The Spanish School of Abu Dhabi
Per yearabout USD 6.64K–6.99K
AED 24.4K–25.7K · 2025-26 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Spanish-curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, described as the only Spanish school in the UAE. Students also learn English and Arabic, and Apple technology is used across the campus.
Key facts
Source: Compiled from public sourcesRead from the school's website
Ages
Ages 3–15
Language
Spanish
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-26 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 24,375≈ USD 6.64K |
| KG 1 & KG 2 | AED 24,375≈ USD 6.64K |
| GR 1 to GR 6 | AED 25,675≈ USD 6.99K |
| GR 7 & GR 8 | AED 25,675≈ USD 6.99K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-KG | AED 24,375 (about USD 6.64K) |
| KG 1 & KG 2 | AED 24,375 (about USD 6.64K) |
| GR 1 to GR 6 | AED 25,675 (about USD 6.99K) |
| GR 7 & GR 8 | AED 25,675 (about USD 6.99K) |
Source: school website (spanishschool.ae) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The Spanish School of Abu Dhabi (this school) | AED 24,375 (about USD 6.64K) | AED 25,675 (about USD 6.99K) |
| Al Shohub Private School | AED 27,840 (about USD 7.58K) | AED 33,420 (about USD 9.1K) |
| The British School Al Khubairat | AED 45,560 (about USD 12.4K) | AED 74,560 (about USD 20.3K) |
| Lycée Français International Théodore Monod | AED 33,490 (about USD 9.12K) | AED 65,250 (about USD 17.8K) |
| Bateen World Academy | AED 54,000 (about USD 14.7K) | AED 75,310 (about USD 20.5K) |
| Al Najah Private School | AED 15,060 (about USD 4.1K) | AED 32,300 (about USD 8.8K) |
Source: school website (spanishschool.ae) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 2,250
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)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Entry assessment, Tour
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Languages
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Auditorium
- Music room
- Steam room
- Art room
- Primary hall
- Secondary hall
After-school activities
- Chess
- Football
- School band
- STEAM World
- Basketball
- Theatre
- Multideporte
- Art attack
- Yoga
- Dance
- Friendship bracelets
- School newsletter
- Volleyball
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More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
The school is registered with Spain's Ministry of Education and follows the Spanish curriculum. It values cultural ties between Spain and the UAE.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
The school runs bus routes across zones including Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi City, Al Raha and Center.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school follows the Spanish curriculum and offers early years, primary and secondary programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Learning-focused clubs include chess, STEAM World and the school newsletter.
- chess
- STEAM World
- school newsletter
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts clubs include school band, theatre, dance, art attack and music.
- school band
- theatre
- dance
- art attack
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Sports and hobby clubs include football, basketball, volleyball, multideporte and friendship bracelets.
- football
- basketball
- volleyball
- multideporte
- friendship bracelets
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Languages
Language provision
Teaching is in Spanish, and students also learn English and Arabic.
- Spanish
- English
- Arabic
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are accepted year-round online, followed by an assessment or tour and a decision. Spanish fluency is recommended but not required.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Children of staff receive one scholarship covering the full tuition fee.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
When no place is available, applicants join a waiting list, which does not roll over automatically to the next year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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