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The British curriculum at The Cambridge High School provides high-quality education, preparing students for success in a global community.
School Facilities
The Cambridge High School offers an integrated educational environment through modern laboratories, a comprehensive library, and advanced sports facilities.
School Fees
About the school
In Abu Dhabi and since its establishment in 1988, Cambridge High School continues to provide high-quality education based on the British curriculum from foundation stage up to Grade 13. The school is distinguished by an integrated mix of strong academic education, educational values, and diverse activities that enhance student's personality and expand their skills. The school prepares its students for IGCSE, AS and A Level exams achieving results that exceed national averages in the United Kingdom, and also works as an approved center for University of Cambridge International Examinations.
The school is distinguished by a spacious school campus that includes two sections for primary and secondary grades, with advanced educational facilities and multiple opportunities that enhance the learning experience and make it one of the most prominent schools in the city. Thanks to a community that includes students from more than 45 nationalities, the school succeeds in creating a rich international environment characterized by diversity, support, and spirit of harmony, which gives students greater confidence and ability to face future challenges.
The school aspires to build an educational environment that includes all students, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds, gives them the opportunity to succeed and excel, and prepares them to face future challenges with confidence and responsibility.
The school focuses on providing balanced British education that combines academic achievement and development of personal and social skills, with enhancement of values and ethics. The school also commits to supporting each student individually and providing a safe and inclusive environment, in cooperation with parents as partners in the educational process.
To provide a comprehensive academic curriculum that adopts the British curriculum, and qualifies students for IGCSE and A Level exams.
To develop critical, creative and social thinking skills among students at all stages.
To enhance a comprehensive and diverse educational environment that respects cultural differences and encourages cooperation and mutual respect.
To support student's personal growth through extra-curricular, artistic and sports activities, alongside academic education.
To ensure student safety and provide a safe and healthy school environment that supports learning and personal growth.
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Library
Science Laboratory
football playground
Swimming Pool
computer laboratory
activities classes
games playground
basketball playground
clinic
music room
canteen
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Frequently asked questions
- The Cambridge High School adopts a comprehensive British curriculum from foundation stage (FS2) up to Grade 13, with preparation of students for IGCSE and A Level exams, which provides them with acceptance opportunities in global universities.
- The school achieves strong academic results, as its students' results consistently exceed national averages in the United Kingdom.
- The school is accredited by international bodies such as Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), Oxford AQA, Edexcel, in addition to High Performance Learning (HPL) accreditation.
- The school received "Very Good" rating from ADEK and "Good" from BSO, which reflects the level of quality of education and facilities.
- The school provides modern and diverse facilities including laboratories for science and technology, computer suites, library, studios for arts and music, sports fields, swimming pool, and play areas for young children.
- The school offers extra-curricular activity programs such as sports, arts, music and cultural and social activities, to enhance students' personal and social skills.
- The school provides a diverse international environment where students from multiple nationalities study, which enhances understanding and openness to different cultures.
- The school pays attention to inclusiveness, as it provides support for all students including students with special needs, in a safe and inclusive educational environment.
- Being part of GEMS Education network gives it long experience in private education and ensuring consistency of education quality, with providing continuous support and follow-up for students.
- The school's internationally recognized certificates facilitate students' acceptance opportunities in global universities and open multiple academic and professional paths before them.
Online application: By filling out the electronic application form through The Cambridge High School website and submitting student and parent data.
Submit required documents: (Preferably uploaded in PDF format)
- Student's passport and a copy of it.
- Copy of student's residence permit (Emirates ID / Visa) if available.
- Parent's/guardian's passport and a copy of it.
- Copy of parent's residence permit (if required).
- Personal photo of student.
- Student's birth certificate, and it must be authenticated if student is coming from outside UAE.
- Student's Immunization Records.
- Previous school certificates or school report, usually for the last two years.
- Transfer Certificate if student is coming from another school, with official authentication if transfer is from outside UAE.
- Learning Support Documents, if student needs special support or additional educational follow-up.
