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Educational standards and the selection of high, your child will learn Arabic and other institutions across the UAE are excellent, languages from a young age, the facilities whether you are enrolling your child into are world class and schools are a mix of nursery or learning new skills as an adult. nationalities. The number of students The emirates are home to various enrolled in private schools in Dubai is international and government nurseries, currently estimated at 225,000 and there schools and universities offering top are around 185,000 students in Abu Dhabi. quality education. School inspections are Both emirates have plans to build now compulsory, and teachers do need to more new schools by 2020. There are be professionally qualified as in western also a growing number of internationally countries. Local schools are restricted accredited colleges and universities primarily to Arabic-speaking Emiratis, offering courses in the arts, sciences, so you will need to enrol your child in a business and engineering sectors. private school. Although prices can be

2 UAE Education Guide EDUCATION IN THE UAE ADEC rankings In Abu Dhabi in 2012, the Irtiqa’a programme was launched by the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) to rate the quality of schools. Schools are inspected every two years. Eight standards are taken into consideration: students’ attainment and progress; students’ personal development; the quality of teaching and learning; the meeting of students’ needs through the curriculum; the protection, guidance and support of children; the quality of According to the KHDA rankings for the school’s property; their resources; 2013/14, nine out of the 12 Outstanding and the effectiveness of leadership and schools in Dubai follow a UK curriculum. management. School fees All schools fall into one of three bands: School fees are a contentious issue for Band A 1, Outstanding; 2, Very Good; 3, many parents. For a good school, you Good can expect to pay more than Dhs.25,000 Band B 4, Satisfactory and Improving; 5, per year during the primary years, Satisfactory Dhs.30,000 and up for the middle Band C 6, Unsatisfactory; 7, Very primary years, and Dhs.70,000 plus per Unsatisfactory; 8, Poor year for secondary schools. If you’re lucky, your company may KHDA rankings include an education allowance for school The Knowledge and Human Development fees as part of your employment package, Authority (KHDA) is Dubai’s regulatory though this is no longer very common. body for private education at all levels, It also costs around Dhs.500 to put your from early childhood to adult learning. child’s name on a waiting list, and there’s a Since inspections began in 2008, KHDA registration fee (about Dhs.2,000), which reports have ranked every school in Dubai is deducted from your annual costs. from Outstanding and Good to Acceptable Banks offer loans to help cover the cost and Unacceptable. Schools that perform of school fees – and the United Arab Bank well can increase their fees at a steeper has a ‘New Arrival Package’ designed for percentage than poorer performing newcomers who need financial help to get schools. School inspections are carried out started. The package goes a long way to annually by the Dubai Schools Inspection helping with school fees. Bureau (DSIB). Assessments are based on a wide range of criteria, from academic achievements in core subjects to the attitude of students. School uniforms Higher rankings often come hand in hand Most private schools in the UAE will insist on students with the quality of teaching of Islamic and wearing the official school uniform. Each school will use Arabic subjects. See khda.gov.ae for more a particular uniform supply shop and this will be the only information and for a breakdown of each place where you can buy official school items. Before school’s result. heading out and spending a fortune on uniforms, check British schools can now apply for with the school and with other parents which items are inspection and British School Overseas compulsory and which are not. certification by the British government.

UAE Education Guide 3 THE EARLY YEARS Children discover that learning is fun at the UAE’s nurseries

Most nurseries are open for four or five that is within walking distance of your hours in the morning and charge anything home or en route to the office. Bear from Dhs.3,000 to Dhs.12,000 per term. in mind that traffic can often get very You can pay extra in many nurseries if congested at pick-up and drop-off time you need to drop your child off earlier during term time. or collect them later (up until 6pm). In general, classes of between 10 and 20 Curriculum children are staffed by a nursery teacher Most nurseries will follow one particular and as many as three teaching assistants. curriculum – mainly International, English (Early Years Foundation Stage/EYFS) or Selecting a nursery Montessori. Quite often there will be an The UAE’s Ministry of Social Affairs amalgamation of approaches with more of recently launched a rating system in a a focus on children’s social and personal bid to boost nursery services across the development than on any one particular country. A quality standards guidebook country’s curriculum. is also available from mea.gov.ae to help EYFS is designed to prepare children parents make an informed decision and for entry to the UK’s Key Stage 1 choose a school. (Years 1 and 2) at school. EYFS focuses Don’t be surprised if your child starts on communication, language, and learning Arabic or even French from the physical, personal, social and emotional age of one. Another factor to consider is development. Assessments are made whether or not a nursery provides meals. throughout a child’s time at the nursery, The location of your child’s nursery creating a profile to help teachers will also be a key factor in your decision- understand the child and tailor a making process. You may prefer a nursery curriculum to suit their development.

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adbookfair.com | 800 555 British Orchard Nursery Sultan Bin Zayed The First St, Al Nahyan NURSERIES 02 443 9892 britishorchardnursery.com Your child will learn Arabic and other Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years languages from a young age and the Fees (Dhs.): 45,000 facilities are world class Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: No Facilities: Road track, water play area, ABU DHABI gardening area, painting area Al Dana Nursery Busy Bees Nursery Nr Bain Al Jessrain Co-Op Society, Al Maqta Sultan Bin Zayed The First St, Al Danah 02 558 7334 02 621 9492 aldananurseries.com busybees-nursery.com Curriculum: Montessori Curriculum: International Age: 1 month to 4 years Age: 18 months to 5 years Fees (Dhs.): 14,400 Fees (Dhs.): 2,230 Opening hours: 7:00am to 4:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 1:30pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Sand play, cut and paste, Facilities: Gym, music room. playground, swimming, sport, puppet show area activity area

Apple Bee Nursery Butterfly Montessori Villa 58th, 8th St, Al Rowdah Khalifa Bin Shakhbout St, Al Bateen 02 443 4747 02 665 8611 applebeenursery.com admont.ae Curriculum: International Curriculum: Montessori Age: 6 weeks to 4 years Age: 1 to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 30,000 Fees (Dhs.): 35,000 – 39,000 Opening hours: 7:00am to 2:00pm Opening hours: 7:00am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Playground, soft play area, Facilities: Playground with indoor swings, activity room activity room, sand play area

Blooming Buds Nursery Clever Hands Nursery Al Khaleej Al Arabi St, Al Bateen 24th St, Nr Al Manhal School, Al Mushrif 02 491 8068 02 491 7771 bloomingbudsnursery.com cleverhandsnursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: Montessori Age: 1 to 4 years Age: 1 month to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 35,400 Fees (Dhs.): 28,500 Opening hours: 7:30am to 3:00pm Opening hours: 7:00am to 4:30pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Sand play area, water play Facilities: Swimming pool, sand play area, activity room area, playground

Bright Beginnings Nursery First Steps Nursery Villa 22/2, Al Khaleej Al Arabi St, Al Bateen Al Karamah St, Al Karamah 02 445 5339 02 446 0960 brightbeginnings.ae firststeps.ae Curriculum: International Curriculum: EYFS Age: 1 month to 4 years Age: 2 to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 24,000 Fees (Dhs.): 60,000 Opening hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm Opening hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Soft play area, sand play area, Facilities: Activity area, playground, sand playground play area, swimming pool

6 UAE Education Guide Giggles English Nursery Jigsaw Nursery & Creche NURSERIES | A Al Meena St, Nr AUH Islamic Bank, Al Meena Delma St, Al Karamah 02 673 4226 02 445 5222 gigglesenglishnursery.com jigsawnurseryad.com Curriculum: International Curriculum: EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 years Age: 1 to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 5,800 – 6,200 per term Fees (Dhs.): 29,230 Opening hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm Opening hours: 7:00am to 4:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Library area, dramatic play, art Facilities: Soft play area, playground, area, maths area, clinic activity room bu D habi Great Memories Nursery Kids Academy Nr Al Forsan Club, Khalifa City 27th St, Nr Mushrif Mall, Al Mushrif 02 552 5019 02 441 1991 greatmemoriesnursery.com kids-academy.ae Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 1 month to 4 years Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 20,400 Fees (Dhs.): 50,630 Opening hours: 7:00am to 4:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Soft play area, activity room, Facilities: Soft play area, water play area, playground playground

Humpty Dumpty Nursery Kidz-Link 16th St, Khalifa City Delma St, Nr Presidential Guard, Al Bateen 02 556 1068 02 660 0826 humptynursery.com albateen.kidzlink.ae.org Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: International Age: 1 to 4 years Age: 1 to 5 years Fees (Dhs.): 1,000 – 11,700 per term Fees (Dhs.): 39,750 Opening hours: 7:30am to 4:00pm Opening hours: 7:00am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Sand play area, water play Facilities: Library, playground, soft play area, activity room area, activity room

Humpty Dumpty Nursery Kidz-Link Preschool Villa 3, 11th St, Al Bateen 24th St, Al Karamah 02 666 3277 02 444 5851 humptynursery.com kidzlink.ae.org Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: International Age: 1 to 4 years Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 1,000 – 11,700 per term Fees (Dhs.): 39,750 Opening hours: 7:30am to 4:00pm Opening hours: 7:00am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Sand play area, water play Facilities: Swimming pool, sand play area, activity room area, soft play area

International Nursery Kotwals Nursery Dhafeer St, Hadabat Al Zaafaran Mohammed Bin Zayed City 02 558 0062 02 559 0068 imn.ae kotwalsmontessori.com Curriculum: Montessori Curriculum: Montessori Age: 18 months to 5 years Age: 1 month to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 44,000 Fees (Dhs.): 21,600 Opening hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Play area, water play area, Facilities: Swimming pool, soft play area, playground, activity room activity room

UAE Education Guide 7 NURSERIES | A Ladybird Nursery School Little Gemz Villa I4th St, Al Bateen 76th A St, Khalifa City 02 667 3881 02 557 1627 lady-bird-nursery.com littlegemz.ae.org Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: International Age: 6 weeks to 4 years Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 21,540 Fees (Dhs.): 37,500 Opening hours: 7:00am to 4:00pm Opening hours: 7:00am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Gym, playground area, soft Facilities: Water play area, soft play area, play area gym, activity room bu D habi Leens Nursery Little Smarties Nursery Muroor Rd, Nr Al Falah Plaza, Al Dhafrah 21 St, Khalifa City 02 642 2350 02 556 5500 leensnursery.com littlesmartiesnursery.com Curriculum: Montessori Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Age: 1 to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 8,400 Fees (Dhs.): 46,800 Opening hours: 8:30am to 6:30am Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Playground, soft play area, Facilities: Water play area, soft play area, activity room playground, gym, activity room

Les Fanfans Nursery Mosaic Nursery Muroor St, Hadabat Al Zaafaran Sun Tower, Nr Boutik Mall, Al Reem Island 02 639 0390 02 677 8797 lesfanfans.com mosaicnursery.com/reemisland Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: International Age: 2 months to 4 years Age: 1 to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 27,000 Fees (Dhs.): 40,500 Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Soft play area, water play area, Facilities: Water play area, soft play area, activity room, playground gym, library

Little Bird Nursery My Babies Nursery Villa 24, 8th St, Hadabat Al Zaafaran Al Bateen St, Al Bateen 02 448 8416 02 650 5799 Curriculum: EYFS my-babies-nursery.com Age: 2 months to 4 years Curriculum: EYFS Fees (Dhs.): 29,230 Age: 2 months to 4 years Opening hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm Fees (Dhs.): 27,000 Lunch provided: No Opening hours: 7:00am to 4:00pm Facilities: Playground, soft play area and Lunch provided: No activity room, arts and crafts, outdoor Facilities: Playground, gym, play area activity room

Little Buds Nursery Noah’s Ark Nursery Al Falah St, Al Dhafrah Villa 140, Z-5 Zone, Mohd Bin Zayed City 02 642 4491 02 559 1743 littlebudsnursery.ae noahsarknurseryad.com Curriculum: Montessori Curriculum: International Age: 1 to 4 years Age: 16 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 19,080 Fees (Dhs.): 10,500 – 12,500 Opening hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Opening hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Soft play area, activity room, Facilities: Outdoor play area, splash pool, water play area sand play, library

8 UAE Education Guide Odyssey Nursery Stepping Stones Nursery NURSERIES | A St 20, Sector 42, Plot 41, Khalifa City St 26, Khalifa City 056 484 5510 02 556 5991 odysseynursery.com steppingstones.ae Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: Montessori Age: 4 months to 4 years Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 5,800 – 14,200 per term Fees (Dhs.): 27,000 Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 2:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Indoor and outdoor facilities for Facilities: Outside play area, gym, activity playing, singing and studying area, library, music room bu D habi Pony Nursery Stepping Stones Nursery St 12, Khalifa City Villa 22, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al 02 557 7760 Saud St, Al Bateen ponynursery.eu 02 681 5583 Curriculum: EYFS steppingstones.ae Age: 1 month to 4 years Curriculum: Montessori Fees (Dhs.): 35,200 Age: 18 months to 4 years Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm Fees (Dhs.): 27,000 Lunch provided: No Opening hours: 7:30am to 2:00pm Facilities: Swimming pool, gym, Lunch provided: No soft play area Facilities: Outside play area, gym

Radiant Montessori Nursery Sunny Meadows Delma St, Nr Zayed University, Al Wahdah Abu Dhabi – Shahama Rd, Khalifa City 02 445 5576 02 556 0806 rmn4me.com sunny-meadows.com Curriculum: Montessori Curriculum: Montessori Age: 2 to 4 years Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 24,000 Fees (Dhs.): 6,300 – 13,850 Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Mini splash pool, indoor activity Facilities: Outdoor and indoor play area, room, outdoor activity area music room, sand pit area

Redwood Nursery Teddy Bear Nursery St 38, Khalifa City Airport Rd, Nr Geant Easy, Khalifa City 02 556 4611 02 556 8566 theredwoodnursery.com teddybearnursery.net Curriculum: Montessori Curriculum: Montessori Age: 4 months to 4 years Age: 1 to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 41,700 Fees (Dhs.): 37,500 Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Water splash area, Facilities: Gym, music room, outdoor kids’ kitchen, activity area, gym activity area, library

Stepping Stones Nursery Windsor Nursery Villa 221, St 13, Al Rowdah 23rd St, Khalifa City 02 445 2260 02 557 9295 steppingstones.ae windsor-nursery.com Curriculum: Montessori Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Age: 1 month to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 27,000 Fees (Dhs.): 33,900 Opening hours: 7:30am to 2:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Outside play area, gym, Facilities: Water splash area, sand play activity area, library, music room area, soft play area, activity room

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Alphabet Street Nursery Art Kid Nursery & Daycare Villa 11, Al Manara St, Al Manara, Jumeira 31st St, , 04 348 5991 04 398 9335 alphabetstreetnursery.com artkidnursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 6 months to 3 years Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 8,550 – 14,050 Fees (Dhs.): 21,600 Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Opening hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Water play area, soft play area, Facilities: Water play area, gym, sand kitchen, paint room area, paint room

Ambassador Kindergarten Asya’s Nursery 12C St, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai Al Das Shoreline Bldg 10, Nakhlat Jumeira 04 379 9333 04 435 6627 ambassadorkg.com asyasnursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 to 4 years Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 20,000 Fees (Dhs.): 54,300 Opening hours: 7:30am to 12:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: Yes Facilities: Playground, soft play area, Facilities: Water play area, sand area, activity area soft play area, dance room

Arabian Ranches Nursery Blossom Burj Al Qudra St, Al Hebiah 2, Dubai Land 10A St, , Jumeira 04 368 9882 04 348 6275 jebelalinursery.com theblossomnursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Age: 6 months to 4,5 years Fees (Dhs.): 33,000 Fees (Dhs.): 25,830 – 45,000 Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: Yes Facilities: Fun drumming classes, baby Facilities: Swimming pool, soft play area, ballet, soft play area, activity room activity room, outdoor gym, iPad station.

