Horizon Private School Branch

Horizon Private School – American Branch is located in Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in the heart of Khalifa City, with convenient access for relocating families and nearby residential areas. The school operates as part of the AlephYa Group and follows an American curriculum.

The school provides an inclusive American education for ages 3 to 18, from Pre-KG to Grade 12. It is organized into early years, lower and upper elementary, middle school, and high school.

The school is co-educational. It is a day school with no on-site boarding facilities indicated.

More than 60% of students are Emirati, with the remainder representing 47 countries.

The school describes itself as offering inclusive education; specific SEN provisions or facilities are not detailed in public materials.

The school is located in the United Arab Emirates and uses an American curriculum under the Horizon Private School – American Branch branding.

There is no formal religious affiliation; the curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic Studies as part of the program.

School days run Sunday to Thursday with a Friday half-day. Hours are typically Monday–Thursday 8:00–16:00 and Friday 7:45–12:15; Saturday and Sunday are closed.

A school transportation service is offered. Buses adhere to safety regulations, depart from school no later than 15:15, and require parental notice if a child does not take the bus; misbehavior can result in loss of bus access.

The school teaches an American Curriculum (Common Core State Standards) for ages 3 to 18 (Pre-KG to Grade 12). The school teaches Arabic, English, and French. The school has a strong foundation in Arabic and Islamic Studies. The school uses blended learning and technology integration to support instruction. The school teaches Advanced Placement (AP) courses that provide college-level work and may earn college credits upon passing the AP exams.

AP courses prepare students for college and may earn college credits upon passing AP exams.

Horizon Private School – Branch is a student-centered community that supports the holistic development of each student. The school focuses on academic rigor, character development, and global readiness. It emphasizes mutual respect, open communication, and a sense of belonging for every child. The school is described as a vibrant, inclusive family where students are supported to grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially. The learner qualities are central to inquiry and learning.

The language curriculum includes Arabic, English, and French for Pre-KG through Grade 12. The programs foster fluency and literacy in these three global languages.

Step 1 — Application. Complete the online application form. Submit a copy of your child's Emirates ID or Passport along with their latest school report, indicating the grade in which they have been studying (if applicable). Upon receiving the application, the school invites the child for an assessment.

Step 2 — Assessment. Assessments are age-appropriate. For Pre-KG, KG1, and KG2, assessments involve observed play. For Grade 1 and above, formal entrance exams are conducted in English, Math, and Arabic.

Step 3 — Acceptance. An offer letter is issued for successful applications. Admission decisions are communicated within two working days based on the assessment results and previous academic records.

Step 4 — Enrolment. Upon acceptance, the enrolment process is finalized online or by visiting the school to complete the registration documents and pay the registration fees.