At a glance
Horizon Private School is a long established American curriculum school serving the eastern suburbs of the capital from a campus in Khalifa City A. It teaches a continuous age range from the early years through to Grade 12, which means a family can settle a child for the whole of school life on one site. The school layers a multilingual programme in Arabic, English and French over the core American academic model, and it carries the Ministry of Education subjects that the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge requires of every private school in the emirate. It was rated Good in its most recent ADEK inspection. Set it against the wider market of international schools in Abu Dhabi through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | American curriculum; US High School Diploma; MoE Arabic, Islamic and social studies |
| Stages | Pre-KG to Grade 12 (early years to age 18) |
| Founded | Not published |
| Accreditation | Licensed by ADEK; rated Good at the most recent inspection |
| Fee band | Value to mid (see the Abu Dhabi fees guide) |
| Campus area | Khalifa City A, eastern Abu Dhabi |
Curriculum and academics
Horizon teaches an American curriculum built around the core subjects of mathematics, science, English and social studies, with the pathway leading to a US High School Diploma in the senior grades. Languages are a distinctive feature: the school runs provision in Arabic, English and French from the early years upward, which appeals to families who want their children to leave school genuinely multilingual rather than monolingual. As with every private school in the emirate, Arabic, Islamic studies and UAE social studies are taught alongside the American core to meet ADEK requirements. The school does not publish standardised test averages in a form we can independently verify, so we do not republish unverified outcome data. Ask the school directly for its most recent diploma results, AP offering and university destinations to build the fullest academic picture.
Horizon Private School fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Pre-KG | AED 26,160 |
| KG1 | AED 27,660 |
| Grade 5 | AED 37,500 |
| Grade 9 | AED 46,260 |
| Grade 12 | AED 55,110 |
Source: Horizon Private School (horizonprivateschool.com). American curriculum (ADEK). Figures include the mandatory annual book fee. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
Horizon Private School fees sit in the value to mid band for the capital, which makes the school one of the more affordable American options in Abu Dhabi. Published annual tuition for recent academic years runs from roughly AED 23,000 in Pre-KG to about AED 45,570 in Grade 12, rising by grade. You can sense check the band against our guide to international school fees in Abu Dhabi. Beyond tuition, budget for a registration or assessment fee, books and learning materials in the region of AED 1,500 to AED 6,000 depending on grade, a uniform at roughly AED 700 to AED 1,000, and an optional transport fee of about AED 4,500 a year. None of these are included in the headline tuition figure.
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Admissions
Admission runs on a rolling basis across the academic year, which begins in late August. The school assesses applicants in a way that suits their age, with a settling visit for the youngest children and curriculum based assessment in English and mathematics, supported by recent school reports, for older applicants. Families relocating to the eastern suburbs should register as soon as a place is foreseeable, because the more popular grades fill ahead of term and waiting lists can form. The admissions team will confirm the current registration fee, the documents required and the assessment format for your child's grade.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in Khalifa City A, the established residential district on the eastern edge of the capital between central Abu Dhabi and the airport. The area suits families who want villa living, shorter commutes to the suburbs and easier road access than the central islands offer. The intake reflects that catchment, with a mix of Emirati, Arab expatriate and South Asian families drawn by the American pathway, the trilingual provision and the value fee band. For the wider picture of where families settle across the capital and how the catchments compare, return to the Abu Dhabi city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Horizon Private School fees?
Horizon Private School fees sit in the value to mid band for Abu Dhabi. Published annual tuition for recent years runs from roughly AED 23,000 in Pre-KG to about AED 45,570 in Grade 12. Budget separately for registration, books, uniform and optional transport, which are not included in the headline figure.
Is Horizon Private School a good school?
Horizon Private School was rated Good in its most recent ADEK inspection. Whether it suits your child depends on your budget, your preference for an American pathway and your commute to Khalifa City.
What curriculum does Horizon Private School follow?
Horizon Private School follows an American curriculum from Pre-KG to Grade 12, with the UAE Ministry of Education subjects in Arabic, Islamic studies and social studies layered on as ADEK requires, plus a multilingual programme in Arabic, English and French.
When do Horizon Private School applications open?
Admission runs on a rolling basis across the academic year, which starts in late August. Families relocating to Khalifa City should register as soon as a place is foreseeable, as popular grades fill ahead of term.
Where is Horizon Private School located?
The school is in Khalifa City A, on the eastern edge of Abu Dhabi near the airport and the newer residential suburbs.