10 UAE Education Guide Blossom Downtown Building Blocks NURSERIES | D ubai Al Manzil District, Yansoon 7, Apex Atrium, Al Hebiah 1, Dubai Land 04 448 7661 04 453 4363 theblossomnursery.com building-blocks.ae Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 6 months to 4,5 years Age: 4 months to 5 years Fees (Dhs.): 25,830 – 45,000 Fees (Dhs.): 7,000 – 13,700 per term Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Swimming pool, soft play area, Facilities: Outdoor activity area, water activity room, outdoor play, iPad station. play area, gym

Blossom ELC Burj Daycare Nursery Academic City Rd, Block 12, Al Rowaiyah 2 Burj Khalifa, 04 421 4458 04 431 8320 theblossomnursery.com burjdaycarenursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 6 months to 6 years Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 25,830 – 45,000 Fees (Dhs.): 10,000 – 42,000 per year Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Swimming pool, soft play area, Facilities: Water play area, soft play area, activity room, outdoor gym, iPad station. sand area

Blossom Village Cambridgeshire Nursery Villa 43, Al Ragay St, 1 35A St, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai 04 394 8837 04 351 8173 theblossomnursery.com cambridgeshirenursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 6 months to 4,5 years Age: 1 to 5 years Fees (Dhs.): 25,830 – 45,000 Fees (Dhs.): 36,000 Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Swimming pool, soft play area, Facilities: Music room, water play area, activity room, outdoor gym, iPad station. soft play area

Bright Morning Nursery Child’s Play Nursery Villa 131, Umm Al Sheif St, 1 8-A St, Nr Al Manara Park, Al Manara 04 394 6118 04 348 0788 brightmorningnursery.com childsplaynurserydubai.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years Age: 14 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 10,000 Fees (Dhs.): 42,600 Opening hours: 8:00am to 12:30pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 3:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Play area, library, indoor and Facilities: Soft play area, water play area, outdoor area music rooms

British Orchard Nursery The Children’s Garden Baghdad St, Al Nahda 2 2, Hadaeq Mohd Bin Rashid 04 208 9800 04 399 0160 britishorchardnursery.com tcgbarsha.ae Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: International Age: 6 months to 4 years Age: 2 to 5 years Fees (Dhs.): On request Fees (Dhs.): 41,000 Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm Opening hours: 8:30am to 2:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Water play area, sand area, Facilities: Spacious classrooms, indoor soft play area and outdoor play areas

UAE Education Guide 11 NURSERIES | D ubai Crystal Valley Nursery Arabian Center, Al Khawaneej St, 1 04 284 5519 crystalvalleynursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 28,500 Opening hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Facilities: Large organic vegetable gardens, kung fu, drumming, music rooms The Children’s Garden Villa 297, Jumeira St, Jumeira 2 De La Salle International 04 349 2985 Villa 48, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai tcgjumeira.ae 04 398 6218 Curriculum: International delasallemontessorinursery.org Age: 2 to 5 years Curriculum: Montessori Fees (Dhs.): 41,000 Age: 18 months to 4 years Opening hours: 8:30am to 2:00pm Fees (Dhs.): On request Lunch provided: No Opening hours: 8:00am to 12:30pm Facilities: Water play, climbing frame, Lunch provided: No race track, music room, art studio Facilities: Soft play area, activity room, playground

The Children’s Garden Dewdrops Nursery Dubai Investment Park 1 Cluster X, Al Thanyah 5, Jabal Ali 04 885 3484 04 368 6399 childrensgarden.ae dewdropsnursery.com Curriculum: International Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 to 5 years Age: 18 months to 4.5 years Fees (Dhs.): On request Fees (Dhs.): 25,650 Opening hours: 8:30am to 2:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Swimming pool, playground, Facilities: Water play area, soft play area, music and movement room, gardens activity room

Children’s Oasis Nursery Dovecote Nursery 22nd St, Umm Suqeim 2 Al Wasl St, Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeira 04 348 8981 04 440 3424 childrensoasisnursery.com dovecotejumeirah.org Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Age: 1 to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 3,995 – 19,695 Fees (Dhs.): 7,400 – 15,500 per term Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: Yes Facilities: Soft play area, water play area, Facilities: Playground, soft play area, biking, mud kitchen, outdoor play area activity room

Chubby Cheeks Nursery Dubai British Foundation Skycourts Tower C, Wadi Al Safa 5 1st St, Al Thanyah 5, Jabal Ali 04 392 2636 04 399 5170 chubbycheeksnursery.com dubaibritishfs.ae Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 months to 5 years Age: 3 to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 28,500 Fees (Dhs.): 55,000 Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 1:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Soft play area, activity room, Facilities: Multi-purpose indoor hall, music room specialist music, bicycle track

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UAE Education Guide 13 NURSERIES | D ubai Dubai Gem Private Nursery Home Grown Eco Nursery Al Wasl St, ’, Jumeira Villa 33, 9C St, Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeira 04 345 3550 04 330 7008 dubaigemnursery.com homegrownnursery.ae Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: International Age: 18 months to 4 years Age: 1 to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 22,500 Fees (Dhs.): 470 – 17,000 per term Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Swimming pool, activity area, Facilities: Playground, activity room, sand play area paint room

Emerald City Nursery Hope Montessori Nursery St 21, Jumeira 2, Jumeira Al Mankhool St, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai 04 349 0848 04 398 2494 emeraldcitynursery.com hopemontessorinursery.ae Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: Montessori Age: 2 months to 4 years Age: 2 to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 28,500 Fees (Dhs.): 1,125 per month Opening hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 8:30am to 7:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Organic vegetable gardens, Facilities: Water play area, sand play kung fu, drumming, soft play, music rooms area, playground

Emirates British Nursery Hopscotch Nursery Umm Suqeim St, Umm Al Sheif Villa 48, 15th St, Al Manara, Jumeira 04 348 9996 04 328 2226 emiratesbritishnursery.com hopscotchnursery.net Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 6,900 – 9,900 Fees (Dhs.): 5,600 – 9,000 per term Opening hours: 12:00pm to 3:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: Yes Facilities: Music room, swimming pool, Facilities: Mini soccer, mini tennis, mini 5 outdoor areas, sand and water golf, baby gym, swimming pool

Golden Beach Nursery Horizon Kids Nursery Villa 24, 17 A St, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira St 29-B, Al Safa 2, Jumeira 04 380 9336 04 380 9077 goldenbeachnursery.com horizonkidsnursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 14 months to 5 years Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 8,166 – 11,666 per term Fees (Dhs.): 42,000 Opening hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Arts and crafts room, Facilities: Gym, water play area, children’s kitchen, outdoor gardening sand play area

Gulf Montessori Nursery IDEA Early Learning Center Nr Choithram, , Deira Victory Heights, Al Hebiah 4, Dubai Land 04 282 7046 04 447 2599 gulfmontessori.com ideaeducation.ae Curriculum: Montessori Curriculum: International Age: 2 to 5 years Age: 0 – 6 years Fees (Dhs.): 35,000 per year Fees (Dhs.): 12,000 – 36,000 Opening hours: 9:00am to 7:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Sand play area, play garden, Facilities: Indoor exploration zone, activity room outdoor playground, music room

14 UAE Education Guide Indigo Valley Nursery Kiddy Planet Nursery NURSERIES | D ubai 2, Deira, Dubai 26C St, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira 04 263 3544 04 328 4465 indigovallerynursery.com kiddyplanet.ae Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 28,000 Fees (Dhs.): 7,000 – 11,000 per term Opening hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Swimming, large outdoor Facilities: Outdoor and indoor play area, gardens, kung fu, drumming library, smart room

Kids Cottage Nursery 12A St, Umm Suqeim 1, Jumeira 04 394 2145 kidscottagenursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 6,800 – 12,950 Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm Lunch provided: No Facilities: Outdoor play areas, painting, art sessions, multi-purpose hall Int’l Nursery Villa 813 St, Al Wasl, Jumeira Kids Island Nursery 04 349 9065 Villa 116, Jumeira St, Jumeira 3 jinspire.com 04 394 2578 Curriculum: EYFS kidsislandnursery.com Age: 6 weeks to 4 years Curriculum: EYFS Fees (Dhs.): 10,000 – 13,000 Age: 12 months to 4 years Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm Fees (Dhs.): 11,800 – 13,000 per term Lunch provided: No Opening hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm Facilities: Indoor and outdoor sand, Lunch provided: No play areas, library, ICT zone Facilities: Sand and water play, gym room, library, sensory and activity room

The Kensington Nursery Kids Palace Nursery Umm Al Sheif St, Umm Suqeim 1, Jumeira 13th, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira 04 394 4473 04 348 4163 thekensingtonnursery.com kidspalacenursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years Age: 14 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 28,080 – 42,440 per year Fees (Dhs.): On request Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Soft play area, garden, activity Facilities: Outdoor and indoor play area, room, sand play area water park, sand pit, library, ICT

Key Nursery Kids Zone Nursery Al Wasl St, Al Manara, Jumeira Villa 21, Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai Land 04 348 6874 04 452 6474 babylandnursery.com kidszonenursery.com Curriculum: Montessori Curriculum: International Age: 2 months to 4 years Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): On request Fees (Dhs.): 5,500 – 11,500 per term Opening hours: 8:00am to 12:30pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: Yes Facilities: Water play area, sand area, Facilities: Playground, activity room, soft activity room play area

UAE Education Guide 15 NURSERIES | D ubai Kidville Little Champions Nursery Rimal 5, Al Mamsha St, Marsa Dubai Villa 22, 81A St, Jumeira 1, Jumeira 04 440 1220 04 344 6420 mykidville.ae littlechampionsnursery.com Curriculum: International Curriculum: EYFS Age: 0 – 6 years Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 10,000 – 32,000 Fees (Dhs.): 7,000 – 10,400 per term Opening hours: 8:30am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: Yes Facilities: Indoor and outdoor playground, Facilities: Baby room, play room, gym, gymnasium, music room, art studio theatre, library, garden

Kidz Venture Little GEMS International Ibn Battuta Mall, Shk Zayed Rd, Jabal Ali 1 14A St, Al Barsha 3 04 368 4130 04 399 5244 kidzventure.ae littlegemsinternational.com/barsha/ Curriculum: EYFS;Montessori Curriculum: EYFS Age: 1 to 4 years Age: 1 to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 7,500 – 10,200 per term Fees (Dhs.): 45,000 – 52,000 Opening hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 3:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Outdoor play area, soft play Facilities: Splashing pool, soft play area, area, activity room library, sensory garden, junior kitchen

Ladybird Nursery Little Hands Kids Club Villa 9, St 29, Al Manara, Jumeira 2, Jumeira 04 346 5240 04 448 9267 ladybirdnursery.ae littlehandskidsclub.com Curriculum: EYFS;Montessori Curriculum: EYFS Age: 1 to 4 years Age: 4 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 42,600 Fees (Dhs.): 6,500 – 9,500 Opening hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Water play area, sand play Facilities: Sand and water play area, area, music room activity room

Ladybird Nursery Little Horizon Villa 8, St 25A, Jumeira 1, Jumeira 12A St, Al Safa 2, Jumeira 04 344 1011 04 395 5532 ladybirdnursery.ae lsa.ae Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 1 to 4 yrs Age: 1 to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 42,600 Fees (Dhs.): 5,100 – 12,700 Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:30pm Opening hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: Yes Facilities: Playground, soft play area, Facilities: Outdoor soft play area, library, activity room water play area

Lakes Village Nursery Little Land Nursery Nr Lakes Club, Al Thanyah 3, Jabal Ali Jumeira St, Umm Suqeim 1, Jumeira 04 454 8404 04 394 4471 jebelalinursery.com littlelandnursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: Montessori Age: 3 months to 4 years Age: 14 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 33,000 Fees (Dhs.): On request Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Fun drumming classes, baby Facilities: Water play area, soft play area, ballet, soft play area, activity room activity area, painting room

16 UAE Education Guide Little Learners Nursery Meadows Village Nursery NURSERIES | D ubai 18B St, Al Manara, Jumeira Nr Emirates Int’l School Meadows, 04 348 6260 Al Thanyah 4, Jabal Ali littlelearners-dubai.com 04 422 4222 Curriculum: EYFS jebelalinursery.com Age: 1 to 4 years Curriculum: EYFS Fees (Dhs.): 36,000 Age: 3 months to 4 years Opening hours: 8:00am to 3:00pm Fees (Dhs.): 33,000 Lunch provided: No Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm Facilities: Outdoor play area, rest area, Lunch provided: No indoor paddling pools Facilities: Drumming classes, baby ballet

Little Wings Nursery Mon Ecole Children’s Nursery Villa 43, Jumeira 2, Jumeira 14A St, Al Manara, Jumeira 04 349 0553 04 349 6868 littlewingsnursery.com monecole-dubai.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: International Age: 2 months to 4 years Age: 15 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 18,000 – 20,400 Fees (Dhs.): 39,000 Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Indoor soft play area, library, Facilities: Outdoor play area, soft play theatre, sandpit play area area, activity room

Little Wonders Nursery New Safa Nursery Villa 5, St 3, Al Manara, Jumeira Al Wasl St, Al Wasl, Jumeira 04 348 7195 04 342 9575 littlewonders.ae safaeducation.net Curriculum: International Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 yrs Age: 1 to 4.6 years Fees (Dhs.): 6,534 – 12,584 per term Fees (Dhs.): 8,500 per term Opening hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 3:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Water play area, activity area, Facilities: Two swimming pools, large soft play area outdoor and indoor play areas

Littlewoods Nursery Odyssey Nursery Villa 82, St 4C, Al Safa 2, Jumeira Villa 26, Al Beteel St, Umm Suqeim 2 04 394 6155 04 348 8805 littlewoodsnursery.com odysseynursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: International Age: 40 days to 4 years Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 22,700 – 37,000 per year Fees (Dhs.): 8,500 – 10,700 Opening hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 3:00pm Lunch provided: yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Art and messy play area, quiet Facilities: Indoor, outdoor and water play reading corner areas, bike and car track, sandpit

Marina Village Nursery The Palms Nursery Al Bahar 1 Bldg, Marsa Dubai, Jumeira Jumeira St, Jumeira 3, Jumeira 04 424 3791 04 394 7017 jebelalinursery.com thepalmsnurserydubai.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Age: 16 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 33,000 Fees (Dhs.): 600 – 10,700 per term Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm Opening hours: 7:00am to 5:30pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Fun drumming classes, baby Facilities: Splash pool, sand pit area, ballet, sand play area, soft play area creative art room, soft play area

UAE Education Guide 17 NURSERIES | D ubai Raffles International School Sand Castle Nursery Hattan 1, The Lakes, Al Thanyah 3 Al Wasl St, Al Bada’, Jumeira 04 427 1472 04 344 4283 rafflesis.com sandcastlenursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 36,000 Fees (Dhs.): 800 -9,600 per term Opening hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Indoor and outdoor play areas, Facilities: Art room, indoor and arts and crafts room outdoor play

Raffles International School Seashells Nursery Saheel, Arabian Ranches 1, Wadi Al Safa 6 Nr Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha 2 04 427 1476 04 341 3404 rafflesis.com seashellsnursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: International Age: 2 to 4 years Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 36,000 Fees (Dhs.): On request Opening hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Indoor and outdoor play area, Facilities: Water play area, sand play arts and crafts room area, activity room

Raffles International School Small World Nursery Nr Montgomerie Golf Club, Al Thanyah 4 16th St, Jumeira 2, Jumeira 04 427 1461 04 349 0770 rafflesis.com smallworldnurserydubai.com Curriculum: EYFS;Montessori Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Age: 1 to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 36,000 Fees (Dhs.): 30,760 Opening hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm Opening hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Sand and water play area, Facilities: Playground, sand play area, physical development hall activity room

Raffles International School Step By Step Nursery A&E Building, Marsa Dubai, Jumeira Villa H 48-50, Al Qudra St, Wadi Al Safa 7 04 427 1473 04 447 3445 rafflesis.com stepbystepnursery.ae Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 36,000 Age: 10 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 18 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 7,000 – 13,300 per term Opening hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Sand and water play area, Facilities: Spacious classrooms, indoor physical development hall and outdoor play areas

Royal Beach Nursery Super Kids Nursery Al Sagi St, Jumeira 3, Jumeira Villa 99, St 23C, 04 394 8181 04 288 1949 rbnursery.com superkidsnursery.com Curriculum: EYFS, International Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Age: 11 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): On request Fees (Dhs.): 6,000 – 11,500 Opening hours: 8:00am to 8:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: Yes Facilities: Sleeping room, dining area, Facilities: Soft gym, water play area, physical development hall, baby spa cooking, creative art room

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UAE Education Guide 19 NURSERIES | S har j Tender Love & Care Boutique Offices, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira 04 367 1636 tenderloveandcare.com Curriculum: International Age: 18 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 8,000 – 10,000 Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: No Facilities: Spacious classrooms, gym, multi-purpose room, outdoor play area

Umm Suqeim Village Nursery St 25, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira ah 04 348 6720 jebelalinursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 33,000 Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm Lunch provided: No Facilities: Fun drumming classes, baby ballet, soft play area, activity room SHARJAH

Willow Children’s Nursery Al Khaleej Nursery Villa 75, Al Wasl St, Umm Suqeim 2 Villa 304, Al Sharq St, Sharqan 04 346 5078 06 524 0930 willownurserydubai.com alkhaleejnursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 45 days to 3 years Age: 3 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 31,000 – 40,000 Fees (Dhs.): 1,300 – 4,950 Opening hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Sand areas, swimming pool, Facilities: Indoor play areas, water play, climbing equipment, gardens little experimenters

The Wonder Years Nursery Al Murooj English School Al Hebiah 4, Dubai Land Wasit St, Al Azra 04 368 5600 06 527 3720 wonderyearsnursery.com [email protected] Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 1 to 4 years Age: 4 to 11 years Fees (Dhs.): 6,000 – 10,000 Fees (Dhs.): 4,500 – 17,500 Opening hours: 8:00am to 1:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 2:30pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Outdoor and indoor play areas, Facilities: Play area, sand play area, bicycle track, sandpit, reading area activity room

Yellow Brick Road Nursery Al Nasr English Nursery 31 A St, Al Garhoud, Deira Wasit St, Al Falaj 04 282 8290 06 524 4454 yellowbrickroad.ws [email protected] Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: International Age: 2 months to 4 years Age: 1 to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 28,500 Fees (Dhs.): 1,000 – 1,100 Opening hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 3:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Swimming, outdoor organic Facilities: Soft play area, vegetable gardens, kung fu, drumming activity room

20 UAE Education Guide Balloon Nursery Kids Paradise Nursery NURSERIES | S har j Sharqan Villa 193, Kuwait St, Al Fayha 06 522 6068 06 566 9252 balloonnursery.net kidsparadisenursery.net Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: Montessori Age: 2 to 4 years Age: 2 to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 800 Fees (Dhs.): 8,400 Opening hours: 9:00am to 12:00pm Opening hours: 8:30am to 12:30pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Special care facility for yoga, Facilities: Swimming pool, playing area, martial art, drawing, classical dance soft play area

Bluebells Nursery Little Star British Nursery Al Khan St, Al Khaledia Villa 5, Sheikh Zayed St, Al Ramla East 06 528 1852 06 566 7270 ah bluebellsnursery.com littlestarsbritish.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 1.5 to 4 years Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 11,750 Fees (Dhs.): 18,000 – 20,400 Opening hours: 7:00am to 8:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Music room, water play, gym, Facilities: Large outdoor play area, sleeping room, covered play areas painting room, soft play area

British Orchard Nursery Lollipop Nursery Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saqr Al Qasimi St Villa 12, Corniche St, Al Rifa’a 06 522 6710 06 524 7710 britishorchardnursery.com lollipopnursery.ae Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Age: 6 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 9,600 – 10,200 Fees (Dhs.): 13,200 Opening hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Water play area, bikes area, Facilities: Water play, soft play area, gym, soft play painting room

Future International Nursery Pippen Park Nursery Qadisia Shk Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, Mowafjah Kuwait St, Al Qadisia 06 548 7101 06 524 8100 future-intl.ae pippenparknursery.com Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: International Age: 2 to 4 years Age: 2 to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 15,250 Fees (Dhs.): 10,000 – 15,000 Opening hours: 8:00am to 1:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 12:00pm Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No Facilities: Playground, sand area, soft Facilities: Playground, soft play area, play area activity area

Kids Kingdom Nursery Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saqr Al Qasimi St Industrial Area 18 06 522 6710 06 567 2779 britishorchardnursery.com seschool.ae Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Age: 3 to 5 years Fees (Dhs.): 9,600 – 10,200 Fees (Dhs.): 21,000 Opening hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 1:00am Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No Facilities: Water play area, bikes area, Facilities: Big soft indoor playground, gym, soft play sand, outdoor play area, swings and slides

UAE Education Guide 21 There are also schools offering the Canadian Alberta based curriculum; the Australian Diploma (DP), the Middle Years (MYP) and the Primary Years (PYP); and the French curriculum.

