Amity International School Abu Dhabi

What Amity International School Abu Dhabi does

Amity International School Abu Dhabi is a private, not-for-profit British international school established in 2016 and operated by the Amity Education Group. It delivers the British National Curriculum (adapted for an international context, including the UK EYFS framework) from Foundation Stage 1 (age 3) through Year 13 (age 18), with IGCSE and A Level qualifications assessed through Pearson Edexcel, Oxford AQA and Cambridge International. The school serves a student body drawn from nearly 80 nationalities on a single sea-side campus in Al Bahya, Abu Dhabi, and offers more than 250 co-curricular activities plus specialist programmes including the Amity Watersports Academy (the only RYA-certified in-school watersports academy in Abu Dhabi), the Amity Horizons Programme, the Amity Mini MBA (delivered in partnership with Amity University Dubai), the Elite Player Pathway, the Scholar Programme across six disciplines, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Revenue is generated primarily through ADEK-approved annual tuition fees structured by year group (AED 47,000 at FS1 rising to AED 66,220 at Year 13, payable by term), supplemented by outsourced Bright Bus Transport (AED 5,000 annually), on-campus and Sumeru online uniform sales, external examination entry fees and a means-tested bursary programme. The go-to-market model is direct enrolment via an online application, on-campus or virtual 360° tour, scheduled playdate/assessment and 48-hour outcome notification, supported by WhatsApp admissions, parent community networks (CFA, Parent Advisory Board, Emirati Parents' Council), Open Days, TES international teacher recruitment and an active Instagram presence.

The school holds ADEK 'Outstanding' ratings for both Management and student welfare, is a member of COBIS and BSME, and reports 2025 outcomes of 21.04% Grade 8+ at GCSE (across 518 entries) and 25.60% A*-A at A Level (across 125 entries). The school is governed by a Board chaired by Dr. Vajahat Hussain (CEO, Amity Education Group Middle East) and led operationally by Executive Principal Dr. Sarah Wade with newly appointed Principal Mr. Michael Carville.

Name

Amity International School Abu Dhabi

Legal name

Amity International School Abu Dhabi

Website

https://amityabudhabi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Amity International School Abu Dhabi is a private, not-for-profit British international school (Amity Education Group) operating a single Al Bahya campus delivering the British curriculum from FS1 to Year 13 to a multi-national cohort of nearly 80 nationalities, generating revenue through ADEK-approved tuition, transport and ancillary fees.

Ownership category

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Product category

Premium Private K-12 International Education (British Curriculum)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAJABAG

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• British international education
• K-12 private schooling
• IGCSE A Level programmes
• British curriculum school
• Premium international education

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees paid per academic year, broken down by term. Fees vary by year group from FS1 (AED 47,000) to Year 13 (AED 66,220). Payment accepted online via payment portal, at cashier's office, via Skiply app, or bank transfer.
2. Transport Services: School bus transport operated via Bright Bus Transport. Annual fee of AED 5,000 (Term 1: AED 2,000, Term 2: AED 1,500, Term 3: AED 1,500).
3. Uniform Sales: Uniform shop on campus and Sumeru online shop. Approximate cost AED 500 for Nursery to Year 5; AED 600 for Year 6 onwards.
4. External Examination Entry Fees: Parents are responsible for external examination entry costs except mandatory standardised assessments. Additional costs include trips and catering.
5. Bursary Programme: Need-based financial aid available through a Bursary Programme. Parents submit Confidential Statement of Financial Circumstances; support is reviewed annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Amity International School Abu Dhabi is a premium British international school delivering the British National Curriculum from Foundation Stage (age 3) through Sixth Form (Year 13, age 18). Its core offering is in-person, full-time academic education leading to IGCSE and A Level qualifications, supplemented by a portfolio of named enrichment programmes (Scholar, Horizons, Mini MBA, Watersports Academy, Elite Player Pathway) and 250+ co-curricular activities. Education is delivered exclusively on its sea-side Al Bahya campus in Abu Dhabi and monetised through tiered ADEK-approved annual tuition plus ancillary transport and uniform services.

