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The education section in Dubai is vast and extensive and offers all communities an array of options for children to reach their potential. Boasting over 200 public and private schools, of which 90 per cent are the latter, there are so many curriculums available including Arabic, American, British, French, Indian and Filipino.
With varying tuition fees, the array of educational institutions includes nurseries, private schools, higher education, charter schools and public schools. International schools employ teachers from native English-speaking countries while public education is fully financed by the government and is provided for free to all UAE nationals up to university level.
The education sector in Dubai continues to grow and boasts an extensive plethora of private and public schools in the capital and beyond. Different curriculums cater for a diverse and multicultural population.
With varying tuition fees, the array of educational institutions includes nurseries, private schools, higher education, charter schools and public schools. International schools employ teachers from native English-speaking countries while public education is fully financed by the government and is provided for free to all UAE nationals up to university level. …Read More
Address: Behind Al-Bustan Center, Al Qusais 1
District: Al Qusais
Founded: 1989
Curriculum: Arabic
Welcome to Adab Iranian Private School website. Adab is the only Iranian private school in the Middle East and the first international Iranian private school abroad, founded in 1989 after obtaining accreditations of both Iranian and Emirati authorities. Adab offers International and Bilingual Curricula as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) to boys and girls as young as 4 years to 18 years.
In the latest school inspection carried out by the Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA), Adab School was rated “Good” with many “Outstanding” and “Very Good” features. Adab School is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). IB develops lifelong learners who thrive and make a difference. Students at IB World Schools are given a unique, challenging, and diverse education.
Address: Al Barsha 1, Al Thuwayma Street
District: Al Barsha
Founded: 1990
Curriculum: MOE
The reality began when the school was opened in the academic year 1988/1989 under the name of the “Hebron School and Kindergarten” in a small rented villa in the Jumeirah area of Dubai, with a number of students under the age of 30 and a teaching staff of five teachers, With three semesters.
It is undoubtedly a modest start, but it is full of hope for success and determination to achieve the goal. With the help of God, and as a result of the untiring efforts of the school principals, Al-Arqam School was able to prove its presence in the educational arena and to rise in the ladder of growth and development in all fields: building, study level, programs and Curricula, facilities, facilities and educational services.
With the steady growth in the number of pupils and pupils, the current building in Al Barsha has been moved to enable the school to absorb the increasing demand for it and to adapt to the continuous growth in the stages and grades educational facilities and services.
Address: 284 Al Khawaneej St, Al Rashidiya
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 1973
Curriculum: MOE
Address: Cairo St., Al Mamzar
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 1978
Curriculum: American
Al Ittihad Private School Al Mamzar (IPS-M) is an American Curriculum school, underpinned by Emirati Culture, Character, and Philosophy… IPS-M is unique! The school works towards preserving the local culture and heritage and instilling core Islamic values in their learners. Whilst keeping their religious values intact, they prepare students to meet the needs and challenges of the modern world with high competency, confidence, and competitive skills.
Address: Al Wasl Rd 7 th St. Jumeira
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 1998
Curriculum: American
Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira (IPS-J) is one of the five Al Ittihad Private School branches and opened its doors in 1998. The school follows a standards-based US curricular program (California and MOE standards) from Pre-KG to Grade 12 designed to prepare students for post-secondary education. IPS-J is an inclusive school offering a learning support program, which enables the admissions of a managed number of students requiring learning support at each grade level.
Address: Baghdad Street, Al Qusais
District: Al Qusais
Founded: 1987
Curriculum: American
Al Maaref Private School (AMPS) is a member of the First Education Holding group. First Education Holding is an education holding company established in 2006 and is located in Bahrain.
FEH’s vision is to become a leading high-quality education company that caters to the educational needs of all the families in the MENA region. Its mission is to grow by acquiring private schools from kindergarten to the 12th grade and education-related businesses across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Its value proposition is to provide strategic management support to the schools and thus optimize the growth and quality of these education businesses. At AMPS, they aim to provide a student-centered environment that allows for inquiry, exploration, critical thinking, and the transfer of real-world knowledge and skills. Their curriculum is designed to help them become well-rounded and able to succeed beyond the classroom.
Address: Al Khawaneej
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2018
Curriculum: American
Al Mawakeb schools are managed by AMSI and provide a comprehensive university preparatory education to students of all backgrounds and nationalities.
Although their medium of instruction is English, they have a multilingual learning environment. Students study the English, French, and Arabic languages from K-12.
Upon completing twelve years of education, students receive a high school diploma which enables the graduates to pursue higher education worldwide
Address: Al Barsha
District: Al Barsha
Founded: 1997
Curriculum: American
In a complex and rapidly changing world, we will steadfastly provide an excellent education in a caring and respectful environment dedicated to the wellbeing and happiness of all students.
At Al Mawakeb, we are convinced that every human being is valuable and deserves the opportunity for self-realization and self-fulfillment. We are committed to providing a high-quality education and applying a distributed leadership model that will encourage our students to embrace accountability, self-reliance and teamwork in their daily lives. We aim to work with parents, students, teachers and other stakeholders to provide all students with a caring, sustainable and inclusive learning environment in which collaboration, innovation, talent, and critical thinking are valued and encouraged, thus empowering children to achieve their fullest potential.
We are committed to developing their 21st century skills and building students to become well-rounded, goal-driven and holistic individuals who are advocates of multiculturalism and are capable of solving global, local, and environmental issues. We will challenge students to take personal responsibility for their own learning and to apply their learning to a diverse and changing world.
Address: Al Garhoud
District: Garhoud
Founded: 1979
Curriculum: American
Al Mawakeb schools are managed by AMSI and provide a comprehensive university preparatory education to students of all backgrounds and nationalities.
Although their medium of instruction is English, they have a multilingual learning environment. Students study the English, French, and Arabic languages from K-12.
Upon completing twelve years of education, students receive a high school diploma which enables the graduates to pursue higher education worldwide
Address: Oud Metha Street - opposite the Iranian Club
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 1971
Curriculum: MOE