s.p.a.r.e - environment club.

Facilities: Indoor multi purpose sports hall, integrated ICT systems, music rooms with Apple workstations and integrated instruments. 20 metre learners pool, canteen serving food with a focus on healthy eating, state-of-the-art science laboratories, fully-equipped art rooms, outdoor foundation stage play area, water play area, outdoor MUGA (Multi-use games area) courts, library, art house, language rooms, academics rooms, upper rooftop play area, garden and media room.

curriculum: UKage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED5,382 to AED9,000Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

curriculum: UKage: FS1 to Y4 (3 years to 9 years)opening: August 2016 Term dates: N/AFees: AED60,000 to AED69,000Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

arab uNiTy SchoolAl Mizhar Dubai04 288 6226/27 [email protected]

arcadia prEparaTory SchoolJumeirah Village Triangle – District 9 Dubai04 551 4264 [email protected] arcadia.sch.ae

bilva iNdiaN SchoolAl Barsha 1Dubai04 204 0900 [email protected]

curriculum: Indian(CBSE)age: KG1 to Grade 7Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED12,000 to AED20,000Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: N/A

Facilities: All our classrooms are spacious and are well equipped with latest multimedia hardware and interactive learning platforms in order to provide the best academic support and thereby make learning interesting. We have a well equipped library, a modern lab, dedicated indoor and outdoor play area, arts and crafts room, music room etc.Extracurricular activities: Table tennis, Art and Craft, Basketball, Board games, Dramatics, Badminton, Music, Cricket, Dance, Swimming, Debating society, Yoga, Quiz, Football, Lawn tennis, Volleyball.

curriculum: USage: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED30,522 to AED72,022Waiting list? On request Transport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

bradENToN prEparaTory acadEMy(a GEMS School)Dubai Sports City04 449 3600 [email protected]

Facilities: Venues for art, music, drama, laboratory, library, full-sized gym, large classrooms with interactive white boards, computer connectivity, built-in storage.

Extracurricular activities: After-school general tutorials, Arabic dance club, arts and crafts, engineering by design, exceling in learning, gamers’ club, Model United Nations, technology workshop.

caMbridGE iNTErNaTioNal School(a GEMS School)Garhoud Dubai04 282 4646 [email protected]

curriculum: UKage: KG1 to Grade 13Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED15,727 to AED21,353Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

Facilities: Sports and outdoor Facilities:, ICT Facilities:, music and art Facilities:, library, science laboratories, sports hall, astroturf football field.

Extracurricular activities: Outdoor education, visual arts, drama, dance.

curriculum: Indian(CBSE)age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED7,122 to AED12,717 Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

budS public School Al MuhaisnahDubai04 288 8143 [email protected]

Facilities: Library, sports ground, special play area for tiny-tots,medical centre, computer laboratories, children’s workshop, art room, well-equipped laboratories, well designed building with central air-conditioning, counselor’s room, book store, staff rooms, islamic studies room, security and fire alarms, canteen.

Extracurricular activities: Mono acting, fancy dress, singingdancing, drawing, elocution, essay - writing, literary club, environment club, maths club, science club, health & cultural club, sports club, photography club.

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Facilities: Spacious building with playgrounds, well-equipped laboratories, a canteen and other Facilities:. In addition to Hindi, Bengali and Urdu, the school offers Malayalam or Tamil as an additional language.

Extracurricular activities: Karate, sports, audio-visual programmes, fine arts and project works.

Facilities: This is a progressive American curriculum delivered by teachers all holding Masters of Education degrees, aligned with the US common core standards, in a progressive environment of classroom and afterschool activities.

Extracurricular activities: 7:45 to 3pm with early release for Pre-K and siblings club. Opening September 2016

curriculum: Indianage: 3+Term dates: On requestFees: AED265 to AED460 (monthly)Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

curriculum: American Progressiveage: Pre-K(3) to Grade 1 & 2opening: September 2016Term dates: On requestFees: AED45,000 to AED76,000 Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: N/A

cENTral School dubai Al NahdaDubai04 267 4433 centralschool.net

clarioN School Corner of Al Asayel and 13d Streets, Al Quoz 1Dubai04 457 4321 admissions@clarionschool dubai.com clarionschooldubai.com

curriculum: American Common Core Standard based curriculum age: 3+ years to 15 years Term dates: Aug-Jan, Jan - JunFees: AED38,230 to AED69,028Waiting list? Upon requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

collEGiaTE aMEricaN School50, Al Maydar streetUmm Suqeim 2, Dubai04 427 1402/03Admissions Ext : 04 427 1404/05casdubai.com

Facilities: Audio-visual facilities LCD projector/visualizer/sound system/smart board, computer laboratories, science laboratories, library, art rooms, music, dance, sports hall, gym, dance, football pitch, swimming pool, soccer field, multipurpose outdoor playground for MS/HS, tennis courts, sports facilities which include basketball, badminton, volleyball and netball, gymnasium, prayer rooms, clinic.

Extracurricular activities: Sports such as tennis, swimming, basketball, football, arts, music, drama, painting and technology.

curriculum: UKage: FS1 to Year 6Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED27,000 to AED37,000Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: N/A

capiTal School Baghdad StreetAl QusaisDubai04 238 188804 298 8776052 645 5110 [email protected]

Facilities: Soccer field, children’s play ground, auditorium, computer laboratories, swimming pool, science laboratories.

Extracurricular activities: All students will be encouraged to take part in the broad range of opportunities provided to encourage independence, collaborative learning and team work, increased confidence, and a sense of community and community action.

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DEirA iNTErNATioNAl SCHool Ras Al KhorDubai04 232 5552 [email protected]

Curriculum: UK/IBAge: KG1 to Grade 13Term dates: 1st term: Sep-Dec; 2nd term: Jan - Mar; 3rd term: Apr-JunFees: AED34,766 to AED70,047Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Libraries, computer laboratories, sports studies and science laboratories, creative art classrooms, design and technology classrooms, peripatetic and instrumental music rooms, drama studio, a business studies centre, indoor gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool and large sports fields.

Extracurricular activities: Fitness, swimming, golf, basketball, football, cricket, volleyball, tennis, badminton, karate, touch rugby, drumming, dance, band, recorder, photography, chess, philosophy, robotics/computer programming, and much more.

Facilities: Library, science laboratories, IT centre, clinics, gymnasium, playgrounds, sport fields.

Extracurricular activities: Football, basketball, baseball, music, drama, French language.

Curriculum: IBAge: KG1 to 10 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED26,422 to AED60,000Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

DAr Al MArEFA privATE SCHoolMirdif Dubai04 288 5782 [email protected]

CrEDENCE HiGH SCHoolAl Garhoud Dubai04 321 2144 [email protected]

Curriculum: Indian(CBSE)Age: KG1 to Grade 7Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED15,000 to AED23,000Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Class and activity rooms, library, computer labs, medical center, auditorium and swimming pool.

Extracurricular activities: Music & drama, arts & crafts, painting, football, cricket, volleyball, basketball, athletics, purpose built hall with cushioned sports flooring for badminton. and separate halls for table tennis and other indoor games like chess, carrom etc.

Curriculum: Indian(CBSE)Age: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED2,334 to AED8,467Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Unsatisfactory

CrESCENT ENGliSH HiGH SCHool Al QusaisDubai04 298 8866 [email protected]

Facilities: Separate labs for chemistry, physics & biology, computer laboratory, tv/video room, library, books and uniform store, clinic, cafeteria, multipurpose auditorium, basketball court, football field, cricket pitch, badminton and volley ball courts, and indoor multipurpose playground.

Extracurricular activities: Sports, debate, fancy dress, quiz competitions and other cultural activities like dance, music, painting, drawing and handicrafts.

DEirA privATE SCHoolAl TwarDubai04 264 1595 [email protected]

Curriculum: UKAge: FS1 to Year 6 Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-MarFees: AED19,500 to AED30,475Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: School campus, building and classroom ventilation and lighting, water drinking Facilities:, waste disposal, toilets, cafeteria, swimming pool.

Extracurricular activities: Football, dance, games including board games, cooking, music including choir and instrumentsneedle work, arts and crafts, quran, drama, photography.

Facilities: Libraries, computer labs, auditorium, music and dance halls, audio-visual labs. Conference room with a smart board, comprehensive sports complex, basketball and volleyball courts, indoor play areas for table tennis, badminton, chess.

Extracurricular activities: Public speaking, poetry recitation, elocution, debate and drama. Music, dance, art and craft, athletics, cricket, basketball, football, indoor games and swimming.

Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)Age: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED8,686 to AED12,159Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

DElHi privATE SCHool DubAiThe Gardens Dubai04 882 1848 [email protected]

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dEuTSchE iNTErNaTioNalE SchulE dubai (GErMaN iNTErNaTioNal School dubai)Al Quoz Dubai04 338 6006germanschool.ae

curriculum: Germanage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Jan, Feb-Jul Fees: AED24,584 to AED56,999Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

Facilities: Swimming pool, sports hall, outdoor sports field.

Extracurricular activities: Football, choir, music, badminton, gymnastics.

Facilities: Library media centre, four computer labs, 25-metre swimming pool, soccer pitch on an artificial surface, large gymnasium, grass play areas, a full theatre/auditorium, cafeteria and amphitheatre.

Extracurricular activities: Sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing choir, basketball, volleyball, rock climbing, swimming, scuba diving, drama, gymnastics, karate, art club, dance, computer club, board games, book club, ballet, chess club, tennis, Spanish club, math club, floor hockey.

curriculum: US/IBage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED19,338 to AED71,594Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Outstanding

dubai aMEricaN acadEMy(a GEMS School)Al Barsha Dubai04 347 9222 [email protected]

dubai arab aMEricaN privaTE SchoolAl MuhaisnahDubai04 288 2222 [email protected]

curriculum: USage: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-MarFees: AED12,222 to AED27,246Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Science laboratories, library, medical care, art education, physical education, computer laboratories, swimming pool.

Extracurricular activities: Sports, camping, field trips.

curriculum: CISCEage: KGI to Grade7Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED21,000 to AED30,000

dElhi public School acadEMyAcademic CityDubai04 363 2500dpsacademy.ae

about: At DPS Academy, schooling is a seamless blend of academic excellence, sports like basketball, football, cricket, throwball, badminton, table tennis, Judo and swimming, art, craft, music and theater.

dubai collEGE Al SufouhDubai04 399 9111 [email protected]

curriculum: UKage: Grade 7 to Grade 13Term dates: On requestFees: AED71,839 to AED81,348Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKhda rating: Outstanding

Facilities: Light, airy and well-equipped classrooms, science block with laboratories, design and technology suites, computer suites, art studios, canteen, music centre, library and auditorium.

Extracurricular activities: Sporting, hobbies/interests and academic support/reinforcement.

Facilities: E-learning methods of teaching, computer lab, gym, playing equipment for kindergarten.

Extracurricular activities: Quiz competition at every level, field trips, open days, sports day, interschool competitions.

curriculum: UKage: KG1 to Grade 11 Term dates: Sep, Dec, MarFees: AED7,753 to AED13,158Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

dubai carMEl SchoolAl Nahda Dubai04 267 5424 [email protected]

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curriculum: UK/British; accredited by CISage: 3 to 18 yearsTerm dates: Sep-JunFees: AED 43,644 to AED 65,467Waiting list? Upon requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Good with “Outstanding” rating in almost 50% of the judgment areas

dubai briTiSh School (dbS)Emirates HillsThe Springs, Dubai04 361 9361 (ext 608) [email protected] Taaleem School

Facilities: Large, multi-purpose indoor hall; state-of-the-art classrooms with direct access to shaded outdoor learning spaces; specialist music room; specialist language room; built-in library in each room; outdoor, fully shaded swimming pool; indoor learning spaces; health centre; outdoor playing area.

Extracurricular activities: Ballet, tap, football, cooking, swimming, cosmic yoga, music and movement, arts and craft, sensory play, stories in motion, Apple apps.

curriculum: UK/British age: 3 to 5 yearsTerm dates: Sep-JunFees: AED 60,000 for FS 1 and 2 Waiting list? Upon requestTransport? NoKhda rating: N/A

dubai briTiSh FouNdaTioN (dbF)Jumeirah Islandsoff 1st Road, Dubai04- 5587308 (ext 802)[email protected] Taaleem School

Facilities: Swimming pool, large sports hall, football pitch, tennis and basketball court, gym, libraries, two ICT suites, art and design studio, design and technology workshop, science laboratories, music rooms, two sixth form common rooms, playground, and seven extended learning rooms.

Extracurricular activities: art, cricket, digital art and animation, diving, filmmaking, drama and dance, Duke of Edinburgh, Formula One, fitness, girls football, golf, hockey, ICT, Modern United Nations, netball, paper craft, primary football, primary choir, orchestra, Quran club, diving and much more.

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dubai ENGliSh SpEaKiNG collEGE Dubai Academic CityDubai04 360 4866 [email protected]

curriculum: UKage: Grade 7 to Grade 13Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED69,364 to AED74,553Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKhda rating: Outstanding

Facilities: Design and technology/food technology room, textiles and CAD/CAM. Auditorium for the whole school, canteen for 500, state-of-the-art science laboratories, synthetic and full-size grass pitch for football and 15-a-side rugby, three full-size netball courts, six netball/volleyball/badminton sports halls.

Extracurricular activities: See the school’s website for a wide range of sporting, musical, drama, International Award, and other extensive Extracurricular activities:.