Getting a school place The best bet is to apply to three or four nurseries or schools. To register your child on a school waiting list there’s usually a Dhs.500 non-refundable fee. If places are available, your child will be assessed and then either offered a place or put on another waiting list. Assessments and entrance exams to the more popular secondary schools are usually held at the child’s nursery or school. The chances of a place increase with siblings, who may get priority, or if your child is in an TERM TIME affiliated nursery or primary school. Holiday calendar Primary and secondary schools The summer holidays stretch for 10 cater to the expat community weeks over the hottest months of July and August. There are also holidays in There is a wide choice of international April and December. Schools close for at curriculums across the UAE’s primary least a week twice per year for Eid Al Fitr and secondary schools, but many and Eid Al Adha, and will most likely also schools follow either the English National open for reduced hours during the month Curriculum, American Curriculum or of Ramadan. International Baccalaureate Programme At schools which follow Indian or (IB). International schools are typically Pakistani curriculums, the term starts in open to all nationalities. April and ends the following March. Although British and American curriculums are the most common, others Boarding schools include the CBSE/ICSE, an ideal option has excellent for Indian nationals who want to continue facilities and is modelled on its renowned their child’s education internationally, but public school counterpart in the UK. In expect to settle back in India. It educates Dubai, it was the first boarding school to students to CBSE and ICSE level to the open and has boarding facilities for boys end of Year 12. and girls. In September 2015, the new Swiss International Scientific School will open its School transport primary school in Dubai for up to 1,400 If you are not able to do the school run every day, you students. By 2017, the school will expand can pay for the bus services offered by most schools. to include a secondary school creating a The advantages are that you avoid having to deal with second boarding option for children in the heavy traffic, and strict regulations mean that bus safety emirate. Meanwhile, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, standards are high. which opened in 2014, is the capital’s only boarding school.

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Ajyal International School Mohammed Bin Zayed City SCHOOLS 02 409 7100 ajyal.sch.ae The UAE’S schools have seen a high Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 – Year 9 level of investment and rapid expansion Fees (Dhs.): 26,500 – 44,500 within a relatively short timeframe ADEC ranking: N/A Facilities: ICT facilities, science lab, auditorium, art facilities, music rooms and ABU DHABI recording studio, swimming pool ABC Private School Al Ittihad National School 25th St, Hadabat Al Zaafaran Airport Rd, Khalifa City 02 444 5800 02 556 2666 abcprivateschool.com ittihadschools.com Curriculum: British Curriculum: MOE, US Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 5,940 – 11,880 Fees (Dhs.): 18,100 – 37,100 ADEC ranking: N/A ADEC ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Scientific laboratories, libraries, Facilities: Fully-equipped classrooms, theatre, swimming pool, outdoor play indoor and outdoor play areas, activity areas, sport hall room, hall with stage, ICT lab

Abu Dhabi International Al Nahda National Schools Private School – Boys Al Karamah St, Al Karamah Al Moroor Rd, Al Nahyan 02 443 4433 02 445 4200 aisuae.com nahdaschools.com Curriculum: British, IB, US Curriculum: British, US Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 12,600 – 26,950 Fees (Dhs.): 14,000 – 24,000 ADEC ranking: Outstanding ADEC ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Science labs, playing field, Facilities: Science and computer labs, gymnasium, theatre gymnasium, swimming pool, sport field

Al Bateen Secondary School Khalifa Bin Shakhbout St, Al Rowdah 02 813 2000 albateen.sch.ae Curriculum: British, IB Age: Year 7 – 13 Fees (Dhs.): 53,361 – 62,844 KHDA ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Football field, swimming pool, sports hall, dance studio, drama performance hall, atrium

> One of the most recent additions to Abu Dhabi’s education offering, Al Bateen Secondary School provides a high-quality, British-style education. As a newish school, the facilities are top-notch, from the ICT suite to the sports fields.

24 UAE Education Guide Al Nahda National Schools Al Shohub School | A SCHOOLS – Girls 20th St, Khalifa City 2nd St, Al Mushrif 02 555 9995 02 447 7600 alshohub.org nahdaschools.com Curriculum: British Curriculum: US Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 27,000 – 50,000 Fees (Dhs.): 14,000 – 24,000 ADEC ranking: Good ADEC ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Computer labs, library, Facilities: Science and computer labs, auditorium, clinic, canteen, gymnasium,

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Al Najah Private School Al Worood Academy School 59th St, Mohammed Bin Zayed City Sultan Bin Zayed The First St, 02 553 0935 Hadabat Al Zaafaran adec.ac.ae 02 444 8990 Curriculum: British, IB alworood.sch.ae Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Curriculum: British, MOE Fees (Dhs.): 14,750 – 27,970 Age: FS 1 – Year 12 ADEC ranking: Acceptable Fees (Dhs.): 14,193 – 31,448 Facilities: Gymnasium, auditorium, sport ADEC ranking: Unsatisfactory field/play areas, library, health centre, Facilities: Multi-purpose auditorium, sport canteen fields, music, art and craft rooms

Al Rabeeh School Al Yasat Private School Shk Rashid Bin Saeed St, Nr Ramee Garden Hotel Apts, Al Dhafrah Hadabat Al Zaafaran 02 641 2300 02 448 2856 alyasat-school.com alrabeeh.sch.ae Curriculum: US Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 – Grade 6 Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Fees (Dhs.): 30,000 – 46,000 Fees (Dhs.): 23,000 – 28,000 ADEC ranking: N/A ADEC ranking: Good Facilities: Multi-media centre, orchestra Facilities: Football, basketball, cooking, and music rooms, swimming pool, dance, , library, health centre gymnasium

Al Muna Primary School Zayed The First St, Al Danah 02 501 4777 almunaprimary.sch.ae Curriculum: British Age: FS1 – Year 6 Fees (Dhs.): 41,580 ADEC ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Football field, swimming pool, basketball court, netball court, sports hall, library, drama performance hall, prayer room, play area

> Al Muna Primary School follows the national curriculum of England and has excellent facilities and a high teacher to pupil ratio. Priority for admissions is granted to siblings of existing students, then to children of any Aldar and Mubadala employees.

UAE Education Guide 25 SCHOOLS | A SCHOOLS American Community School Belvedere British School Al Bateen St, Al Bateen Nr Al Safeer Mall, Mohd Bin Zayed City 02 681 5115 02 509 0000 acs.sch.ae belvederebritishschool.com Curriculum: US Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: FS 1 to Year 8 Fees (Dhs.): 39,960 – 73,130 Fees (Dhs.): 23,000 – 25,950 ADEC ranking: Outstanding ADEC ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Art room, science labs, Facilities: State-of-the-art classroom and swimming pool, fitness centre, gymnasium, ICT, library, auditorium, health centre,

bu D habi auditorium, playing fields canteen, sport field

American Int’l School Brighton College Abu Dhabi Shk Rashid Bin Saeed St, Shk Zayed Bin Sultan St, Al Matar Hadabat Al Zaafaran 02 815 6500 02 444 4333 brightoncollegeabudhabi.net aisa.sch.ae Curriculum: British Curriculum: IB Age: FS1 – Year 12 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 47,500 – 75,000 Fees (Dhs.): 29,078 – 52,852 ADEC ranking: Good ADEC ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Horse riding lesson, technology Facilities: Science and technology labs, suite, art studio, dance and recording swimming pool, gymnasiums, basketball studio, science lab, aerobic room

The Australian School of The British International Abu Dhabi School Abu Dhabi Nr Civil Defense, Shakhbout City Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Rd, Zayed City 02 586 6980 02 510 0100 australianschoolabudhabi.ae bisabudhabi.com Curriculum: IB Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 – Year 12 Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Fees (Dhs.): 14,975 – 35,534 Fees (Dhs.): 47,900 – 63,200 ADEC ranking: N/A ADEC ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Swimming pool, soccer field, Facilities: Media suite access for e-books, gym, science lab, computer lab technology suite, science lab, rugby pitch

Al Mushrif School Khalifa Bin Shakbut St, Al Rowdah 02 813 2200 almushrif.sch.ae Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Fees (Dhs.): 43,560 ADEC ranking: Good Facilities: Astro-turf pitch, football field, swimming pool, basketball court, netball, sports hall, dance studio, drama studio

> Centrally located on Al Bateen Street, A26l Mushrif School performs very well with a host of extra-curricular activities, including Arabic poetry and traditional dance. The school caters to a multi- cultural community. Entrance exams are required for Grade 1.

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UAE Education Guide 27 SCHOOLS | A SCHOOLS The British School Al Diyafah International Khubairat School Al Karamah St, Al Mushrif Nr Bareen Intl Hospital, Mohd Bin Zayed City 02 446 2280 02 558 5665 britishschool.sch.ae diyafahinternationalschool.com Curriculum: British Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Age: FS 1 to Year 7 Fees (Dhs.): 35,800 – 62,300 Fees (Dhs.): 24,200 – 32,000 ADEC ranking: Outstanding ADEC ranking: Good Facilities: Libraries, theatre, swimming Facilities: Art and music studios, science

bu D habi pool, music room labs, sport hall

The Cambridge High School The Elite Private School Abu Dhabi Al Mushrif Nr Al Safeer Centre, Mohd Bin Zayed City 02 447 5800 02 552 1621 elitepvtschool.com gemscis-abudhabi.com Curriculum: US Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Fees (Dhs.): 15,000 – 25,000 Fees (Dhs.): 13,438 – 28,380 ADEC ranking: N/A ADEC ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Large library, well-equipped Facilities: Swimming pool, science lab, computer and science labs, health services, audio-visual room, computer lab outdoor sport facility, DVD/video room

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi Emirates National School Shk Khalifa Hwy, Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Rd, Mohd Bin Zayed City 02 497 0000 02 559 0000 cranleigh.ae ens.sch.ae Curriculum: British Curriculum: IB, US Age: FS 1 – Year 9 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 65,000 – 80,000 Fees (Dhs.): 22,440 – 55,920 ADEC ranking: N/A ADEC ranking: Good Facilities: Library, football field, tennis Facilities: laboratories, canteen, clinic, court, science lab, art studio, auditorium, gymnasium, library, music room, swimming health centre pool, prayer room, theatre

Al Yasmina School Al Raha Gardens, Al Raha 02 501 4888 alyasmina.sch.ae Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Fees (Dhs.): 41,580 – 57,330 ADEC ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Astro-turf playing field, football field, swimming pool, basketball court, running track, sports hall, field, dance studio, canteen, library

> This is a large international school catering mainly to families living off the island and it follows the English National Curriculum. The school has excellent facilities, a comprehensive extra-curricular programme and runs a bus service.

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UAE Education Guide 29 SCHOOLS | A SCHOOLS Emirates Private School German International Shk Zayed Bin Sultan St, School Hadabat Al Zaafaran Al Falah St, Al Manhal 02 444 8863 02 666 8668 emiratesprivateschool.com gisad.ae Curriculum: British, MOE, US Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: K – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 7,590 – 14,375 Fees (Dhs.): 31,600 – 40,000 ADEC ranking: Acceptable ADEC ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Science lab, computer lab, Facilities: Various sport centres, musical

bu D habi cooking room, clinic, library, sport facilities training, ballet, dance, yoga activity rooms

GEMS American Academy The Glenelg School of 3rd St, Khalifa City Abu Dhabi 02 557 4880 Nr Petroleum Institute, Khalifa City gemsaa-abudhabi.com 02 599 2018 Curriculum: IB, US gsad.sch.ae Age: KG1 – Grade 12 Curriculum: US Fees (Dhs.): 47,880 – 66,780 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 ADEC ranking: Outstanding Fees (Dhs.): 19,000 – 36,000 Facilities: Outdoor artificial grass field, ADEC ranking: Acceptable smart board equipped classroom, art suite, Facilities: Library, labs, cafeteria, gym, covered outdoor play area gymnasium, health centre, clinic

GEMS Cambridge School International Academic Nr Baniyas Police Station, Baniyas East School 02 510 4343 Nr Mushrif Mall, Al Mushrif gemscambridgeinternationalschool- 02 448 8868 abudhabi.com ias.sch.ae Curriculum: British Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Age: FS 1 – Year 12 Fees (Dhs.): 19,000 – 32,300 Fees (Dhs.): 8,012 – 18,360 ADEC ranking: Good ADEC ranking: N/A Facilities: Swimming pool, cricket net, Facilities: Library, computer labs, science wireless campus, art studio labs, health services, gymnasium

GEMS Winchester School International Community Abu Dhabi School Sultan Bin Zayed The First St, Al Danah Fatima Bint Mubarak St, Al Danah 02 403 5499 02 633 0444 gemswinchesterschool-abudhabi.com icschool-uae.com Curriculum: British Curriculum: British, US Age: FS 1 – Year 9 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 14,000 – 22,000 Fees (Dhs.): 10,525 – 23,023 ADEC ranking: Outstanding ADEC ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Sport field, music room, arts Facilities: Libraries, outdoor soccer and crafts room, science lab, activity room playground, swimming pool, computer labs

GEMS World Academy The International School of Abu Dhabi Choueifat Abu Dhabi Fatima Bint Mubarak St, Al Dhafrah Mohamed Bin Khalifa St, Al Mushrif 02 641 6333 02 446 1444 gemsworldacademy-abudhabi.com iscad-sabis.net Curriculum: IB Curriculum: SABIS Age: KG 1 – Grade 5 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 25,000 – 55,650 Fees (Dhs.): 19,200 – 24,750 ADEC ranking: Outstanding ADEC ranking: Good Facilities: Climbing wall, outdoor artificial Facilities: Gym, swimming pool, music grass field, IT lab, art room, gym and drama room, science lab

30 UAE Education Guide Merryland International Repton School Abu Dhabi | A SCHOOLS School Al Reem Island Musaffah Industrial Area 02 507 4800 02 551 9626 reptonabudhabi.org merrylandinternational.net Curriculum: British Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 – Year 2 Age: FS 1 – Year 12 Fees (Dhs.): 55,000 – 61,000 Fees (Dhs.): 12,600 – 27,800 ADEC ranking: Good ADEC ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Swimming pool, changing Facilities: Modern surveillance systems, rooms, library, covered activity area, gym,

library, computer, science, swimming pool multi-purpose hall bu D habi

Raha International School The Sheikh Zayed Private Nr Al Raha Gardens, Khalifa City Academy 02 556 1567 Mubarak Bin Mohd Al Nahyan St, Al Karamah ris.ae 02 619 5555 Curriculum: IB zayedacademy.ae Age: EY 1 – Year 12 Curriculum: MOE, US Fees (Dhs.): 36,100 – 56,900 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 ADEC ranking: Outstanding Fees (Dhs.): 27,600 – 63,700 Facilities: Art and design tech studio, ADEC ranking: Outstanding interactive classroom, visual art studio, Facilities: Library, swimming pool, swimming pool gymnasiums, theatre, ICT suite

Reach British School Summit International Shk Maktoum Bin Rashid Rd, Baniyas East School Abu Dhabi 02 582 2030 19th St, Al Danah rb-school.com 02 622 2504 Curriculum: British summitinternationalschool.com Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Curriculum: US Fees (Dhs.): 19,800 – 23,100 Age: KG 1 – Grade 8 ADEC ranking: N/A Fees (Dhs.): 17,000 – 21,000 Facilities: Swimming pool, large indoor ADEC ranking: Good sport hall, changing rooms, shaded play Facilities: Science lab, ICT lab, outdoor area, sport area play area, gymnasium, medical clinic

The Pearl Primary School Hazza Bin Zayed The First St, Al Dhafrah 02 641 8887 pearlprimary.sch.ae Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Fees (Dhs.): 39,600 ADEC ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Football field, swimming pool, basketball court, outdoor/indoor netball, indoor sports hall, library, drama hall, prayer room and outdoor shaded play area

> The Pearl Primary School teaches the UK’s Whole School Curriculum Plan and falls under the Aldar Academies umbrella. It has new, top-class facilities including a 25m swimming pool, grass playing fields and a technology lab.

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Al Ain Juniors Private School Brighton College Al Ain Off 130 St, Falaj Hazza’a Twam St, Zakher Area 03 781 0077 03 713 3999 alainjuniors.com brightoncollegealain.ae Curriculum: British, Indian (CBSE) Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 – Year 12 Age: FS 1 – Year 9 Fees (Dhs.): Indian Fees (Dhs.): 47,530 – 61,640 ADEC ranking: Good ADEC ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Basketball court, football field, Facilities: Laboratories, libraries, art computer labs, science labs, chemistry lab, studio, dance studios, auditorium biology lab, indoor badminton court medical facility

Al Ain International School Al Salam St, Central District 03 715 1000 alaininternational.sch.ae Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 – Year 9 Fees (Dhs.): 39,600 – 51,975 ADEC ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Swimming pools, music room, ICT suite, auditorium, library, gymnasium, playing field, courtyards/ play spaces, mosque and ICT suite

> One of the six Aldar Academy schools, offering excellent facilities and high standards. Students are taught the English National Curriculum tailored to life in Al Ain alongside the local curriculum of Arabic, Islamic studies and social studies.