Product overview

Amity International School Abu Dhabi offers a comprehensive British curriculum education from Nursery (age 3) to Sixth Form (Year 13). The core product is the academic programme spanning Foundation Stage, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form. The portfolio includes five distinct enrichment programmes: the Scholar Programme (six scholarship tracks), the Horizons Programme (university preparation), the Mini MBA (business education with Amity University Dubai), the Watersports Academy (RYA-certified sailing and kayaking), and the T4L Programme (technology integration). The school delivers over 250 CCAs including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and LAMDA classes, plus an Elite Player Pathway for sports development. The Amity International Diploma unifies these offerings into a holistic credential.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Amity Watersports Academy: Royal Yachting Association certified watersports academy offering sailing, kayaking, and paddle-boarding. The only school in Abu Dhabi with its own watersports academy.
• Scholar Programme
• Amity Horizons Programme
• The Amity Mini MBA

Products and services

• British International Day-School Education (Foundation Stage to Sixth Form) Core full-time education product delivering the British National Curriculum (Foundation Stage through Sixth Form, ages 3-18), adapted for an international cohort and leading to IGCSE and A Level qualifications via Oxford AQA, Pearson Edexcel, and Cambridge International. Sold to families in Abu Dhabi on an annual, tiered tuition basis.
• Scholar Programme Merit-based scholarship offering across six disciplines (Academic, Sport, Performing Arts, Fine Arts, and Emirati Leadership) for gifted and talented students. Scholars receive exclusive access to talks, workshops, trips, mentoring sessions, and recognition on the Scholar Honours Board. Targeted at high-achieving prospective and current families.
• Amity Horizons Programme Sixth Form enrichment programme that develops analytical thinking, active learning, complex problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration alongside A Level qualifications. Targeted at Year 12-13 students preparing for top-tier university admissions.
• Amity Mini MBA Bespoke mini-MBA developed with Amity University Dubai, covering entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, teamwork, negotiation, decision-making, risk-taking, creativity and self-confidence. Targeted at Sixth Form students (Year 12-13) seeking university-readiness differentiation.
• Amity Watersports Academy RYA-recognised watersports academy offering sailing, kayaking, paddle-boarding and multi-activity programmes. Delivered by RYA-certified instructors with academic-timetable integration from Year 3 and GCSE pathway qualifications. Targeted at all enrolled students, accessible as a differentiating facility for prospective families.
• Co-Curricular Programme (CCA) Portfolio of 250+ co-curricular activities (sports, performing arts, academics, community service) including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, available across Foundation Stage, Key Stages 1-5. Included within the school offering for all enrolled students.
• Elite Player Pathway Performance sport programme built on a four-corner Long Term Athlete Development Plan (LTAD) model covering Doing/Skills, Thinking/Psychological, Attitude/Physical, and Attitude/Social dimensions. Includes strength and conditioning, nutrition, resilience and injury-prevention support. Exclusive to Years 7-13 elite-level athletes.
• LAMDA Classes Drama and speech examination programme offering LAMDA qualifications, within the Performing Arts CCA. Includes Dance Showcase, Physical and Technical Theatre groups. Targeted at students interested in performing arts credentialing.
• Junk Kouture Global creative platform for students aged 13-18 challenging designers to create high-end couture from 100% recycled materials. Participants can enter as individuals or in teams of up to 3 people. Targeted at Secondary and Sixth Form students interested in sustainable design.
• Amity International Diploma Holistic credential that complements IGCSE/A Level academic qualifications, combining the core curriculum, co-curriculum, and Horizons Programme to develop 21st-century competencies. Awarded to Sixth Form students who complete the integrated enrichment stack.
• Bright Bus Transport Service School-bus transport service across Abu Dhabi operated by ISO-accredited Bright Bus Transport (STS Group), provided as an optional annual subscription (AED 5,000/year) to enrolled families via BBT's online registration portal.
• School Uniforms School-branded uniforms sold via on-campus shop and Sumeru online store, priced at approximately AED 500 for Nursery-Year 5 and AED 600 for Year 6 onwards, with home courier delivery. Targeted at enrolled families as a required ancillary purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90.73% of 518 GCSE entries achieved Grade 4+; 21.04% achieved Grade 8+; 9.27% achieved Grade 9 in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Royal Yachting Association (RYA)coreTechnology or IntegrationAmity Watersports Academy is fully recognised and certified by the RYA. RYA-certified instructors deliver sailing, kayaking, and paddle-boarding programmes to students from Year 3 upwards, both as part of the academic timetable and co-curricular activities. Students can work towards internationally recognised RYA qualifications from complete beginners to advanced sailors.
• Bright Bus Transport (STS Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBright Bus Transport provides school bus services across Abu Dhabi for Amity families. BBT is the only fully ISO-accredited transport provider in the region, with a fleet equipped with state-of-the-art safety technology. Bus drivers and guardians undergo rigorous training in road safety and safe driving practices. Registration is via BBT's online school bus registration form.
• TES (Times Educational Supplement)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmity International School publishes all employment vacancies on the TES recruitment platform (tes.com/jobs/employer/amity-international-school-abu-dhabi-1078337). TES is used globally for educator recruitment, enabling Amity to attract international teaching talent.
• Amity University DubaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmity University Dubai collaborates with Amity International School Abu Dhabi to deliver the Amity Mini MBA programme for Sixth Form students. The university is described as the UAE's most celebrated, multi-award-winning university, renowned for small business incubation. The Mini MBA covers entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, teamwork, negotiation, decision-making, risk-taking, creativity, and self-confidence.
• Pearson (Edexcel)coreTechnology or IntegrationPearson Edexcel is one of the examination boards used for IGCSE and A Level qualifications. The school celebrated outstanding results in Oxford AQA and Edexcel examinations in 2025.
• Oxford AQA ExaminationscoreTechnology or IntegrationOxford AQA is one of the examination boards used for IGCSE and A Level qualifications at Amity. The school celebrated outstanding GCSE and IGCSE results in Oxford AQA and Edexcel examinations in 2025.
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)coreTechnology or IntegrationCambridge International is one of the three examination boards used for IGCSE and A Level qualifications. Amity's partnership logos on the homepage footer confirm this relationship alongside Pearson Edexcel and Oxford AQA.
• BSME (British Schools Middle East)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmity participates in BSME competitions including sports events (BSME 2026 Sports), dance competitions, and inter-school events. The school hosted BSME 2026 Sports from 16-18 January 2026, featuring basketball, volleyball, netball, rugby, and football. BSME is a network of British schools across the Middle East region.
• AQAS (Agent Quality Assurance System)coreOthersAQAS is an accreditation organisation listed among Amity's institutional partnerships. AQAS works to ensure and develop quality in higher education institutions and schools.
• ADEK (Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge)coreOthersADEK is the regulatory authority for education in Abu Dhabi. Amity's fee structure is ADEK-approved for Academic Year 2025-2026. The school is subject to ADEK inspections and has received 'Outstanding' ratings for management and student welfare. Admissions documents require ADEK registration and attestation.
• ZendacoreTechnology or IntegrationZenda is a parent app used by Amity for school fee payments and absence requests. The app replaces the previous Google Form for absence requests and provides a secure, digital administrative platform for parents.
• Sumeru (Uniform Online Shop)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSumeru operates the online uniform shop for Amity International School. Parents can purchase uniforms via shopatsumeru.com with home delivery by courier. Contact number for uniform orders: 052 9838687.
• The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmity has introduced the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme, encouraging students to develop skills, engage in physical activities, and participate in community service. The award is globally recognised and aligns with the school's holistic education philosophy.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GEMS Education: Largest K-12 operator in the UAE with multiple premium British-curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi (GEMS World Academy, GEMS Cambridge). Directly comparable in offering (IGCSE/A Level), premium pricing, and target expat/Emirati families, but operates many more campuses and a broader curriculum portfolio.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium K-12 operator with a major Abu Dhabi campus offering British curriculum with IGCSE/A Levels and premium enrichment. Closely comparable premium positioning, fees, and university placement focus.
• GEMS American Academy / Other GEMS Premium Schools: Broader GEMS Education premium portfolio in Abu Dhabi — different curriculum track but competes for the same high-income family wallet share and has similar premium facility standards.
• Aldar Academies / Aldar Education: Large Abu Dhabi-based education operator running multiple premium and mid-tier schools. Competes across the same catchment, with similar British curriculum pathways and regulatory oversight (ADEK).

