Honoring the past.
Educating for
the future.
Two Abu Dhabi academies combining an American-curriculum education with a strong Emirati identity — from Pre-K to Grade 12.
Our academies
Choose your school
Co-educational to Grade 3, single-gender from Grade 4.
SZPAB · Est. 2015
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys
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SZPAG · Est. 2000
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls
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Pre-K–12
Ages 3 to 19
2 academies
Boys and girls, Abu Dhabi
Outstanding
National Identity Mark
Apple
Distinguished Schools
CIS · NEASC
Accredited, AP authorised
Who we are
Rooted in heritage. Ready for the world.
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academies bring together two Abu Dhabi schools — The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls (SZPAG) and The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) — that combine an international, American-curriculum education with a strong Emirati identity.
Both academies teach from Pre-KG to Grade 12. Classes are co-educational up to Grade 3 and single-gender from Grade 4, and both have been rated Outstanding in the National Identity Mark evaluation.
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SZPA Vision
Honoring the past. Educating for the future.
Fluent in Arabic, proud of Emirati culture, guided by the values of Sheikh Zayed — and equipped with an internationally benchmarked education.
SZPA Mission
Confident, caring and responsible young people of integrity.
We deliver this mission through rigorous teaching, individual attention and a school culture built on respect. Students are known as individuals, supported to reach their goals and given real responsibility — as leaders, volunteers and members of their community.
Core Values
Seven commitments
guide everything we do.
Our values shape how students learn, how staff lead and how our community works together.
01
Strive for excellence in everything we do
02
Celebrate every student’s participation and achievement
03
Value and strengthen UAE national identity
04
Care for our community and our environment
05
Uphold Emirati culture and ethical values
06
Build respect, responsibility, belonging and care
07
Grow leadership and global citizenship
Guiding principles
Guiding principles
What stays constant.
Our guiding principles stay constant even as goals and strategies evolve — they keep everyone clear on what matters most.
We share a responsibility to protect the Arabic language, Emirati culture and our national heritage.
Tomorrow’s leaders are lifelong learners: critical thinkers who are creative, globally aware and environmentally responsible.
Leaders at every level live our vision and mission and build them into their daily work.
Decisions start with the outcomes and well-being of our students, staff and wider community.
Admission 2026–2027
Admissions are now open.
Choose a school below to see its enrollment steps, age requirements and fees, and to apply online.
1
Enquire online
Submit an enquiry — we reply within one working day.
2
Assessment and interview
We meet your child and review previous reports.
3
Offer and registration
Accept your offer and complete ADEK registration.
Explore
Two academies,
one vision.
Each academy has its own campus, team and character — and shares the same promise to every family.
SZPAB
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys
Pre-K to Grade 12 · Al Falah Street, Abu Dhabi
SZPAG
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls
Pre-K to Grade 12 · Al Rowdah, Abu Dhabi