Facilities: 95 classrooms, networked library, specialist rooms for music, music technology, art, dance, drama and language learning; exam hall, fully-equipped science laboratories, computer labs and robotic lab, four climate-controlled multipurpose halls for a wide range of sports and other activities, two swimming pools, grassed outdoor playing field, shaded play areas with playground equipment, shaded outdoor basketball and tennis ball courts, cafeteria, music, and movement sprung-floored room for kindergarten.Extracurricular activities: Art, music, singing, rock band, reading club, drama, sports, IT, science, belly dancing, chess and languages.

curriculum: IBage: KG1 to Grade 13Term dates: Sep-Feb, Feb-JunFees: AED34,495 to AED61,120Waiting list? Depends on the year groupTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

dubai iNTErNaTioNal acadEMy Emirates Hills04 368 4111 [email protected]

Facilities: Music rooms, library and resource centre, gymnasium, hall, science and technology room, ICT suite, art room, swimming pool, tennis courts, football and cricket pitch, netball.

Extracurricular activities: Gymnastics, football, netball, swimming, music.

curriculum: UKage: KG2 to Grade 6Term dates: 3 termsFees: From AED39,325 Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

dubai ENGliSh SpEaKiNG School Umm Hurair Dubai04 337 1457 [email protected]

Facilities: Science laboratory, art studio, drama and dance studio, recording studio, ICT laboratory, language support rooms, food technology laboratory. Performing arts theatre, multi-purpose sports hall, swimming pools, football pitches, indoor and outdoor play areas, dining room with a unique experience, shaded outdoor learning space, 550-seater state-of-the-art auditorium.Extracurricular activities: Our students have access to a broad range of extra-curricular activities including sports, languages and academic interests along with a variety of clubs and community initiatives.

curriculum: UK/Britishage: 2016/17 Years 1 – 8, Higher year groups from Year 9 will open in 2017 onwardsTerm dates: Sep - Dec , Jan - Apr, Apr - JunFees: AED65,000 to AED75,000 Waiting list? Upon requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Inspection will take place after 3 years of operation

dubai briTiSh School juMEirah parK (dbSjp)Jumeirah ParkDubai04 552 0247 (ext 603/604)[email protected] dubaibritishschooljp.aeA Taaleem School

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DubAi NATioNAl SCHool - Al TWArAl TwarDubai04 298 8555 [email protected]

Curriculum: USAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: On requestFees: AED19,200 to AED31,476Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Class rooms, sports Facilities:, computer labs, science labs, swimming pools, easy learning department.

Extracurricular activities: Art, chess, eid clothing, math genius, religious activities, science fair, scouting visits, old people welfare, sports activities, traffic safety.

DubAi MoDErN EDuCATioN SCHool Al Mizhar Dubai04 288 5115 [email protected]

Curriculum: US/MOEAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep, Dec, JunFees: AED9,955 to AED13,780 Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Science laboratories, library, all-purpose hall with telescopic seating can be used for P.E. activities, drama productions and school presentations, large computer labs, canteens for boys and girls, health clinic.

Extracurricular activities: Cultural and social activities, sports activities, camping, trading activities.

Facilities: Library, swimming pool, gym, computer lab and English lab.

Extracurricular activities: Karate, tennis, volleyball, basketball and football.

Curriculum: USAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED12,533 to AED19,676Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

DubAi iNTErNATioNAl SCHool Al Garhoud 04 282 3513/24Nad El-Sheba 04 338 5530/04 338 0370 [email protected]

Facilities: Activity room and outdoor play area, art and craft room, library, science laboratories, ICT, swimming pool, auditorium.

Extracurricular activities: Drama, music, dance, creative communication, the visual arts, creative festival, sporting activities.

Curriculum: Indian CISCEAge: Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates: Mar-AprFees: AED10,886 to AED17,650 Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: Outstanding

DubAi MoDErN HiGH SCHool(A GEMS SCHool)Al Safa Dubai04 326 3339 [email protected]

DubAi SCHolArS privATE SCHool Al QusaisDubai04 298 8892 [email protected]

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Info on request Fees: AED13,108 to AED23,820Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Pool, astroturf pitch, audio-visual room, cooking room, computer room. Extracurricular activities: Music, dance, drama, cooking, life skills and yoga.

DubAi NATioNAl SCHool - Al bArSHA Al BarshaDubai04 347 4555 [email protected]

Curriculum: USAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: On requestFees: AED19,318 to AED31,699Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Classrooms are spacious and each equipped with a multimedia projector and speakers so teachers can run all multimedia e-learning courses, sports Facilities:, computer labs, science labs, swimming pools, cafeteria, lecture hall, libraries, art.

Extracurricular activities: Visit the school’s website for a full list of activities.

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Facilities: Auditorium, library, science laboratories, music room, art room, school clinic, book store, canteen, playground.

Extracurricular activities: Elocution, debating, dramatics, quiz, essay writing, art, swimming, ice skating, music and dance.

Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)Age: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-MarFees: AED3,280 to AED4,978Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

EMirATES ENGliSH SpEAKiNG SCHool Al SafaJumeirahDubai04 394 7355 [email protected]

DubAi WoMEN’S CollEGE HiGH SCHool Al NahdaDubai04 267 2929 [email protected]

Curriculum: USAge: Grade 9 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JanFees: AED3,280 to AED 4,978Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: The school is located on the attractive campus of the HCT Dubai Women’s College which has established itself over the past 20+ years as one of the major education institutions for young UAE women. The school shares Facilities: with the college, which includes a world-class library, cutting-edge technology, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and swimming pool, and a cafeteria offering healthy choices of food and beverages, all in a landscaped setting.

EliTE ENGliSH SCHoolAl Waheda Dubai04 268 8244 eliteenglishschool.com

Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Apr-Jul, Sep-MarFees: AED4,153 to AED9,167Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Aerobics, dance, science laboratories, computer laboratories. Extracurricular activities: Debate, drama, art and crafts, football, cricket, basketball.

EMirATES iNTErNATioNAl SCHool, THE MEADoWS Meadows DriveDubai04 362 9009 [email protected]/Meadows

Curriculum: UK/IBAge: KG1 to Grade 13Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED23,647 to AED70,129Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Gymnasiums, computer labs, science laboratories, drama rooms, fully IT-connected classrooms, swimming pool, sports field.

Extracurricular activities: Most sports, ballet, cooking, art and crafts, health and fitness, math club, computer club, robotics, F1 club, environmental club, student council.

Facilities: Swimming pool, sports halls, fields, library and media centres, theatre arts, science, music, language labs, IT labs, mathematics labs, in addition to 150 classrooms all fitted with interactive whiteboard technology.

Extracurricular activities: Languages clubs, indoor climbing, competitive sports, fitness, arts, cultural, academic and service activities, International Award.

Curriculum: UK/IBAge: KG1 to Grade 13Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED30,927 to AED65,537 Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

EMirATES iNTErNATioNAl SCHool, juMEirAH Umm Suqeim Dubai04 348 9804 [email protected]/Jumeirah

ENGliSH lANGuAGE privATE SCHoolUmm HurairDubai04 337 750304 337 1099 [email protected]

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Apr-Jul, Sep-MarFees: AED3,358 to AED9,900Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Science laboratories, library, medical care, art education, physical education, computer laboratories, swimming pool.

Extracurricular activities: Special assemblies, field trips, interclass and interhouse competitions.

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Curriculum: UKAge: FS1 to Year 6Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED65,000 to AED85,000Waiting list? YesTransport? NoKHDA rating: N/A

ForEMArKE SCHoolAl Barsha South,Dubai04 818 8600, 04 818 8666 [email protected]

Facilities: Prep school 25-metre competition swimming pool and foundation school swimming pool, three netball and tennis courts, two multipurpose outdoor courts, three multipurpose sports halls, one studio, two junior cricket fields including one grass wicket, four junior-sized football/rugby pitches, indoor and outdoor cricket nets, sports pavilion, specialist music, teaching rooms, music practice rooms.

Extracurricular activities: Includes sports, ballet, music, art, languages. Please ask the school for a full list.

GEMS FirSTpoiNT SCHool – THE villADubailandDubai04 278 9700gemsfirstpointschool-dubai.com

Curriculum: UKAge: Kindergarten to Year 9 Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED38,000 to AED55,000Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: ICT classrooms with discovery space, libraries, art and design studios, food technology catering suite, engineering workshops, design technology workshops, 500-seat auditorium, 25-metre swimming pool, six-court sports hall, specialist drama space and black-box theatre space, music technology suite.Extracurricular activities: Basketball, gymnastics, recorder club, keyboard group, board games, Arabic stories, art and crafts club, athletics club, computer club, jewellery club, Arabic cooking, Arabic stories, film club, netball club, Qur’an reciting, Islamic studies and Qur’an reading, multi-sports, story club.

Facilities: Library and discovery centre, music studios, ICT labs, art studio, gymnasium, pool, tennis courts, grassed playing field, synthetic turf playing areas, parent areas and meeting rooms.

Extracurricular activities: Sports programme, visual arts, performing arts, music, drama, dance.

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Year 6Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED33,916 to AED42,753 Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: Outstanding

GEMS juMEirAH priMAry SCHoolJumeirahDubai04 394 3500 c.mcdermott_ [email protected]

Curriculum: UKAge: Kinder garten to Year 9Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED33,000 to AED44,000Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

GEMS METropolE SCHool – MoTor CiTyMotor City Dubai04 550 7200gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com

Facilities: Fully-integrated ICT and libraries, sports provisions including a swimming pool, digital media rooms, science laboratories, music and art rooms.Extracurricular activities: Internal ASAs, swimming, basketball, tennis, badminton, double-Dutch, gymnastics, yoga, hockey, English, arts & crafts, book club, Arabic, homework club, murals, ell support, puzzles, film club, alphabet club, sticker club, Islamic history, French, scrapbooking, ultimate frisbee, music, history, painting, netball, Qur’an club, origami craft, reading, singing, mosaicking, touch rugby, drawing, gifted and talented maths.

Curriculum: IBAge: Kindergarten to Grade 9Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED24,584 to AED56,999Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

GEMS iNTErNATioNAl SCHool – Al KHAil Al KhailDubai 04 339 6200 gemsinternationalschool-alkhail.com

Facilities: Specialty classrooms for science, technology, visual and performing arts, recreation, sports and fitness facilities. Extracurricular activities: English language support, interactive games, arts, crafts and sewing, math club, reading club, roots and shoots (global awareness), animated shorts, chess club, book club, singing club, storytelling, ice skating, drum circle, newspaper club, beginner band, art fun, iPad club, homework club, Latin dance, folk dancing, dance aerobics, mime, Alice in Wonderland stage production and costume design, American sign language, Arabic for beginners, Italian, French, Dutch.

Euro SCHool DubAiPalm JumeirahDubai04 398 6862

Curriculum: Special needsAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: On requestFees: On requestWaiting list? On requestTransport? On requestKHDA rating: N/A



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curriculum: Indian CBSEage: Kindergarten to Grade 7Term dates: Apr-MarFees: AED20,000 to AED27,000Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: N/A

GEMS NEW MillENNiuM School Al KhailDubai04-339 6533gemsnms-alkhail.com

Facilities: Indoor and outdoor kindergarten play areas, multipurpose sports hall/auditorium, art/craft rooms, dance and drama studios, primary and secondary canteens, libraries, ICT/business study centre, science laboratories, music rooms, specialist teaching/language rooms, technology rooms, medical centre, covered play areas, multi-sport games area.

curriculum: Indian CISCEage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Mar- AprFees: AED19,318 to AED31,699Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Outstanding

GEMS ModErN acadEMyAl SafaDubai04 326 3339gemsmhs.com

Facilities: Activity room and outdoor play area, art and craft room, library, science laboratories, ICT, swimming pool, auditorium.

Extracurricular activities: Drama, music, dance, creative communication, the visual arts, creative festival, sporting activities.

Facilities: Library, science laboratories, computer science centre, playing field.

Extracurricular activities: Day boarding programme, afteroon self-enhancement programme, art and craft, karate, music, modern dance, science clubs, elocution, creative writing, debate, dramatics, quizzing forums, cricket, football, tennis courts and a swimming pool.

curriculum: Indian CBSEage: Kindergarten to Grade 8Term dates: Apr-MarFees: AED10,400 to AED13,650Waiting list? On requestTransport? Yes

GEMS MillENNiuM School Moweliah Area Sharjah06 535 8176gemsmillenniumschool-sharjah.com

Facilities: Swimming pool and wading pool, large indoor multi-purpose hall, sports hall, music suite, dance studio with sprung floor. Drama studio and arts and crafts studio, computer labs with wireless networks and full digital connectivity, knowledge centre library and multimedia resource room, CD and DVD library, artificial sporting field.

Extracurricular activities: Ballet, karate, music, art, ICT, clay modelling, chess, cookery, Indian dancing, netball, football, athletics, hockey, gymnastics, tennis, golf.

curriculum: UKage: KG1 to Year 6Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED32,259 to AED40,674Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

GEMS royal dubai SchoolMirdif Dubai04 288 6499 [email protected]

curriculum: Indian CBSEage: Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates: Apr-MarFees: AED6,172 to AED13,059Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

GEMS our oWN iNdiaN SchoolAl Quoz Dubai04 339 1188gemsoo-alquoz.com

Facilities: Library, science laboratories, ICT laboratories, playing field, canteen, medical centre.

Extracurricular activities: Interschool English debate, Our Own Interschool Drama Festival.

curriculum: Indian CBSEage: Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates: Apr-MarFees: AED6,015 to AED12,727Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

GEMS our oWN ENGliSh hiGh SchoolAl Warqa 3Dubai04 236 1335gemsoo-dubai.com

Facilities: School mosque, library, computer science centre, science laboratories, art studio, music studio, playing field, kindergarten play area.

