List of 64 Best Schools in Al Ain (2026 Fees)

With a population of 650,000, Al Ain is an oasis city on the eastern border with Oman, located in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is known as the Garden City due to its greenery. Al-Ain is the birthplace of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE, and has the highest concentration of Emirati nationals in the country. Due to its sizable expat population, private schools in Al Ain cater to mostly expat children and are located in the Al-Manaseer area.

The eastern zone headquarters of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is also located in Al-Ain. ADEC is responsible for developing education and educational institutions in Abu Dhabi and implementing innovative educational policies, plans, and programs that aim to improve education.

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Quick Facts about Al Ain
  • Al Ain is a historic city in the UAE and a cultural center.
  • Al Ain is the second largest city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the fourth largest city in the UAE
  • The Jebel Hafeet, a 1,340 meter-high mountain, can be found in Al Ain
  • The Al Ain National Museum, the Al Ain Palace Museum, and the Hili Archaeological Park can all be found in Al Ain with a history dating back to the Bronze Age.

Below is a comprehensive list of all the best schools in Al Ain you can find near you. Discover detailed information about the schools with tuition fees, ratings, videos, photos, location details and parent reviews. Using the admission form on the listings, you can email queries directly to the school.

Edarabia showcases all private schools in Al ain through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.

Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Al ain tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.

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AED 2,100

AED 83,404

International Private School
  • Address: Al Sarouj district,
  • Founded: 1988
  • Curriculum: MOE
  • Rating: Acceptable (ADEK)
  • 1 Review
  • AED 8,035
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International School of Choueifat, Al Ain
  • Address: Bldg. #103, Saeed Ibn Shakhboot St. Ugdat Al Mutawaa, Al Muwaiji
  • Founded: 1980
  • Curriculum: SABIS
  • Rating: Very Good (ADEK)
  • 1 Review
  • AED 28,135
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Liwa International School for Girls
  • Address: Al Bateen
  • Founded: 1992
  • Curriculum: American
  • Rating: Very Good (ADEK)
  • 1 Review
  • AED 37,175
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Liwa International School, Al Qattara
  • Address: Al Qattarah, 117th Street
  • Curriculum: American
  • Rating: Good (ADEK)
  • 1 Review
  • AED 26,000
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Mohammed Bin Khalid School - Al Nahyan
  • Address: 16th Street, Falaj Hazzaa
  • Founded: 2000
  • Curriculum: Islamic, Arabic, American
  • Rating: Good (ADEK)
  • 1 Review
  • AED 15,050
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Palestine Private Academy
  • Address: Al Sudan Street, near Palestine Embassy
  • Founded: 1988
  • Curriculum: MOE
  • Rating: Acceptable (ADEK)
  • 1 Review
  • AED 6,730
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Scientific Distinction Private School
  • Address: Al Markhania Area, Al Khansi
  • Founded: 2006
  • Curriculum: MOE
  • Rating: Acceptable (ADEK)
  • 1 Review
  • AED 6,500
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Sunflower School Al Ain
  • Address: 10th Street, Falaj Hazza
  • Founded: 2010
  • Curriculum: British
  • Rating: Weak (ADEK)
  • 1 Review
  • AED 16,750
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Tawaam Model Private School
  • Address: Falaj Hazza
  • Founded: 2002
  • Curriculum: MOE
  • Rating: Good (ADEK)
  • 1 Review
  • AED 8,229
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The Applied Technology High School - Al Ain
  • Address: 131, Al Kawakib 2 St Al Noud
  • Founded: 2005
  • 1 Review
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The Gulf International Private Academy
  • Address: Al Muwaiji Area - Etisalat Khalid Bin Sultan St
  • Founded: 2001
  • Curriculum: American
  • Rating: Good (ADEK)
  • 1 Review
  • AED 20,295
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United School
  • Address: Alyahar North
  • Founded: 2010
  • Curriculum: MOE, Arabic, American
  • Rating: Good (ADEK)
  • 1 Review
  • AED 23,285
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Universal Private School
  • Address: Khalid bin sultan. Falaj Hazza
  • Founded: 1993
  • Curriculum: IGCSE
  • Rating: Acceptable (ADEK)
  • 1 Review
  • AED 10,180
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