Al Shohub Private School

Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesLicensed
  • British

Per yearabout USD 7.58K–9.1K

AED 27.8K–33.4K · 2027-2028 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-30)

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About

Co-educational primary school in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, teaching the English National Curriculum from Nursery (FS1) to Year 6. Part of the Aldar Education family of schools.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Private International schoolAldar Education

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2027-2028

  • Curriculum

    British

  • Ages

    Ages 3–11

  • Students

    600

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Grades
FS1 (Nursery) – Year 6
Founded
1999
Inspection
ADEK · Good

Fees

Source: Read from the school's website

2027-2028 school year

Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.

GradePer year
FS 1AED 27,840≈ USD 7.58K
FS 2AED 27,840≈ USD 7.58K
Y 1AED 27,840≈ USD 7.58K
Y 2AED 33,420≈ USD 9.1K
Y 3AED 33,420≈ USD 9.1K
Y 4AED 33,420≈ USD 9.1K
Y 5AED 33,420≈ USD 9.1K
Y 6AED 33,420≈ USD 9.1K
Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2027-2028
Al Shohub Private School · Annual tuition by grade
per year
FS 1AED 27,840 (about USD 7.58K)
FS 2AED 27,840 (about USD 7.58K)
Y 1AED 27,840 (about USD 7.58K)
Y 2AED 33,420 (about USD 9.1K)
Y 3AED 33,420 (about USD 9.1K)
Y 4AED 33,420 (about USD 9.1K)
Y 5AED 33,420 (about USD 9.1K)
Y 6AED 33,420 (about USD 9.1K)

Source: school website (alshohub.org) · checked 2026-10-30 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
Al Shohub Private School · Fee range vs schools in the same city
minmax
Al Shohub Private School (this school)AED 27,840 (about USD 7.58K)AED 33,420 (about USD 9.1K)
Abu Dhabi Grammar School CanadaAED 23,350 (about USD 6.36K)AED 49,190 (about USD 13.4K)
The International School of Choueifat Abu Dhabi Khalifa CityAED 23,420 (about USD 6.38K)AED 41,370 (about USD 11.3K)
Pearl British AcademyAED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K)AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K)
Yas American AcademyAED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K)AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K)
American International School in Abu DhabiAED 32,950 (about USD 8.97K)AED 59,900 (about USD 16.3K)

Source: school website (alshohub.org) · checked 2026-10-30 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)

One-off costs

Enrolment fee
AED 2,000

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-30)

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

Scholarships
Yes
Sibling discount
3rd child 4% rebate; 4th child onwards 7% rebate on annual tuition (2026-27)

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explained

  • British curriculum

    Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18

    Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics

Student support

Source: Read from the school's website

Mother-tongue programmes
Arabic
Device policy
Bring your own device

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Gym
  • Science labs
  • Art suite
  • Basketball court
  • Auditorium

Sports

  • Indoor sports facilities
  • Outdoor sports facilities

Arts

  • Art suites

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The essentials

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  • Country affiliation

    Blends the British curriculum with UAE culture and heritage, with emphasis on national identity and Emirati traditions.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Diving deeper

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Uniform

    Separate uniform rules for Foundation Stage and Primary, plus PE kit and optional accessories.

    • Navy blue dress
    • White polo shirt
    • Navy blue culottes
    • Navy blue shorts
    • Navy blue PE track pants
    • Navy blue fleece jacket

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Governance and ownership

    Part of the Aldar Education family of schools.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Curriculum

    Teaches the English National Curriculum from Nursery to Year 6, alongside Arabic and MOE subjects.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Wellbeing

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Safeguarding

    Describes child protection measures: police checks for all staff, safeguarding training, designated leads, controlled entry and visitor sign-in.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

Source: Read from the school's website

  • History

    Opened as a villa school in 1999.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Community

    Sees the school as a community hub and lets local groups use its facilities outside school hours.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

    All parents automatically become members of the Al Shohub Parent Association (ASPA) when their child joins.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Facilities

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Facilities overview

    Has science labs, art suites, sports areas and multipurpose nursery spaces with outdoor play.

    • Swimming pool
    • Auditorium
    • Basketball court
    • Cafeteria
    • Courtyard playground
    • Science laboratory
    • Sports hall

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Sports facilities

    Sports facilities include an indoor pool, sports hall, indoor gymnasium and outdoor basketball court.

    • Swimming pool
    • Sports hall
    • Indoor gymnasium
    • Basketball court

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Academic facilities

    Subject-specific classrooms including science labs, and nursery play areas.

    • Science laboratory
    • Subject-specific classrooms
    • Art suites

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Reputation

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  • Accreditations

    States it has been rated 'Good' by ADEK.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Admissions

    Enrolment is open from Nursery to Year 6, and tours can be booked through the website.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

Source: Read from the school's website

P.O. Box 31515, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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