Extracurricular activities: Physical education, public speaking, visual arts, environment club, performing arts, overnight camps, activity club, mentoring, workshops, Olympiads, educational trips, Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

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curriculum: UKage: Kindergarten to Year 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED31,809 to AED71,827Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

GEMS WElliNGToN acadEMy - dubai SilicoN oaSiS Dubai Silicon Oasis Dubai04 515 9000 [email protected]

Facilities: Indoor multi-sports hall, outdoor shaded multi-sports hall, outdoor synthetic multi-sports pitch, six-lane 25-metre swimming pool, 10-metre learner pool, dance/exercise studio, fitness suite.

Extracurricular activities: Visual and performing arts, music, drama, art.

curriculum: UK /IBage: KG1 to Year 13Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED36,470 to AED79,343Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Outstanding

GEMS WElliNGToN iNTErNaTioNal SchoolSheikh Zayed RoadDubai04 348 4999wellingtoninternationalschool.com

Facilities: Knowledge centre library, three ICT laboratories, dance studio, drama studio, three art studios, health and fitness studio, large multipurpose sports hall, 300-metre athletics track, three squash courts, tennis, basketball, netball and volleyball courts, 25-metre indoor swimming pool, climbing wall and a play area for foundation stage children. Extracurricular activities: Art and craft, astronomy, athletics, basketball, computers, choir, cricket, dance, drama, drawing, French, football, needlework, netball, rugby and tap dance.

curriculum: UKage: FS1 to Year 9Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED31,809 to AED71,827Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: N/A

GEMS WElliNGToN acadEMy - al Khail Al Khail Dubai04 339 6233 gemswellingtonacademy-alkhail.com

Facilities: Three-level gymnasium with rooftop tennis courts, two 25-metre swimming pools and toddler pool, full football and rugby pitches, recording and video studio, auditorium and theatre, full cafeteria.Extracurricular activities: Impartial and independent careers guidance, entrepreneurship, cross-curricular studies, and personal, social and health education. It also includes arts, music, cookery, multi-sports, yoga, chess club, crafts and design, cross country, book club, development swim, beginners guitar club, ICT/digital learning, Lego construction.

curriculum: UKage: KG1 to Grade 9Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED9,540 to AED15,104Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

GEMS WiNchESTEr SchoolOud Metha Dubai04 337 4112 [email protected]

Facilities: School mosque, library, computer science centre, science laboratories, art studio, music studio, playing field, kindergarten play area.

Extracurricular activities: Music and musical instruments, creative writing, art and craft, dance (individual and team), sports, drama reading club, debating, elocution and public speaking, educational trips, environmental projects, chess, sports, indoor games.

curriculum: UKage: KG1 to Grade 6Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED37,004 to AED46,644Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

GEMS WElliNGToN priMary SchoolSheikh Zayed Road Dubai04 343 3266 [email protected]

Facilities: Library, music department, ICT department, gymnasium, art room, swimming pool, shaded playing areas, astroturf playing areas, parents’ areas and meeting rooms.

Extracurricular activities: Physical education and sports, music, arts, after-school programme.

GEMS World acadEMyAl Barsha Dubai04 373 6373 [email protected]

curriculum: IBage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED56,831 to AED98,649Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

Facilities: The Discovery World, planetarium, sports Facilities:, auditorium, symphony centre, peace garden.

Extracurricular activities: Rock climbing, tennis, gymnastics, model club, newspaper, rugby, dance, martial arts, music technology, ballet, choir, ELL, and environment club.

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Facilities: Modern classrooms, multipurpose halls, laboratories: hysics, Chemistry & Biology labs, mathematics, computer, Internet facility, modern library with comprehensive collection of books including reference books, newspapers, periodicals and magazines, sports and games, school clinic, canteen

Extracurricular activities: Student clubs: science, environment, arts and literary clubs.

Curriculum: Indian(CBSE)Age: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-MarFees: AED3,209 to AED5,835Waiting list? NoTransport? Yes KHDA rating: Unsatisfactory

GulF MoDEl SCHool Al MuhaisnahDubai04 254 4222 [email protected]

Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: MonthlyFees: AED3,170 to AED5,995Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

GulF iNDiAN HiGH SCHoolAl Garhoud Dubai04 282 4455 [email protected]

Facilities: Modern amenities, science laboratories, library, well-equipped clinic, science exhibition.

Extracurricular activities: Cricket, basketball, sports and fitness programmes.

GrEENFiElD CoMMuNiTy SCHool (GCS)Dubai Investments ParkDubai04 885 6600 (ext 214) [email protected] Taaleem School

Curriculum: IB World School, offering all four IB programmesAge: 3 years to 18 years Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED37,878 to AED69,754Waiting list? Upon requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good with some areas Outstanding

Facilities: 6 lane competitive swimming pool, learning pool, two sports fields, gymnasium, tennis courts, libraries, art studios, music rooms, safe-play areas, fully equipped science laboratories, design and technology workshops, dance and drama studio, interactive white boards.Extracurricular activities: golf, football, Ipads for learning, athletics, puppet show, EAL support, Chess club, Touch rugby, choir, mandala art, French, recycled art, Quran, dance, netball, yoga, origami, rugby, volleyball, World challenge trips, cooking, creative writing, desert sance, digital design club, sailing, scuba diving, basketball, water polo.

Curriculum: UK/IBAge: FS1 to Year 6Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED49,750 to AED65,000Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

HArTlAND iNTErNATioNAl SCHoolMohammed Bin Rashid CityDubai04 551 9276hartlandinternational.com

Facilities: Laboratories, computer science lab, food technology lab, design technology lab, clinic, auditorium green room, refectory, football pitch, sports centre.

Extracurricular activities: Science, music, sports, drama and theatre.

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curriculum: IATage: Grade 9 to Grade 12Term dates: Aug-Jan, Feb-MayFees: AED 8,300 to AED14,000Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: N/A

iNSTiTuTE oF appliEd TEchNoloGy Al Qusais Dubai04 212 2888 iat.ac.ae

Facilities: World-class classrooms and laboratories with cutting-edge technology. New learning resource centre/library with dedicated reading rooms, technology centre for research and comprehensive selection of books and reference materials for students and staff.


curriculum: UKage: KG1 to Grade 6Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED22,818 to AED31,958Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: Outstanding

horizoN School dubai Next to Al Safa Park Dubai04 342 2891 [email protected]

Facilities: Two swimming pools, football, music centre, IT lab.

Extracurricular activities: Football, bowling, netball, swimming squad training, distance swimming, horse riding, karate, football squad training, dancing, rounders, yoga and ball skills.

curriculum: USage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Aug-Oct, Oct-Mar, Mar-MayFees: AED20,958 to AED29,342Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

iNTErNaTioNal School oF arTS aNd SciENcES dubai Al Warqa’a 1 Dubai04 280 0459/0185 [email protected]

Facilities: Two computer labs, two science laboratories plus biology laboratory and chemistry laboratory, two pre-engineering laboratories, primary library, main library, indoor primary playground, taekwondo dojo, health clinic.

Extracurricular activities: Scouts, French club, music, astronomy, fitness, varsity teams, taekwondo, debate, student council.

curriculum: MOE/USage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Jan, Feb-JunFees: AED13,158 to AED24,672 Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

iNTErNaTioNal acadEMic SchoolAl Warqaa 1 Dubai04 280 0993 [email protected]

Facilities: Safe and purpose-built campus with beautiful landscaping, library, fully-equipped multimedia rooms, science laboratories, creative art centre, computer labs, kindergarten inter-skills room, football ground, tennis court, volleyball and basketball courts, swimming pool, cafeteria, large auditorium, prayer room, conference room.

Extracurricular activities: Football, volleyball, after-school club and all kinds of indoor and outdoor sports.

curriculum: UKage: FS1 to Year 10Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED22,818 to AED31,958Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

horizoN iNTErNaTioNal School Umm Al Sheif Dubai04 342 2891 [email protected]

Facilities: Play areas, library, ict suites, art rooms, sports Facilities:, sports field, swimming pool, science lab, auditoriumstudy room, sports hall, splash pool, design & technology.

Extracurricular activities: The club provides supervised, quality care in a safe and fun, informal play environment. Activities include arts & crafts, playdough modelling, gross motor play, role play, puzzle time, outdoor/indoor play and age-appropriate DVDs.

icadEMy MiddlE EaSTDubai Knowledge VillageDubai04 440 1212icademydubai.com

curriculum: USage: KG2 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED18,332 to AED25,672Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: N/A

Facilities: Students socialize with others around the world through online clubs, field trips, and other activities, Full-time and part-time options are available, contact school for more info.

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curriculum: UK/USage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED18,234 to AED34,896Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

iNTErNaTioNal School oF chouEiFaT Knowledge Village Dubai04 399 9444iscdubai.sabis.net

Facilities: Library, three computer labs, three science laboratories, exam hall, gymnastics and ballet rooms, a large multipurpose air-conditioned sports hall, a gymnasium, two swimming pools, grass football field, outdoor courts, car tracks for young students, playground equipment and indoor air-conditioned play areas, plus a large auditorium and a large cafeteria.

Extracurricular activities: Taekwondo, ballet and gymnastics.

curriculum: IB World School, offering all four IB programmesage: 3 to 18 yearsTerm dates: Sep-JunFees: AED53,552 to AED 80,329Waiting list? Upon requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Good with some areas Outstanding

juMEira baccalaurEaTE School (jbS)Jumeira 1, 53B StreetOff Al Wasl RoadDubai04 344 6931 ext. 205 & [email protected] Taaleem School

Facilities: The JBS campus sits on approximately eight acres of prime land in Jumeira 1, with outstanding learning, sporting and performing arts facilities, including a real grass Fifa-size football field, swimming pool, two large gymnasiums, computer/ICT labs, designated music/drama and visual arts rooms, dance studio, library and shared play areas for younger students.Extracurricular activities: JBS offers a wide range of activities to students through our Extra-Curricular Activities programme (ECA): football, tennis, yoga, rugby, volleyball, basketball, swimming, badminton, drama, dance, guitar and choir, public speaking, Model United Nations, the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Scholars’ Cup to name a few.

curriculum: UKage: KG2 to Grade 6Term dates: Aug-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-JulyFees: From AED39,927Waiting list? For some year groupsTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

jEbEl ali priMary School Jebel Ali Village Dubai04 884 648504 884 6366 [email protected]

Facilities: Sports hall, football and rugby pitches, music room, library, swimming pool, ICT suite, assembly hall.

Extracurricular activities: A variety of sporting and creative after-school activities.

curriculum: UKage: Year 7 to Year 13Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED60,579 to AED75,724Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Outstanding

juMEirah collEGE(a GEMS School)Jumeirah Dubai04 395 5524 office_ [email protected]

Facilities: Interactive whiteboards in every classroom, video conferencing room for distance-learning courses, design and technology suite, communication and resource centre, music suites and en-suite practice rooms, drama studio, art and ceramic studios, science laboratories, multi-purpose sports hall, swimming pool, tennis/netball courts, playing fields.

Extracurricular activities: Drama, music, sports, diving, fashion, photography, snowboarding and skiing.

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Facilities: The computer lab can easily accomodate 25-30 students, library, science corner, transport, playground, multipurpose auditorium, clinic, smart boards.

Extracurricular activities: All the games, athletics, drill display, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are conducted on the House system. They are regularly marked for discipline, and all activities including- literary, art, cultural and sports.

curriculum: Indian(CBSE)age: KG1 to Grade 6Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-MarFees: AED2,996 to AED3,227Waiting list? NoTransport? Yes Khda rating: Acceptable

liTTlE FloWErS ENGliSh School Hor Al AnzDubai04 266 7620 [email protected]

curriculum: Iranianage: Grade 1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED18,332to AED25,672Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

Khadija iraNiaN School dubai For GirlSKaramaDubai04 396 107204 396 1676 [email protected]

Facilities: Having two mosques, prayer room in the elementary section, clinics, swimming pools, sports, a large on campus playing field, recreational areas, cafeterias and many more.

Extracurricular activities: Art club, environment club, science labs, conference rooms, cookery club, art studio.

Facilities: Library, play areas, music and audio rooms, seminar spaces, reading areas, and an all-season swimming pool. An international standard artificial turf for rugby, hockey and cricket will be available to all students, and a modern auditorium with a seating capacity of 458 people.

curriculum: UKage: KG1 to Grade 6 Term dates: Sep-JuneFees: AED34,440 to AED42,561 Waiting list? YesTransport? Yes, for Year 3 and aboveKhda rating: Outstanding

juMEirah ENGliSh SpEaKiNG School(jESS) juMEirah braNchDubai04 394 5515 [email protected]

Facilities: Large campus with shaded playground areas, interactive white boards in every classroom, two temperature-controlled swimming pools, air-conditioned sports hall, multi-purpose P.E. studio, netball courts, large tiger-turf sports field, fully-equipped ICT and music departments with practice rooms, well-resourced library.

Extracurricular activities: A range of activities are offered for all kinds of arts and sports, and numerous music and performing arts opportunities (changes on a termly basis).

curriculum: UK/IBage: KG1 to Grade 13Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED34,440 to AED81,138Waiting list? Primary: yes; Secondary/6th form: on requestTransport? Yes Khda rating: Outstanding

juMEirah ENGliSh SpEaKiNG School(jESS)arabiaN raNchES braNchDubai04 361 9019 [email protected]

Facilities: Large campus with shaded playgrounds, interactive white boards in every classroom, two temperature-controlled swimming pools, air-conditioned sports hall, P.E. studio, tennis and netball courts and floodlit sports field, extensive science and art/design facilities, purpose-built music centre, auditorium, amphitheatre, three drama studios and a library.

Extracurricular activities: A range of activities are offered for all kinds of arts and sports as well as numerous music and performing arts opportunities (changes on a termly basis).

curriculum: Indian(CBSE)age: KG1 to Grade 10Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED10,174 to AED18,000Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

jSS privaTE SchoolNear Safa ParkDubai04 344 6419 [email protected]

Facilities: Class rooms, laboratories, audio visual room, library, auditorium, counselling centre, cyberyard, math lab, bookstore, canteen, clinic.

Extracurricular activities: Islamic initiatives, heritage & culture of the uae, global perspective, community involvement, socio cultural activities, sports activities, inter-house activities, tour & field trips, health, environmental initiatives, house system, swimming, cricket, basket ball, tennis, football, athletics, table tennis, badminton, volley ball, yoga, chess, art and culture.

curriculum: Indian(CISCE)age: KG1-Grade 11Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED13,476 to AED 29,244Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

jSS iNTErNaTioNal Schoolal barShaDubai04 325 6886 [email protected]

Facilities: Library, IT laboratories with latest PC and WiFi internet connection, project room, auditorium with a stage and 800 seating capacity, counselling centre, labs for physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and language, audio visual room, lecture halls.

Extracurricular activities: School offers opportunities to students to get trained and excel in various sports and games such as athletics, squash, cricket, swimming, basket ball, chess, foot ball, yoga, volley ball, table tennis.

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Curriculum: FrenchAge: KG1 to Grade 11Term dates: Sep-Nov, Dec-Mar, Mar-JunFees: AED21,000 to AED 40,000Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

lyCEE libANAiS FrANCopHoNE privE Al Muhaisnah Dubai04 264 0800 [email protected] llfp.com

Facilities: Spacious class room, basketball court and football field, science club, math club, art club.

Extracurricular activities: Visit the website for a full list of high-quality, inspirational after-school activities.

Curriculum: FrenchAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Nov, Dec-Mar, Mar-JunFees: AED23,270 to AED49,214Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

lyCEE FrANCAiS iNTErNATioNAl Dubai Academic City Dubai04 336 8552 04 396 0608 04 396 0607 [email protected]

Facilities: Football, handball, tennis, multi-games, badminton, rugby, roller, slalom course, games, gymnastics, bellydancing, basketball, martial arts, judo, kick-boxing, table tennis, theater, fine arts, learning different drawing techniques (portrait, watercolor, charcoal, sculpture), needlecraft, art & craft, workroom, chess club, zumba, reggaeton, cumbia, rhythmic gymnastics with ball, rope, club & ribbon, arab theatre, basketball, modern dance, jazz dance,singing and music, animated film, fencing, ciné club, web tv, modern art.

Curriculum: FrenchAge: Grade 1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Nov, Dec-Mar, Mar-JunFees: AED31,401 to AED43,122 Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

lyCEE FrANCAiS iNTErNATioNAl GEorGES poMpiDou Dubai Academic City Dubai04 326 0026 [email protected]

Facilities: Computer labs, science labs, multipurpose hall, art rooms, libraries, clinics, playgrounds, resource centres, guidance counselling.

Extracurricular activities: student council, drama, folklore, piano, broadcast station, computer club, French club, science club, math club, astronomy club.

Curriculum: EYFS, UK, UK, NCAge: 3 to 16 yearsTerm dates: Sep-JunFees: AED 50,200 to AED 88,500Waiting list? in some year groupsTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

KiNGS’ SCHool Al bArSHAUmm SuqeimAl Barsha SouthDubai, UAEPO BOX 3819904 356 6900kingsdubai.com

Facilities: Multi-sport astro pitches, netball/basketball and volleyball, rugby and football pitches, cricket academy, gym, swimming pools, design technology for food, textiles, and resistant materials, art room, black box theatre, music recording, Apple TVs, laptops and iPads, libraries, special facilities for students with dyslexia, parent’s café and terrace.Extracurricular activities: Sports, music, sciences, arts, football, netball, volleyball, unihoc, chess, eco-club, drama, sewing, public speaking, extras - Arabic/Maths/Spanish/English.

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Facilities: Gym, 2 sports courts, a large astroturf pitch, running track and a 25 metre swimming pool. PC and Mac suites, class iPads and laptops

Extracurricular activities: School clubs held after school, drama classes, childrens’ yoga, karate, basketball, and a wide array of sports

Curriculum: UK, UK, NC Age: 3 years to 11 yearsTerm dates: Sep-JunFees: AED 38,317-AED 58,314 Waiting list? in some year groupsTransport? NoKHDA rating: Outstanding

KiNGS’ SCHool DubAi26th Street, Umm Suqueim 3Dubai, UAEPO BOX 3819904 348 3939kingsdubai.com

Facilities: Multi-sport astro pitch, hard court area for netball and basketball, grass field for football, rugby and hockey, primary gym, swimming pools, wireless campus, apple TVs in classrooms, play areas, café for parents.Extracurricular activities: Drama, art, karate, yoga, basketball, and other sports

Curriculum: EYFS, UK, UK, NCAge: 3 years to 11yearsTerm dates: Sep-JunFees: AED 50,200 to AED 63,700Waiting list? NoTransport? NoKHDA rating: N/A

KiNGS SCHool NAD Al SHEbANad Al Sheba 3PO BOX 38199Dubai, UAE04 327 1841kingsdubai.com

Facilities: Art classrooms, ICT facilitie including Mac suites, indoor and outdoor play areas, libraries, multipurpose halls, extensive sports facilities including swimming pools, astro pitches, grass pitches, running track, hard courts, tennis courts and prestigious cricket academy with cricket square, indoor and outdoor nets, practice facilities and cricket pavilion.

Extracurricular activities: After-school clubs, music, gym training, track events and team games. Music and dance, art and craft, yoga and social club.

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Curriculum: USAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED7,157 to AED19,077Waiting list? Yes Transport? YesKHDA rating: Unsatisfactory

NEW ACADEMy SCHoolAl Mina Road Bur Dubai Dubai04 398 8873 [email protected]

Facilities: Swimming pool, science lab, two computer labs, multimedia room, multipurpose hall.

Extracurricular activities: Football, basketball, sports.

Curriculum: Indian(CBSE)Age: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Apr-MarFees: AED2,620 to AED4,559Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

NEW iNDiAN MoDEl SCHool DubAi Al Garhoud Dubai04 282 431304 282 425004282 4441 [email protected]

Facilities: Basketball and volleyball facilities, science laboratories, computer labs, library, clinic, canteen.

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, plus all kinds of indoor and outdoor sports facilities.v

Curriculum: USAge: KG1 to Grade 9Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED21,365 to AED32,557Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

MirDiFF privATE SCHool Al Mizhar Dubai04 288 3303 [email protected]

Facilities: Swimming pool, outdoor courts, gardens, outdoor play area, activity room, drama room, music room, art room, home economics room, science labs, computer lab, library and resources room.Extracurricular activities: Swimming, basketball, volleyball, football.

Curriculum: UKAge: Nursery to Year10Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED60,000 to AED86,000Transport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

NorD ANGliA iNTErNATioNAl SCHool DubAiAl Barsha South off Hessa Street, Dubai04 361 4330nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/dubai

Facilities: State-of-the-art auditorium, large well lit open plan art studios, craft centres, theatre space, and urban classroom areas, excellent language labs and up-to-date equipment.

Extracurricular activities: Outdoor sports facilities, a swimming pool and three refectories. It has been built as a nurturing environment for students, as well as the next generation of athletes, statesmen, thespians and musicians. Choir, music, drama, public speaking, languages, art, robotics, community awards and a full range of sports.

Curriculum: USAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED20,561 to AED40,869Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

NibrAS iNTErNATioNAl SCHool Green Community Dubai04 885 3330 [email protected] nisdubai.ae

Facilities: Library, science laboratories, computer lab, multipurpose halls, auditorium, indoor and outdoor sports areas, indoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor covered play areas, physical education and play structures, indoor activity centre, computers, audio visual teaching equipment. School-wide monitored internet access for up-to-date research and learning.

Extracurricular activities: Sports day, field trips, tree planting for environmental awareness.

Facilities: Large rooms for band and performing arts, five art rooms, four science labs, four computer labs, journalism room, regulation baseball diamond, two outdoor basketball courts, grassed playing field.

Extracurricular activities: Computers, community service, drama, environmental conservation, excursions, expeditions, literary magazine, newspaper, photography, yearbook, debate, sailing.

Curriculum: MOEAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-MarFees: AED4,277 to AED7,841Waiting list? NoTransport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

NATioNAl CHAriTy SCHool Al GarhoudDubai04 282 1942 [email protected]

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curriculum: US IBage: Pre-K to Grade 7Term dates: Open Sep 1Fees: AED31,500 to AED63,000Waiting list? No Transport? YesKhda rating: N/A

oNTario iNTErNaTioNal caNadiaN School Algeria Road and 15 StreetUptown Mirdiff Dubai04 255 988004 255 9899 oics.ae

Facilities: Science labs (chemistry, physics and biology), visual arts classroom, theatre arts classroom, computer lab, librarystudy hall, clinic, food services facilities, double gymnasiumswimming pool, designated outdoor play areas.

curriculum: Indian CBSEage: Grade 1 to Grade 12Term dates: Apr-MarFees: AED7,550 to AED12,809Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

our oWN hiGh School(a GEMS School)Al Warqa’aDubai04 280 0077 [email protected]

Facilities: Library, mathematics laboratory, science laboratories, computer science centre, playing field, school mosque.

Extracurricular activities: Visual arts, performing arts, public speaking, Star of the Section Award, physical education, scouting, educational field trips, quiz club, environment club, Olympiads, Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

curriculum: USage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Aug, Dec, MarFees: AED16,676to AED28,556Waiting list? No Transport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

philadElphia privaTE SchoolAl MuhaisnahDubai04 264 6202 [email protected]

Facilities: Library, science laboratories, multi-purpose halls, auditorium, indoor and outdoor sports areas, physical education, computers.

Extracurricular activities: Football, karate, basketball, clay modelling, memorisation of Koran, computer, creative art, folk dance, and ballet.

curriculum: UKage: KG1-Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED8,690 to AED16,281 Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

priSTiNE privaTE School Al Nahda 2 Dubai04 267 429904 267 5822 [email protected]

curriculum: USage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: On requestFees: AED26,198 to AED41,917Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

NorTh aMEricaN iNTErNaTioNal SchoolAl Mizhar Dubai04 288 4844 [email protected]

Facilities: Music and dance studio, science labs, conference rooms, cookery club, art studio, cafeteria, auditorium and sports facilities.

Extracurricular activities: Literary club, eco club, band, sports and art club.

Facilities: Multi-purpose grand auditorium is one of the most expensive units of the school buildings. our school auditorium is the centre of multifarious indoor activities for our students, which has a capacity of approximately 600 seats, medical care, school library, computer laboratory, play area for KG, sports and games, art rooms, home economics laboratory, udio-visual room is equipped with televisions, DVD and VHS players, over-head projector, stereo systems as teaching aids and an extensive collection of educational audio and video cassettes for KG students.

curriculum: Pakistaniage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Dec Dec-Mar, Mar-JunFees: AED5,204 to AED7,139Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

paKiSTaN EducaTioNal acadEMy Oud Metha RdDubai04 337 0126 [email protected]

Facilities: 100,000-square-foot campus consisting of kindergarten activity area, multipurpose hall, sports grounds, covered swimming pool, interactive audio-visual support rooms, libraries and science laboratories.

Extracurricular activities: Ice skating, swimming, karate, football, music, drama and annual concerts.

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curriculum: UK Based Cambridge International Curriculum age: 4 years to 15 years Term dates: Aug-Jan, Feb - JunFees: AED27,981 to AED59,096Waiting list? Upon requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

raFFlES iNTErNaTioNal SchoolUmm Suqeim 3, Al Bagla Street, Dubai04 427 1200Admissions 04 427 1200/1261/1262www.rafflesis.com

Facilities: Cafeteria, Large Indoor Gymnasium and Dance Hall, Swimming pools, Designated play areas for our FS2 and Year 1 students, Tennis, basketball and football courts.

Extracurricular activities: Tennis, football, language clubs, athletics, chess, rugby, creative writing.

curriculum: IB PYP, IB Diploma and courses, Cambridge Secondary 1 and IGCSE age: 4 years to 19 years Term dates: Aug-Jan, Feb - JunFees: AED27,981 to AED78,347Waiting list? Upon requestTransport? YesKhda rating: GOOD with outstanding features

raFFlES World acadEMyAl Marcup StreetUmm Suqeim 3, Dubai04 427 1351/52Admissions 04 4271300www.rwadubai.com

Facilities: Dance studio, library, black box theatre, sports hall, music room, gymansium, multipurpose atria for display and performancecafeteria, sports field and track, swimming pool, tennis courts, eco garden, play areas with equipment in primary

Extracurricular activities: Tennis, football, basketball, swimming, cricket, athletics, martial arts, chess, several clubs and societies.

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Curriculum: UK/IBAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED26,807 to AED75,059Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

rAFFlES WorlD ACADEMyUmm Suqeim 3 Dubai04 427 1300 / 04 427135104 4271352 [email protected]

Facilities: Tutorial rooms, theatre, art rooms, dance studiomusic rooms, science laboratories, computer laboratoriessoccer field, swimming pools, sports hall, basketball courtsbadminton courts, tennis courts.


Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)Age: KG1-Grade 7Term dates: MonthlyFees: AED10,004 to AED17,444Waiting list? Yes Transport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

rAjAGiri iNTErNATioNAl SCHoolAl Warqaa Dubai04 280 0691 [email protected]

Facilities: Our classrooms are equipped with well-presented displays. ICT is an important element of teaching – there are two computer labs and two audio visual rooms to help students in their quest for knowledge. Library, music rooms, swimming pools, aerobics room, multipurpose school clinic.

