ABC Private School is a British Curriculum / GCSE / IGCSE / A-Levels school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Annual tuition ranges from $5,114 to $7,480 USD.
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About
ABC Private School is a co-educational day school in Al Shamkha City, Abu Dhabi, serving approximately 2,500 students aged 3–18 from 47 nationalities. The school delivers the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to secondary level, with a strong STEAM emphasis and GCSE, IGCSE, and A-Level qualifications offered through Cambridge and Edexcel boards. ADEK rated the school Good overall with Very Good features in 2023, and Outstanding in GL standardised assessments across Mathematics, English, and Science.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Multinational community of approximately 2,500 students from 47 nationalities; strong STEAM emphasis across the English National Curriculum; 60 extracurricular activities spanning STEAM, sports, and arts; ADEK-rated Good overall with Very Good features (2023) and Outstanding GL standardised assessment results in Mathematics, English, and Science; Inclusion Academy addressing diverse learner needs; GPS-equipped and electronically monitored bus transport via STS.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 10 | AED 6,808~$ 1,855 |
| KG1 and KG2 | AED 5,114~$ 1,393 |
| Pre-school / FS1 | AED 5,114~$ 1,393 |
| Grade 3 to Grade 5 | AED 5,663~$ 1,543 |
| Grade 1 and Grade 2 | AED 5,641~$ 1,537 |
| Grade 6 and Grade 7 | AED 6,218~$ 1,694 |
| Grade 8 and Grade 9 | AED 6,833~$ 1,862 |
| Grade 11 and Grade 12 | AED 7,480~$ 2,038 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 18,800 - 27,500. Application fee: $136.
Admissions Process
- 1Enquire and enrol online via the school registrar. 2. Submit required documents: child's passport with residency visa or UAE entry stamp, Emirates ID for child and both parents, 4 passport photographs, last two school reports (Year 1+), transfer certificate, SEN details if applicable, birth certificate, and non-refundable AED 500 registration fee. 3. Attend assessments: Stay & Play observation for FS2/KG1–Year 1/KG2; paper-based mathematics and writing assessment for Years 2–6; 30-minute paper baseline assessment for Secondary, with possible interview by Inclusion and Pastoral Heads. 4. Age placement confirmed per Abu Dhabi regulatory guidelines using placement test results. 5. Transfer Certificate from previous school required, attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Embassy for transfers from outside EU or GCC. 6. UAE residency visa and Emirates ID not required at application but must be submitted when available. 7. Admission decision communicated; regular contact with registrar advised.
School Day
7:00 am to 2:30 pm for the school overall, with variations by level; Foundation Stage arrival around 07:25, with primary and secondary departures in the afternoon.
Student Life
Foundation Stage: purple-and-white striped uniform. Girls wear a purple-and-white striped short-sleeved dress or skirt with a purple-and-white striped short-sleeved shirt, and a navy sweatshirt or cardigan. Boys wear a purple-and-white striped short-sleeved shirt with navy shorts or long trousers, and a navy sweatshirt or cardigan. Uniform costs AED 290–400 depending on year group and items.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is integrated into the Foundation Stage through focus on Personal, Social and Emotional Development, self-regulation, and building positive relationships.
The school has a Student Protection Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Inclusion Policy, and OSH Policy, all updated for 2024–25.
Student Demographics
School Background
ADEK rated Good overall with Very Good features (2023)Outstanding rating in GL standardised assessments in Mathematics, English, and Science