Following are some schools in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, which are offering American, Canadian, British, or German curricula. Please click through to find more information about the individual schools, fees, application process, etc.

This is not an exhaustive list.

NOTE: Spaces are limited. It can be a challenge to find a space for a child in the school one prefers; it is best to apply early.

ABU DHABI

Abu Dhabi Grammar School

• Kindergarten to grade 12
• Follows the (province of) Nova Scotia curriculum
  

Abu Dhabi International School

• Pre-Kindergarten to grade 12
  
• licensed by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education; offers an American program, a British (IGCSE and A-Levels) program, and International Baccalaureate program
  
• School has two campuses in Abu Dhabi

American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS)

• Pre-Kindergarten to grade 12
• Accredited in the United States by the Middle States Association of Colleges

American International School in Abu Dhabi (AISA)

• Pre-Kindergarten to grade 12
• AISA is accredited in the United States by the Middle States Association of Colleges (MSAC) and Schools and internationally by the Council of International Schools (CIS).

Australian International School (AIS)

• Early Years to Grade 12
• International Baccalaureate school
  
• Accredited by the Queensland Government

Brighton College Abu Dhabi

• this school, which opened in 2011, describes itself as a "distinctive British-style independent school"
• "The College currently educates 1,800 children across the 3 to 18 age range in its Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior Schools. It is the sister school of Brighton College, the UK's top co-educational school, and a member of the Brighton College family of schools..."

British International School Abu Dhabi

• Programs for children from Early Years to Year 13
• Offers English National Curriculum
  

The British School Al Khubairat Abu Dhabi (BSAK)

• in 2012, offer programs for children aged three (Early Years) to 16 (Year 11)
  
• Accredited by The Council of British International Schools (COBIS); the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC); and the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS) which represents the top 600 independent prep schools in the UK and worldwide

Canadian International School

• Kindergarten (from age 3.5 years, toilet-trained) to grade 12
  
• Follows the (province of) Alberta Curriculum (Alberta Program of Studies)
  

GEMS American Academy - Abu Dhabi

• Kindergarten to grade 12
• The global accrediting and affiliated bodies GEMS American Academy – Abu Dhabi, is recognized by are: The International Baccalaureate Organization; The Council of International Schools; International School Services; Middle East IB Association; Search Associates; New England Association of Schools and Colleges

The International School of Choueifat - Abu Dhabi

• Pre-Kindergarten to grade 12
  
• Run by the SABIS system
  

Raha International School (RIS)

• Pre-Kindergarten to grade 12
• RIS is part of Taaleem, the United Arab Emirates’ second largest school provider for early years, primary and secondary schools founded in 2004; Taaleem schools offer a variety of international curricula including The National Curriculum for England, the American Curriculum, the International Baccalaureate and our custom-made, multi-lingual Early Years Programme.

Sheikh Zayed Private Academy

• Boys and Girls sections (SZPA for Boys and SZPA for Girls)
• accredited by NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) and CIS (Council of International Schools)

DUBAI

American International School Dubai

• KG to 12
• American curriculum

Deutsche Internationale Schule Dubai/German International School Dubai

• K through Secondary
  

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park

• FS1 to Year 13 (EYFS to Key Stage 5).
• National Curriculum for England for

Dunecrest American School in Dubai

• KG to 12
• American curriculum (Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) accreditation) & International Baccalaureate Program

Dwight School Dubai

• Pre-K to grade 12
• International Baccalaureate Program

GEMS Dubai American Academy

• KG to 12
• "Offering both an enriched American Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma"
  

GEMS Founders School

• Currently Foundation to Year 8 (planning up to Year 13)
• UK Curriculum

Nord Anglia International School Dubai

• Ages 3-18
• Combines English National Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; also offers a unique programme curated by The Juilliard School in New York.

Regent International School Dubai

• Foundation 1 to GCSEs in Year 10 and 11, and A levels in Year 12 and 13.
• English National Curriculum

Swiss International Scientific School Dubai

• Pre-K to Grade 12
• International Baccalaureate (IB) and Swiss Baccalaureate
• Three different study streams: English with additional languages; bilingual English-French; bilingual English-German.