Extracurricular activities: Swimming, literature, music, dance games, gymnastics, aerobics, art, environment day, sports day, concerts, talent week.

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 13Fees: on requestWaiting list? Yes Transport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

rASHiD SCHoolFor boySNad Al ShebaDubai04 336 1300 [email protected]

Facilities: Library, science laboratories, outdoor sports areas, physical education, computers.

Extracurricular activities: Games, football.

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED13,067 to AED24,506 Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

quEEN iNTErNATioNAl SCHool Hor Al Anz Dubai04 265 2600 [email protected]

Facilities: Bus service, science laboratories, playground, library, canteen.

Extracurricular activities: ICT club, art club, environment club, literacy club, math club, science club, sports club, field trips, sports, talent show, assemblies, bookfair.

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade10Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED26,807 to AED75,059Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

rAFFlES iNTErNATioNAl SCHoolUmm Suqeim 3 Dubai04 427 1200 [email protected]

Facilities: Theatre, art rooms, dance studio, music rooms, science laboratories, computer labs, soccer field, swimming pools, sports hall, basketball courts, badminton courts, tennis courts, prayer rooms.


Curriculum: UKAge: FS1 to Year 11 Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED45,000 to AED55,000Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

rANCHES priMAry SCHoolArabian Ranches 2Dubai800 177704 442 9765rpsdubai.com

Facilities: Outdoor astro-turf football pitch, Outdoor basketball pitch, Fully-equipped science and computer labs, specialist facilities for music, art and foreign languages, two multi-purpose halls, temperature-controlled swimming pool, networked library, outdoor play and learning areas, spacious cafeteria.

Extracurricular activities: cookery club, arts and crafts, around the world, team games, drama, football, swimming, ballet, design and technology.

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curriculum: UKage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep, Jan, AprFees: AED37,247 to AED85,429Waiting list? Dependent on year group.Transport? YesKhda rating: Good

rEGENT iNTErNaTioNal School Emirates Hills Dubai04 360 8830 [email protected]

Facilities: Swimming pool, multipurpose hall, science lab, library, football pitch, art/design and technology/dance studio, music room, ICT room.

Extracurricular activities: Performing arts and cultural, art/craft and design and media, general hobbies, soccer, basketball, gymnastics, martial arts, swimming, tennis, horse-back riding, madscience, super kidi-abacus mathematics, NLP for children, boost of self-confidence and leadership skills.

curriculum: UK/IBage: KG1-Grade 13Term dates: Sep-Junday pupil Fees: AED 47,599 to AED 95,199 Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

rEpToN School dubaiNad Al Sheba 3Dubai04 426 [email protected] reptondubai.org

Facilities: Two rugby/football pitches, two outdoor shaded multipurpose areas, two indoor sports halls, indoor cricket nets, five outdoor cricket nets, three outdoor tennis courts, weight training and cardio rooms, indoor 25-metre swimming pool.

Extracurricular activities: Art and design, drama, music, computing, dance, yoga, fine arts, design and technology, film and television, debating, cookery classes, martial arts, gym classes, gymnastics.

curriculum: Indian (CBSE)age: KG1 to Grade 7 Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED13,685 to AED15,800 Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: N/A

Sabari iNdiaN School Al Wuheida Area, near Century MallDubai04 250 5806sisdubai.com

Facilities: Football pitch and basketball court.

Extracurricular activities: On request.

curriculum: USage: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED14,566 to AED24,626Waiting list? NoTransport? NoKhda rating: Acceptable

School oF ModErN SKillSAl Muhaisnah 1 Dubai04 288 7765 [email protected]

Facilities: Includes two swimming pools, a library, two ICT labs, a massive multipurpose hall, an elevator, smart boards, two prayer rooms, two soccer fields, one basket ball court, playground areas, fitness equipment, a clinic, lockers, two open patios and canteens.

Extracurricular activities: All kind of sports activities.

curriculum: UKage: KG1 to Grade 13Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED45,000 to AED57,000 Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKhda rating: N/A

SaFa coMMuNiTy School Al Barsha South 3 DubailandDubai04 385 1810 school@safacommunity school.comsafacommunityschool.com

Facilities: Playgrounds, computer labs, science laboratories, libraries, basketball, clinics, resource centres, guidance counselling.

Extracurricular activities: Full-size football pitch, 25-metre swimming pool, training pool, netball courts, sprinting track, indoor sports hall, dance studio, fitness studio, badminton, courts, basketball court, tennis courts.

curriculum: UKage: FS1 to Year 13Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED32,069 to AED68,853Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

School oF rESEarch SciENcEBaghdad St Al QusaisDubai04 601 1011srsdubai.ae

Facilities: Cafeteria, SRS clinic and healthcare, transportation, science labs.

Extracurricular activities: All kind of sports activities.

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Curriculum: Indian(CBSE)Age: KG1 to Grade 8 Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED18,000 to AED25,000 Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

SpriNGDAlES SCHool DubAi Al Quoz off Al Khail RoadDubai04 338 1311 04 338 2123springdalesdubai.com

Facilities: Wi-Fi enabled campus, play area, cafeteria, parking bay, 140 large and spacious classrooms with visual equipment, library, science laboratories, art, dance, music studios, theatre, art audio-visual equipment, a large stage with seating capacity of 1,400, An indoor Olympic-size swimming pool, multi-level canteens. GPRS-enabled school buses ensure safety and security.

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED17,967 to AED35,553Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

STAr iNTErNATioNAl School, Al TwarAl Twar 2 Dubai04 263 8999 [email protected] starschoolaltwar.com

Facilities: Indoor/outdoor play areas, swimming pool, music room, library, ICT lab, interactive boards, auditorium, role-play room, jungle gym, school clinic.

Extracurricular activities: Tennis, martial arts, gymnastics, ballet, football.

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: On requestFees: AED19,450 to AED36,677Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

SHEFFiElD privATE SCHoolAl Nadha Dubai04 267 8444 sheffield-school.com

Facilities: Science laboratories, library, medical care, art education, physical education, computer labs and swimming pool. Extracurricular activities: Stories club, arts and crafts, netball, Arabic for beginners, handwriting practice, karate, swimming, gymnastics.

Curriculum: Special needsAge: Grade 1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: On RequestWaiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

SNF CHilDrEN DEvElopMENT CENTErKarama CentreDubai04 334 981804 337 6759050 557 0987snfgroup.com

Facilities: Vocational and occupational training along with alternative therapy, computers.

Extracurricular activities: Educational trips, music sessions, aerobics, picnics.

Curriculum: PakistaniAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Apr-Oct Dec-MarFees: AED2,812 to AED5,624Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Unsatisfactory

SHAiKH rASHiD Al MAKTouMpAKiSTAN SCHoolQusais Dubai04 298 8303srampsdubai.com

Facilities: Football pitch, kindergarten play area, library, science laboratories, clinic, canteen.

Extracurricular activities: Sports weeks, programmes in Global Village.

Curriculum: USAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED14,671 to AED36,677 Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

SHArjAH AMEriCAN iNTErNATioNAl privATE SCHoolAlWarqaa 1Dubai04 280 111104 280 0666 [email protected]

Facilities: Swimming pool, playing fields, indoor sports arena and multipurpose hall, a separate covered playing area for kindergarten students, two ICT labs with over 60 computers, two libraries with computers, science laboratories and a full-time science technician, a multipurpose sports hall for physical education, changing rooms, medical services, transport, a book store, two cafeterias and two prayer rooms.

Extracurricular activities: All kinds of sports activities.

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STar iNTErNaTioNal School, MirdiF Mirdif Dubai04 288 4644 [email protected]

curriculum: UKage: KG1 to year 6Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED29,761 to AED44,799Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Indoor/outdoor play areas, swimming pool, music room, library, ICT lab.

Extracurricular activities: Tennis, martial arts, cookery, handball, needlework, computers, judo, art, French, tennis, gymnastics, aloa maths, football academy, ballet.

curriculum: UKage: Grade 1 to Grade 12Term dates: On requestFees: AED5,145 to AED11,053Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: Good

ST. Mary’S caTholic hiGh School Oud Metha Road Dubai04 337 0252 [email protected]

Facilities: Sports grounds.

Extracurricular activities: Drama, quiz, music, sports, elocution, debates, environment, art and craft, cookery and needlework.

curriculum: UKage: FS1 to Grade 13Term dates: On requestFees: AED11,000 to AED21,000Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: N/A

ST. Mary caTholic hiGh School dubai - al MuhaiSNah Muhaisnah 4 Dubai056 440 5425056 440 5426stmarysmuhaisnah.com

Facilities: One small swimming pool for EYFS, indoor play area for EYFS, primary classrooms, secondary classrooms, music and art room, libraries, stores, multipurpose room, gymnasium, 25m outdoor swimming pool, outdoor basketball courts, outdoor soccer pitch with artificial turf.

Extracurricular activities: Football, basketball, volleyball, cricket, cookery, quilling, scrapbooking, music, dance, science club, environment club, chess club and board games, quiz club.

curriculum: UKage: KG1 to Grade 9Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED30,450 to AED70,790Waiting list? No Transport? NoKhda rating: Good

STar iNTErNaTioNal School, uMM ShEiFUmm Al Sheif Dubai04 348 3314 [email protected]

Facilities: Our classrooms, situated in modern buildings, are colourful, spacious and bright. Indoor/outdoor play areas, swimming pool, music room, library, ICT lab.

Extracurricular activities: Tennis, martial arts, gymnastics and ballet.

curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB)age: Pre-KG to Grade 6Term dates: On requestFees: AED60,000 to AED95,000Waiting list? NoTransport? On requestKhda rating: N/A

SWiSS iNTErNaTioNal SciENTiFic School iN dubai Dubai Healthcare City – Phase 2, Al Jaddaf Dubai04 375 0600 sisd.ae

Facilities: 24 KG classrooms with 24 KG activity rooms, 40 primary classrooms, 4 multipurpose activity rooms, 2 libraries, 3 indoor play areas, IT lab, 5 science laboratories, swimming pool, outdoor play area, labs and football field.

curriculum: Indian(CBSE)age: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED2,620 to AED4,611Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: Acceptable

ThE cENTral SchoolAl Nahda 2Dubai04 267 4433 [email protected]

Facilities: Spacious building with playgrounds, well equipped laboratories, a canteen and other facilities to provide an atmosphere conducive for learning, laboratories, library, play grounds and play area, school clinic, canteen.

Extracurricular activities: The Central playground, basketball and volleyball courts, cricket, throw ball and athletics; Special training is given for basket ball, football and volley ball under the supervision of well trained coaches of the game. The indoor games include tennis, chess and carom.

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Curriculum: Indian CBSEAge: KG1 to Grade 5Term dates: Apr-MarFees: AED6,180 to AED8,247Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

THE KiNDErGArTEN STArTErS(A GEMS SCHool)Al Garhoud Dubai04 282 4090 [email protected]

Facilities: ICT and multimedia centre, kindergarten play area, activity rooms, science laboratory, clinic, music rooms, library.

Extracurricular activities: Performing arts, creative communication, visual arts, sports, inter-school music festival, interhouse quiz competitions, caretaker service.

THE iNDiAN HiGH SCHoolOud MethaDubai04 337 7475 [email protected]

Curriculum: Indian(CBSE)Age: Grade 5 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED4,274 to AED8,094Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Outstanding

Facilities: Outdoor areas, computer lab, science laboratories, music room, conference room, swimming pool, gymnasium, library, medical clinic, transportation.

Extracurricular activities: Yes, please ask the school for more information.

Facilities: Classrooms, free flow area, library, ict lab, kinder club and many more.

Extracurricular activities: We organize various activities inside the classroom for students. They participate in it with other students by forming groups. This develops a healthy attitude towards working in groups, sharing things with other children, working and learning in harmony. They learn by watching other children and emulating their peers, developing communication, learning and social behaviour skills.

Curriculum: Indian(ICSE)Age: KG1 to Grade 6Term dates: Sep-Dec Dec-Mar, Mar-JunFees: AED4,081 to AED4,274 Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

THE iNDiAN ACADEMy Al MuhaisnahDubai04 264 674604 264 6733 [email protected]

Facilities: Infant swimming pool, library, play areas, KG indoor playgrounds.


Curriculum: SABIS (UK/US) Age: KG1 to Grade 9Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED5,607 to AED9,641Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

THE iNTErNATioNAl SCHool oF CHouEiFATDIP-1 Dubai04 884 7884 [email protected]

Curriculum: UKAge: Grade KG1 to Grade 13Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED45,486 to AED54,493Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

THE ENGliSH CollEGEAl Safa Dubai04 394 3465 [email protected]

Facilities: Gym, swimming pools and playing courts.

Extracurricular activities: Football, softball, netball, rugby, club choir, chess, drama, yoga, art club, badminton, orchestra, film club, golf, sailing, skiing.

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to year 11Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED12,564 to AED22,273Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

THE CiTy SCHool iNTErNATioNAlNadd Al Hamar Dubai04 289 9722 [email protected]

Facilities: Purpose-built building, IT lab, science laboratory, secure kindergarten section and library, complete arts and crafts equipment, student counselling services, spacious facility for indoor and outdoor sports.

Extracurricular activities: Inter-house events, quizzes, sports day, two field trips per year.

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Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 13Term dates: Sep-JunFees: From AED11,789to AED 26,298Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

THE WiNCHESTEr SCHool(A GEMS SCHool)Jebel Ali Gardens Dubai04 882 0444 [email protected]

Facilities: Multipurpose auditorium, sports fields, music rooms, art and craft rooms, general science laboratories, computer laboratories, library, air-conditioned play area for kindergarten, outdoor covered play areas, activity rooms.Extracurricular activities: Music [instrumental], art and craft, music (vocal), creative writing, dance (individual and team), sports, drama reading club, debating, elocution and public speaking, educational trips, environmental projects, chess, sports, indoor games.

