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If you're researching international schools in Al ain, United arab emirates offering American Curriculum, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is American, taught by 4 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 12,990–39,670 AED, with the average sitting around 24,155.
Compare 8 American Curriculum international schools in Al ain, United arab emirates. Filter by curriculum, fees (average AED 24,155), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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Al Sanawbar School, located in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, delivers an American curriculum aligned with California State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The campus features science laboratories, specialized computer rooms, art studios, outdoor athletic fields, and a medical clinic. A distinguishing feature of the institution is its official STEM certification from Cognia, making it one of the first schools in Al Ain to achieve this designation. This program merges science, technology, engineering, and mathematics directly into the weekly lesson plans across multiple grade levels. Furthermore, high school students receive targeted preparation for standardized examinations such as the SAT, IELTS, and Advanced Placement tests to aid transition into higher education. Instruction is delivered primarily in English, while Arabic and Islamic Studies are integrated to meet national requirements. The school operates as a co-educational day facility and provides a school bus network for daily student transit.
Al Ain American School is a Cognia-accredited co-educational private school following the American curriculum aligned with California Common Core Standards (KG to Grade 9) and UAE Ministry of Education Standards. Students exceeded expectations in TIMSS 2023 and demonstrated strong reading literacy in PIRLS 2021. The school is located near Tawam Hospital in Al Ain and offers extracurricular activities spanning academic enrichment (STEM, Robotics, Creative Writing), skill enhancement (Calligraphy, Visual Arts, Drama, Debate), and physical development (Ballet, Zumba, Gardening). Three parent-teacher conferences are held annually with written reports. A uniform is required and a Parent Council is active.
Manor Hall International School (MHIS) is a co-educational WASC-accredited American curriculum school in Falaj Hazaa, Al Ain, with approximately 640 students. It was the first American school in Al Ain to receive WASC accreditation (2014). The school offers KG-4 through Grade 12 with college preparation, National Honor Society, coding, design technology, and entrepreneurship programmes.
Liwa International School for Girls (LISG) is an all-girls American International curriculum school in Al Ain, rated 'Very Good' by ADEK. Led by Emirati principal Ms. Hanaa Al Saadi, the school offers Pre-K through Grade 12 with international standards inspired by national values. It features science labs, robotics lab, swimming pools, and scholarships of up to 100% tuition for Grades 10-12.
Future International School Al Ain, established in 2004, is a co-educational day school serving over 750 students from Kindergarten (KG1) through Grade 12. The institution utilizes an American curriculum accredited by Cognia, with English as the primary language of instruction. Class sizes are capped at 25 students for kindergarten and 30 students for Grades 1 through 12. Students can take specialized courses via the Advanced Placement Academy to prepare for university transitions. Extracurricular programs include the Science Club, the Arts & Crafts Club, and the annual Model United Nations (FIS-MUN) conference. French and Arabic languages, along with Islamic Studies, are taught as individual subjects. Facilities support these academic tracks with specific digital devices, including mandatory iPad integration starting in Grade 1. The campus itself is located on Al Salam Street in the Central District of Al Ain, and provides an optional school bus transportation service for all its registered pupils.
Liwa International School Falaj Hazza is a co-educational American International curriculum school in Falaj Hazza, rated 'Very Good' by ADEK. Led by Mr. John Harris, the school offers KG through Grade 12 with extensive facilities including swimming pools, robotics room, indoor gymnasium, and science laboratories. It emphasises developing self-disciplined, internationally minded, independent lifelong learners.
MADAR International School is a Cognia-accredited co-educational American curriculum K-12 school in Al Ain. The school has achieved a 100% college acceptance rate, 95% attendance rate, and produced 886 total graduates including 60 students nominated for Presidential Affairs scholarships. It focuses on innovative thinking, technology integration, and aligning with the UAE's National Agenda for Education.
The International School of Choueifat Al Ain, established in 1980, operates within the international SABIS school network, teaching students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The campus contains specialized physical facilities including science laboratories, a computer center, a large auditorium, an indoor swimming pool, and outdoor sports fields. Instruction is given in English, with mandatory Arabic and elective French language classes. The school implements the SABIS proprietary curriculum, which directly prepares pupils for international external examinations such as the British IGCSEs, A Levels, and American Advanced Placement (AP) tests. A distinctive program at the school is the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO). Through the SLO, students voluntarily manage designated departments that run daily peer tutoring sessions, organize athletic competitions, and coordinate community service projects. This active structure gives pupils direct responsibility for managing aspects of campus life, helping them build practical leadership skills alongside their academic studies in Al Ain, UAE.
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