School Curricula in the UAE
The UAE hosts schools following over a dozen curricula. Browse by curriculum to find schools that match your child's educational background and future goals.
109 schoolsBritish
Cambridge & Pearson Edexcel programmes from EYFS through A-Levels.
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International Baccalaureate PYP, MYP, and Diploma — globally recognised.
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40 schoolsIndian CBSE
Central Board of Secondary Education — widely followed Indian national curriculum.
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40 schoolsAmerican
US Common Core and AP programmes, familiar for families from North America.
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10 schoolsPakistani
Pakistan Studies Board curriculum, popular among Pakistani expatriates.
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8 schoolsFrench
Official French national curriculum, often ending with the Baccalauréat.
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SABIS® international school network curriculum — structured, results-driven learning.
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5 schoolsFilipino
Philippine K-12 curriculum for Filipino expatriate families, aligned with DepEd standards.
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4 schoolsMinistry of Education
UAE Ministry of Education curriculum — the official national school programme.
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3 schoolsGerman
German education system with Abitur qualification.
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Central Board of Secondary Education — India's national curriculum for school education.
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UAE Ministry of Education curriculum — the national standard for UAE students.
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Two-year IB pre-university course recognised by universities worldwide for ages 16–19.
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IB framework for ages 11–16, developing critical thinking and international-mindedness.
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IB inquiry-based primary programme for ages 3–12, fostering curiosity and creativity.
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Cambridge International AS Level — an internationally recognised pre-university qualification.
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Cambridge International A Level — the gold standard university entry qualification worldwide.
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British curriculum leading to IGCSE and A-Level qualifications, widely recognised worldwide.
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Pearson BTEC vocational qualifications — practical, career-focused programmes alongside academics.
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1 schoolCanadian
Canadian provincial curricula with strong bilingual and STEM-focused options.
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UAE national curriculum aligned with Ministry of Education standards.
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Cambridge International GCSE — a globally recognised qualification for ages 14–16.
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Other international or specialised curricula catering to diverse expatriate communities.
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