Best Schools in United Arab Emirates
Not applicable · 12 schools ranked by Ofsted Rating
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Schools in United Arab Emirates ranked
1
Al Ain English Speaking School
Ages 3-18
All-through
British schools overseas
2
Al Basma British School
Ages 3-18
All-through
British schools overseas
3
Aspen Heights British School
Ages 3-18
All-through
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4
Fujairah Private Academy
Ages 3-18
All-through
British schools overseas
5
GEMS Cambridge International School, Abu Dhabi
Ages 3-18
All-through
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6
GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar
Ages 3-18
All-through
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7
Hartland International School
Ages 3-18
All-through
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8
Jumeirah English Speaking School, Arabian Ranches
Ages 3-18
All-through
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9
Reach British School
Ages 3-18
All-through
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10
SAFA British School
Ages 3-17
All-through
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11
The British School Al Khubairat (Bsak)
Ages 3-18
All-through
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12
Wesgreen International School
Ages 3-18
All-through
British schools overseas
Questions parents ask about schools in United Arab Emirates
How many schools are there in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has 12 open schools.
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools
Are there grammar schools in United Arab Emirates?
No. None of the state secondary schools in United Arab Emirates selects pupils by ability, so every state secondary here is comprehensive.
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools