The International School of Choueifat Abu Dhabi Khalifa City
- Own curriculum
- American
- IGCSE
- A Level
- +1
Per yearabout USD 6.38K–11.3K
AED 23.4K–41.4K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Private, English-medium day school in Abu Dhabi, Khalifa City, opened in 2006. Part of the SABIS network. Offers Pre-KG to Grade 12 with a US, British and UAE-based curriculum and SABIS Educational System.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
Own curriculum · American · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2006
- Nurse on site
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-KG | AED 23,420≈ USD 6.38K |
| KG 1 | AED 23,420≈ USD 6.38K |
| KG 2 | AED 23,420≈ USD 6.38K |
| Gr 1 | AED 26,260≈ USD 7.15K |
| Gr 2 | AED 26,260≈ USD 7.15K |
| Gr 3 | AED 27,030≈ USD 7.36K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-KG | AED 23,420 (about USD 6.38K) |
| KG 1 | AED 23,420 (about USD 6.38K) |
| KG 2 | AED 23,420 (about USD 6.38K) |
| Gr 1 | AED 26,260 (about USD 7.15K) |
| Gr 2 | AED 26,260 (about USD 7.15K) |
| Gr 3 | AED 27,030 (about USD 7.36K) |
| Gr 4 | AED 27,030 (about USD 7.36K) |
| Gr 5 | AED 27,830 (about USD 7.58K) |
| Gr 6 | AED 29,080 (about USD 7.92K) |
| Gr 7 | AED 31,920 (about USD 8.69K) |
| Gr 8 | AED 33,960 (about USD 9.25K) |
| Gr 9 | AED 35,210 (about USD 9.59K) |
| Gr 10 | AED 36,600 (about USD 9.97K) |
| Gr 11 | AED 40,820 (about USD 11.1K) |
| Gr 12 | AED 41,370 (about USD 11.3K) |
Source: school website (isckhalifacity.sabis.net) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The International School of Choueifat Abu Dhabi Khalifa City (this school) | AED 23,420 (about USD 6.38K) | AED 41,370 (about USD 11.3K) |
| Ajyal International School Al Falah | AED 22,340 (about USD 6.08K) | AED 44,680 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Yas American Academy | AED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K) | AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K) |
| Al Najah Private School | AED 15,060 (about USD 4.1K) | AED 32,300 (about USD 8.8K) |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls | AED 33,910 (about USD 9.23K) | AED 78,160 (about USD 21.3K) |
| American International School in Abu Dhabi | AED 32,950 (about USD 8.97K) | AED 59,900 (about USD 16.3K) |
Source: school website (isckhalifacity.sabis.net) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
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 (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · IGCSE · A Level · AP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Library
- Sports field
- Theatre
Sports
- Basketball
- Football
- Volleyball
- Swimming
- Athletics
Arts
- Music
- Art
- Ballet
After-school activities
- Sports training
- Clubs
- Basketball
- Football
- Volleyball
- Swimming
- Athletics
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Offers extra learning help through teacher-led study groups, peer tutoring, exam-prep sessions and video resources.
- Teacher-led study groups
- Peer tutoring
- Power study sessions
- Academic competitions
- On-demand tutoring videos
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
Students can eat food brought from home or buy sandwiches, hot lunch and fruit at the cafeteria.
- Sandwiches
- Hot lunch
- Fresh fruit
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
A member of the SABIS network and operated as a private school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
An international programme drawing on American, British and Emirati systems, using the SABIS Educational System.
- AP
- SAT
- IGCSE
- AS/A Level
- UAE national exams
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reported 2025 AP Scholar awards and acceptances at universities in the UK, US, Canada and elsewhere.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Weekly advising classes for Grades 6 to 8 cover topics such as peer pressure, conflict resolution and career guidance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Focuses on student health and wellbeing, supported by on-site nurses and advising classes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Opened in 2006 in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, as part of the SABIS network.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A 27,000 sq m campus with classrooms, play areas, a cafeteria and on-site clinics.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes two swimming pools, outdoor courts, a sports hall, a gymnasium, a ballet room and a soccer field with track.
- Swimming pools
- Outdoor courts
- Sports hall
- Gymnasium
- Ballet room
- Soccer field
- Running track
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has science and computer labs, a library, music and art rooms, an auditorium and interactive smart boards.
- Science labs
- Computer labs
- Library
- Music and art rooms
- Auditorium
- Interactive smart boards
- ITL testing hall
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Social and hobbies
Runs after-school sports training and clubs under supervised coaches.
- Sports training
- Clubs
- Basketball
- Football
- Volleyball
- Swimming
- Athletics
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
The Student Life Organization offers prefect and group leader roles for students.
- SLO prefects
- Group leaders
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Publishes counts of students earning AP Scholar, Scholar with Honor and Scholar with Distinction awards in 2025.
- AP Scholar Award
- AP Scholar with Honor
- AP Scholar with Distinction
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Welcomes students who show a willingness to learn and recommends booking a school visit.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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