The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls
- American
- AP
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 9.23K–21.3K
AED 33.9K–78.2K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Private school in Abu Dhabi for girls aged 3 to 19. Co-educational from Pre-K to Grade 3, all-girls from Grade 4. Three buildings on one shared campus.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
American · AP · Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 3–19
Students
1,500
Language
English, Arabic
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Founded
- 2000
- 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 33,910≈ USD 9.23K |
| KG1 & KG2 | AED 33,910≈ USD 9.23K |
| Grades 1-4 | AED 50,000≈ USD 13.6K |
| Grades 5-6 | AED 56,890≈ USD 15.5K |
| Grades 7-8 | AED 63,220≈ USD 17.2K |
| Grade 9 | AED 69,890≈ USD 19K |
| Grades 10 - 12 | AED 78,160≈ USD 21.3K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre K | AED 33,910 (about USD 9.23K) |
| KG1 & KG2 | AED 33,910 (about USD 9.23K) |
| Grades 1-4 | AED 50,000 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Grades 5-6 | AED 56,890 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Grades 7-8 | AED 63,220 (about USD 17.2K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 69,890 (about USD 19K) |
| Grades 10 - 12 | AED 78,160 (about USD 21.3K) |
Source: school website (szpa.ae) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls (this school) | 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) |
| The International School of Choueifat Abu Dhabi Khalifa City | 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) |
Source: school website (szpa.ae) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
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 (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · 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.
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
- Languages
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Theatre
- Gym
- Makerspace
- Library
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS
- Inspection
- ADEK · Outstanding
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Country affiliation
Emphasises Emirati identity and UAE heritage, with an Arabic curriculum and a Zayed Legacy elective.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Monday to Thursday 07:55-14:45 for Grades 1-12, Friday until 11:30. Pre-K to KG2 finish at 12:35 Monday to Thursday.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School buses run Monday to Friday on Abu Dhabi Island only, operated by Emirates Transport, with routes capped at 60 minutes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
A strict uniform policy applies, with separate PE kit. Uniforms are bought from the on-campus Globe Uniform shop or online.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
An in-school grab-and-go canteen operates, and students may bring snacks or packed lunches. Healthy choices are encouraged.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Blended curriculum combining the Massachusetts Common Core with the UAE Ministry of Education Arabic curriculum. Offers AP electives and AP Capstone authorisation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
An inclusion team of learning support teachers, assistants, counsellors and nurses monitors students needing extra support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Student safety and wellbeing are a top priority, and students must follow the Zayed Tolerance Pledge.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Encourages parental involvement through Parents in Partnership (PiP) events.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A campus with sports, performance and science and innovation spaces. Some facilities are available for external rental.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has badminton, tennis and basketball courts, a football field, athletics track, swimming pool and multi-purpose sports hall.
- Badminton court
- Tennis court
- Basketball court
- Football field
- Running track
- Swimming pool
- Multi-purpose sports hall
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic spaces include an ICT lab, an innovation maker lab and a science lab.
- ICT lab
- Innovation lab
- Science lab
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Has an auditorium seating over 400, plus 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.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Students shape school development through the Student Council and build leadership through workshops and lectures.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Teaches English and Arabic, with a strong emphasis on the Arabic curriculum.
- English
- Arabic
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Rated ADEK Outstanding and recognised as an Apple Distinguished School.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Online registration, then assessment and interview, offer letter, payment of a registration fee and ADEK registration. Registration for the next year opens in November.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Mubarak Bin Mohammed Street, Al Rowdah - Abu Dhabi
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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