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ABC Private School

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 18,800 - 27,500
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2500
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 25

1st Street, Sector SH22, Plot 8, Al Shamkha City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

ABC Private School has 2,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
ABC Private School is located in Al Shamkha City, Abu Dhabi, at 1st Street, Sector SH22, Plot 8. The campus is a recently built two-storey complex with gated grounds and on-site facilities. It is easily accessible via the main roads in the Al Shamkha area, a growing residential and educational hub.

Stages
The school offers Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Secondary education up to Year 11. The Primary School covers KG1 to Year 6, and the Secondary School covers Year 7 to Year 11, with tours and admissions aligned to this structure.

Type
The school is co-educational, with facilities such as separate boys' and girls' playgrounds on campus. There is no public information indicating boarding facilities are provided; it operates as a day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school represents a multinational student body with about 2,500 students and 47 nationalities; the gender balance is roughly 51% male and 49% female.

Additional learning support
SEN support is available, including Special Education Needs expertise and extra classes in core subjects to assist students who require additional help.

Country affiliation
The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum (England) and uses native English instruction; there is no stated formal country affiliation beyond this England-based curriculum.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation indicated; Islamic Studies is offered as part of the curriculum.

School day structure
The school day runs from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm for the school overall, with variations by level as published in school materials.

Bus service
School transport is provided by School Transport Services (STS). Buses are equipped with GPS, electronic attendance, a sleeping-child check, seatbelts, video surveillance, and a panic button; timings are published by level (e.g., Foundation Stage arrival around 07:25, with primary and secondary departures in the afternoon). Bus fees are charged termly and registration is required; transport is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Fees

Annual tuition at ABC Private School ranges from AED 18,800 to AED 27,500 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees
- Registration (application) fee: AED 500 (non‑refundable).
- Re‑registration (returning students): AED 2,000 charged in the third‑term school fees invoice for existing students; this amount is offset against Term 1 of the following academic year. A 15% sibling discount applies from the third child onward (applied to tuition).

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)
- Pre‑school / FS1: AED 18,800.
- KG1 and KG2: AED 18,800.
- Grade 1 and Grade 2: AED 20,740.
- Grade 3 to Grade 5: AED 20,820.
- Grade 6 and Grade 7: AED 22,860.
- Grade 8 and Grade 9: AED 25,120.
- Grade 10: AED 25,030.
- Grade 11 and Grade 12: AED 27,500.
(The school publishes its approved annual tuition by grade; the figures above are the published annual tuition amounts.)

Per‑term billing (billing schedule and payment terms)
- Tuition is payable either as a single annual payment or in three instalments aligned with the school terms (Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3). The school issues invoices for each term; the re‑registration fee for returning students is invoiced in Term 3 and is offset against Term 1 of the following year. The registration fee paid at enrolment is applied toward the first payment.
- Typical term calendar: Term 1 (Aug–Dec), Term 2 (Jan–Mar), Term 3 (Apr–Jun). Instalment dates follow the published academic term schedule.

Boarding fees
- ABC Private School is a day‑school and does not offer boarding or hostel accommodation; there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- School uniform: AED 290–AED 400 depending on year group and specific uniform items.
- Transportation (school bus): reported annual bus fees vary by route and reporting source; common reported amounts are AED 3,750 and AED 4,873 per year. Transport is charged separately from tuition.
- Examination, books, consumables and activity fees may be charged in addition to tuition; these items are billed as separate mandatory or optional fees where applicable. Specific itemised ancillary charges are published in the school's fee schedule.

Refund information
- Refunds and cancellations are handled in line with the Abu Dhabi regulator (KHDA/ADEK) fee framework; the registration (application) fee is non‑refundable. Re‑registration and refund specifics follow the regulatory fee framework used by the school.

Fee payment options and bank details
- Accepted payment methods include cash, cheque, bank transfer/online bank payment and the Skiply payments app. Credit‑card acceptance is not listed among the primary methods published. Bank transfer details (bank name, IBAN/SWIFT) are provided by the school for electronic payments. Parents are required to make payments by the invoiced due dates according to the chosen payment plan.

Discounts, deposits and seat reservation
- A sibling discount of 15% is applied from the third child onwards and is applied to tuition fees. Places are secured only once the required deposit/initial payment and registration requirements are satisfied.

(Notes: the figures above are the school's published fee items and common ancillary charges as reported in the school's approved fee schedule and local school listings.)
Academics

ABC Private School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
ABC Private School in Al Shamkha, Abu Dhabi, follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to secondary, with Foundation Stage aligned to the 2014 Development Matters framework. In primary, the curriculum is organised into Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, delivering core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science alongside Arabic (A & B), Islamic Studies (A & B), UAE Social Studies, Moral Education, PE, Computing, Art & Design, Music, Modern Foreign Languages, and Performing Arts. The school emphasizes STEAM and uses English as the language of instruction. For examinations, ABC offers GCSE and iGCSE and provides AS and A Levels through Cambridge and Edexcel boards. The secondary curriculum covers Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11), with option subjects including Modern Foreign Languages, Geography, History, Art & Design, Computer Science, and Business Studies.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Enquire and Enroll Online. The Registrar is available to answer individual admissions queries. Enroll online by completing the online application form. An online application does not guarantee a place.

2. Documents Required. Provide a copy of your child's passport plus residency visa or UAE entry stamp, and Emirates ID for the child and both parents. Include 4 recent passport photographs and copies of the last two school reports for Year 1 and above. Include the transfer certificate and any details of special educational needs or related reports, and one copy of the birth certificate (attested where required). A non-refundable AED 500 registration fee is required.

3. Assessments and Interviews. ABC evaluates the whole child during assessments. Stay & Play assessments for FS2/KG1 to Year 1/KG2 are based on observation of the child at play and conversation to assess development. For Years 2/Grade 1 to Year 6/Grade 5, assessments involve basic mathematics and writing, with a paper assessment as appropriate. For Secondary, students are baselined with a paper assessment, typically taking about 30 minutes, and may include an interview with the Inclusion and Pastoral Heads if required.

4. Age Placement. Age placement follows Abu Dhabi regulatory guidelines to determine the correct year group for each child. The school uses the placement test results to confirm the proposed year group. Age placement is considered alongside the child's development and readiness.

5. Transfer Certificate and Attestation. Every student must provide a Transfer Certificate from the last school, as required by UAE MOE law to register with ADEK. The Transfer Certificate should include the child's full name, date of enrolment, date of birth, leaving grade, school stamp and principal's signature, and curriculum used. For transfers from outside the EU or GCC, the original Transfer Certificate should be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Embassy.

6. Overseas Families and Visas. For families coming from overseas, UAE residency visas and Emirates IDs are not required at the time of application but must be submitted to ABC when available.

7. Admission Decision and Inclusion. Admission is not guaranteed; regular communication with the Registrar is advised to check the status. ABC is committed to inclusion and supports emotional, social, and academic needs, in line with the Inclusion Policy.
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