The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys
- American
Per yearabout USD 12.3K–21.3K
AED 45K–78K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Abu Dhabi boys' school for ages 3 to 19, co-educational from Pre-K to Grade 3 and all-boys from Grade 4. Follows a blended US Massachusetts Common Core and UAE Ministry of Education curriculum.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American
Ages
Ages 3–19
Students
1,300
Language
English, Arabic
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2015
- Gender
- coed_primary_single_secondary
- School day
- 07:55-14:45
- Entry process
- Interview, Map
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 K | AED 45,000≈ USD 12.3K |
| KG1 & KG2 | AED 58,390≈ USD 15.9K |
| Grades 1-5 | AED 64,250≈ USD 17.5K |
| Grades 6-9 | AED 70,920≈ USD 19.3K |
| Grades 10-12 | AED 78,050≈ USD 21.3K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre K | AED 45,000 (about USD 12.3K) |
| KG1 & KG2 | AED 58,390 (about USD 15.9K) |
| Grades 1-5 | AED 64,250 (about USD 17.5K) |
| Grades 6-9 | AED 70,920 (about USD 19.3K) |
| Grades 10-12 | AED 78,050 (about USD 21.3K) |
Source: school website (szpa.ae) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (this school) | AED 45,000 (about USD 12.3K) | AED 78,050 (about USD 21.3K) |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls | AED 33,910 (about USD 9.23K) | AED 78,160 (about USD 21.3K) |
| Pearl British Academy | AED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Ajyal International School Al Falah | AED 22,340 (about USD 6.08K) | AED 44,680 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Al Najah Private School | AED 15,060 (about USD 4.1K) | AED 32,300 (about USD 8.8K) |
| Yas American Academy | AED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K) | AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K) |
Source: school website (szpa.ae) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Bus
- AED 5,000
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 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Service
- Languages
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Theatre
- Makerspace
- Science labs
- Sports hall
- Clinic
- Prayer room
Sports
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Football
- Swimming
- Running track
Arts
- Drama
- Music
After-school activities
- Student Council
- Red Crescent community service
- Military Leadership Program
- Eyal Zayed Program
- Workshops and lectures
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS
- Inspection
- ADEK Irtiqaa · Outstanding
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
An inclusion team of learning support staff, counsellors and nurses supports students based on assessed needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Most students are Emirati; the school emphasises UAE heritage and national programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Runs 07:55 to 14:45 Monday to Thursday and 07:55 to 12:00 on Friday.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School buses run Monday to Friday on Abu Dhabi Island only, each with a designated supervisor.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
A strict uniform policy applies, and students need separate PE clothing and shoes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
An in-school grab-and-go caterer serves Grades 1 to 12, and students may bring healthy snacks.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
A blended programme combining the US Massachusetts Common Core with the UAE Ministry of Education Arabic curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Each student has a homeroom teacher who meets them daily to monitor progress and social-emotional development.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
An inclusion team of learning support teachers, assistants, counsellors and nurses monitors students who need additional support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Student safety and wellbeing are treated as paramount, with a tolerance and respect pledge for all students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 2015 and guided by the vision of honouring the past and educating for the future.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Students take part in the Student Council and community service with organisations such as the Red Crescent.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A single building with a canteen, two sports halls, two pools, science labs, clinics, prayer rooms and an outdoor field.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Badminton, tennis, basketball and football facilities, a running track, a swimming pool and a multi-purpose sports hall.
- Badminton court
- Tennis court
- Basketball court
- Football field
- Running sprint track
- Swimming pool
- Multi-purpose sports hall
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic spaces include an ICT lab with iMacs, an innovation maker lab, and science labs.
- ICT lab
- Innovation lab
- Science lab
- Classrooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
An auditorium seating over 400, a drama room and a music room.
- Auditorium
- Drama room
- Music room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Community and service
Students take part in community service with organisations such as the Red Crescent.
- Red Crescent community service
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Student Council and partner programmes with the armed forces and police build leadership and civic responsibility.
- Student Council
- Military Leadership Program
- Eyal Zayed Program
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Teaching is in English and Arabic, with Arabic reading and writing assessments.
- English
- Arabic
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Blended teaching in English and Arabic, combining American and UAE curricula.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Holds Apple Distinguished School status and an Outstanding rating for the National Identity Mark.
- Apple Distinguished School
- National Identity Mark (Outstanding)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Accredited by CIS and NEASC, and rated Outstanding in the ADEK Irtiqaa inspection.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Online application, then assessment or interview and an offer; registration for the next year opens in November.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Al Falah Street, Abu Dhabi
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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