32 UAE Education Guide Al Ittihad Private School | D ubaiSCHOOLS Cairo St, , Deira 04 296 6314 ipsmamzar.com Curriculum: US, MOE Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 14,950 – 34,042 KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Swimming pools, tennis courts, gym, soccer field, basketball courts medical facility

Al Khaleej National School 5th St, Al Garhoud, Deira 04 282 2707 gemsakns.com Curriculum: US Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 12,879 – 24,645 KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Computer laboratories, music rooms, football pitch, pool, gymnasium, DUBAI gardens, weather station

Al Ameen Private School Al Maaref Private School 19A St, Al Nahda 2, Deira Amman St, 1, Deira 04 267 7100 04 298 8881 msbdubai.com almaaref.ae Curriculum: British Curriculum: US Age: FS 1 – Year 11 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 4,826 – 5,469 Fees (Dhs.): 8,949 – 25,750 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: ICT suite, art and design Facilities: Science lab, art studio, theatre studio, library, medical facility, science medical facility, activity room, auditorium, laboratories, activity room, auditorium playground

Al Diyafah High School Al Mawakeb School 7A St, Al Nahda 2, Deira First Al Khail St, Al Barsha 2, 04 267 1115 Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid diyafah.com 04 347 8288 Curriculum: British almawakeb.sch.ae Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Curriculum: US Fees (Dhs.): 7,404 – 15,947 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 KHDA ranking: Good Fees (Dhs.): 17,825 – 39,970 Facilities: Interactive boards, library, KHDA ranking: Acceptable science laboratories, computer lab, music Facilities: Computer labs, science labs, and art, clinic, prayer room, playground art workshops, guidance counselling

Al Ittihad Private School Al Mizhar American Al Wasl St, Al Safa 1, Jumeira Academy 04 394 5111 Algeria St, Al Mizhar 1, Mushrif ipsjumeira.com 04 288 7250 Curriculum: US americanacademy.ae Age: Pre-KG – Grade 12 Curriculum: US Fees (Dhs.): 18,000 – 38,065 Age: Pre-KG – Grade 12 KHDA ranking: Good Fees (Dhs.): 35,530 – 55,385 Facilities: Laboratories, libraries, art KHDA ranking: Good studio, dance studios, auditorium Facilities: Computer labs, dance studio, medical facility gymnasium, swimming pool, art studios

UAE Education Guide 33 SCHOOLS | D ubaiSCHOOLS Al Sadiq Islamic English School First Al Khail St, Al Barsha 1, 5th St, Al Qusais 2, Deira Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid 04 263 4083 04 395 0005 alsadiqschool.com asdubai.org Curriculum: British Curriculum: US Age: KG 1 – Grade 10 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 3,811 – 7,725 Fees (Dhs.): 52,730 – 72,401 KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Science laboratories, indoor Facilities: Art rooms, science lab, hall, activity rooms journalism room, baseball diamond

Al Salam Private School The Apple International Nr NMC Speciality Hospital, Al Nahda 2 School 04 267 9594 Doha St, Al Qusais 1, Deira alsalamschool.sch.ae 04 263 8989 Curriculum: British apple-schooldubai.com Age: FS 1 – Grade 12 Curriculum: British Fees (Dhs.): 11,119 – 23,251 Age: FS 1 – Grade 8 KHDA ranking: Good Fees (Dhs.): 5,861 – 10,764 Facilities: Play areas, basketball and KHDA ranking: Acceptable football pitch, computer labs, science labs, Facilities: Basketball, cricket, badminton music room, multi-purpose hall courts, swimming pool

Al Worood Academy Private Arab Unity School School Al Khawaneej St, Al Mizhar 1, Mushrif Dubai Investment Park 1 04 288 6226 04 885 9418 arabunityschool.com alworood.sch.ae Curriculum: British Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 – Year 12 Age: FS 1 – Year 5 Fees (Dhs.): 5,380 – 8,075 Fees (Dhs.): 14,193 – 31,448 KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Unsatisfactory Facilities: Library, IT lab, science Facilities: Science lab, library, computer laboratories, sport facilities, music and art room, gym, multi-purpose auditorium room, health facilities, counselling

Ambassador School Bilva Indian School 41A St, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai Nr Lulu Hypermarket, Al Qusais 1, Deira 04 398 3535 056 115 8701 ambassadorschool.com bisedu.ae Curriculum: Indian (CISCE) Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: KG 1 – Grade 7 Fees (Dhs.): 18,517 – 31,000 Fees (Dhs.): 12,000 – 20,000 KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: N/A Facilities: Library, dance and yoga Facilities: Spacious classrooms, well studios, laboratories, auditorium, equipped library, modern lab, indoor and swimming pools, theatre, sport pitches outdoor play area, arts and crafts room

American International Bradenton Preparatory School Academy Nr Lulu Hypermarket, Al Qusais 1, Deira Al Hebiah 4 04 298 8666 04 818 3600 aisch.net bradentonprepdubai.com Curriculum: US Curriculum: US Age: KG 1 – Year 12 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 10,609 – 17,201 Fees (Dhs.): 30,000 – 70,790 KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Play courts, gym, Facilities: Music and drama venues, gym, computer labs classrooms with interactive white boards

34 UAE Education Guide Buds Public School Dar Al Marefa Private School | D ubaiSCHOOLS 2nd St, Muhaisanah 1, Mushrif 58C St, Mirdif, Mushrif 04 288 8143 04 288 5782 bpsdubai.ae daralmarefa.ae Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Curriculum: IB Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: KG 1 – Grade 10 Fees (Dhs.): 7,122 – 12,717 Fees (Dhs.): 25,750 – 50,000 KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Library, science laboratories, Facilities: Library, science laboratories, IT IT centre, clinics, playgrounds, centre, clinics, gym, playgrounds, sport fields sport fields

Cambridge International Deira International School School Dubai Vista Blvd, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Rebat St, Al Garhoud, Deira 04 232 5552 04 282 4646 disdubai.ae gemscis-dubai.com Curriculum: IB, British Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Fees (Dhs.): 34,765 – 70,050 Fees (Dhs.): 15,327 – 20,810 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Art rooms, design technology Facilities: ICT, music and art facilities, workshops, business studies centre, indoor science labs, AstroTurf football field gymnasium, swimming pool

The City School Deira Private School International Dubai 3B St, Nr Terminal 2, Al Twar 3, Deira 25 St, Nadd Al Hamar, Deira 04 264 1595 04 289 9722 deps-sch.ae tcs-uae.com Curriculum: British Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Age: FS 1 – Year 11 Fees (Dhs.): 19,500 – 30,475 Fees (Dhs.): 12,564 – 22,273 KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Library, science laboratories, Facilities: IT lab, science lab, arts and IT centre, clinics, playgrounds, crafts equipment, student counselling sport fields

Collegiate American School Delhi Private School 34th St, Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeira 51D St, Jabal Ali 1, Jabal Ali 04 427 1400 04 882 1848 casdubai.com dpsdubai.com Curriculum: US Curriculum: Indian (CISCE) Age: Pre-KG – Grade 9 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 36,626 – 66,131 Fees (Dhs.): 8,686 – 12,159 KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Classrooms with latest audio- Facilities: Computer labs, music and visual facilities, computer labs, dance dance halls, audio-visual labs, conference studios, music rooms, swimming pools room with a smart board

Credence High School Delhi Private School Al Asayel St, Al Qouz 4 Academy 04 321 2144 Al Rowaiyah 2 credencehighschool.com 04 326 5556 Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) dpsacademy.ae Age: KG1 – Grade 7 Curriculum: Indian (CISCE) Fees (Dhs.): 15,000 – 23,000 Age: KG 1 – Grade 7 KHDA ranking: N/A Fees (Dhs.): 21,000 – 30,000 Facilities: Class and activity rooms with KHDA ranking: Good interactive learning tools, IT rooms, sport Facilities: Library, science laboratories, IT facilities, auditorium centre, clinics, playgrounds, sport fields

UAE Education Guide 35 SCHOOLS | D ubaiSCHOOLS First Al Khail St, Al Barsha 1, 1st St, Al Thanyah 4, Jabal Ali Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid 04 361 9361 04 347 9222 dubaibritishschool.ae gemsaa-dubai.com Curriculum: British Curriculum: IB, US Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 43,644 – 65,467 Fees (Dhs.): 19,338 – 71,594 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Outstanding Facilities: ICT suites, swimming pool, Facilities: Computer labs, swimming pool, sport hall, art and design studio, design soccer pitch, gymnasium, amphitheatre and technology workshop, AstroTurf, gym

Dubai Arab American Dubai Carmel School Private School Nr Al Hawai Twin Towers, Al Nahda 2, Deira 27th St, Muhaisanah 1, Mushrif 04 267 5424 04 288 2222 dubaicarmelschool.com daaschool.com Curriculum: British Curriculum: US Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: KG 1 – Year 12 Fees (Dhs.): 7,625 – 12,935 Fees (Dhs.): 12,013 – 26,780 KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: E-learning methods of Facilities: Science laboratories, computer teaching, computer lab, playing equipment laboratories, swimming pool for kindergarten, gym

Dubai British Foundation 1st St, Al Thanyah 5, Jabal Ali Hessa St, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira 04 399 5170 04 399 9111 dubaibritishfs.ae dubaicollege.org Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: British Age: 3 to 4 years Age: Year 7 – 13 Fees (Dhs.): 55,000 Fees (Dhs.): 71,839 – 81,348 KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Wireless campus, shaded Facilities: Science block with laboratories, swimming pool, health centre, outdoor design and technology suites, computer play area, bicycle track suites, art studios, auditorium

Dubai English Speaking College Dubai Int’l Academic City, Al Rowaiyah 2 04 360 4866 descdubai.com Curriculum: British Age: Year 7 – 13 Fees (Dhs.): 69,364 – 74,553 KHDA ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Auditorium, synthetic and full- size grass pitch for football Dubai British School Jumeirah Park Dubai English Speaking Nr Jumeirah Park Pavilion, Al Thanyah 5 School 04 552 0247 Oud Metha St, 2, Bur Dubai dubaibritishschooljp.ae 04 337 1457 Curriculum: British dessdubai.com Age: Year 1 – 6 Curriculum: British Fees (Dhs.): 65,000 per year Age: FS 1 – Year 6 KHDA ranking: N/A Fees (Dhs.): 31,500 – 37,325 Facilities: library, science laboratories, KHDA ranking: Good IT centre, gym, playgrounds, sport fields Facilities: Gymnasium, science and technology room, ICT suite, art room

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UAE Education Guide 37 SCHOOLS | D ubaiSCHOOLS Dubai Gem Private School Dubai National School Oud Metha St, Oud Metha, Bur Dubai First Al Khail St, Al Barsha 1, 04 337 6661 Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid dubaigem.org 04 347 4555 Curriculum: British dnsalbarsha.com Age: FS1 – Year 13 Curriculum: US Fees (Dhs.): 9,919 – 20,366 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 KHDA ranking: Good Fees (Dhs.): 19,318 – 31,699 Facilities: Library, science laboratories, KHDA ranking: Good IT centre, clinics, gym, playgrounds, Facilities: Science laboratories and sport fields projects, art education, swimming pool

Dubai International Dubai Scholars Private Academy School Al Khamila St, Al Thanyah 4, Jabal Ali Amman St, Al Qusais 1, Deira 04 368 4111 04 298 8892 diadubai.com dubaischolars.com Curriculum: IB Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 – Year 13 Age: KG 1 – Grade 13 Fees (Dhs.): 34,495 – 61,120 Fees (Dhs.): 12,366 – 22,472 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Specialist rooms for music, art, Facilities: Pool, AstroTurf pitch, audio- dance, drama and language, robotic lab visual room, cooking room, computer room

Dubai International School DWC High School Meydan St, Al Qouz 1 Baghdad St, Al Nahda 2, Deira 04 338 3812 04 208 9700 dis.sch.ae dwchighschool.hct.ac.ae Curriculum: US Curriculum: US Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: Grade 9 – 12 Fees (Dhs.): 12,498 – 19,621 Fees (Dhs.): 50,000 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: N/A Facilities: 3D room, computer lab, Facilities: Library, technology centre, audio-visual room, library, science swimming pool, clinics, playgrounds, laboratories, IT centre, clinics, sport fields sport fields

Dubai International School Emirates English Speaking Nr Millennium Airport Hotel, Al Garhoud School 04 282 3513 13th St, Al Safa 1, Jumeira dis.sch.ae 04 394 7355 Curriculum: US eess.sch.ae Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Fees (Dhs.): 12,533 – 19,676 Age: KG1 – Grade 12 KHDA ranking: Good Fees (Dhs.): 3,280 – 4,978 Facilities: Library, swimming pool, KHDA ranking: Acceptable gym, computer lab, English lab, science Facilities: Auditorium, library, science laboratories, playgrounds, sport fields laboratories, music room, art room

Dubai Modern Education Emirates International School School Jumeirah Algeria St, Al Mizhar 1, Mushrif Al Thanyah St, Umm Al Sheif, Jumeira 04 288 5115 04 348 9804 dmeschools.com eischools.ae Curriculum: US Curriculum: IB Age: KG 1 – Year 12 Age: Pre-KG – Grade 13 Fees (Dhs.): 9,785 – 13,545 Fees (Dhs.): 30,927 – 65,537 KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Swimming pools, indoor gyms, Facilities: Swimming pool, sport halls, science labs, hall with telescopic seating fields, interactive whiteboard technology

38 UAE Education Guide Emirates International GEMS Jumeirah Primary | D ubaiSCHOOLS School Meadows School 1st St, Al Thanyah 4, Jabal Ali 19th St, Al Safa 1, Jumeira 04 362 9009 04 394 3500 eischools.ae jumeirahprimaryschool.com Curriculum: IB Curriculum: British Age: Pre-KG – Grade 13 Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Fees (Dhs.): 23,647 – 70,129 Fees (Dhs.): 32,775 – 41,315 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Gymnasiums, drama rooms, Facilities: Music studios, ICT labs, art fully IT-connected classrooms, pool studio, gymnasium, grassed playing field

The English College Dubai GEMS Metropole School Shk Zayed Rd, Al Safa 1, Jumeira Shk Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, Al Hebiah 1 04 394 3465 04 395 8494 englishcollege.ac.ae gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com Curriculum: British Curriculum: British Age: Year 7 – 13 Age: FS 1 – Year 8 Fees (Dhs.): 45,486 – 54,493 Fees (Dhs.): 33,000 – 44,000 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: N/A Facilities: Gym, swimming pools and Facilities: Fully integrated ICT, sport playing courts, library, science laboratories, provisions including a swimming pool, clinics, playgrounds, sport fields digital media rooms, music and art rooms

Foremarke School GEMS Modern Academy Al Barsha South 2, Shk Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, Nadd Al Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid Shiba 3, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid 04 818 8600 04 326 3339 foremarkedubai.org gemsmhs.com Curriculum: British Curriculum: Indian (CISCE) Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Age: Pre-KG – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 65,000 – 85,000 Fees (Dhs.): 26,780 – 43,513 KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Multi-purpose halls, drama and Facilities: Activity room and outdoor play dance studio, sport facilities area, art and craft room, pool, auditorium

GEMS FirstPoint School GEMS New Millennium Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai Land School 04 395 8494 Al Khail Rd, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid gemsfirstpointschool-dubai.com 04 339 6533 Curriculum: British gemsnewmillenniumschool-alkhail.com Age: FS 1 – Year 9 Curriculum: British Fees (Dhs.): 38,000 – 55,000 Age: FS 1 – Year 7 KHDA ranking: N/A Fees (Dhs.): 20,000 – 27,000 Facilities: ICT discovery spaces, libraries, KHDA ranking: N/A art/design studios, electronics workshop, Facilities: Auditorium, arts/crafts rooms, auditorium, swimming pool, sport hall dance and drama studios, ICT/business

GEMS International School GEMS Our Own English High Al Khail Rd, Hadaeq Mohammed School Bin Rashid Nouakchott St, ’a 3, Mushrif 04 339 6200 04 236 1335 gemsinternationalschool-alkhail.com gemsoo-dubai.com Curriculum: IB Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: KG 1 – Grade 9 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 46,000 – 64,000 Fees (Dhs.): 6,172 – 13,059 KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Specialty classrooms for Facilities: ICT facilities, Medicare, science, visual and performing arts computer science centre, music studio

UAE Education Guide 39 SCHOOLS | D ubaiSCHOOLS GEMS Royal Dubai School GEMS Winchester School 11A St, Al Mizhar 1, Mushrif Dubai 04 288 6499 Nr American Hospital, Oud Metha royaldubaischool.com 04 337 4112 Curriculum: British gemswinchesterschool-dubai.com Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Curriculum: British Fees (Dhs.): 31,438 – 39,639 Age: FS 1 – Year 9 KHDA ranking: Good Fees (Dhs.): 9,540 – 15,104 Facilities: Swimming pool, wading pool, KHDA ranking: Acceptable large indoor multi-purpose hall, sport hall, Facilities: Computer science centre, music suite, dance studio science lab, art studio, music studio

GEMS Wellington Academy GEMS World Academy Dubai Nadd Hessa, Mushrif Al Khail Rd, Al Barsha South 1, 04 515 9000 Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com 04 373 6373 Curriculum: British gemsworldacademy-dubai.com Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Curriculum: IB Fees (Dhs.): 31,809 – 71,827 Age: Pre-KG – Grade 12 KHDA ranking: Good Fees (Dhs.): 56,831 – 98,649 Facilities: Indoor multi-sports hall, KHDA ranking: Good outdoor shaded multi-sports hall, outdoor Facilities: The Discovery World, synthetic multi-sports pitch, fitness suite planetarium, auditorium, symphony centre

GEMS Wellington Academy German International School Al Khail Rd, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid 318th St, Al Qouz 4, Hadaeq Mohammed 04 339 6233 Bin Rashid gemswellingtonacademy-alkhail.com 04 338 6006 Curriculum: British germanschool.ae Age: FS 1 – Year 8 Curriculum: German Fees (Dhs.): 52,000 – 85,000 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 KHDA ranking: Good Fees (Dhs.): 22,148 – 56,999 Facilities: Three-level gymnasium with KHDA ranking: Good roof top tennis courts, auditorium and Facilities: Swimming pool, sport hall, theatre, football and rugby pitches outdoor sport field

