DIRECTORY
Educational institutions for all ages
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DUBAI NURSERIES
Alphabet Street Nursery Ages 14 months-four years. Villa 11, Road 8A, Al Manara
→ Street, Jumeirah, www.alphabetstreet nursery.com (04 348 5991).
Apple Nursery
Ages 18 months-four years. → Villa No.65, Al Bada Street (near Iranian Hospital) www.applenursery.org
(04 344 4441).
ARTKID Nursery and Day Care
Ages two months-four years old.
→ Open Sun-Thu 7.30am-7pm. Kuwait Street, Karama (04 398 9335).
Aspin Nursery
Reggio Emilia Curriculum using EYFS framework. Ages six months-four years.
→ Um Suqeim 1. www.aspinnursery.com (04 394 0091).
Baby Land Nursery
Ages 12 months-four years. → Open Sun-Thu 8am-12.30pm. Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah, www.babylandnursery.com (04 348 6874).
Banan Nursery
Ages six months-four years. → Open 7am-3pm. Jumeirah, www.banannursery.com
(04 346 6661).
Blossom Nurseries
Four branches. Ages six months–4.5 years.
→ Open Sun-Thurs 7.30am-6pm. Blossom Burj:
Villa 37, Street 10a, Umm Al Sheif near Burj al Arab. Blossom Village: Villa 43, Al Ragay St, Umm Suqeim 1 near Spinneys Al Wasl. Blossom Downtown: Yansoon 7, Al Manzil District, Downtown. Blossom Early Learning Center (Ages six months–six years): Block 12 Dubai Academic City. Blossom Burj (04 348 6275) Blossom Village (04 394 8837). Blossom Downtown
(04 448 7661) Blossom Early Learning Center
(04 421 4458). www.theblossomnursery.com.
British Orchard Nurseries
→ Bur Dubai, Deira, Jumeirah, JBR, Media City, Silicon Oasis, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah. www.britishorchard nursery.com (04 398 3536).
Children’s Oasis
→ Umm Suqeim 2, off Al Manara Street, Jumeirah, www.childrensoasis nursery.com (04 348 8981).
Crystal Valley Nursery
Ages four months-four years. → Open Sun-Thu 7am-6pm. Arabian Center, A Mizhar. crystalv@eim.ae, www.crystalvalleynursery.com (04 284 5519).
Emirates British Nursery Pre-school education. Ages 3 months-four years
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First Steps Nursery
Ages one to six.
→ Open Sun-Thu
7.30am-6pm. Jumeirah Beach Road, firststepsdubai@gmail. com, www.firststep sdubai.com (04 348 6301).
Golden Gate Nursery
Ages six months to four years. → Open 8am–5pm,
Sun-Thu, Villa 27, Street 6B, Umm Al Sheif, Dubai. www.goldengatenursery.ae (055 379 9487).
Homegrown Eco
Ages one to four.
→ Villa 33, Street 9,
Umm Suqeim, www.homegrownnursery.ae (04 330 3008). .
Hummingbird Early Learning Centre Ages six months-five years old.
→ Open Sun-Thu 7am-7pm and school holidays. Sheikh Zayed Road, DIFC, www.hummingbird.ae
Sheikh Zayed Road. www.hummingbird.ae
(04 370 0449).
Jebel Ali Nurseries
Ages 18 months-four years. → Open Sun-Thu 8am-1pm, with options until 5.30pm. St Francis Church, Jebel Ali, info@jebelalinursery.com;, www.jebelalinursery.com
(04 424 3791). Other locations: Marina/JBR, Meadows/Emirates Hills, Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, Arabian Ranches, Umm
Suqeim 3 (04 424 3791).
Kiddy Planet Nursery
Ages four months-five years. → Open Sun-Thu 7.30am-6pm. Al Quoz 1, Al Meydan Street (Other location: Umm Suqeim) www.kiddyplanet.ae
(04 339 0010).
Kids Academy Nursery → Villa No. 82, Al Shaari Street, Jumeirah 3
(04 338 0260).
Kids Island Nursery
Ages one to four years.
→ Open Sun-Thu. Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqiem near Beach Road. www.kidsisland nursery.com (04 394 2578).
Kids World
Ages two-five years old.
→ Open Sun-Thu 8am-6pm. 107 First Floor, Gold Crest Executive Building, Cluster C, JLT, www.kwclc.org
(04 453 4272).
Kidz Venture Early Learning Center
Ages six months-four years.
→ Flexible timings. Ibn Battuta Mall, www.kidzventure.ae
(04 368 4130).
Kinderville Early Learning Centre
Ages four months-six years. → Open Sun-Thu 7.30am-5.30pm. Unit 4, European Business Center, DIP (other location: Healthcare City) www.kinderville.com (04 885 4770).
