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Schools in the UAE · Partner Guide

Choosing a school
in the UAE

Curricula compared, year levels converted, fees explained and ratings decoded. Our education partner’s guide, in full, for families choosing a school in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

The international school guide

Choosing a school is the decision that shapes everything else about a move, from the area you live in to the date you arrive. This guide, prepared by our education partner, walks through the curricula on offer in the UAE, how year levels convert between systems, what fees look like, how to read KHDA and ADEK inspection ratings, and the new schools opening in 2026 and 2028.

Read it below, or download the PDF to keep.

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27 pages · Prepared by our education partner

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