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 13Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED5,486 to AED10,665Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

THE WESTMiNSTEr SCHool(A GEMS SCHool)Al Ghusais Dubai04 298 8333 [email protected]

Facilities: Covered play area, activity room, library, science laboratories, music, art and craft rooms, ICT.Extracurricular activities: Arts and craft, creative writing, cooking, debating, drama, educational trips, elocution/public speaking, gymnastics, leadership camps, mural painting, music, needlework, physical education, projects, reading, team sports, trekking.

Curriculum: US/IBAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED36,033 to AED68,412Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

uNivErSAl AMEriCAN SCHool Ras Al KhorDubai04 232 5222 [email protected]

Facilities: Track field, gym, swimming pool, cafeteria, multipurpose hall, libraries, music rooms, computer rooms.Extracurricular activities: Soccer, reading, karate, music and golf.

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep, Dec, MarFees: AED10,311 to AED16,348Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

THE oxForD SCHoolAl Muhaisnah Dubai04 254 3666 [email protected]

Facilities: Sports Facilities: and swimming pool, multipurpose hall, ICT lab, library, science laboratories, swimming pool, playground, outside learning area, art room, clinic, canteen, kindergarten club. Extracurricular activities: Football, swimming and all kinds of indoor and outdoor sports.

Curriculum: Indian CBSEAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Apr-MarFees: AED14,412 to AED21,193Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good

THE MillENNiuM SCHool(A GEMS SCHool)Al Ghusais Dubai04 298 8567 [email protected]

Facilities: Sporting areas, science laboratories, library, cafeteria, medical centre.Extracurricular activities: School events, physical education, music, drama, art, the Afternoon Programme.

THE pHilippiNE SCHoolAl TwarDubai04 284 4465 info@thephilippineschool dubai.comthephilippineschooldubai.com

Curriculum: PhilippineAge: KG1 to Grade 10Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED5,607 to AED9,641Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Interactive boards, library, science laboratories, computer lab, music and art, clinic, playground, canteen.Extracurricular activities: Confident communication, vedic map, ballet dance class, tennis, basketball, football.

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Al ANSAr iNTErNATioNAl SCHool Maliha - Kalba RoadSharjah06 545 9441 alansarschool.net

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: On requestWaiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Auditorium, library, science laboratory, computer laboratory, art and craft room, activity room, physical education room, sports facilities, clinic, canteen, store room.

Extracurricular activities: The school has a shaded play ground catering to the sports requirements of the students in the extreme climate also. it is also well equipped with basketball, volleyball and football play areas. outdoor Facilities: for kg include sand pits, ladders, swings, slides, see-saws etc for their recreation and balanced growth.

Curriculum: PhilippineAge: KG1 to Grade 10Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED4,527 to AED8,241Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: Acceptable

uNiTED iNTErNATioNAl privATE SCHoolAl MuhaisnahDubai04 254 3888uips.ae

Facilities: School library, medical health services and clinic,computer laboratories, science laboratories, audio visual room, activity room, multipurpose court, swimming pool, guidance counselling services, school procurement office, school cafeteria, school lockers.

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, chess, table tennis, volleyball, scouting and much more.

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 – Grade 6Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED33,000 to AED45,000Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

viCTory HEiGHTS priMAry SCHoolVictory HeightsDubai Sports CityDubai 04 423 1100 [email protected]

Facilities: ICT Room, Art Studio, Indoor Swimming pool, Arabic and Islamic studies department, learning enhancement department, clinic, library, sports field.

Extracurricular activities: Wide range of sports and physical activities from dance and gymnastics to games including football, netball and basketball. These are just naming a few. Swimming lessons are offered in the indoor swimming pool with controlled temperatures

Curriculum: IB Continuum World School (PYP, MYP, DP)Age: Pre-K to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED45,000 to AED70,000Waiting list? Upon requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: Good with some areas Outstanding

upToWN SCHool (uTS)Corner Algeria/Tripoli street MirdifDubai04 251 5001 (ext 201)[email protected] uptownschool.aeA Taaleem School

Facilities: Gyms, indoor and outdoor learning pool, libraries, spacious KG playgrounds, sport fields, science labs, full campus wifi, IT suites, smart boards in all classrooms, dance studio, art studios, music rooms, recording studio and music practice rooms, canteens, large meeting rooms, conference room

Extracurricular activities: Desert dance and the global inquirers which investigates social responsibility issues. These ECAs range from academic clubs such as chess, history, film, creative writing and science; arts; music; sports and holiday camps.

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CHouEiFAT SHArjAHUniversity Road Al Shahba Sharjah06 558 2211iscshj-sabis.net

Curriculum: SABIS (UK/US) Age: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: On requestWaiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Library, three computer labs, three science laboratories, exam hall, gymnastics and ballet rooms, large multipurpose air-conditioned sports hall, gymnasium, two swimming pools, grass football field, outdoor courts, car tracks for young students, playground equipment and indoor air-conditioned play areas, large auditorium and large cafeteria.


Facilities: Gymnasium/fitness centre, 400-metre athletics track, three swimming pools (one 50-metre Olympic-sized pool), 750-seat auditorium and one theatre, multiple science laboratories designed in conjunction with the National Science Teachers Association. Two libraries, two full-size soccer fields, student gardens, fully handicapped-accessible classrooms, martial arts centre, parents’ centre.Extracurricular activities: Sport, swimming, gymnastics.

Curriculum: USAge: Nursery to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-MayFees: AED32,000 to AED53,000Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

AMEriCAN CoMMuNiTy SCHool oF SHArjAH (ACSS)Maliha Road Sharjah (Opposite Sharjah University Campus)06 522 7583acs.sharjah.org

Curriculum: UKAge: Kindergarten to Grade 9Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED12,000 to AED16,000Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

GEMS WESTMiNSTEr SCHool – SHArjAH Sharjah06 542 6323gemswestminsterschool-sharjah.com

Facilities: Indoor four-court sports hall, outdoor football pitch, cricket nets, four-outdoor multi-games courts, multipurpose sports hall, ICT and electronics labs, specialist classrooms for primary and secondary schools.

Extracurricular activities: Arts and craft, creative writing, cooking, debating, drama, educational trips, elocution/public speaking, gymnastics, leadership camps, mural painting, music, needlework, physical education, projects, reading, team sports, trekking.

AuSTrAliAN iNTErNATioNAl SCHool Maliha - Kalba RoadSharjah06 533 7722 - 06 558 9967 ais.ae

Curriculum: Queensland, Australia IBAge: Grade 2 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED33,280 to AED62,400Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Outdoor areas, computer lab, science laboratories, music room, conference room, swimming pool, gymnasium, library, medical clinic, transportation.

Extracurricular activities: Yes, please ask the school for more information.

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED280 to AED500 (per month)Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

NEW iNDiAN MoDEl SCHool - SHArjAHAl AzraSharjah 06 522 8035nimsshj.com

Facilities: The school library is equipped with reference books, fictions, magazines, periodicals and audio visual teaching aids, laboratories, the school provides computer training at all levels. the computer room is equipped with the state-of-the-art technological systems.

Extracurricular activities: Sports and games activities are organised from time to time. the school provides indoor games like table tennis, caroms and chess; foot-ball, volley ball, throw ball, cricket, badminton and basket ball among outdoor games.

Curriculum: Indian CBSEAge: Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates: Apr-MarFees: AED6,410 to AED12,010Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

our oWN ENGliSH HiGH SCHool SHArjAH(A GEMS SCHool)Moweliah Area Sharjah06 538 6486gemsoo-sharjah.com

Facilities: Library, computer science centre, science laboratories, art studio, music studio, playing field, kindergarten play area, medicare, books, uniform store, canteen.

Extracurricular activities: Physical education, guides, public speaking, visual arts, environment club, performing arts, overnight camps, activity club, mentoring, workshops, Olympiads, educational trips.

SCHoolS: SHArjAH

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Curriculum: AustralianAge: Pre-KG to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED26,750 to AED70,200Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

viCToriA iNTErNATioNAl SCHoolAl Mamzar near Sharjah Expo Sharjah06 577 1999viss.ae

Facilities: Labs well-equipped with resources and study areas, updated digital technology resources, interactive whiteboards, computer areas, Wi-Fi connectivity in classrooms, an indoor multi-court basketball stadium/gymnasium, football field/playing area, auditorium, two cafeterias, multiple plazas, shaded green outdoor areas with age-appropriate equipment outdoors, everything is fully air conditioned.

Extracurricular activities: Football, gymnastics, netball, cricket, modern dance, aerobics, swimming.

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED20,400 to AED45,205Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

WESGrEEN iNTErNATioNAl SCHoolMaliha Rd Sharjah06 534 6333wesgreen.net

Facilities: Labs & library, computer labs, science labs, the school library, uniform outlet, school canteen, medical care.

Extracurricular activities: Basket ball, cricket and swimming in the evenings which ensures individual attention to the children, we also conduct tournaments, trekking and adventure expeditions to the remotest desert areas and mountains. separate playgrounds and courts for football, cricket, volleyball and tennis have been provided.

Curriculum: UAE/UKAge: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: AED17,150 to AED33,400Waiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

SHArjAH briTiSH iNTErNATioNAl SCHoolNear Sharjah University CitySharjah 06 534 7722sharjahbritishschool.com

Facilities: Our British National Curriculum: consists of care subjects, general subjects and Ministry of Education subjects, which include languages, physical education, art, music and other general courses. We have healthcare, a swimming pool, a library, fully air-conditioned classes and sports day.Extracurricular activities: All kinds of sports activities.

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 10Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunFees: On requestWaiting list? YesTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

SHArjAH ENGliSH SCHoolNear National Paints Opposite University City Sharjah 06 558 9304sharjahenglishschool.org

Facilities: Please call the school for more information.

Extracurricular activities: Netball, football, rugby, swim teamclimbing, chess, science club, drama, International Award (Duke of Edinburgh), ‘Going Green’ environmental club, tennisarchery, film club (appreciation and making), rounders, gymWar Hammer Games and board games, basketball, orchestra, advanced singing group, rock band, multi-media, cricket.

Curriculum: UKAge: KG1 to Grade 11 Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED20,800 to AED36,000 Waiting list? NoTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

SCHolArS iNTErNATioNAl ACADEMy Sharjah school zone area near University City06 535 5033scholarsinternational.com

Facilities: Swimming pool, soccer/rugby field, sports hall with a rock climbing arena, fully-equipped computer lab, library, dance studio, organic garden and much more.

Extracurricular activities: Swimming, netball, soccer, ball skills, cricket, organic gardening, dancing, music, expressive arts programme, to name a few.

Curriculum: Indian CBSEAge: Grade 1 to Grade 12Term dates: Apr-MarFees: AED7,500 to AED11,800Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKHDA rating: N/A

our oWN ENGliSH HiGH SCHool – boyS, SHArjAH(A GEMS SCHool)Moweliah Area Sharjah06 535 5227gemsourownenglishboys-sharjah.com

Facilities: Library, mathematics laboratory, science laboratories, computer science centre, play field, medicare, bookstore, canteen.Extracurricular activities: Visual arts, the performing arts, public speaking, Star of the Section Award, physical education, scouting, educational field trips, quiz club, environment club, Olympiads.

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curriculum: UKage: Kindergarten to Grade 9Term dates: Sep-JunFees: AED10,000 to AED16,000Waiting list? On requestTransport? YesKhda rating: N/A

GEMS WESTMiNSTEr School – raS al KhaiMah Ras Al Khaimah07 203 5999 gemswestminsterschool-rak.com

Facilities: Indoor activity hall, outdoor football fields, basketball courts, dedicated science laboratories, ICT lab, special and separate covered outdoor play areas for primary and FS students, specialist classrooms for primary and secondary schools.

Extracurricular activities: Arts and craft, creative writing, cooking, debating, drama, educational trips, elocution/public speaking, gymnastics, leadership camps, mural painting, music, needlework, physical education, projects, reading, team sports, trekking.

curriculum: Internationalage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: On requestWaiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: N/A

ThE iNTErNaTioNal School oF chouEiFaT raS al KhaiMah Ras Al Khaimah07 235 3446iscrasalkhaimah.sabis.net

Facilities: The school’s campus offers world-class educational facilities. These include classroom buildings equipped with one computer lab, two science laboratories, one computerized examination hall (ITL®), a library, an art room, an indoor heated swimming pool and a large multipurpose air-conditioned sports hall. The outside sports facilities include a football pitch and play areas equipped with play units.

curriculum: Indian (CBSE)age: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-JunFees: On requestWaiting list? NoTransport? YesKhda rating: N/A

ScholarS iNdiaN School Ras Al Khaimah07 222 7600rakscholars.com

Facilities: Library, laboratories, medical care, The bookstore, school canteen, computer Lab.

Extracurricular activities: Arts, crafts, music, games etc. are an intricate part of the weekly routine. These help students to develop creatively and evolve into talented individuals.

curriculum: Indian CBSE & National Curriculum: for Englandage: Kindergarten to Grade 12Term dates: Apr-MarFees: AED4,900 to AED10,500Waiting list? On requestTransport? Yes

our oWN ENGliSh hiGh School (a GEMS School) Fujairah09 222 7127gemsoo-fujairah.com

Facilities: Sports fields, music rooms, art and craft rooms, general science laboratories, computer laboratories, library, outdoor covered play areas, activity rooms.