GEMS Wellington Grammar School International School 5th St, Al Garhoud, Deira Shk Zayed Rd, Al Sufouh 1, Jumeira 04 282 4822 04 348 4999 [email protected] wellingtoninternationalschool.com Curriculum: British Curriculum: IB, British Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Fees (Dhs.): 4,234 – 5,823 Fees (Dhs.): 36,470 – 79,343 KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Laboratories, libraries, art Facilities: ICT labs, health and fitness and music rooms, parent-teacher council, studio, multi-purpose hall, swimming pool clinics, playgrounds, sport fields

GEMS Wellington Primary Greenfield Community School School 34B St, , Jumeira Dubai Investment Park 1, Green Community 04 343 3266 04 885 6600 gemswps.com gcschool.ae Curriculum: British Curriculum: IB Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 37,004 – 46,644 Fees (Dhs.): 37,878 – 69,754 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Music department, ICT Facilities: State-of-the-art auditorium, department, gymnasium, swimming pool swimming pool, interactive white boards

40 UAE Education Guide Greenwood International The Indian International | D ubaiSCHOOLS School School 32nd St, Muhaisanah 1, Mushrif Nadd Hessa, Silicon Oasis 04 288 8000 04 342 3909 greenwood.sch.ae ihsdxb.com/dso Curriculum: US Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: KG 1 – Grade 7 Fees (Dhs.): 15,675 – 24,035 Fees (Dhs.): 8,300 – 14,000 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Library, science laboratories, Facilities: Swimming pool, athletic track, clinics, gym, playgrounds, sport fields yoga studio, state-of-the-art auditorium

Gulf Indian High School International Academic 5th St, Al Garhoud, Deira School 04 282 4455 Al Warqa’a 1, Mushrif gihsdubai.com 04 280 0993 Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) ias-dubai.ae Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Curriculum: US Fees (Dhs.): 3,170 – 5,995 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 KHDA ranking: Acceptable Fees (Dhs.): 14,920 – 28,005 Facilities: Modern amenities, science KHDA ranking: Acceptable laboratories, library, well-equipped clinic, Facilities: Library, science laboratories, science exhibition clinics, playgrounds, sport fields

Horizon International International School of Arts School Umm Sheif & Sciences 10A St, Umm Al Sheif, Jumeira Al Warqa’a 1, Mushrif 04 348 3314 04 280 0185 horizonintlschool.com isas.sch.ae Curriculum: British Curriculum: US Age: FS 1 – Year 10 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 30,450 – 70,790 Fees (Dhs.): 28,200 – 51,465 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: ICT suite, art room, sport field, Facilities: Pre-engineering labs, library, multi-purpose hall, swimming pool taekwondo dojo, health clinic

Horizon School The International School of 30B St, Al Wasl, Jumeira Choueifat Dubai 04 342 2891 Al Sufouh 1, Jumeira horizonschooldubai.com 04 399 9444 Curriculum: British iscuae-sabis.net Age: FS – Year 6 Curriculum: SABIS Fees (Dhs.): 20,934 – 29,319 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 KHDA ranking: Outstanding Fees (Dhs.): 18,234 – 34,896 Facilities: Two swimming pools, football, KHDA ranking: Acceptable music centre, IT lab, library, clinics, Facilities: Gymnastics and ballet rooms, playgrounds, sport fields sport hall, swimming pools

The Indian High School Japanese School in Dubai Oud Metha, Bur Dubai 48 B, Al Wasl, Jumeira 04 337 7475 04 344 9119 ihsdxb.com japanese.sch.ae Curriculum: Indian (CISCE) Curriculum: Japanese Age: FY – Grade 10 Age: Grade 1 – 9 Fees (Dhs.): 3,744 – 7,426 Fees (Dhs.): 16,816 KHDA ranking: Outstanding KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Aryabhatta Reference and Facilities: Swimming pool, science lab, Research Centre, cricket, football, ICT laboratories, multi purpose sport hall basketball, volleyball, table tennis, chess library, clinics, sport fields

UAE Education Guide 41 SCHOOLS | D ubaiSCHOOLS Primary School Jumeirah English Speaking Jabal Ali 1, Jabal Ali School 04 884 6485 Nr Medicare, Off Al Wasl Road, Safa 1 jebelalischool.org 04 361 9019 Curriculum: British jess.sch.ae Age: Reception – Year 6 Curriculum: British Fees (Dhs.): 39,927 Age: FS 1 – Year 13 KHDA ranking: Good Fees (Dhs.): 32,045 – 78,741 Facilities: Sport hall, football and rugby KHDA ranking: Outstanding pitches, music room, library, pool, ICT Facilities: Interactive white boards, temp- suite, assembly hall controlled swimming pools, music centre

JSS International School Kings’ Dubai Hessa St, Al Barsha South 1, 26th St, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid 04 348 3939 04 325 6886 kingsdubai.com jssisdubai.com Curriculum: British Curriculum: Indian (CISCE) Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 36,203 – 55,096 Fees (Dhs.): 13,476 – 32,500 KHDA ranking: Outstanding KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Wireless technology, laptop Facilities: Library, auditorium, counselling provision, ICT suite, gym, swimming pool, centre, audio visual room, lecture halls large auditorium hall

JSS Private School Kings’ School Al Barsha 45th St, Al Wasl, Jumeira Al Khail Rd, Hadaeq Mohammed 04 344 6419 Bin Rashid jsspsdubai.com 04 325 6732 Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) kingsdubai.com Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Curriculum: British Fees (Dhs.): 10,000 – 18,000 Age: FS 1 – Year 6 KHDA ranking: Good Fees (Dhs.): 50,200 – 88,500 Facilities: Science, maths and fine art KHDA ranking: Outstanding clubs, library, clinics, playgrounds, Facilities: Sport facilities, design sport fields technology and art facilities, IT facilities

Jumeira Baccalaureate Kings’ School School Nr Repton School, Nadd Al Shiba 3, 53B St, Jumeira 1, Jumeira Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid 04 344 6931 04 327 1841 jbschool.ae kingsdubai.com Curriculum: IB Curriculum: British Age: Pre-KG – Grade 12 Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Fees (Dhs.): 51,305 – 76,958 Fees (Dhs.): 50,200 – 63,700 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: N/A Facilities: Auditorium, swimming pool, Facilities: Library, science laboratories, tennis courts, sport track, ICT labs clinics, playgrounds, sport fields

Jumeirah College Latifa School For Girls Al Wasl St, Al Safa 1, Jumeira 34 St, Nadd Al Shiba 1, 04 395 5524 Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid gemsjc.com 04 336 1065 Curriculum: British lsg.sch.ae Age: Year 7 – 13 Curriculum: British Fees (Dhs.): 60,579 – 75,724 Age: FS 1 – Year 12 KHDA ranking: Outstanding Fees (Dhs.): Free Facilities: Interactive whiteboards, design KHDA ranking: N/A and tech suite, music suites, swimming Facilities: Library, science laboratories, pool, tennis/netball courts, playing fields clinics, playgrounds, sport fields

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UAE Education Guide 43 SCHOOLS | D ubaiSCHOOLS Little Flowers English School Mirdif Private School 31st St, , Deira 11A St, Mirdif, Mushrif 04 266 7620 04 288 3303 littleflowerschool.ae mirdifprivateschool.ae Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Curriculum: US Age: KG 1 – Grade 6 Age: KG 1 – Grade 9 Fees (Dhs.): 2,996 – 3,227 Fees (Dhs.): 21,000 – 32,000 KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: IT lab, library, science corner, Facilities: Swimming pool, drama room, playgroup, multi-purpose auditorium, music room, art room, home economics smart boards room, science labs, computer lab

Lycee Francais International New Academy School de Dubai 33A St, Al Raffa, Bur Dubai Nr Al Maktoum Stadium, Oud Metha 04 398 8873 04 336 8552 newacademyshcool.com lfidb.net Curriculum: US Curriculum: French Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: 3 – 18 years old Fees (Dhs.): 8,900 – 22,000 Fees (Dhs.): 21,349 – 45,150 KHDA ranking: Unsatisfactory KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Swimming pool, science lab, Facilities: Playground, swimming pool, two computer labs, multi-media room, play field, gymnasium multi-purpose hall

Lycee Francais International New Indian Model School Georges Pompidou Al Rebat St, Al Garhoud, Deira 19th St, Oud Metha, Bur Dubai 04 282 4313 04 337 4161 nimsdxb.com lfigp.org Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Curriculum: French Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: 3 – 6 years old Fees (Dhs.): 2,575 – 4,481 Fees (Dhs.): 26,062 KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Basketball and volleyball Facilities: Gym and basketball court facilities, science laboratories, computer library, clinics, playgrounds, sport fields labs, library, clinic, canteen

Lycee Francais International Nibras International School Georges Pompidou Dubai Investment Park 1 Nr Zayed University, Al Rowaiyah 2 04 885 3330 04 326 0026 nisdubai.ae lfigp.org Curriculum: US Curriculum: French Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: Grade 1 – 12 Fees (Dhs.): 21,200 – 42,100 Fees (Dhs.): 31,401 – 43,122 KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Auditorium, sport areas, Facilities: Swimming pool, football field, swimming pool, indoor activity centre, basketball court, gym, auditorium computers, audio visual equipment

The Millennium School Nord Anglia International Baghdad St, Al Qusais 1, Deira School Dubai 04 298 8567 Hessa St, Al Barsha South 3, Dubai Land gemsmillenniumschool.com 04 219 9999 Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) nainternationalschool.ae Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Curriculum: IB, British Fees (Dhs.): 14,412 – 21,193 Age: FS 1 – Year 10 KHDA ranking: Good Fees (Dhs.): 60,000 – 86,000 Facilities: Sporting areas, science KHDA ranking: N/A laboratories, library, cafeteria, Facilities: Swimming pool, auditorium, medical centre art studios, theatre spaces

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SCHOOLS | DubaiSCHOOLS North American Our Own Indian School International School Meydan St, Al Qouz 1 Al Khawaneej St, Al Mizhar 1, Mushrif 04 339 1188 04 288 4844 gemsoo-alquoz.com naischool.ae Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Curriculum: US Age: KG – Grade 12 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 4,877 – 9,942 Fees (Dhs.): 26,198 – 41,917 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Library, science laboratories, Facilities: Interactive white boards, music ICT laboratories, playing field, canteen, and dance studio, cookery club, art studio medical centre

Oasis School The Oxford School Dubai 8B St, Al Safa 1, Jumeira 17A St, Muhaisanah 4, Deira 04 388 1388 04 254 3666 oasisschool.ae oxford.iqraeducation.net Curriculum: British Curriculum: British Age: FS 2 – Year 13 Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Fees (Dhs.): 35,244 – 65,874 Fees (Dhs.): 3,437 – 8,174 per term KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Sport hall, library, science Facilities: Swimming pool, football and laboratories, clinics, playgrounds, cricket field, basketball court, badminton sport fields court, ICT lab, multi-purpose hall

Philadelphia Private School Haleb St, Muhaisanah 4, Deira 04 264 6202 ppsdubai.org Curriculum: US Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 16,391 – 28,068 KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Library, science labs, auditorium, indoor and outdoor sport areas, physical education Ontario International Canadian School Pristine Private School Algeria St, Mirdif 6A St, Al Nahda 2, Deira 04 255 9880 04 267 4299 oics.ae pristineschool.com Curriculum: Canadian Curriculum: British Age: Pre-KG to Grade 7 Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Fees (Dhs.): 40,000 – 68,000 Fees (Dhs.): 8,469 – 15,867 KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Science laboratories, visual Facilities: Multi-purpose hall, sport arts classroom, double gymnasium grounds, covered swimming pool, interactive audio-visual rooms, science labs

Our Own High School Queen International School Al Warqa’a 1, Mushrif 16th St, Hor Al Anz East, Deira 04 280 0077 04 265 2600 gemsoo-alwarqa.com qisdubai.com Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Curriculum: British Age: Grade 1-12 Age: FS 1 – Year 12 Fees (Dhs.): 7,550 – 13,025 Fees (Dhs.): 13,067 – 24,506 KHDA ranking: Outstanding KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Library, mathematics and Facilities: Bus service, science science laboratories, computer science laboratories, playground, library, centre, playing field, arts and crafts room IT laboratory

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SCHOOLS | D ubaiSCHOOLS Raffles International School Repton School 21st St, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira Shk Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, 04 427 1200 Nadd Al Shiba 3 rafflesis.com 04 426 9393 Curriculum: British reptondubai.org Age: KG 1 – Grade 10 Curriculum: IB, British Fees (Dhs.): 26,807 – 63,050 Age: FS 1 – Year 13 KHDA ranking: Good Fees (Dhs.): 47,599 – 95,199 Facilities: Theatre, art rooms, dance KHDA ranking: Good studio, music rooms, science labs, soccer Facilities: Rugby/football pitches, weight field, pools, basketball courts training and cardio rooms, swimming pool

Raffles World Academy School of Modern Skills 7th St, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira St 27, Muhaisanah 1, Mushrif 04 427 1300 04 288 7765 rafflesis.com dubaisms.net Curriculum: British, IB Curriculum: US Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 26,807 – 75,059 Fees (Dhs.): 15,707 – 29,501 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Audio-visual facilities, art and Facilities: Two swimming pools, ICT labs, music room, dance studio, science and massive multi-purpose hall, smart boards, computer laboratories, sport hall playground areas, fitness equipment

Rajagiri International School The School of Research Al Warqa’a 1, Mushrif Science 04 280 0691 Baghdad St, Al Qusais 1, Deira risdubai.org 04 601 1011 Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) srsdubai.ae Age: KG 1 – Grade 9 Curriculum: British Fees (Dhs.): 10,004 – 20,933 Age: FS 1 – Year 13 KHDA ranking: Good Fees (Dhs.): 32,069 – 68,853 Facilities: Classrooms with well-presented KHDA ranking: Good displays, ICT, computer labs, audio visual Facilities: Grass field, swimming pool and rooms, music rooms, swimming pools open-air training pool, SRS clinic

Rashid School for Boys The Sheffield Private School Nr Nad Al Sheba Park, Nadd Al Shiba 1, Doha St, Al Nahda 2, Deira Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid 04 267 8444 04 336 1187 sheffield-school.com rsbdubai.sch.ae Curriculum: British Curriculum: British, MOE Age: FS 1 – Year 12 Age: 3 – 18 years Fees (Dhs.): 19,450 – 36,677 Fees (Dhs.): Free KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: science labs, medical care, art Facilities: Library, science laboratories, education, physical education, computer outdoor sport areas, physical education laboratories, swimming pool

Regent International School Springdales School Dubai Al Thanyah 3, The Greens Al Asayel St, Al Qouz 4 04 360 8830 04 338 1311 risdubai.com springdalesdubai.com Curriculum: British Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 37,247 – 85,429 Fees (Dhs.): 18,000 – 30,000 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: N/A Facilities: 75+ classes, assembly rooms, Facilities: Wi-fi enabled campus, science specialist labs, library, clinics, playgrounds, laboratories, art, dance and music studios, sport fields swimming pool

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UAE Education Guide 49 SCHOOLS | D ubaiSCHOOLS St Mary’s Catholic High Universal American School School Al Rebat St, Al Kheeran Oud Metha St, Umm Hurair 2, Bur Dubai 04 232 5222 04 337 0252 uasdubai.ae stmarysdubai.com Curriculum: US Curriculum: British Age: Pre-KG – Grade 12 Age: Grade 1 – 12 Fees (Dhs.): 31,000 – 69,320 Fees (Dhs.): 5,145 – 11,053 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Indoor gymnasium, track and Facilities: Library, science laboratories, soccer field, vocal and instrumental music clinics, playgrounds, sport fields rooms, art rooms, swimming pool

Star International School 7B St, Al Twar 2, Deira 04 263 8999 starschoolaltwar.com Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 – Year 9 Fees (Dhs.): 17,510 – 34,640 KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Interactive boards, swimming pool, auditorium, jungle gym, ICT room, music room, science lab, library Star International School Algeria St, Mirdif, Mushrif 24B St, Mirdif, Mushrif 04 251 5001 04 288 4644 uptownschool.ae starschoolmirdif.com Curriculum: IB Curriculum: British Age: Pre-KG – Grade 10 Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Fees (Dhs.): 49,950 – 59,950 Fees (Dhs.): 29,252 – 44,033 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Libraries, Wi-Fi, art and Facilities: Indoor/outdoor play areas, music studios, sport fields, teaching and swimming pool, music room, library, competition swimming pools ICT lab

The Westminster School 10th St, Al Qusais 1, Deira 04 298 8333 gemsws-ghusais.com Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Fees (Dhs.): 5,651 – 10,665 KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Libraries, laboratories, art and craftrooms, music rooms, clinics, playgrounds, sport fields Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai The Winchester School Al Jadaf, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid Jabal Ali 1, The Gardens 04 375 0600 04 882 0444 sisd.ae thewinchesterschool.com Curriculum: IB Curriculum: British Age: Pre-K – Grade 6 Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Fees (Dhs.): 55,000 – 85,000 Fees (Dhs.): 11,789 – 26,298 KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Library, science laboratories, Facilities: Auditorium, sport fields, music clinics, playgrounds, sport fields rooms, art and craft rooms, computer labs, library, covered play areas, activity rooms

50 UAE Education Guide International School of | N orthernSCHOOLS E mirates Choueifat Al Hamra, Nr Clock R/A, Umm Al Quwain 06 766 5888 iscuae-sabis.net Curriculum: SABIS Age: KG 1 (min 4 years) – Year 5 Fees (Dhs.): 15,000 – 18,900 KHDA ranking: N/A Facilities: Library, science laboratories, clinics, playgrounds, sport fields

