At a glance
Al Salam Private School is one of the smaller English medium schools in Abu Dhabi, with a family atmosphere that distinguishes it from the larger campuses in the capital. According to GlobalSchoolGuide research for the Abu Dhabi market it runs the British curriculum to IGCSE and holds a Good rating from ADEK. It serves families in and around the Mafraq district, and 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 |
| Stages | Primary to upper secondary (not published in full) |
| Founded | Not published |
| Accreditation | Rated Good by ADEK |
| Fee band | Value to mid (see the Abu Dhabi fees guide) |
| Campus area | Mafraq area, southern Abu Dhabi |
Curriculum and academics
Al Salam follows the British curriculum, the National Curriculum for England, leading to IGCSE examinations in the upper secondary years. As a smaller school its strength is the close knit cohort and a more personal setting than the large multi thousand pupil campuses elsewhere in the capital. Arabic, Islamic education and UAE social studies sit alongside the academic core, as the Ministry of Education requires of every school in the emirate. Families considering the school should ask directly for the current age range, the exam boards used and recent IGCSE results, since the school publishes these to applicants rather than through third parties. We mark unknown details as not published rather than estimate them, in keeping with our independent stance.
Al Salam Private School fees
Al Salam Private School fees sit in the value to mid band for Abu Dhabi, below the premium British and American schools and pitched at families who want a British curriculum route without a premium price. GlobalSchoolGuide research for the capital places its annual tuition in the lower middle of the market, though the school revises its schedule each year and issues current rates on request. You can sense check the band against our guide to international school fees in Abu Dhabi. As with every school in the emirate, budget beyond tuition for a registration or assessment fee, a seat reservation fee, books, uniform and optional transport. We do not publish an invented headline figure, in line with our policy of never fabricating fees.
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Admissions
Admission runs on a rolling basis across the academic year, which starts in late August. As a smaller school Al Salam can often place pupils across year groups through the year, though families relocating to the Mafraq area should still apply early to secure a preferred stage. Assessment is age appropriate, with curriculum based testing in English and mathematics for older applicants and previous school reports requested as part of the process. The exact assessment format and any waiting lists are confirmed by the school office at the point of application.
Location and who goes there
The school is in the Mafraq area in the south of Abu Dhabi, convenient for families living in Mafraq, Baniyas and the surrounding southern districts, which are among the more affordable parts of the capital to rent. Its smaller scale and southern location suit families who prefer a community feel and a manageable commute over the larger flagship campuses nearer the city centre and the islands. The community reflects the broad expatriate mix of the southern districts. For the wider picture of where families settle across the capital, return to the Abu Dhabi city hub.
Reviews
No verified reviews yet. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so we publish parent reviews only once they are verified. If your child attends or has attended Al Salam Private School, you can submit a review to help other relocating families. We never display a star rating without real, checked reviews behind it.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Al Salam Private School fees?
Al Salam Private School fees sit in the value to mid tier for Abu Dhabi according to GlobalSchoolGuide research, below the premium British and American schools. The school revises fees annually and issues current rates on request. Budget separately for registration, a seat reservation fee, books, uniform and optional transport.
Is Al Salam Private School a good school?
Al Salam holds a Good rating from ADEK and offers a British curriculum route to IGCSE in a smaller, more personal setting than the large campuses in the capital. Whether it suits your child depends on budget, the community feel you want and proximity to the Mafraq area.
What curriculum does Al Salam Private School follow?
It follows the British curriculum, the National Curriculum for England, leading to IGCSE in the upper secondary years, alongside Arabic, Islamic education and UAE social studies.
When do Al Salam Private School applications open?
Admission is rolling across the August to June year. As a smaller school it can often place pupils through the year, but applying early for a preferred stage is sensible.
Where is Al Salam Private School located?
The school is in the Mafraq area in the south of Abu Dhabi, serving Mafraq, Baniyas and the surrounding southern districts.