Direct peers

• British International School Abu Dhabi (BISAD): Long-established British-curriculum school in Abu Dhabi (Nord Anglia group) offering IGCSE/A Level pathways. Comparable offering, premium positioning, and target demographic.
• Repton School Abu Dhabi (Cranleigh Abu Dhabi / Repton): Premium British-curriculum school in Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus, Rosefinch Campus) following UK Repton tradition with IGCSE and A Level pathways. Direct head-to-head competitor for premium expat and Emirati families at similar tuition tier.
• Cranleigh Abu Dhabi: Premium British-curriculum school in Abu Dhabi affiliated with Cranleigh School UK. Offers IGCSE/A Level and targets the same premium expat/Emirati family segment at comparable pricing.
• Brighton College Abu Dhabi: Premium British-curriculum school in Abu Dhabi modelled on Brighton College UK, offering IGCSE/A Level with strong enrichment and university placement. Direct competitor in the premium tier with comparable fee structure.
• Myddelton College / Wellington International School: Premium British-curriculum international schools in the UAE offering IGCSE/A Level with similar enrichment portfolios and fee tier, competing for the same Abu Dhabi/Dubai premium family segment.

Others

• Amity Education Group (parent / sister schools): Parent organisation running international schools and universities globally. Comparable in curriculum framework, governance, and Mini MBA/horizons enrichment model, but not a direct competitor — provides shared resources and university pathway.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/amityabudhabi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/amityabudhabi

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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