Our Own English High School Al Basara Rd, Al Faseel, Fujairah 09 222 7127 gemsoo-fujairah.com Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 4,450 – 9,510 KHDA ranking: N/A NORTHERN Facilities: Sport fields, music rooms, art EMIRATES and craft rooms, library, activity rooms Ajman Academy Academy Shk Ammar St, Al Tala 2, Ajman 19B St, Ras Al Khaimah 06 731 4444 07 236 2441 ajmanacademy.com rakaonline.org Curriculum: IB, British Curriculum: IB, British Age: KG 1 – Year 12 Age: Playgroup (min 3 years) – Year 13 Fees (Dhs.): 30,000-57,000 Fees (Dhs.): 12,486 – 33,852 KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: N/A Facilities: Wi-fi campus, ICT suites, Facilities: Tennis courts, sport field, auditorium, multi-purpose recreational swimming pool, outdoor covered play area, swimming pool, football field areas, gymnasium

Fujairah Private Academy The Royal Academy Ajman Fujairah – Masafi Rd, Halefaath, Fujairah Al Humaideya 1, Ajman 09 222 4001 06 749 4449 fpa.sch.ae royalacademyajman.com Curriculum: British Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: FS1 – Year 13 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 15,000 – 34,000 Fees (Dhs.): 5,095 – 6,470 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: N/A Facilities: Library, sport field, auditorium, Facilities: Library, laboratories, fully science laboratory, multi-purpose hall, functional clinic, prayer room, art room, computer rooms white boards and interactive boards

GEMS Westminster School St Mary’s Catholic High Ras Al Khaimah School Seith Al Uraibi, Ras Al Khaimah Sakamkam 2, Fujairah 07 203 5999 09 228 2828 gemswestminsterschool-rak.com stmarysfujairah.com Curriculum: British Curriculum: British, Indian (CBSE) Age: FS 1 – Year 8 Age: KG (min 4 years) – Year 12 Fees (Dhs.): 10,000 – 16,000 Fees (Dhs.): 5,500 – 10,500 KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: N/A Facilities: Outdoor football fields, Facilities: Chemistry labs, physics labs, basketball courts, outdoor play areas biology labs, computer labs, play area

UAE Education Guide 51 SCHOOLS | S harSCHOOLS j GEMS Millennium School Mowaileh Commercial 06 535 8176 gemsmillenniumschool-sharjah.com Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: KG 1 – Grade 8 Fees (Dhs.): 10,400 – 13,650 KHDA ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Library, science laboratories, computer science centre, clinics, playgrounds, sport fields

GEMS Westminster School ah Sharjah King Abdul Aziz St, Mowaileh Commercial 06 542 6323 gemswestminsterschool-sharjah.com Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 (min 3 years) – Year 9 Fees (Dhs.): 12,000 – 18,000 KHDA ranking: N/A Facilities: Sport hall, outdoor football SHARJAH pitch, cricket nets, ICT and electronics labs

Al Ma’arifa International Gulf Asian English School Private School Mowaileh Commercial Al Estiqlal St, Al Yarmook 06 534 0000 06 501 4444 gulfasianenglishschool.com almarifa-intsch.ae Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Curriculum: US, British, MOE Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: KG 1 – Year 12 Fees (Dhs.): 7,440 – 10,320 Fees (Dhs.): 5,000 – 20,000 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Swimming pool, karate, Facilities: Aerobic gymnasium, swimming library, audio visual rooms, science and pool, football court, media room technology labs, computer labs

Australian International Ibn Seena English High School School Sharjah – Kalba Rd, Al Juraina Al Shahba 06 558 9967 06 558 2071 ais.ae ibnseenaschool.com Curriculum: IB Curriculum: British Age: KG – Year 12 Age: KG 1 (min 4 years) – Year 12 Fees (Dhs.): 32,000 – 60,000 Fees (Dhs.): 5,600 – 10,800 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Music room, conference room, Facilities: Libraries, science laboratories, swimming pool, gymnasium, medical clinic clinics, playgrounds, sport fields

Delhi Private School The International School of Maliha Rd, Mowaileh Commercial Choueifat 06 534 5352 University City Rd, Industrial Area 6 dpssharjah.com 06 558 2211 Curriculum: Indian (CISCE) iscrak-sabis.net Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Curriculum: SABIS Fees (Dhs.): 8,630 – 11,530 Age: KG (min 4 years) – Year 12 KHDA ranking: Outstanding Fees (Dhs.): 18,000 – 33,000 Facilities: Computer labs, swimming pool, KHDA ranking: Good creative centre, comprehensive learning Facilities: Computer labs, gymnastics and portal, counselling centre ballet rooms, gymnasium, swimming pools

52 UAE Education Guide International School of Sharjah American | S harSCHOOLS j Creative Science International School Shk Khalifa Bin Zayed St Al Qasimi St, Al Ramaqia 06 534 4444 06 538 0000 iscs.sch.ae saissharjah.com Curriculum: British, MOE Curriculum: US Age: KG 1 – Grade 13 Age: KG 1 – Year 12 Fees (Dhs.): 20,000 – 38,000 Fees (Dhs.): 18,000 – 36,500 KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: State of the art, IT facilities, Facilities: Swimming pool, playing fields, sport halls, auditorium and healthcare ICT labs, science labs, medical services

Lycee Francais International Sharjah British Georges Pompidou International School ah Nr Sharjah Science Museum, Al Abar Mowaileh Commercial 06 567 3430 06 534 7722 lfigp.org sharjahbritishschool.com Curriculum: French Curriculum: British Age: KG to Grade 6 Age: KG (min 4 years) – Year 12 Fees (Dhs.): 21,630 – 42,710 Fees (Dhs.): 16,250 – 39,000 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Library, science laboratories, Facilities: Swimming pool, library, fully clinics, playgrounds, sport fields air-conditioned classes, sports day

New Indian Model School Sharjah English School Al Nuaimia St, Al Azra Maliha Rd, Industrial Area 18 06 522 8035 06 558 9304 nimsshj.com sharjahenglishschool.org Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Fees (Dhs.): 2,800 – 5,000 per month Fees (Dhs.): 21,000 – 61,000 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: State-of-the-art computer Facilities: audio visual room, swimming laboratories, table tennis, football, pool, music rooms equipped with musical volleyball, throwball, cricket, badminton instruments, teaching rooms for ICT

Our Own English High Sharjah International School – Boys Branch Private School Shk Khalifa Bin Zayed St Al Qarrayen 5 06 535 5227 06 558 6624 gemsourownenglishboys-sharjah.com sips.ae Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: KG 1 – Grade 10 Fees (Dhs.): 7,500 – 11,800 Fees (Dhs.): 8,550 – 20,000 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: N/A Facilities: Library, ICT laboratories, Facilities: Multi-purpose shaded areas, clinics, multi-purpose hall, sport fields audio visual rooms, science labs

Our Own English High Wesgreen International School – Girls Branch School Nr Shj Football Stadium, Industrial Area 6 Maliha Rd, Mowaileh Commercial 06 538 6486 06 534 6333 gemsoo-sharjah.com wesgreen.net Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: Nursery – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 6,410 – 12,010 Fees (Dhs.): 13,575 – 42,588 KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Library, ICT, play area, Facilities: Football, cricket, volleyball, audio-visual room, art room, music hall swimming pool, school clinic

UAE Education Guide 53 UNIVERSITIES With so much choice, why look abroad for further education?

Universities and higher In addition, there are also plenty education in Dubai of college options, international In the past, the vast majority of expat correspondence courses and distance teenagers returned to their home countries learning schemes available. The UK-based when moving from secondary to tertiary Open University (open.ac.uk) is also here education. Now, a growing number of and UNISA (University of South Africa) institutions within Dubai and the other has also recently opened an office in emirates entice more people into studying Dubai (unisa.ac.za). in the UAE, with degrees and diplomas offered in the arts, sciences, business, Universities in Abu Dhabi engineering and technology. There are also Public universities are open to everyone: a number of opportunities for post-graduate Zayed University has been upgraded and study here in the UAE. Many institutions are relocated, while Abu Dhabi Vocational based at Knowledge Village (kv.ae) near Education and Training Institute has Dubai’s Media City and Internet City, and provided vocational training in health, Dubai International Academic City (diacedu. law and tourism since 2007. International ae), on the outskirts. universities and colleges have grown Public institutions are free for UAE more numerous, reflecting increased citizens, but the amount of international interest in higher education, and both universities is increasing as the interest New York University and the Paris- in higher education grows. In particular, Sorbonne University have branches many UK institutions are looking to tap in the emirate. The New York Film into the growing number of business Academy Abu Dhabi offers both two- schools in Dubai; the London Business year and shorter courses in acting and School (london.edu) is based in DIFC, film making, while the Masdar Institute as is Cass (cass.city.ac.uk, formerly City of Science & Technology provides University Business School). Warwick cutting-edge programmes based around Business School (wbs.ac.uk) has been sustainable development. offering MBAs in Dubai since 2003. Some of the universities, including several of the Elsewhere in the UAE ones above, offer students the opportunity All of the emirates have their own to study part-time, or in a structured universities. Sharjah’s university is a e-learning environment through the use of pioneer in academia, scientific research a range of learning strategies. and the arts and offers 80 programmes at the bachelors, masters and doctorate levels. Ajman University of Science & NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery Technology offers students state-of-the- art technology while remaining grounded Located at the NYU campus on Saadiyat Island’s cultural in the local culture. It also has a campus district, the impressive NYUAD Art Gallery displays in Fujairah. In Umm Al Quwain, the museum-quality exhibitions covering past and present Emirates Canadian University College subjects with a special emphasis on the region. A second offers language and business courses, gallery, the Project Room in their Arts Centre, highlights and the American University of Ras Al community-driven works of art. Free admission. Khaimah specialises in engineering, business and arts and sciences.

54 UAE Education Guide Centre of Excellence for UNIVERSITIES | A Applied Research & Training Sultan Bin Zayed The First St, Al Wahdah 02 404 8501 certonline.com Courses offered: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Financial Studies, Health Environment and Safety (HSE), Human Resources, Information Technology, Leadership Organisation (Foundation diploma, ICDL Certification)

Emirates College of bu D habi Technology Millennium Tower, Al Danah 02 626 6010 ect.ac.ae Courses offered: Business Administration, Management, Communication, E-commerce and Marketing, Accounting, Mass Communication and Public Relations ABU DHABI (Two-year Diploma, BA)

Abu Dhabi University European International Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Rd, College Khalifa City Dhafeer St, Al Matar 800 23968 02 449 1450 adu.ac.ae eic.ac.ae Courses offered: Accounting, Courses offered: Banking and Finance, Architecture, Arts, Culture and Heritage Destination and Leisure Management, Management, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Hotel and Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Tourism Management, Marketing Human Resources Management, Marketing and Sales (BA, MA, BSc, MSc) (ABA, BBA, Foundation diploma, MBA)

Abu Dhabi Vocational Khalifa University Education & Training Shakhbout Bin Sultan St, Institute Hadabat Al Zaafaran Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Rd, Al Maqta 02 401 8000 02 508 2700 kustar.ac.ae adveti.abudhabi.ae Courses offered: Aerospace Engineering, Courses offered: Accounting, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Human Computer Engineering, Communication Resource Management, IT Multimedia, IT Engineering, Industrial and Systems Networking Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Diploma, High Diploma) (BSc, MSc, MA, PhD)

Al Hosn University Masdar Institute of Science Nr Shk Sultan Bin Zayed Stadium & Technology 02 407 0700 Nr Abu Dhabi Airport, Khalifa City alhosnu.ae 02 810 9333 Courses offered: Architectural masdar.ac.ae Engineering, Business Administration, Courses offered: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Education (English and Computing and Information Science, Arabic) Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Electrical Power Engineering, Engineering Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems and Management, Sustainable Urban Planning Critical Infrastructure (BBA, BID, MBA, MBE) (MSc, PhD)

UAE Education Guide 55 UNIVERSITIES | A l in New York Film Academy Abu Dhabi Sultan Bin Zayed The First St, Al Wahdah 02 446 6442 nyfa.edu Courses offered: Filmmaking, Acting, Fine Arts, Photography, Producing, 3D Animation School, Cinematography, Music Video, Music Theatre, Game Design, Journalism, Dance, Screenwriting, (AFA, BA, BFA, MA, MFA, short courses)

New York Institute of Technology Sultan Bin Zayed The First St, Al Wahdah 02 404 8523 nyit.edu Courses offered: Business Administration (BS), Business Administration (MBA), Interior Design. Student exchange programmes to other NYIT campuses in America and China are offered (BFA, BS, MBA) AL AIN

New York University Al Ain Men’s College Abu Dhabi Nayan The First St, Zoo District Hamdan Bin Mohammed St, 03 782 0888 Markaziya West hct.ac.ae 02 628 4000 Courses offered: Aeronautical nyuad.nyu.edu Engineering, Applied Communications, Courses offered: Business and Business Administration, Computer Organisational Studies, Education, Information Science, Early Childhood Journalism, Law, Leadership and Social Education, Engineering Technology, Entrepreneurship, Cultural Heritage Studies Healthcare Administration, Nursing (BA, BSc) (BASc, BEd, BSc)

Paris Sorbonne University Al Ain University of Science Abu Dhabi & Technology Al Reem Island Hamdan Bin Mohammed St, Al Jimi 02 656 9555 03 702 4888 sorbonne.ae aau.ac.ae Courses offered: Applied Foreign Courses offered: Accounting, Computer Languages (LEA), French and Comparative Engineering, Computer Science, Literature, Geography and Planning, Finance and Banking, Network and History of Art and Museum Studies, Communications Engineering, Law, International Business Law, Social Sciences Management, Software Engineering (BA, BP, MA) (BA, BSc, BEd, BBA, MA, MBA)

Zayed University Al Ain Women’s College Al Hiyar Rd, Zayed City Nahyan The First St, Falaj Hazza’a 02 599 3111 03 782 0777 zu.ac.ae hct.ac.ae Courses offered: Art and Design, Biology, Courses offered: Aeronautical Business, Communication and Media Engineering, Applied Communications, Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Emirati Business Administration, Computer Studies, Environmental Science, Judicial Information Science, Early Childhood Studies, Multimedia Design, Psychology, Education, Engineering Technology, Public Health and Nutrition Health Sciences (BA, BS, BSEd, MA, MM, MEd, MS) (BASc, BEd, BSc)

56 UAE Education Guide The British University UNIVERSITIES | D ubai in Dubai Block 11, Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2 04 391 3626 buid.ac.ae Courses offered: Accounting and Finance, Architecture, Business Management, Computer Science, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, Structural Engineering (BA, BSc, MSc, PhD)

Canadian University of Dubai Al Badaa’ St, Al Satwa, Jumeira 04 321 9090 cud.ac.ae Courses offered: Environment and Health Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Architecture and Interior Design, Engineering and Applied Science and Technology DUBAI (BA, MA, BBA, MBA)

American College of Dubai Cass Business School Al Rebat St, Al Garhoud, Deira Gate Village Bldg 2, Zaa’beel 2, Bur Dubai 04 282 9992 04 401 9316 acd.ac.ae cass.city.ac.uk Courses offered: Accounting, Courses offered: Accounting and Anthropology, Business Administration, Finance, Actuarial Science, Aviation, Economics, English, Finance, Humanities, Banking and International Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, Business Studies, International Business Mathematics and Statistics, Philosophy, Law, Marketing, Management, Shipping Psychology, Science, Sociology and Energy. Part-time courses are available (BA, Bsc, BBA) (EMBA, LLM, MBA, PhD)

American University in Dubai School of Dental Dubai Medicine Shk Zayed Rd, Al Sufouh 2 Bldg 34, Umm Hurair 2, Bur Dubai 04 399 9000 04 424 8777 aud.edu dsdm.ac.ae Courses offered: Architecture, Business Courses offered: Endodontics, Oral Administration, Civil Engineering, Surgery, Orthodontics Periodontics, Eastern Studies, Electrical and Computer Paediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics Engineering, Interior Design, Mechanical Courses include clinical care and Engineering, Visual Communication research training. (BFA, BSc, MBA, MEd) (MSc)

Amity University Dubai Dubai Women’s College – Block 10, Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2 HCT 04 455 4900 Baghdad St, Al Nahda 2, Deira amityuniversity.ae 04 267 2929 Courses offered: Architecture, Banking dwc.hct.ac.ae and Insurance, Computer Science Courses offered: Applied and Engineering, Hospitality, Interior Communications, Business, Computer Design, Science and Technology, Tourism and Information Science, Education, Administration, Transport and Logistics, Engineering, Health Sciences Urban and Real Estate Management Mature students welcome (BA, BBA, BSc, MBA) (BA)

UAE Education Guide 57 UNIVERSITIES | D ubai Edinburgh Business School Heriot Watt University Al Rowaiyah 2, Mushrif Dubai 04 364 1387 Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2, Mushrif ebsglobal.net 04 435 8700 Courses offered: Accounting, Business hw.ac.uk Administration (Doctorate), Economics, Courses offered: Accountancy and Finance, Human Resource Management, Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, Engineering, Languages, Fashion Strategic Planning Marketing and Retail, Interior Design and Part-time courses also available Built Environment, Textile and Design (MBA, MSc, DBA, PhD) (BA, BSc, MA, MSc, PhD)

EMDI Institute of Media & Hult International Business Communication School Block 13, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira Abdullah Omran Taryam St, Al Sufouh 2 04 433 2833 04 427 5800 emdiworld.com hult.edu Courses offered: Advertising and Design, Courses offered: Accountancy, Digital Communication, Event Management, Management, Marketing, International Journalism and PR, Wedding Planning, Business, Social Entrepreneurship, Radio Jockeying and Programming, Print Business Administration Journalism, Public Relations Part-time courses available (Diploma) (MBA, EMBA, MIB)

The Emirates Academy of Institute of Management Hospitality Management Technology Bldg 69, Al Sheraa St, Umm Suqeim 3 Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2, Mushrif 04 315 5555 04 422 7244 emiratesacademy.edu imtdubai.ac.ae Courses offered: Tourism and Hospitality Courses offered: Bachelor of Science Business, Management Accounting, in Business Administration, Masters in Business Ethics, Human Resource Business Administration and Executive Management, Strategic Management, Masters in Business Administration Marketing, Statistics, Foreign Languages Offers international exchange programmes (ABA, BBA, MBA) (BSBA, MBA, Executive MBA)

