Curricula available across United Arab Emirates
Families in United Arab Emirates can choose from a broad mix of curricula, including British, American, Emirati, Indian, Montessori, IB, Canadai, French. Each follows its own teaching philosophy, assessment style and set of leaving qualifications, which shapes both daily classroom life and the universities your child can progress to afterwards. Because switching curricula mid-way can be disruptive, it pays to match the pathway to your child's strengths and your longer-term plans from the start.
Cities and areas across United Arab Emirates
Schools in United Arab Emirates are spread across major cities and the neighbourhoods within them, including Mohammed bin Zayed City — Abu Dhabi, Khalifa City — Abu Dhabi, Al Azra — Sharjah, Moaylih — Sharjah, Al Ain Falj Hazza — Abu Dhabi, Al Manhal — Abu Dhabi, Al Ain Al Moijai — Abu Dhabi, Al Dana — Abu Dhabi. Each area carries its own balance of curricula, fees and school types, so where you start your search matters. Choosing somewhere within a realistic daily commute keeps mornings calmer and leaves more room for clubs, sport and rest, which is why many families begin from the part of the country they already live or work in.
What to consider when choosing a school in United Arab Emirates
Look well beyond the headline fee: ask what it actually includes, since transport, meals, books and trips can change the real cost considerably. Weigh class sizes, the stages on offer, the strength of the facilities and the breadth of the extracurricular programme, and read the admissions requirements early so deadlines do not catch you out. Above all, consider how each school's values and community match your own. Visiting in term time and speaking with current parents in United Arab Emirates gives a clearer picture than any brochure.