Extracurricular activities: Art and craft, drama, music, singing, painting, debate, cookery, elocution, football, interhouse quiz, debate, cricket, basketball, maths, Olympiad, table tennis, inter-house dramatics, waste to wealth, c.c.a.

curriculum: UKage: KG1 to Grade 13Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunrFees: AED15,000 to AED34,000Waiting list? On requestTransport? No

Fujairah privaTE Academy Fujairah09 222 400109 222 1140fpa.sch.ae

Facilities: Library, medical facility, science laboratories, activity room, ICT suite, auditorium, play area.

Extracurricular activities: Boardgames chess, handicraft, boardgames, yoga, basketball, taekwondo, singing, arabic story, weaving, science club, puppet show, fitness, table tennis, archaeology, football, knitting, zumba, jewellery making, ecology club, book club, aerobics.

curriculum: UK/MOEage: KG1 to Grade 12Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-JunrFees: On requestWaiting list? On requestTransport? Yes

ENGliSh School oF Kalba (ESK)KalbaFujairah09 277 8199fpa.sch.ae

Facilities: Laboratories, computer science lab, food technology lab, design technology lab, clinic, auditorium green room, refectory, sports area.

Extracurricular activities: Science, music, sports, drama and theatre, call for more information.

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Home Campus: UAEType: UniversityNumber of Students: 550+Number of Graduates: 65Number of faculty: 10

Al GHURAIR UNIVERSITy Dubai Academic CityDubai 04 420 0223agu.ae

Overview: Founded in 1999, AGU is a leading college in engineering, business studies, IT and interior design. All of its bachelor degrees are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. A recent relocation means that AGU is now based in Dubai Academic City, where students will find cutting-edge computer and engineering labs plus well-equipped lecture halls and sports facilities.

Home Campus: USAType: UniversityNumber of Students: 200+Number of Graduates: 22Number of faculty: 8

AmERICAN UNIVERSITy IN THE EmIRATESBlock 6 and Block 10 Floor 2 Dubai International Academic City800 AUE (283)04 449 9000aue.ae

Overview: AUE is a licensed institution offering accredited programmes. It is a vibrant and dynamic university with the vision to be one of the leading liberal higher-educational institutions, providing an integrated pathway for students to become creative and productive members of the community. AUE follows the American model of education as a foundation for the structure and design of its programmes of study, whilst appreciating and celebrating the diverse culture and values of the UAE.

Home Campus: USAType: UniversityNumber of Students: 350+Number of Graduates: 34Number of faculty: 12

Overview: The college is located on a purpose-built campus in the Garhoud area of Dubai, near Dubai International Airport and opposite Dubai Festival City. Facilities include lecture halls, a separate library building with study areas, a major computer centre and related resource rooms, including a small clinic staffed by a resident nurse. Student activity area includes outdoor sports facilities such as a football field as well as basketball and volleyball courts. There is also a games hall alongside the cafeteria as well as a dedicated student activities centre.

AmERICAN COllEGE Of DUBAI Garhoud Dubai 04 282 9992acd.ac.ae

Home Campus: UAEType: UniversityNumber of Students: 2555 Number of Graduates: 452Number of faculty: 8

Overview: The university community believes it has a special commitment to support each individual’s goals. To this end, the university places emphasis on the educational, professional and personal growth of each student. AUD, as an international institution of higher education, encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities for international education. Programs, policies and activities are evaluated periodically and changed, as necessary, to meet the needs of the student body and the institution.

AmERICAN UNIVERSITy IN DUBAI Sheikh Zayed Road, exit 32 Dubai Media CityDubai 04 399 [email protected]

Home Campus: IndiaType: UniversityNumber of Students: 1021Number of Graduates: 5Number of faculty: 45

Overview: Amity University is research and innovation driven Foundation University in India, a leading education group having grade “A” Accreditation by the National Accreditation body of government of India. As of today, Amity education group has over 150,000,students studying across 1000 acres of hi-tech campus 250 educational programs.

AmITy UNIVERSITy DUBAIDubai International Academic CityDubai 04 455 [email protected] amityuniversity.ae

Home Campus: IndiaType: UniversityNumber of Students: 1,684Number of Graduates: 342Number of faculty: 87

Overview: From Dubai Campus, BITS Pilani offers B.E.(Hons.), M.E., M.B.A. and Ph.D. programmes in various engineering and allied disciplines and more than 1,700 students are admitted at the campus from over 20 countries world-wide. The vibrant campus has state-of-the art infrastructure and provides an opportunity to acquire best quality education in an international environment from well-experienced, highly qualified and dedicated faculty and research facilities.

BIRlA INSTITUTE Of TECHNOlOGy AND SCIENCE PIlANI (BITS PIlANI)Dubai International Academic City, Dubai 04 420 0700 [email protected]/dubai

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Home Campus: FranceType: Vocational instituteNumber of Students: 77+Number of Graduates: 14Number of faculty: 5

Overview: Since 2006, ESMOD Dubai is the first and only Fashion Institute established in the Middle East that is fully dedicated to fashion. Branch of ESMOD International Fashion Institutes & University Group with a worldwide reputation and network that continually grows, well-known firms in the fashion sector acknowledge ESMOD’s expertise and therefore offer internships and jobs to our students and graduates.

eSmOD freNCH fASHiON iNSTiTuTe Dubai International Academic City Dubai 04 429 [email protected] esmod-dubai.com

Home Campus UAEType UniversityNumber of Students 688Number of Graduates 79Number of faculty 26

Overview: The British University in Dubai (BUiD), was established in 2004 and is the Middle East region’s first, research based, postgraduate university. BUiD offers a unique opportunity for higher education. As one of the region’s most innovative institutions, BUiD sets the standards for study and research that will significantly contribute to the technological innovation and growth of the Arab world and beyond.

briTiSH uNiverSiTy iN DubAi Dubai International Academic City, Dubai 04 279 [email protected] buid.ac.ae

Home Campus: UAEType: UniversityNumber of Students: 763Number of Graduates: 22Number of faculty: 8

Overview: Established in 1991 and part of the Emirates Group, the Emirates Aviation University was awarded university status in December 2010 by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. EAU offers an extensive range of aviation-related courses and programmes. Offering the ideal launch-pad for a career in the management and technical spheres of aviation, EAU has a proven track record of preparing students for future success.

emirATeS AviATiON uNiverSiTyDeiraDubai 04 605 [email protected] eau.ac.ae

Home Campus: UKType: UniversityNumber of Students: 250Number of Graduates: 65Number of faculty: 40

Overview: With its main university in London, Cass practices a UK curriculum and can offer students in Dubai a two-year business MBA, accredited by the Association of MBAs and European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). The course is taught in a monthly block weekend format, from Thursday to Sunday, to allow busy professionals time to work and study. Students can take advantage of its London connections by taking electives at the UK campus.

CASS buSiNeSS SCHOOlDubai International Financial CentreDubai 04 401 [email protected] cass.city.ac.uk

Home Campus: CanadaType: UniversityNumber of Students: 1,000+Number of Graduates: 145Number of faculty: 24

CANADiAN uNiverSiTy Of DubAi1st InterchangeSheikh Zayed RoadBehind Shangri-La HotelDubai04 321 9090cud.ac.ae

Overview: Founded in 2006, the Canadian University of Dubai currently consists of the School of Architecture and Interior Design, the School of Business, the School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology and the School of Environment and Health. We offer Bachelor’s degrees and Master’s degrees. Our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme is available for those students needing additional English language skills.

Home Campus: IndiaType: Vocational trainingNumber of Students: 250+Number of Graduates: 145Number of faculty: 50+

emDi iNSTiTuTe Of meDiA AND COmmuNiCATiONDubai Knowledge VillageDubai04 433 2833emdiworld.ae

Overview: EMDI Institute of Media and Communication is an institute based out of Dubai Knowledge Village offering professional UK-accredited diploma courses across the media, creative and entertainment Industries. EMDI (a venture of the Greycells Education Group) is based on a new model of education, where industry meets academia in order to foster a breed of enterprising students. With courses for both students and working professionals, EMDI is the region’s only specialised institute focusing on the creative industry through both evening and weekend courses.

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Home Campus: UAEType: UniversityNumber of Students: 800+Number of Graduates: 245Number of faculty: 24

HAmDAN BIN mOHAmmED SmART UNIVERSITyDubai Academic CityDubai 04 424 11 11hbmsu.ac.ae

Overview: Under the presidency of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) is committed to instigating a culture of quality, excellence and research through smart learning in the Arab world, with emphasis in the academic disciplines of business, quality management, education, healthcare and environment. With its unique learning environment (the e-Campus Virtual Learning Environment), the university offers a fresh learning experience with the use of innovative technologies.

Home Campus: IndiaType: Vocational trainingNumber of Students: 210+Number of Graduates: 65Number of faculty: 24

JSS EDUCATION fOUNDATIONBlock 2A, Office F52Dubai Knowledge Village04 361 2917eciguidance.com

Overview: JSSMVP established its presence in the Middle East with its new educational centre, JSS Education Foundation in Dubai Knowledge Village, to introduce online and blended learning programmes, with a focus on providing the community with the educational skills needed to compete in the growing employment sector and meet the needs and challenges from the regional corporations and businesses. This centre caters to those who are employed with regular learning opportunities.

Home Campus: UKType: UniversityNumber of Students: 4,778Number of Graduates: 101Number of faculty: 316

Overview: Heriot-Watt University was the first overseas university to set up in Dubai International Academic City, offering top-quality British education to students and executives from around the Gulf and further afield. The eighth-oldest higher-education institution in the UK (it was founded in Edinburgh over 180 years ago), Heriot-Watt was invited to Dubai in recognition of its global reputation and international reach in the fields of engineering and management.

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITyDubai International Academic CityDubai 04 435 8700/701/[email protected]/dubai.htm

Home Campus: USAType: UniversityNumber of Students: 460Number of Graduates: 281Number of faculty: 30

Overview: Hult ’s intensive one-year MBA programme begins with a four-week toolbox and four individual modules, addressing different stages in the growth of a business. The toolbox is specially designed to cover the skills and basic business knowledge that is vital to complete Hult ’s accelerated one-year MBA program.

HUlT INTERNATIONAl BUSINESS SCHOOlDubai Internet CityDubai 04 427 [email protected]


Overview: IMT Dubai is the first overseas campus of the renowned Business School, IMT Ghaziabad, one of India’s top 10 business schools. The Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Dubai was founded in 2006, and within a short span of time has emerged as a leading business school in the region offering high quality business programs, with a high quality curriculum, outstanding faculty, world class infrastructure and facilities, students at IMT Dubai develop with a unique and challenging educational experience.

INSTITUTE Of mANAGEmENT TECHNOlOGy Dubai International Academic City Dubai 04 422 7244 [email protected]

Home Campus: Iran, Islamic Republic ofType: UniversityNumber of Students: 518Number of Graduates: 50Number of faculty: 79

Overview: IAU is an Iranian non-profit, non-governmental system of higher education founded in 1982 in response to an increasing social demand for specialised manpower and development. Its campuses across the world, including Dubai International Academic City, amount to the world’s largest university body with over one million students studying its undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

ISlAmIC AzAD UNIVERSITy (IAU)Dubai International Academic CityDubai 04 366 4696 [email protected]

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Overview: MSU Dubai provides Bachelors and Masters degree students with a broad intellectual background that gives them the habits of thought and analysis needed to live and work in a rapidly-changing modern world. Developing career and job-relevant skills are a core part of all degree programmes offered at MSU Dubai.

miCHiGAN STATe uNiverSiTy iN DubAiDubai Knowledge VillageDubai 04 446 5147/8 [email protected]


Overview: Manchester Business School is the UK’s largest campus-based business and management school. The Middle East Regional Executive Centre based in Dubai Knowledge Village offers world-class part-time Global MBA and DBA programmes to working professionals. All successful MBA students are awarded a degree by the University of Manchester and no distinction is made between the different learning formats. MBS launched Executive Education courses for the Middle East in 2011.

mANCHeSTer buSiNeSS SCHOOlDubai Knowledge VillageDubai 04 446 [email protected]


Overview: Manipal University Dubai (MUD) is a branch campus of Manipal University, India, the largest private university in the country enrolling over 25,000 students across 23 disciplines. Manipal University, India is home to some of the finest institutions of academic excellence including Kasturba Medical College & Manipal Institute of Technology. Manipal University established its presence in Dubai, UAE in the year 2000. At present, Manipal University, Dubai enrols over 1,800 students from 26 nations across the globe and is an Indian multi-disciplinary university in the region.

mANiPAl uNiverSiTyDubai International Academic CityDubai 04 429 077704 429 0705 [email protected]

Experience Paris in the heart of Abu Dhabi. Enhance your university journey with world-class French education.

A bridge between civilisations

* A choice of 9 Bachelor Programmes, taught in 3 years in French* A Bachelor of Science in 3 years, taught in English* Postgraduate Programmes are conducted in English

A foundation year for learning French is offered to non-Francophone students prior to them joining the Bachelors Programmes. The diplomas are awarded by the Universities of Paris-Sorbonne, Paris Descartes and Pierre and Marie Curie.

For more information:[email protected]

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Overview: RIT Dubai was established in 2008, and provides world class educational university programs in the UAE for students and professionals from across the globe. RIT has a long history of offering degree programs, meeting business and industry needs, and preparing students for successful careers in a global society. RIT Dubai offers the same high quality, competitive, and technology-based bachelor’s and master’s degree programs that you will receive at the main campus here in the United States. RIT is a true global university and we have relationships with more than 60 nations.

