Schools/United Arab Emirates/Abu Dhabi/Al Shohub Private School
United Arab Emirates — Khalifa City A

Al Shohub Private School

P.O. Box 31515, Khalifa City A, Behind Police Station, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
British CurriculumEnglish National CurriculumEarly Years Foundation StageRolling Admissions
Data verified from public sources
Annual Fees$ 7,581 – $ 9,100
Ages3 – 11

Al Shohub Private School is a British Curriculum / English National Curriculum / Early Years Foundation Stage school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1999. Annual tuition ranges from $7,581 to $9,100 USD.

Location & Getting There

P.O. Box 31515, Khalifa City A, Behind Police Station, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesOpen in Maps
Bus service available

NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1999
Year Founded
Boarding Available
Scholarships Available
EAL Support
SEN Support
Rolling Admissions

Key Details

Curricula Offered
British CurriculumYes
English National CurriculumYes
Early Years Foundation StageYes
Support Services
EAL SupportNo
SEN SupportYes
WellbeingYes
Bus ServiceYes
Languages of Instruction
EnglishArabicFrench

Key facts

Founded
1999
Ages
3–11

About

Al Shohub Private School is a private co-educational day school in Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, offering the English National Curriculum from Nursery through Year 6 for children aged 3 to 11. Part of the Aldar Education network, the school features an inclusive Inclusion Department, a comprehensive wellbeing team, and a broad range of extracurricular activities. It holds a 'Good' rating from ADEK and operates nine state-of-the-art facilities including a science lab, art suites, swimming pool, and auditorium.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

Al Shohub Private School is part of the Aldar Education network and delivers the English National Curriculum from Nursery through Year 6 in a co-educational, inclusive environment. The school features nine state-of-the-art facilities and a comprehensive wellbeing team including a School Counsellor, Social Worker, and School Nurses. It has an active Inclusion Department supporting students of determination and high-ability learners.

Fees & Financials

Grade / YearAnnual Fee
FS1AED 27,840~$ 7,586
FS2AED 27,840~$ 7,586
Year 1AED 27,840~$ 7,586
Year 2AED 33,420~$ 9,106
Year 3AED 33,420~$ 9,106
Year 4AED 33,420~$ 9,106
Year 5AED 33,420~$ 9,106
Year 6AED 33,420~$ 9,106

Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.

Original currency: AED 27,840 - 33,420. Application fee: $545.

Admissions Process

  1. 1Submit an application online including language proficiency details; receive an offer; pay the AED 2,000 registration fee upon acceptance to secure the place.

Admissions Details

Admission Deposit
$545
due on acceptance

School Day

Sunday to Thursday: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Friday: ends around 12:30 PM.

Student Life

Uniform

Foundation Stage (Nursery and FS2): navy blue dress, white socks, black/white/dark blue shoes. Primary (Year 1–6): white polo shirt with navy culottes (girls) or navy shorts (boys), white socks, smart flat black leather shoes; optional long culottes for Y5–Y6 girls. All students wear a navy PE kit including track pants, PE shirt, house shirt, navy fleece jacket, and trainers. Uniforms purchased at Magrudy's Store, Al Forsan Mall.

Food & Dining

Catering is provided by Food Nation via the school canteen; payments can be made through the PayMint platform or in cash. Food services are charged separately from tuition.

Facilities & Programmes

Sports
Swimming Pool
Basketball Court
Arts
Music
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Academic
Science Laboratory
Art Suites
Auditorium
Library
Co-Curricular
Percussion
Choir
Keyboard
Ukulele
Orchestra
Mindfulness
Yoga
Boys Swimming

Wellbeing & Safety

Pastoral & Mental Health

Full-time School Counsellor and Social Worker provide individual and family counselling, workshops, and information sessions. Two full-time School Nurses support health-related wellbeing. The Inclusion Department fosters an inclusive environment underpinning overall wellbeing.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

Designated Safeguarding Lead and two Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads hold Level 3 training. All employees undergo police background checks and ongoing safeguarding training including Safeguarding Young People Level 1. Campus is secured by a professional security team with a main entrance barrier and password-protected Foundation Stage access; visitors sign in and are escorted.

Student Demographics

Age Range
311
Early Years
Primary

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Part of Aldar Education, a wholly owned division of Aldar Properties PJSC.

Awards & Recognition

ADEK Rating: Good

Sports Programme

Facilities
Swimming PoolBasketball Court

Frequently Asked Questions

Fees at Al Shohub Private School vary by year group. Contact the admissions office for a full fee schedule.