Ladybird Nursery
Ages 18 months-four years. → Open Sun-Thu 8am-12.30pm. Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah, www.ladybirdnursery.ae
(04 344 1011).
Little Land Montessori
Ages 15 months-four years.
→ Open Sun-Thu 8am-12.30pm. Umm Suqeim, Beach Road, Jumeirah, www.littlelandmontessori.com
(04 394 4471).
Little Pandas Nursery
Ages six months-five years, EYFS curriculum.
→ Open Sun-Thu 7am-6.30pm. Jumeirah 1, just behind Dubai Zoo, www.littlepandasnursery.com (04 344 6371).
Little Wonders Nursery Ages one month-five years. → Open Sun-Thu 7am-6pm. Villa 25, 3rd Street, Al Manarah, Jumeirah, info@littlewonders.ae, www.littlewonders.ae
(04 348 7195 /
050 804 8229).
Mon Ecole (French Children’s Nursery House) Ages 15 months-four years. → Open Sun-Thu 8am-5pm. Jumeirah 1, www.monecole-dubai.com (04 349 6868).
New Dubai Nursery
Ages 18 months-four years. → Open Sun-Thu 8am-2pm. Al Mankhool Road, Bur Dubai (04 398 4900).
Odyssey Nursery
Aged 4 months-four years. →
Odyssey Nursery
Ages 4 months-four years. → Villa 26, Al Riga’a, Umm Suqeim 2, www.odysseynursery.com (04 348 8805).
Petit Bout Chou Nursery Ages six months-four years. → Open Sun-Thu 7am-5pm. Jumeirah 1, behind Jumeirah Plaza, Rue 12C, Villa No 53, www.ptitboutchou.com
(04 344 6031).
Rainbow Valley
Ages three months to four years.
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Seashells Nursery
Ages 18 months-four years. → Open Sun-Thu 8am-2pm. Sheikh Zayed Road, Barsha, www.seashellsnursery.com (04 341 3404).
Small World Nursery
Ages one-four years.
→ Open Sun-Thu 8am-3pm. Off Jumeirah Beach Road, Street 49, nursery is on Street 16, swndubai@emirates.net.ae, www.smallworldnursery dubai.com (04 349 0770).
Super Kids Nursery
Ages one-four years.
→ Open Sun-Thu 8am-3pm. 760 9955 Algeria Road, Mirdif (04 288 1949).
Tender Love and Care
Ages 18 months-four years.
→ Open Sun-Thu 7.30am5pm. Boutique Offices 23, Dubai Media City, info@tenderloveandcare.com, www.tenderloveandcare.com (04 367 1636).
The Children’s Garden (TCG) Ages two-five years.
→ Green Community (04 885 3484), Barsha (04 399 0160) and Jumeirah (04 349 2985) www.childrensgarden.ae. Open Sun-Thu 7.45am-2pm.
The Developing Child Centre Multidisciplinary team of qualified professionals.
→ Villa 26 Samari Street, Al Manara, Umm Suqeim 2. www.tdcc.ae (04 301 1900).
The Kensington Nursery
Ages four months-four years. → Umm Al Sheif Street, Jumeirah (04 394 4473) and Dubai Silicon Oasis, www.thekensington nursery.com (04 342 3399) .
The Palace Nursery
Ages 14 months-4.5 years. → Open Sat-Thu 8am-6pm. Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah, www.kidspalacenursery.com (04 388 3737).
Tiny Home Montessori Nursery
Ages 18 months-five years. → Open Sun-Thu 8am-2pm. Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah, www.tiny-home.com
(04 346 5240).
Toddlers International Nursery Ages six months-four years old.
→ Open Sun-Thu
8am-5pm. Off Trade Centre Rd, opposite Sana Building, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai, www.toddlersintlnursery.com (04 398 3111).
Willow Children’s Nursery Aged 45 days-four years.
→ Villa 45, Al Sanbook Street, Umm Suqeim 2, www.willowchildrensnursery. com (04 321 4433).
Willow Children’s Nursery Aged 45 days-four years.
→ Villa 40, Marina First Building, Dubai Marina, www.willowchildrensnursery. com (04 554 5802).
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Al Khaleej National School Ages three-18 (American). → Garhoud. www.gemsakns.com
(04 282 2707).
American Academy in Al Mizhar (AAM)
Ages four-17 years old (American).
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Australian International School Ages three-17 years old (Australian).
→ Maliha Road, Sharjah, www. ais.ae (06 558 9967).
Dubai British School
Levels: Ages four-18 (English). → Emirates Hills, www.dubaibritishschool.ae
(04 361 9361).
Dubai College
Ages 11-18 years old (English).
→ Knowledge Village, www.dubaicollege.org (04 399 9111).
Dubai International Academy Ages four-18 years old (International Baccalaureate). → Emirates Hills, www.diadubai.com
(04 368 4111).
