Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi

British/IB
International
Ages 3 - 18

Indicative annual tuition

AED 70,000 – 105,000

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Indicative figures from the school's most recent published fees. They vary by year group and extras; confirm current fees with the school before applying.

Curriculum: British/IB
Ages: 3 - 18
Type: International
Languages: English, Arabic, French
Area: Saadiyat Island
Address: Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Last updated 27 September 2026 One of 16 schools we list in Abu Dhabi

About Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, the first Cranleigh school outside the UK, occupies a breathtaking campus on Saadiyat Island — the cultural heart of Abu Dhabi. Offering the British curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, the school combines the very best of traditional British education with a genuinely international outlook.

The world-class facilities include an Olympic-standard swimming pool, a 600-seat performing arts centre, specialist IB subject rooms, and extensive sports pitches. The school's pastoral system, modelled on the house structure at Cranleigh Surrey, fosters a close-knit community and strong sense of belonging.

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is fully accredited by the IBO and the Council of International Schools (CIS), and consistently earns the highest ADEK inspection ratings, making it one of the most prestigious educational choices on Saadiyat Island.

Facilities and campus

Olympic Swimming Pool
Sports Complex
Performing Arts Centre
Science Labs
Library
Art Studios
Music School

Accreditations and memberships

As listed by the school. Check with the accrediting body if it matters for your decision.

ADEK
IBO
CIS
Cranleigh UK Partnership

Location and contact

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Questions parents ask

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi follows the British/IB curriculum, catering to students aged 3 - 18.

Indicative annual tuition at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is AED 70,000 - 105,000, based on the most recent published figures. Fees vary by grade level and additional services — confirm current fees with the school before applying.

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is located at Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE, in the Saadiyat Island area of Abu Dhabi.

You can request information about Cranleigh Abu Dhabi's admission process by filling out the inquiry form on this page. Our team will connect you with the school's admissions office.