Esmod Dubai Lotus Educational Institute Block 4, Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2 Block 13, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira 04 429 1228 04 391 1718 esmod-dubai.com lotus.ae Courses offered: Design and Pattern Courses offered: Art History, Collage, Making, Fashion Make-up, Haute Couture Composition, Drawing, Holistic Training, Techniques, Illustrator and Photoshop, Interior and Graphic Design, Painting, Makeup and Perfume, Marketing, Special Portraits, Photography, Mixed Media Effects Make-up Painting, Understanding Colours, Includes summer workshops Visual Literacy (Short courses to three-year programmes) (Lotus Certificate)

European University College Manchester Business School Ibn Sina Bldg, Riyadh St, Umm Hurair 2 Block 2B, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira 04 362 4787 04 446 8664 euc.ac.ae mbs.ac.uk Courses offered: Advanced Education Courses offered: Accounting, Economics, in General Dentistry, Endodontics, Dental Finance, Financial Engineering, Human Assisting, Implantology, Oral Implantology, Resource, Information Technology Orthodontics,Paediatric Dentistry, Management for Business International Restorative and Prosthodontics Business, Marketing and Business (ADDA, Assoc. Degree, MSc, Specialty Analysis, Psychology Certificate) (MBA, DBA)

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UAE Education Guide 59 UNIVERSITIES | D ubai Manipal University Dubai SAE Institute Dubai Al Rowaiyah 2, Mushrif Block 16, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira 04 429 0777 04 361 6173 manipaldubai.com dubai.sae.edu Courses offered: Interior Design, Graph Courses offered: Acting, Animation, Design, Architecture, Biotechnology, Audio, Film, Game Development, Graphic Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Design, Interactive Technologies (Web Mechatronics Engineering, Civil Development), Mobile Application Engineering, Computer Science, Business Development, Final Cut Pro X, Administration Photography, Web Design (BA, BSc, MBA, MSc) (BA, Diploma, Short courses)

Michigan State University University of Bradford Dubai Block 13, Al Bourooj St, Al Sufouh 2 Block 2B, Al Sufouh St, Al Sufouh 2 04 439 3694 04 446 5147 bradford.ac.uk dubai.msu.edu Courses offered: Executive MBA Studied Courses offered: Accounting, Arts and part-time over two years, the programme Humanities, Business Administration, Civil is aimed at ambitious managers who want Engineering, Computer Science, History, to study while they work Interior Design, Nursing, Psychology, Three-day block weekend teaching every Urban and Regional Planning four to six weeks (BA, BSc, BFA, MA, MSc) (MBA)

Middlesex University Dubai University of Dubai Al Sufouh St, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira Al Masaood Bldg, Al Maktoum St, 04 367 8100 04 224 2472 mdx.ac ud.ac.ae Courses offered: Accounting, Applied Courses offered: Accounting, Finance Psychology, Finance, Human Resource, and Banking, Management, Marketing, International Relations and Media Human Resources Management, Management International Tourism, LLB Entrepreneurship, Management, Supply Honours, Management, Marketing, Media Chain and Logistics Management, and Communication Information Technology (BA, BSc, MA, MSc) (BBA, CIS, MBA, MS, LLM, PhD)

Murdoch University University of Wollongong in International Study Centre Dubai Block 10, Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2 Al Falak St, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira 04 435 5700 04 367 2400 murdoch.edu.au uowdubai.ac.ae Courses offered: Accounting, Psychology, Courses offered: Accounting, Business Asian Studies, Australian Migration Law and and Management, Computer Science, Practice, Biological Studies, Business Law, Engineering, Finance, Information Engineering, Community Development, Science, International Studies, Languages, Cyber Forensics and Information Security Multimedia and Game Development (BA, BSc, MHRM, MEd, MBA) (BBA, BSc, MMC, MIST)

Rochester Institute of Zayed University – Technology Knowledge Village Campus Techno Point Bldg, Nadd Hessa, Mushrif Al Bourooj St, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira 04 371 2000 04 402 1111 dubai.rit.edu zu.ac.ae Courses offered: Architecture, Courses offered: Business Sciences, Engineering, Film and Animation, Communication and Media Science, Emirati Medical Illustration, Metal and Jewellery Studies, International Studies, Public Design, Art, Management School, Health and Nutrition, Multimedia Design Environmental Sciences and Islamic Studies (BS, BFA, MSc, MBA, ME PhD) (BA, MA, BSc, MSc, MEd)

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NORTHERN EMIRATES Ajman University of Science Gulf Medical University & Technology Nr Khalifa Hospital, University St, University St, Al Jurf 1, Ajman Al Jurf 1, Ajman 06 748 2222 06 743 1333 ajman.ac.ae gmu.ac.ae Courses offered: Business Courses offered: Anaesthesia and Administration, Dentistry, Education and Surgical Technology, Biomedical Sciences, Basic Sciences, Engineering, Information Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies Health Technology, Law, Mass Communication Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, and Humanities, Pharmacy and Nursing Sciences, Pharmacy, Health Sciences Physical Therapy (BA, BSc, MA, MSc) (BBMS, BHS, MPH, MSc)

American University of Ras RAK Medical & Health Al Khaimah Sciences University Shk Saqr Bin Khalid Rd, Ras Al Khaimah Khuzam St, Al Juwais, Ras Al Khaimah 07 221 0900 07 226 9999 aurak.ac.ae rakmhsu.com Courses offered: Business Courses offered: Clinical Pharmacy, Administration, Computer Engineering, Dental Sciences, Dental Surgery, Computer Sciences, Electronics and Medicine, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Communications Engineering, Finance, Chemistry, Surgery Human Resource Management, Marketing Part-time courses are available (BA, BSc) (BDS, BPharm, BSN, MBBS)

City University College of University of Bolton Ajman Shk Saqr Bin Khalid St, Ras Al Khaimah College St, Al-Nuaimia, Ajman 07 221 1221 06 731 5000 bolton.ac.uk/UAECampus cuca.ae Courses offered: Accountancy, Courses offered: Finance and Business Management, Civil Engineering, Accounting, Human Resource Management Computing, Human Resource (English and Arabic), Management Management, Information Technology, Information Systems, Law in Arabic, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Hospitality and Tourism Management Chain Management (BBA) (BA, BEng, MBA, MSc)

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American University of Skyline University College Sharjah University City Rd, Mowaileh Commercial University City Rd, University City 06 544 1155 06 515 5555 skylineuniversity.com aus.edu Courses offered: Business Education, Courses offered: Architecture, Art and Finance, General Education, Human Design, Arts and Sciences, Business Resource Management, Information Administration, Engineering, English Systems Marketing, International Business, Language and Literature, Environmental Strategic Management and Leadership, Sciences, Mathematics, Multimedia Design Travel and Tourism Management (BA, BSc, MA, MBA, MSc) (BBA, MBA)

Sharjah Women’s College University of Sharjah University City Rd, University City University City Rd, University City 06 558 5333 06 558 5000 shct.hct.ac.ae sharjah.ac.ae Courses offered: Animation, Applied Courses offered: Accounting, Applied Communications, Business Administration, Psychology, Arabic Language and Computer and Information Science, Literature, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Health Sciences Engineering Management, English and Community Studies, Engineering, Language and Literature, Finance, Engineering Technology, Pharmacy, Social History and Islamic Civilisation Work (BA, BEd, BSc) (BA, BSc, MA, MSc, PhD)

UAE Education Guide 63 EXTRA CURRICULAR FUN Learning doesn’t have to end when the school bell rings

Many schools run ECAs (Extra Curricular winter) and play centres (in the summer) Activities) from kindergarten upwards. around Dubai for their own impromptu Generally, the younger years only have after-school activities, so new families one ECA a week for 30-60 minutes shouldn’t worry about long afternoons directly after school, while the older years and bored kids. may have multiple classes at various times. School-run ECAs are often included Scouts abroad in the school fees, however independent The British Scouting Overseas (BSO) companies also hold classes at schools group has supported UK scouting in the during the afternoons, evenings and at UAE since it was founded in 2012. The weekends and holidays, and charge fees movement is classed as an independent for the term. educational UK charity.

Clubs in Dubai Clubs in Abu Dhabi Turning Pointe runs ballet classes for all Sporty children between 5 and 12 years ages in various schools around Dubai, of age can enjoy swimming, tennis, ballet, as does Kids’ Theatre Works, while karate, football, a climbing wall, kayaking Active Sports Academy, Esports and and many more activities at The Club Elite offer football training and a range (the-club.com), while tennis fans can sign of sport classes. If your kids are super up at the Clark Francis Tennis Academy sporty, there are a number of academies in the capital. Zayed Sports City (zsc.ae) that can develop their talents – would- has a vast choice of sports and activities to be Federers should sign up with the choose from. Clark Francis Tennis Academy, budding Abu Dhabi Mums (abudhabimums.ae) is Beckhams can hone their skills with the a non-profit group for pre-school children. International Football Academy or UAE Open to anyone who is expecting or has English Soccer School of Excellence, children up to the age of 5 years, members wanna-be Olympic gold medallists should receive discounts at various outlets in the dive in with Australian International Swim city and Christmas and Easter parties are Schools and potential Bruce Lees can kick organised. Their forum is also a great it with various clubs around Dubai. Many source of information on many Abu Dhabi parents get together in the parks (in the related subjects.

Keep the kids happy For a taste of the past, and guaranteed to get the little ones excited, flag down the Desert Chill ice cream van. Complete with melodic tinkling tunes, this classic van travels around several communities in Dubai all week long. See desertchill.ae for the schedule or call 050 612 2108.

64 UAE Education Guide Education Guide 65 AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS Choose from a wide variety of social, artistic and sporting classes and enrol your child into an extra curricular activity at one of the many clubs and academies across the UAE

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Abu Dhabi Combat Club Active Sports Academy Shakhbout Bin Sultan St, Al Mushrif Al Rebat St, Al Kheeran, 02 443 0022 Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid adcombat.com 050 559 7055 This club focuses on Brazilian jiu-jitsu but activeuae.com also cross-trains in boxing, kickboxing, This academy organises coaching classes judo and wrestling. Membership costs around Dubai covering tennis, soccer, Dhs.200 per month. Daily classes take cricket, swimming and gymnastics. It place from 5:00pm to 6:00pm for kids also runs tournaments, as well as holiday (excluding Fridays and Saturdays). camps through the school break periods.

Abu Dhabi Falcons Ice Basketball Academy Hockey of Dubai Zayed Sports City, Al Khaleej Al Arabi St Raffles International School, Umm Suqeim 3 02 445 6732 056 683 0665 zsc.ae badubai.com This youth ice hockey club is for boys and Kids can learn everything there is to know girls aged five to 18. Practice sessions about basketball at this academy, which are held at Zayed Sports City and the hosts clinics, camps, leagues and pick-up teams participate in local tournaments. sessions. Highly qualified staff are properly The club also holds an annual camp with trained to teach children. Call Marc Roberts professional Canadian coaches. for more information.

Abu Dhabi Island Hash Dubai Little League House Harriers Nr Al Qouz Pond Park, Al Qouz 2 Various locations 050 293 3855 050 669 2667 eteamz.com/DubaiLittleLeague auh4.org Parent volunteers field more than 20 This casual hash meets on Monday nights. baseball teams for boys and girls aged Membership costs Dhs.150 and includes a five to 16. Beginners welcome. Dhs.1,200 welcome pack and t-shirt. Under 16s join registration includes season fees, team free with parents. Runs cost Dhs.50 for picture, uniform and year-end trophy. adults and Dhs.20 for under 16s. Run cost For more information, contact Isabelle at for non-members is Dhs.75. [email protected].

Noah’s Ark Art & Music Dubai Motocross Club Institute Nr Jebel Ali Go Kart Track, Hessyan 1 Shk Rashid Bin Saeed St, Al Karamah 055 388 6279 02 641 9793 Dubai Motocross (DMX) features noahsarkjingles.com two tracks, one for juniors and one The musically minded can join the Singing for seniors, and organises eight Juniors and take part in Jingle instrument championship events per year. The entry lessons (piano, guitar, drums and keyboard fee is Dhs.150 for members and Dhs.250 lessons are covered). Budding Picassos can for non-members. Practice fees start at also get creative with courses in drawing, Dhs.50 during the week and Dhs.75 painting and crafts. at weekends.

66 UAE Education Guide Dubai Olympic Gymnastics International Football CLUBSAFTER SCHOOL | D ubai Club Academy Al Raya Girls School, 18th St, Al Wasl Shk Noora Bldg, Al Thanyah 1, Jabal Ali 050 765 1515 04 454 1683 dubai-gymnastics.com ifasport.com UK gymnastics champion Dean Johnstone The academy offers training for youngsters runs this club which offers courses aged four to 16, by internationally qualified for gymnasts of all levels. Classes are coaches, and provides tailored coaching to scheduled to correspond with the school schools as well as existing teams. Teams terms, and there are also summer camps play in several leagues. Pitch hire for during the holidays. games and events is also available.

Dubai Sandstorms Ice Kids’ Theatre Works Hockey Club Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha 1 Al Nasr Leisureland, Oud Metha 04 341 4777 050 650 6445 kidstheatreworks.com eteamz.com/dubaisandstorm If your kids are budding superstars, Kids’ The emphasis is on teamwork and Theatre Works is a good start. It runs sportsmanship. Practice sessions are held classes in creative drama, musical theatre, twice a week for kids aged four to 18. acting, dance, youth theatre, music and Matches are played against teams from the scene work for children aged three and UAE, Oman and Qatar. You can buy hockey over in various locations throughout Dubai, kit on the club’s website. including DUCTAC Mall of the Emirates.

Dubai Schools Football Socatots League Dubai Sports City Football Academy Various locations 04 448 1555 04 296 6804 footballacademydubai.com dsfl.leaguerepublic.com This is a fun, musical, soccer play This is the umbrella organisation that programme for toddlers from walking oversees league football for girls and boys age to five years old. It covers aspects of in Dubai. Children wishing to participate physical, mental and social development should do so through their schools, but and involves parent participation. Sessions, questions about league set-up, results and held from Thursday to Saturday, also take fixtures can usually be answered here. place at Emirates International School.

Emirates Equestrian Centre Soccer Kids Dubai Nr Bab Al Shams, Manteqat Al Qanah Various locations 050 587 7656 055 207 3168 emiratesequestriancentre.com soccerkidsdubai.com Home to more than 80 horses, facilities Soccer Kids Dubai offers soccer training here include an international-sized floodlit aimed at all levels of skill for children arena, riding school and dressage and aged three to 16 years old, in locations lunging rings. It can cater to very small all across Dubai. The school also hosts children and hosts regular competitions, soccer camps during the school holidays gymkhanas and shows. The centre offers and has facilities for organising clinics and stable management courses. children’s parties.

Football Planet Academy Turning Pointe Mirdif City Centre, Mirdif, Mushrif V23 Bldg, Warsan 1, Mushrif 04 231 6274 04 422 1592 theplaymania.com turningpointe.ae Participants at this hugely popular Turning Pointe has over 35 dance studios Playnation venue undergo a series of in the UAE, offering everything from challenges to improve their skills. If the ballet to hip hop and street jazz, all Training Academy and Powerplay simulated aimed at children aged three and over, stadium experience whet the appetite, with Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus there’s a huge indoor multisports pitch that and Examinations. All teachers are fully can be hired for matches. qualified and recruited from the UK.

UAE Education Guide 67 From tots to teens, let their imagination and energy run free FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS During the cooler months (October to (minimonsters.ae) has one of the UAE’s May), kids can enjoy many parks and largest entertainment zones. The indoor beaches, with playgrounds for varying trampoline centre Jump Boxx has lots of ages. In Dubai, try Zabeel Park, or Abu interconnected trampolines, ball pools and Dhabi’s Mushrif Central Park. The water springy areas for kids to jump on and into. parks at Atlantis, The Palm and Wild Wadi are amazing too. Public beaches are Summer camps popular and there are plenty to choose There are various sports and activity from, including Kite Beach, Jumeirah clubs that run after-school activities Beach Residence and the Open Beach, and summer camps, plus some great next to the iconic . kids’ attractions such as KidZania and During the warmer months (June ice-skating inside Dubai Mall. For up-to- to September) the many indoor play date information on family events and areas keep your kids from getting bored activities, visit uae4kidz.biz. and overheated. Ski Dubai at Mall of Read the papers and look online to find the Emirates is world famous, Fun City out about shows or events. Many malls (funcity.ae) offers soft play facilities put on entertainment during Eid, Dubai across the country, while Mini Monsters Shopping Festival and school holidays. Most of the major malls in the UAE have activity centres, one of the most Across the UAE popular being Fun Works at the new Yas Hili Fun City in Al Ain is a theme park with more than Mall and Fun City at Dalma Mall, Abu 30 attractions and a picnic area. Or to cool off, Ice Dhabi. Adventure HQ’s Adventure Zone at Land Water Park in Ras Al Khaimah has water rides, Dalma Mall has a skateboard park, bike ‘ice’-capped mountains and Penguin Falls, the tallest track, trampolines and rock climbing that manmade waterfall in the world. Sharjah’s Adventureland kids can all enjoy in half-hourly sessions. is a jungle-themed indoor attraction with 25 thrilling rides Most language schools run summer and a go-kart track, and Dreamland Aqua Park in Umm Al courses for kids, or alternatively, contact Quwain offers more aquatic fun. Active Sports Academy, which arranges sporty summer camps around Dubai.

68 UAE Education Guide UAE Education Guide 69 KIDS’ ACTIVITIES Part of what makes the UAE such a wonderful place to raise a family is the wide range of activities on offer

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Al Ain Zoo Nahyan The First St, Zoo District 03 799 2000 alainzoo.ae This zoo feels more like a safari park, with spacious enclosures spread across 365 hectares. Highlights include the hippos in their 10m long ravine, the rare white lions in their enclosure, and giving carrots to the giraffes at their feeding station.

