At a glance
Al Najah Private School was founded in 1987 and has grown into a large K to 12 school serving the southern industrial and residential districts of the capital. It built its reputation on delivering the British curriculum at a price point well below the premium Western schools, then added an IB Diploma pathway to widen sixth form choice. You can place it within the wider market of international schools in Abu Dhabi through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | British curriculum, IGCSE and GCE A Level (Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge), with an IB Diploma option |
| Stages | Kindergarten to Year 13 (ages 4 to 18) |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Accreditation | Licensed and rated by ADEK; specific inspection grade not published here |
| Fee band | Value (see the Abu Dhabi fees guide) |
| Campus area | Mohamed Bin Zayed City, near Mussafah, southern Abu Dhabi |
Curriculum and academics
Al Najah delivers the English National Curriculum from kindergarten upward, leading to IGCSE in Years 10 and 11 and GCE AS and A Level in the sixth form, taught against Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge specifications. In the senior school the IB Diploma runs as an alternative to A Levels, giving families a choice between a focused subject route and the broader IB framework. Arabic, Islamic education and UAE social studies sit alongside the academic core as the Ministry of Education requires. The school is equipped with science laboratories, computer and language rooms, a library and extensive sports space, reflecting its scale. Families who want to weigh the IB Diploma against A Levels in detail should ask the school for recent results and university destinations rather than relying on summary claims.
Al Najah Private School fees
Al Najah Private School fees sit firmly in the value band for Abu Dhabi, among the cheaper English medium options in the capital and well below the premium British and American schools. Tuition rises gradually by year group, with the sixth form, where the IB Diploma and A Level pathways run, the most expensive stage. We do not print a single figure here because the school revises fees each year, and you can sense check the band against our guide to international school fees in Abu Dhabi. Beyond tuition, families should budget for a transport charge, a modest uniform fee and books, which vary by year group. For a quick view of how these line items add up, our fee calculator brings tuition and extras into one budget.
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Admissions
Admission is rolling across the academic year, which begins in late August. As a large school Al Najah can usually offer places across most year groups, though popular entry points still fill, so early registration is sensible for families relocating to Mussafah or Mohamed Bin Zayed City. Assessment is age appropriate, with curriculum based testing in English and mathematics for older applicants and previous school reports requested as part of the application. Sixth form entry, whether to A Levels or the IB Diploma, is conditional on IGCSE or equivalent grades.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, close to the Mussafah industrial and residential belt in the south of the capital, convenient for families living in MBZ, Mussafah, Shabiya and the surrounding southern districts. These are among the more affordable parts of Abu Dhabi to rent, which fits the school role as a value option. The community is broad and international, with a strong representation of South Asian, Arab and other expatriate families who work across the southern industrial economy. For the wider relocation picture across the capital, return to the Abu Dhabi city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Al Najah Private School fees?
Al Najah Private School fees sit in the value tier for Abu Dhabi, among the more affordable English medium routes in the capital. Tuition rises by year group, with the sixth form the most expensive stage. Budget separately for transport, uniform and books. The school publishes current rates to applicants.
Is Al Najah Private School a good school?
Al Najah is a long established K to 12 school founded in 1987 that offers the British curriculum at a value price point with an IB Diploma option in the sixth form. Whether it suits your child depends on budget, the pathway you want and proximity to the Mohamed Bin Zayed City campus.
What curriculum does Al Najah Private School follow?
It follows the British curriculum, with IGCSE and GCE A Level in the senior school and an IB Diploma option in the sixth form, alongside Arabic, Islamic education and UAE social studies.
When do Al Najah Private School applications open?
Admission is rolling across the August to June year. As a large school it can often place pupils across most year groups, but registering early for popular stages is sensible.
Where is Al Najah Private School located?
The school is in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, near the Mussafah district in the south of Abu Dhabi, serving the southern residential and industrial communities.