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE Of TECHNOlOGy (RIT DUBAI)Dubai Silicon OasisDubai 04 371 [email protected] dubai.rit.edu

Home Campus: AustraliaType: UniversityNumber of Students: 312Number of Graduates: 68Number of faculty: 17

Overview: Our course offerings have grown to include animation, web, games and multimedia, and we’re always examining new and exciting opportunities as they arise in the region. In 2011 our Middle East operations were acquired by TwoFour54. Their vision is “to enable the development of world class Arabic media and entertainment content”. With this partnership, SAE Dubai will have strong support in the local area and industry.

SAE INSTITUTEDubai Knowledge VillageDubai 04 361 [email protected]/en-gb

Home: Campus AustraliaType: UniversityNumber of Students: 1,245Number of Graduates: 330Number of faculty: 69

Overview: The Dubai campus sets an atmosphere that motivates a student to learn management courses such as GMBA (Global MBA), BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), EMBA (executive mba) and explore, and derive benefits from interactions with the multinational student community of the Dubai International Academic City (DIAC).

S P JAIN SCHOOl Of GlOBAl mANAGEmENTDubai International Academic CityDubai 04 429 [email protected] spjain.org

Home Campus: RussiaType: UniversityNumber of Students: 150+Number of Graduates: 25Number of faculty: 8

Overview: We are proud to be Dubai’s first University located in Jumeirah Lakes Towers! Synergy University Dubai is governed through the Dubai Multi Commodities Center Authority (DMCCA). We therefore occupy a very special place amongst the universities and colleges in Dubai and the UAE, being located in the fastest growing business community - DMCC, which is home to more than 10,000 businesses, thus providing our students a unique opportunity to study in a thriving business hub.

SyNERGy UNIVERSITy DUBAIJumeirah Lake TowersDubai 04 435 5700synergy.university


Overview: At Murdoch Dubai you will earn a fully accredited Australian degree with its associated international recognition. All our programs are accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) in Australia and locally authorized by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The same transferable standards apply regardless of whether you are studying in Perth, in Dubai or one of our other international or regional campuses. Our students have the option to transfer credits earned across our network of campuses on a short or long-term basis, for a truly international learning experience.

mURDOCH UNIVERSITy DUBAIDubai International Academic CityDubai 04 435 [email protected] murdochdubai.ac.ae

Home Campus: UKType: UniversityNumber of Students: 2,422Number of Graduates: 798Number of faculty: 69

Overview: Middlesex University Dubai is the first overseas campus of the internationally renowned Middlesex University in London. The campus which opened in January 2005, has over 2,800 students from over 90 nationalities and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a wide variety of subject areas. In 2007, Middlesex was ranked second in London for Teaching and Learning (HEFCE) and the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) rated research at Middlesex as ‘Top 10 among new UK universities’.

mIDDlESEx UNIVERSITy DUBAIDubai Knowledge VillageDubai 04 367 [email protected]

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Home Campus: UAEType: UniversityNumber of Students: 800+Number of Graduates: 300+Number of faculty: 24

uNiverSiTy Of DubAiAl Maktoum RoadDeiraDubai04 224 2472ud.ac.ae

Overview: University of Dubai was established in 1997 with the support of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Due to its affiliations with Dubai Chamber, the university has close links with the business community and is the only university (accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research) to earn international accreditation from both AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and the ABET/CAC (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).


Overview: UOWD was established in the UAE in 1993 by one of the world’s top ranking universities, the UOWD, Originally known as the Institute for Australian Studies, UOWD is a vibrant, dynamic and diverse institution, retaining a strong Australian heritage. Over the past 21 years we have established an outstanding record for educating highly employable graduates and gained an international reputation for the quality of our educational practices. With over 4,000 students from over 100 countries being taught by academics from more than 40 countries, UOWD offers the best traditions of western education in a truly multicultural learning environment.

uNiverSiTy Of WOllONGONG iN DubAi (uOWD)Dubai Knowledge VillageDubai 04 278 1800 [email protected]

Home Campus: UKType: UniversityNumber of Students: 160Number of Graduates:54Number of faculty: 10

Overview: The University of Bradford programme is a consortium programme. This means that a number of key corporations in Dubai sponsor their managers to study for an MBA with the university. Sponsorship typically takes the form of financial, time or work assistance.

uNiverSiTy Of brADfOrDDubai Knowledge VillageDubai 04 439 3694 [email protected]

Home Campus: LebanonType: UniversityNumber of Students: 100+Number of Graduates: 27Number of faculty: 20

Overview: The College of Law at the Dubai branch of the Faculty of Law and Political Science in Beirut, working under the supervision of the latter, taking into account the mandatory laws and regulations in force in the United Arab Emirates and Dubai. The certificates issued by the Faculty of Law in Dubai include a bachelor’s degree in law, and certificates of rights (in-depth lessons or Master’s degree or certificate), issued by the Faculty of Law (of parent institution in Beirut).

uNiverSiTy Of ST. JOSePHDubai International Academic CityDubai 04 438 0630usj.edu.lb/dubai

Home Campus: UAEType: Vocational instituteNumber of Students: 145Number of Graduates: 30Number of faculty: 22

Overview: NIVE represents a new and clear vision for Vocational Education in the UAE. This vision places a major emphasis on the importance of vocational education correlated to the UAE’s future skills base, competitiveness and economic development within the context of a global economy. This vision also raises the status of vocational education and provides a meaningful, credible opportunity to all UAE citizens. To this end, NIVE has adopted a coherent vocational educational framework, offering clear progression routes and exit points to the world of work.

THe NATiONAl iNSTiTuTe fOr vOCATiONAl eDuCATiON (Nive)Dubai International Academic CityDubai 04 369 4000 [email protected]


Overview: The EdD TESOL aims to provide experienced senior professionals within the field of language teaching with an opportunity to study at advanced level for a doctoral degree by means of a taught programme plus a thesis. The course involves an in-depth examination of issues related to language learning and teaching and language teacher education. It also provides a solid grounding in research methodology appropriate for undertaking research at doctoral level within these fields.

uNiverSiTy Of exeTerDubai International Academic CityDubai 04 369 [email protected] exeter.ac.uk

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Curriculum: CanadianNumber of students: On request

uNiverSiTy Of WATerlOODubai InternationalAcademic CityDubai04 403 8452uae.uwaterloo.ca

Overview: The University of Waterloo brings the same high standard of educational standards that it is renowned for in Canada to the UAE, offering students the opportunity to be taught by experienced Waterloo engineering and mathematics professors direct from the Canadian campus. On-the-job training is alternated with traditional in-class learning. The result is an education interwoven with real-world relevance.

Home Campus: UAEType: UniversityNumber of Students: 1400+Number of Graduates: 210+

mASDAr iNSTiTuTe Of SCieNCe AND TeCHNOlOGyAbu Dhabi 02 698 8122masdar.ac.ae

Overview: Based in Abu Dhabi, Masdar dedicates itself to researching alternative energy, environmental technologies and sustainability. The independent, not-for-profit university can offer scholarships to students of all nationalities, which includes tuition fees, laptops, housing, travel expenses and living costs. See the website for full details.


Al HOSN uNiverSiTyAbu Dhabi02 407 0700 alhosnu.ae

Overview: Prospective students will have their pick of 18 programmes from nine different departments, with popular options including engineering and applied sciences, business, and arts and social sciences. Al Hosn has an English language centre, too, which is open to any students who wish to study it as a second language.


Al kHAWArizmi iNTerNATiONAl COlleGeAbu Dhabi02 408 0000khawarizmi.com

Overview: Al Khawarizmi International College offers a range of associate degree programmes that are fully accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE. All of our international standard programmes are offered in association with Liverpool John Moores University.

Home Campus: UAEType: UniversityNumber of Students: 5,900+Number of Graduates: 24+

Abu DHAbi uNiverSiTy Khalifa City Abu Dhabi 02 501 5555 adu.ac.ae

Overview: ADU offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees based on an American model of higher education. The majority of classes are taught in English – the university’s official language – although the university is expected to utilise Arabic in the future. There are over 6,000+ students in attendance here, representing more than 35 nationalities.


kHAlifA uNiverSiTy Of SCieNCeAbu Dhabi Campus 02 401 8000Sharjah Campus 06 561 1333ku.ac.ae

Overview: Khalifa University of Science specialises in technology and science research and has two campuses in the UAE. Students can enroll for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in five disciplines, with the former being fully-accredited by the UK’s Institution of Engineering and Technology.

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Home Campus USAType UniversityNumber of Students 205+Number of Graduates 65+

NeW yOrk uNiverSiTyAbu Dhabi 02 628 4000nyuad.nyu.edu

Overview: NYU Abu Dhabi is a liberal arts and science campus, operated by a major American research university. English is the language of choice, but students can enquire about a select number of alternative literature and language courses. Sport lovers should also check out the athletics facilities and team sports clubs.

Home Campus: USAType: UniversityNumber of Students: 1810+Number of Graduates: 670+

NeW yOrk iNSTiTuTe Of TeCHNOlOGyCERT Technology ParkAbu Dhabi 02 404 8523nyit.edu

Overview NYIT is a private institution with a global presence. It currently has in excess of 16,000 students attending its North American, Chinese and Middle Eastern campuses. Its Abu Dhabi branch has been active for five years and there you can choose from undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration, computer science and graphics and interior design. All classes are conducted in English by New York professors, so fluent English is a must.

Curriculum: USNumber of students: 400+

AmeriCAN uNiverSiTy rAkAl HudaibahRas Al Khaimah07 2210 500aurak.ae

Overview: The American University of Ras Al Khaimah was established in 2009 by His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, to provide high-quality American-style education. The accredited programmes offered are: BS in Biotechnology, BS in Business Administration, BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering, BS in Computer Engineering and an English Language programme.


zAyeD uNiverSiTy Abu Dhabi02 445 3300zu.ac.ae

Overview: Zayed University has campuses in Abu Dhabi and Knowledge Village, Dubai, where it teaches UAE nationals and international students alike. Bachelor degrees in arts and sciences, business, communication and media, education and IT are all options, as well as Masters degrees, all of which are taught in English. When it comes to which campus to attend, it ’s worth noting that Abu Dhabi South campus is for women only and Abu Dhabi North is for men.

Home Campus: ScotlandType: UniversityNumber of Students: 850+Number of Graduates: 380+

STrATHClyDe uNiverSiTy buSiNeSS SCHOOl Abu Dhabi Campus 02 404 8546Dubai Campus 04 208 9281strath.ae

Overview: This triple-accredited business school (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB) is said to be one of Europe’s leading providers of business and management education. It has operated in the UAE for 15 years and offers masters programmes to well-qualified individuals with solid business experience. Expect a UK curriculum and aninternational student body.

Home Campus: FranceType: UniversityNumber of Students: 900+Number of Graduates: 345+

PAriS-SOrbONNe uNiverSiTy Abu DHAbi Al Reem IslandAbu Dhabi 02 509 0555 (general)02 656 9300/9313 (admissions) sorbonne.ae

Overview: Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is a prestigious, international, higher-education institution that offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in social science and art, law and economics and business management. Located on Al Reem Island, it offers a world-class diploma, Sorbonne education in Abu Dhabi, with globally-recognised degrees granted by Paris. A French curriculum is in play. Postgraduates are taught in English and undergraduates in French. An intensive language programme is available for those wishing to become fluent French speakers.

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Curriculum: UKNumber of students: 3,100+

PreSTON uNiverSiTy AJmANCollege Street Al NaeymiyahAjman06 746 9555preston.ae

Overview: Preston University Ajman was established in 2001 and offers a large range of both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The programmes are designed to be flexible, mixing coursework with supervised study and incorporating traditional and innovative teaching techniques.

Curriculum: UAE/USANumber of students: On request

CiTy COlleGe uNiverSiTy Of AJmANAjman06 731 5000cuca.ae

Overview: City University College of Ajman (CUCA) is a newly established institution of higher education, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, and under the chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. CUCA provides a high-quality learning environment that fosters research and personal growth using a wide range of activities for academic and professional development.

Curriculum: UAENumber of students: 2,500+

AJmAN uNiverSiTy Of SCieNCe AND TeCHNOlOGy Ajman Campus346 Ajman06 748 2222Fujairah Campus 2202 Fujairah09 222 2644ajman.ac.ae

Overview: This twin-campus institution (there is one in Fujairah and another in Ajman) offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Subjects range from BA in Radio/TV to Doctor of Dental Surgery (undergraduate), to MBA and Master of Law (postgraduate).

Curriculum: UAENumber of students: 13,500+

uNiverSiTy Of SHArJAHSharjah 06 558 5000sharjah.ac.ae

Overview: Students can undertake studies at diploma, bachelor and masters-level here, and choose from an array of disciplines, including liberal arts and culture, social sciences, Islamic law, dentistry, medicine, and more. Built upon Islamic design, the university is made up of 14 colleges and has theatres, clubs and libraries, and separate residential facilities for male and female students.

Curriculum: Indian Number of students: 350+

uNiverSiTy Of PuNe Al burAirATRas Al Khamiah07 233 8489

Overview: Pune’s UAE campus is based in Ras Al Khaimah, approximately 80km from Dubai. It offers postgraduate programmes, covering financial engineering, management and science as well as its expanding technology, management and communication sectors. The university attracts an international student base.

Curriculum: USANumber of students: On request

SkyliNe uNiverSiTy COlleGe University City of SharjahSharjah 06 544 1155 skylineuniversity.com

Overview: Established in 1990, Skyline moved to its current state-of-the-art campus in the University City of Sharjah in 2006. Spread across 40 acres of land, the campus can accommodate an abundance of academic and extracurricular activities alike. Prospective students can check out the range of under and postgraduate programmes as well as its English Language Centre and short course options – all of which follow a US curriculum.

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