Emirates Park Zoo Murjan Splash Park 12th St, Al Rahba Khalifa Park, Al Matar 02 501 0000 02 441 7332 emiratesparkzoo.com murjansplashpark.weebly.com This zoo houses more than 2,000 species, This mini water park aimed at children including white tigers, blue monkeys and aged three to 12 packs a lot of fun into a brown bears. The emphasis is on allowing small space, and at an affordable price. you to get close to your favourite animals; There’s an enormous water play climbing for example, at the Giraffe Cafe, visitors structure, waterslides and a giant tipping can feed the giraffes and zebras. Kids can bucket, plus a surfboard simulator where even volunteer as a zoo keeper. mini surfers can test their skills.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi Yas Leisure Drive, Yas Island West Yas Leisure Drive, Yas Island West 02 496 8000 02 414 2000 ferrariworldabudhabi.com yaswaterworld.com Part Formula 1 amusement park and part This gargantuan water park on Yas Island museum dedicated to the Italian supercar, boasts 43 rides, slides and attractions, and there’s plenty to keep kids entertained, as there’s something for everyone. For thrill well as rides for older adrenaline junkies. seekers, the Liwa Loop – the first of its Try Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest kind in the Middle East – is a near-vertical rollercoaster, which reaches high speeds of drop that shoots you through a winding up to 240kmph. loop at an incredible speed.

Hili Fun City Zayed Sports City Hili, Al Ain Al Khaleej Al Arabi St, Al Madina Al Riyadiya 03 784 5542 02 403 4200 hilifuncity.ae zsc.ae This 22 hectare theme park has more This superb complex caters for all your than 30 rides and attractions, ranging sporting needs. A number of local football from gentle rides for younger children to and rugby clubs call it home, thanks to the nail-biting, high-flying challenges for teens excellent grass pitches. Plus, it’s arguably and adults, like the terrifying Sky Flyer. It’s the top destination in the city for tennis, also a scenic picnic spot for relaxed get- tenpin bowling and ice skating, with togethers with friends. facilities for each of a world-class level.

70 UAE Education Guide Jump Boxx KIDS’ ACTIVITIES | D ubai Uptown Mirdif Mall, Algeria St, Mirdif 04 288 5744 jump-boxx.com Jump at Dubai’s newest trampoline park and enjoy a myriad of interconnected trampolines, dodge-ball, slam dunk and a foam pit. A session at Jump Boxx will also boost fitness levels and burn calories. Suitable for children aged three years and over. Birthday party packages available.

KidZania The Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa 04 448 5222 kidzania.ae This fantastic edutainment zone gives kids the chance to become adults for the day. Youngsters can dress up and act out more than 80 different roles, including everything from a policeman or fireman (complete with a fire truck and fake fire) to DUBAI being a pilot, doctor or a designer. Aqua Play Little Explorers Mirdif City Centre, Mirdif Mirdif City Centre, Mirdif 04 231 6307 800 386 theplaymania.com theplaymania.com An indoor play centre in Mirdif City Centre Little Explorers offers an exciting mix of boasts a swinging pirate ship, log flume education and entertainment for children ride, water guns and bumper boats. It’s a from two to seven. It is jam-packed with child-friendly (and wallet-friendly) change fun learning experiences. There are more from the usual outdoor water parks. Plus, than 80 different activities in all, and you the fact that it’s indoors makes it perfect can leave the kids under supervised care for the summer months. while you shop.

Dubai Aquarium & SEGA Republic Underwater Zoo The Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa The Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa 04 448 8484 04 448 5200 segarepublic.com thedubaiaquarium.com Big kids as well as little ones will find This aquarium houses over 33,000 tropical enough thrills to satisfy at SEGA Republic, fish. Walk through the 270° viewing tunnel including the dizzying Halfpipe Canyon, to see its exotic inhabitants, including which sees you working your ‘snowboard’ fearsome sand tiger sharks. Also well to spin higher and faster. Choose from 170 worth a visit is the Underwater Zoo, which amusement games that allow you to win is home to penguins, turtles and alligators. tickets to exchange for prizes.

Dubai Dolphinarium Tee & Putt Mini Golf Creek Park, Riyadh St, Bur Dubai Wafi, Shk Rashid Rd, Umm Hurair 2 04 336 9773 04 357 3290 dubaidolphinarium.ae teeandputt.com The main attraction is the seal and A glow-in-the-dark world of UV lights and dolphin show, featuring Black Sea surreal outer space designs, all set to a bottlenose dolphins and northern fur lively pop soundtrack. There are 18 holes, seals. Plus, the Dolphinarium also runs the all with different obstacles that follow the only exotic bird show in the UAE, in Creek space theme. Kids can paint their own Park, where you can watch these colourful designs onto glow-in-the-dark t-shirts or creatures perform. get their faces painted.

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Adventureland Dreamland Aqua Park Sahara Centre, Al Nahda St, Sharjah E11, Nr Barracuda Beach Resort, 06 531 6363 Umm Al Quwain adventureland-sharjah.com 06 768 1888 Adventureland’s recent revamp has made dreamlanduae.com it a popular indoor attraction with a new This popular water park has more than jungle theme and 25 major thrill rides and 35 rides, including four thrilling ‘twisting attractions including a family fun train and dragons’. There’s also a lazy river, a a two-level indoor go-kart track. There’s floating pool and plenty of aqua fun for the something for all ages, plus a cafe where whole family. Fridays and public holidays parents can relax while the kids play. are reserved for families.

Al Tamimi Stables Ice Land Water Park Nr Al Zubair Municipality Bldg, Sharjah Shk Mohd Bin Salem Rd, Ras Al Khaimah 06 743 1122 07 206 7888 tamimistables.com icelandwaterpark.com This private but friendly farm offers With ice-capped mountains and plastic kids the chance to get up close to their penguins in the middle of a desert favourite animals, from little mice to fluffy landscape, this polar-themed water park is rabbits and even a friendly parrot. There a sight to behold. Check out Penguin Bay, are also pony rides, falcon shows, horse an interactive play area that’s home to a displays and guided nature trails, making giant rain dance pool, and Penguin Falls, a for the perfect family day out. huge man-made waterfall.

Al Montazah Waterpark Sharjah Aquarium Al Montazah Park, Al Arouba St, Sharjah Al Khan St, Al Khan, Sharjah 06 511 0555 06 528 5288 almontazah.ae sharjahaquarium.ae Sharjah’s thrilling waterpark promises Step inside the Sharjah Aquarium and you plenty of aquatic fun, gallons of excitement will find more than 250 marine species. and even relaxation. From fantastically- Particular attention is paid to those found fast slides to the ultra calm waters of the in the Gulf and the reefs off Sharjah’s Wadi pool, the mix of rides, amusements east coast enclaves, including clownfish, and stunning scenery makes this an seahorses, turtles, rays and reef sharks. exhilarating day out for the whole family. Displays are colourful and informative.

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NURSERIES 6 Blossom Village 11 Meadows Village Nursery 17 Bright Morning Nursery 11 Mon Ecole Children’s Nursery 17 Abu Dhabi 6 British Orchard Nursery 11 New Safa Nursery 17 Al Dana Nursery 6 Building Blocks 11 Odyssey Nursery 17 Apple Bee Nursery 6 Burj Daycare Nursery 11 Palms Nursery, The 17 Blooming Buds Nursery 6 Cambridgeshire Nursery 11 Raffles Int’l School 18 Bright Beginnings Nursery 6 Child’s Play Nursery 11 Royal Beach Nursery 18 British Orchard Nursery 6 Children’s Garden, The 11 Sand Castle Nursery 18 Busy Bees Nursery 6 Children’s Garden, The 12 Seashells Nursery 18 Butterfly Montessori 6 Children’s Oasis Nursery 12 Small World Nursery 18 Clever Hands Nursery 6 Chubby Cheeks Nursery 12 Step By Step Nursery 18 First Steps Nursery 6 Crystal Valley Nursery 12 Super Kids Nursery 18 Giggles English Nursery 7 De La Salle Int’l 12 Tender Love & Care 20 Great Memories Nursery 7 Dewdrops Nursery 12 Umm Suqeim Village Nursery 20 Humpty Dumpty Nursery 7 Dovecote Nursery 12 Willow Children’s Nursery 20 Int’l Nursery 7 Dubai British Foundation 12 Wonder Years Nursery, The 20 Jigsaw Nursery & Creche 7 Dubai Gem Private Nursery 14 Yellow Brick Road Nursery 20 Kids Academy 7 Emerald City Nursery 14 Kidz-Link Preschool 7 Emirates British Nursery 14 Sharjah 20 Kidz-Link 7 Golden Beach Nursery 14 Al Khaleej Nursery 20 Kotwals Nursery 7 Gulf Montessori Nursery 14 Al Murooj English School 20 Ladybird Nursery School 8 Home Grown Eco Nursery 14 Al Nasr English Nursery 20 Leens Nursery 8 Hope Montessori Nursery 14 Balloon Nursery 21 Les Fanfans Nursery 8 Hopscotch Nursery 14 Bluebells Nursery 21 Little Bird Nursery 8 Horizon Kids Nursery 14 British Orchard Nursery 21 Little Buds Nursery 8 IDEA Early Learning Center 14 Future Int’l Nursery 21 Little Gemz 8 Indigo Valley Nursery 15 Kids Paradise Nursery 21 Little Smarties Nursery 8 Jumeirah Int’l Nursery 15 Little Star British Nursery 21 Mosaic Nursery 8 Kensington Nursery, The 15 Lollipop Nursery 21 My Babies Nursery 8 Key Nursery 15 Pippen Park Nursery Qadisia 21 Noah’s Ark Nursery 8 Kiddy Planet Nursery 15 Sharjah English School 21 Odyssey Nursery 9 Kids Cottage Nursery 15 Pony Nursery 9 Kids Island Nursery 15 SCHOOLS 24 Radiant Montessori Nursery 9 Kids Palace Nursery 15 Redwood Nursery 9 Kids Zone Nursery 15 Abu Dhabi 24 Stepping Stones Nursery 9 Kidville 16 ABC Private School 24 Sunny Meadows 9 Kidz Venture 16 Abu Dhabi Int’l Private School 24 Teddy Bear Nursery 9 Ladybird Nursery 16 Ajyal Int’l School 24 Windsor Nursery 9 Lakes Village Nursery 16 Al Bateen Secondary School 24 Little Champions Nursery 16 Al Ittihad National School 24 Dubai 10 Little GEMS Int’l 16 Al Muna Primary School 25 Alphabet Street Nursery 10 Little Hands Kids Club 16 Al Mushrif School 26 Ambassador Kindergarten 10 Little Horizon 16 Al Nahda National Arabian Ranches Nursery 10 Little Land Nursery 16 Schools – Boys 24 Art Kid Nursery & Daycare 10 Little Learners Nursery 17 Al Nahda National Asya’s Nursery 10 Little Wings Nursery 17 Schools – Girls 25 Blossom Burj 10 Little Wonders Nursery 17 Al Najah Private School 25 Blossom Downtown 11 Littlewoods Nursery 17 Al Rabeeh School 25 Blossom ELC 11 Marina Village Nursery 17 Al Shohub School 25

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Al Worood Academy School 25 Al Diyafah High School 33 DWC High School 38 Al Yasat Private School 25 Al Ittihad Private School 33 Emirates English Al Yasmina School 28 Al Khaleej National School 33 Speaking School 38 American Community School 26 Al Maaref Private School 33 Emirates Int’l American Int’l School 26 Al Mawakeb School 33 School Jumeirah 38 Australian School of Al Mizhar American Academy 33 Emirates Int’l Abu Dhabi, The 26 Al Sadiq Islamic School Meadows 39 Belvedere British School 26 English School 34 English College Dubai, The 39 Brighton College Abu Dhabi 26 Al Salam Private School 34 Foremarke School 39 British Int’l School Al Worood Academy GEMS FirstPoint School 39 Abu Dhabi, The 26 Private School 34 GEMS Int’l School 39 British School Al Ambassador School 34 GEMS Jumeirah Primary Khubairat, The 28 American Int’l School 34 School 39 Cambridge High School American School of Dubai 34 GEMS Metropole School 39 Abu Dhabi, The 28 Apple Int’l School, The 34 GEMS Modern Academy 39 Cranleigh Abu Dhabi 28 Arab Unity School 34 GEMS New Millennium School 39 Diyafah Int’l School 28 Bilva Indian School 34 GEMS Our Own English Elite Private School, The 28 Bradenton Preparatory High School 39 Emirates National School 28 Academy 34 GEMS Royal Dubai School 40 Emirates Private School 30 Buds Public School 35 GEMS Wellington Academy 40 GEMS American Academy 30 Cambridge Int’l School Dubai 35 GEMS Wellington Academy 40 GEMS Cambridge School 30 City School Int’l Dubai, The 35 GEMS Wellington GEMS Winchester Collegiate American School 35 Int’l School 40 School Abu Dhabi 30 Credence High School 35 GEMS Wellington GEMS World Academy Dar Al Marefa Private School 35 Primary School 40 Abu Dhabi 30 Deira Int’l School 35 GEMS Winchester German Int’l School 30 Deira Private School 35 School Dubai 40 Glenelg School of Delhi Private School 35 GEMS World Academy Dubai 40 Abu Dhabi, The 30 Delhi Private School German Int’l School 40 Int’l Academic School 30 Academy 35 Grammar School 40 Int’l Community School 30 Dubai American Academy 36 Greenfield Community School 40 Int’l School of Choueifat Dubai Arab American Greenwood Int’l School 41 Abu Dhabi, The 30 Private School 36 Gulf Indian High School 41 Merryland Int’l School 31 Dubai British Foundation 36 Horizon Int’l Pearl Primary School, The 31 Dubai British School School Umm Sheif 41 Raha Int’l School 31 Jumeirah Park 36 Horizon School 41 Reach British School 31 Dubai Carmel School 36 Indian High School, The 41 Repton School Abu Dhabi 31 Dubai College 36 Indian Int’l School, The 41 Sheikh Zayed Private Dubai English Speaking Int’l Academic School 41 Academy, The 31 College 36 Int’l School of Summit Int’l School 31 Dubai English Speaking Arts & Sciences 41 School 36 Int’l School of Al Ain 32 Dubai Gem Private School 38 Choueifat Dubai, The 41 Al Ain Int’l School 32 Dubai Int’l Academy 38 Japanese School in Dubai 41 Al Ain Juniors Private School 32 Dubai Int’l School 38 Jebel Ali Primary School 42 Brighton College Al Ain 32 Dubai Modern Education JSS Int’l School 42 School 38 JSS Private School 42 Dubai 33 Dubai National School 38 Jumeira Baccalaureate Al Ameen Private School 33 Dubai Scholars Private School 38 School 42

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Jumeirah College 42 GEMS Westminster Masdar Institute of Science Jumeirah English School Ras Al Khaimah 51 & Technology 55 Speaking School 42 Int’l School of Choueifat 51 New York Film Academy Kings’ Dubai 42 Our Own English High School 51 Abu Dhabi 56 Kings’ School Al Barsha 42 Ras Al Khaimah Academy 51 New York Institute of Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba 42 Royal Academy Ajman, The 51 Technology 56 Latifa School For Girls 42 St Mary’s Catholic High School 51 New York University Little Flowers English School 44 Abu Dhabi 56 Lycee Francais Int’l de Dubai 44 Sharjah 52 Paris Sorbonne University Lycee Francais Int’l Al Ma’arifa Int’l Private School 52 Abu Dhabi 56 Georges Pompidou 44 Australian Int’l School 52 Zayed University 56 Millennium School, The 44 Delhi Private School 52 Mirdif Private School 44 GEMS Millennium School 52 Al Ain 56 New Academy School 44 GEMS Westminster Al Ain Men’s College 56 New Indian Model School 44 School Sharjah 52 Al Ain University of Science Nibras Int’l School 44 Gulf Asian English School 52 & Technology 56 Nord Anglia Int’l School Dubai 44 Ibn Seena English Al Ain Women’s College 56 North American Int’l School 46 High School 52 Oasis School 46 Int’l School of Choueifat, The 52 Dubai 57 Ontario Int’l Canadian School 46 Int’l School American College of Dubai 57 Our Own High School 46 of Creative Science 53 American University Our Own Indian School 46 Lycee Francais Int’l in Dubai 57 Oxford School Dubai, The 46 Georges Pompidou 53 Amity University Dubai 57 Philadelphia Private School 46 New Indian Model School 53 Canadian University Pristine Private School 46 Our Own English High of Dubai 57 Queen Int’l School 46 School – Boys Branch 53 Cass Business School 57 Raffles Int’l School 48 Our Own English High Dubai School of Dental Raffles World Academy 48 School – Girls Branch 53 Medicine 57 Rajagiri Int’l School 48 Sharjah American Dubai Women’s College 57 Rashid School for Boys 48 Int’l School 53 Edinburgh Business School 58 Regent Int’l School 48 Sharjah British Int’l School 53 EMDI Institute of Media Repton School 48 Sharjah English School 53 & Communication 58 School of Modern Skills 48 Sharjah Int’l School 53 Emirates Academy of School of Research Wesgreen Int’l School 53 Hospitality Management 58 Science, The 48 Esmod Dubai 58 Sheffield Private School, The 48 UNIVERSITIES 54 European University Springdales School Dubai 48 College 58 St Mary’s Catholic Abu Dhabi 55 Heriot Watt University Dubai 58 High School 50 Abu Dhabi University 55 Hult Int’l Business School 58 Star Int’l School 50 Abu Dhabi Vocational Institute of Management Swiss Int’l Scientific School 50 Education & Training Technology 58 Universal American School 50 Institute 55 Lotus Educational Institute 58 Uptown School 50 Al Hosn University 55 Manchester Business School 58 Westminster School, The 50 Centre of Excellence for Manipal University Dubai 60 Winchester School, The 50 Applied Research & Training 55 Michigan State Emirates College of University Dubai 60 Northern Emirates 51 Technology 55 Middlesex University Dubai 60 Ajman Academy 51 European Int’l College 55 Murdoch University Fujairah Private Academy 51 Khalifa University 55 Int’l Study Centre 60

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