Dubai International School Ages four-17 (American).
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Dubai Modern High School Ages six-18 (Indian).
→ Nad Al Sheeba, www.gemsmhs.com
(04 326 3339).
Emirates International
School (EIS)
Ages four-18.
→ Jumeirah and The Meadows eisjadmission@eischools.ae, www.eischools.ae
(04 348 9804)
Gems Wellington Academy Ages three-18 (English).
→ Silicon Oasis, www.gemswellington academy-dso.com
(04 395 7227).
Horizon English School
Ages four-11 (English).
→ Al Safa, registrar@ horizonschooldubai.com, www.horizonschooldubai.com (04 342 2891).
Jebel Ali Primary School Ages four-11 (English).
→ Behind Ibn Battuta Mall, The Gardens, enquiries@ jebelalischool.sch.ae, www.jebelalischool.com (04 884 6485).
Jumeirah College
Ages 11-18 (English).
→ Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah, info_jcd@gemsedu.com, www.gemseducation.com (04 395 5524).
Jumeirah English Speaking School
Ages three-11 (English).
→ Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah, jess@jess.sch.ae, www.jess. sch.ae (04 394 5515).
Jumeirah Primary School Ages three-11 (English).
→ Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah, www.jumeirahprimary school.com (04 394 3500).
Kindergarten Starters Ages five-11 (Indian).
→ Garhoud, www.gemskgs. com (04 282 4090).
Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba Foundation Stage 1 to Year 6 → info@kingsnas.com, www.kingsnadalsheba.com (04 327 1841).
Mirdif Private School Ages four-17 (American). →
Nord Anglia International School Dubai
Ages four-17 (British).
→ Al Barsha, just off Hessa Street, admissions@ nainternationalschool.ae, www.nainternationalschool.ae (04 219 9999).
Our Own English High School Ages five-11 (Indian).
→ Al Warqa, www.gemsooalwarqa.com (04 236 1335).
Oxford School
Ages four-18 (English).
→ Al Rashidiya Road, Ghusais, www.oxford.sch.ae
(04 254 3666).
Raffles International School Nursery
Ages four-16 (IBPYP, IGCSE). → Open Sun-Thu 8am-2pm, day care to 5pm. Jumeirah Beach Rd, www.rafflesis.com (04 427 1200).
Repton School Dubai Ages three-18 (English). → Manama Street, Nad Al Sheeba, www.repton dubai.org (04 426 9393).
Royal Dubai School
Ages three-11 (English).
→ Al Khawaneej Road, Mirdif, www.royaldubaischool.com (04 288 6499).
Safa School
Ages three-11(English).
→ Street 19, off Al Wasl Road, www.safaschooldubai.com (04 394 7879).
Saint Mary’s Catholic High School
Ages five-18 (English).
→ Oud Metha. www.stmarysdubai.com
(04 337 0252).
Scholar’s International Academy
Ages three-18 (English). → Sharjah. www.scholars international.com
(06 535 5033).
Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai Offerst heI B curriculum to ages three-11. → Healthcare City,www.sisd. ae, admissions@sisd.ae
(04 375 0600).
The Emirates International School Ages four-18 (IB). → Sheikh Zayed Road, off Interchange 3, www.eischools.ae
(04 348 9804).
The Winchester School Ages three-18 (English).
→ Jebel Ali, www.thewinchester school.com (04 882 0444).
ABU DHABI NURSERIES
Abu Dhabi Junior Nursery From two to three years.
→ Sun-Thu 7.30a-12.10pm. Airport Road, near Al Wahda Mall (02 445 0600).
Al Dana Nurseries Ten branches across Abu Dhabi and three in Al Ain.
→ info@aldarnurseries.com, ww.aldananurseries.com (02 633 4888).
Al Haneen Nursery For children from 45 days up to four years.
→ Sun-Thu 6am-6pm. Mussafah, alhaneen nursery.com (02 553 0300).
Bright Beginnings Nursery → Sun-Thu 7am-2pm. 27th and Airport Road, near 15th and 30th, Mushrif, info@ brightbeginnings.ae, www.brightbeginnings.ae (02 449 2840). Other location: Off Khaleej Al Arabi Street (02 445 5339).
Bright Kids Nursery
Al Manaseer
→ Haza bin Zayed Street, Villa-13, Street 28. manaseer@bkn.ae
(02 443 0133).
Bright Kids Nursery Al M uroor → Muroor Road, Villa-14, Al Misayid Street 1-46. muroor@bkn.ae
(02 441 1950).
Bright Kids Nursery Al Najda → Al Falah Street, Villa-24, Street 11. najda@bkn.ae
(02 627 0049).
Bright Kids Nursery
Al Jesrain.
→ Al Fihaydi Street 8, Villa-14. jesrain@bkn.ae
(02 575 7920).
Bain
Bright Kids Nursery
City A.
