The International School of Choueifat, Abu Dhabi

At a glance

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Curriculum and academics

The International School of Choueifat, Abu Dhabi follows the SABIS Educational System, a proprietary programme that runs across the whole SABIS network worldwide. The model is known for a structured, exam focused approach, regular internal testing through the SABIS Academic Monitoring System, and a strong emphasis on English, mathematics and the sciences from an early stage.

The school opened in 1978, making it one of the earliest international schools in the emirate, and it draws on the wider network that grew from the original Choueifat school in Lebanon. Senior pupils are prepared for external qualifications, so families should confirm the current examination routes and university guidance for the stage they need. Our Abu Dhabi city guide shows how the school sits among the city's other providers.

Because the SABIS method differs from a standard British or International Baccalaureate pathway, it suits families who value its structured, results driven style, and it is worth understanding how the approach works before applying. Parents comparing this school often also look at other established options such as Al Yasmina Academy and the best international schools in Abu Dhabi guide.

The International School of Choueifat, Abu Dhabi fees

Tuition at The International School of Choueifat, Abu Dhabi sits in the mid band of the emirate's market and rises with the grade level, so kindergarten places sit lower in the band and senior places higher. Schools in the emirate publish an approved schedule through the education regulator, so families should take the definitive 2026/27 figures from the school rather than a number that may have changed.

As with most Abu Dhabi schools, tuition is billed on top of registration and other charges, so the headline figure is only part of the annual cost. Our guide to international school fees in Abu Dhabi explains the bands, and the Abu Dhabi secondary fees page lines up senior figures across the market for context.

• Tuition 2026/27: mid band for the Abu Dhabi market, rising with the grade; confirm the approved schedule.
• Registration and deposit: charged separately; confirm the amounts and refund terms with the school.
• Extras: uniform, transport, meals, trips and some activities are usually billed in addition.
• Context: compare against the Abu Dhabi primary fees and secondary bands before you commit.

Admissions

The main intake follows the start of the school year in late summer, and applicants sit age appropriate SABIS assessments as part of admission. Places in popular grades fill early, so families should apply well ahead of their preferred start date and confirm the current requirements and any waiting lists with the admissions office.

Relocating families should ask directly about entry points, the placement assessment for each grade, and how the SABIS point and monitoring system works day to day. Confirming these details early helps parents judge whether the structured method fits their child.

Location and who goes there

The school sits in Al Mushrif, a central residential district of Abu Dhabi island, which suits families living across the central and eastern parts of the city. School transport extends the reach further, so parents should map the daily commute and check the available bus routes before they apply.

The community is a broad, long standing international mix drawn to the SABIS method and the central location. Many families comparing this school also look at the other established schools in the emirate, so our Abu Dhabi city guide shows how the options line up on curriculum, stage and fee band.

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