→ Street 4, 15th Street. kca@bkn.ae (02 445 3411).
Khalifa
British Orchard Nursery Follows British EYFS curriculum. Caters for kids aged six months to five years. → Al Nayhan, www.britishorchard nursery.com (02 443 9892). Other location: Al Bateen
(02 622 2903).
Busy Bee Nursery Abu Dhabi For 18 months up to four years old.
→ Sun-Thu 8am-1pm. Madinat Zayed, www.busybees-nursery.com (02 621 9492).
Butterfly Montessori Nursery → Open Sun-Thu 7am-5pm. 28th Street, near 11th Street, www.admont.ae
(02 665 8611).
Falcon British Nursery
→ Uk accredited trilingual specialty STEM nursery for six weeks to four years. Near Zayed Sports City, 7am-6pm, (02 4448814).
Future Stars Nursery From one month up to four years. → Sun-Thu 7.30am-3pm. Al Falah Street
(02 642 0177).
Giggles Nursery Abu Dhabi From ten months to two years. → Sun-Thu 7.30am-2pm. www,gigglesenglish nursery.com
(02 641 6255).
International Montessori Nursery
→ Sun-Thu 8am-2pm. Al Muroor, info@imn.ae, www.imn.ae
(02 449 4680).
Jigsaw Nursery Abu Dhabi → (02 445 5222). Sun-Thu 8am-2pm Corner of Delma Street and Karama Street, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, www.jigsawnurseryad.com
Kipina Nursery Modelled on the Finnish system.
→ Sun-Thu 7am-6.30pm, www.kipinakids.com
(02 667 445).
Ladybird Nursery
→ Aged 45 days-four years. Villa 18, 4th Street, Al Zaabi Area, www.lady-bird-nursery.com (02 667 3881,
050 384 9555).
Les Fanfans Nursery Teaching in both English and French.
→ Sun-Thu 8am-5pm. www.lesfanfans.com
(02 639 0390).
Little Haven Nursery
→ Sun-Thu 7.30am-6pm. Near Mushrif Central Park, www.littlehavennursery.com (02 447 9688).
Noah’s Ark Nursery Abu Dhabi
→ Khalifa City A, www.noahsark nurseryad.com
(02 556 4419).
Other locations: Najda (02 635 1035), Musaffah
(02 559 1743).
Redwood Montessori Nursery Aged 4 months-four years.
→ Street 38, Khalifa City A, www.theredwoodnursery.com (02 556 4611).
Stepping Stones Nursery Modern Montessori curriculum English.
→ Al Bateen, www.steppingstones.ae (02 681 5583).
Other locations: Al Rowdha (02 445 2260),
Bain Al Jessrain (02 558 8318), Khalifa City A
(02 556 5991)
(02 681 5583).
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ABC Private Schools LLC From KG1 to Grade 6, kids follow the British curriculum. → Muroor Road, behind Abu Dhabi Police Academy
(02 444 5800).
Abu Dhabi International School Offers American and British curriculum to mostly Arab students, conducted in English.
→ Al Karama Street, Intersection 11, www.ais.sch.ae
(02 443 4433).
Al Dafrah Private School Offers British and American. →
Al Yasmina School British curriculum for kids aged three to 18 years old.
→ Al Raha Gardens, off Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway, www.alyasmina.sch.ae
(02 5014888).
American Community School of Abu Dhabi A not-for-profit school teaching the American curriculum to lods from KG1 to Grade 13.
→ Khalidiya, www.acs.sch.ae (02 681 5115).
American International School Offering American education to children aged three to 17.
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Belvedere British School Offers a UK curriculum for FS1 to Year 13, ages three to 18 years old. The Abu Dhabi branch is supported by Belvedere British Schools.
→ Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Street 31, admissions@ belvederebritishschool.com
(02 509 0000).
Brighton College Abu Dhabi → Eastern Mangrove Corniche, Bloom Gardens, www.brightoncollege.ae
(02 815 6500).
British International School Abu Dhabi British curriculum with sixth form.
→ Behind Abu Dhabi University, www.nordangliaeducation.com (02 510 0100).
British School Al Khubairat British education to children from three to 18 years.
→ Airport Road, www.britishschool.sch.ae
(02 446 2280).
Canadian International School Abu Dhabi
→ Khalifa City A, info@cisabudhabi.com, www.cisabudhabi.com (02 556 4206).
GEMS American Academy Offers the American curriculum, from KG1 to Grade 13.
→ Khalifa City A, www.gemsaa-abudhabi.com (02 557 4880),
(02 631 3663).
International Community School Offering a British curriculum to students from kindergarten to Grade 12. → Off Electra Street
(02 633 0444).
International School of Choueifat For children aged three to 18 years, teaching British and American curricula. → Al Mushrif, iscabudhabi@sabis.net
(02 446 1444).
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