- If student is transferring from another school, Transfer Certificate and school reports are requested.
Assessment and tests:
- For foundation grades (FS2): Child's daily skills and ability to depend on themselves in basic activities.
- Grades 1–10: Tests in reading, writing and mathematics, with assessment of behavior and social skills.
- Grades 11–13: Adoption of current school grades (Predicted Grades) for students in British curriculum, with possibility of requesting additional assessment as needed.
Admission and sending offer: The school sends an Offer Letter after reviewing documents and test results, and acceptance must be confirmed and payment made to secure the seat.
Completing registration and payment: All original documents must be submitted and fee payment completed before start of study.
Note that registration fees are non-refundable, and are counted within the first tuition payment.
Fees can be paid in advance for the full year or for each academic term.
Available payment methods at The Cambridge High School:
- Cash
- Cheque
- Credit Card
- Electronic payment online through www.gems.ae where you can pay annual fees in advance using GEMS World Credit Card and get a discount on the total amount.
The Cambridge High School offers distinguished educational programs that focus on developing thinking skills, creativity, and deep learning through High Performance Learning (HPL) program.
Integration of academic education with extra-curricular activities to provide a balanced and comprehensive educational experience for students.
It is recommended to contact The Cambridge High School to know the details regarding separation policies between boys and girls inside the school.
You can view the complete details of tuition fees through The Cambridge High School page on mdares.ai platform.
- Students from The Cambridge High School received H.H Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Award for Academic Excellence.
- Outstanding results in IGCSE and A Level with high grades (A*, A).
- "Very Good" rating from ADEK for the year 2022-2023.
- "Good" rating from BSO for the year 2021-2022.
- The Cambridge High School offers additional academic support programs after school hours to enhance students' skills in various subjects.
- Organizing diverse non-competitive sports activities to enhance fitness and health.
- Multiple hobby clubs including arts, drama, journalism, computer, cooking, fashion design, and pottery.
- Holding internal competitions covering sports, oratory, dance, music, cultural events, and essay writing.
- Giving students opportunities to assume leadership roles such as Student Leaders and House Captains.
- Organizing field trips and cultural events, in addition to community, social and environmental service projects.
The Cambridge High School adopts teaching the British curriculum for all academic stages with attention to teaching Arabic language and Islamic education, physical education.
The Cambridge High School is located in Shabiya 9, Mohamed Bin Zayed City, near Safeer Mall, Musaffah, Mohamed Bin Zayed City - ME9 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates.
The Cambridge High School provides school transportation service for students, and this service is managed through Bright Bus Transport (BBT) company in cooperation with the school.
- School transportation fees are fixed and paid each academic term.
- Transportation service covers specific areas within Abu Dhabi, and it is recommended to confirm that the student's residential area is covered by the service.
- If the parent wishes to cancel transportation service, a Discontinuation Form must be submitted to the school, noting that cancellation cannot be done in the middle of the academic term.
- Playground dedicated for early childhood stage (kindergarten) with play equipment and umbrellas.
- Indoor heated swimming pool, can be used throughout the year.
- Separate science laboratories for each of physics, chemistry and biology – equipped and modern.
- Four ICT laboratories with high internet speed + classrooms equipped with smart boards and projectors.
- Music studio – with keyboards, drums, percussion and wind instruments.
- Multi-purpose field / court including cricket nets, basketball courts, hockey, and general play field.
- Air-conditioned auditorium / conference hall used for gatherings, performances, and large school events.
- Library equipped with computers and internet, suitable for research and individual work.
- Art studios/workshops (2 Art Studios) to support creative activities.
- 2 cafeterias inside campus with air-conditioned seating — one for boys and another for girls — offering healthy snacks and drinks.
- Additional rooms including: English language support room + prayer room.
- Medical clinic supervised by two full-time nurses — to provide medical care.
- Store inside school (Book & Uniform Store) for selling school books, as well as school uniform.
- Screening all teachers and staff carefully to ensure student safety before their appointment.
- The school adopts clear policies for student protection, anti-bullying, and ensuring health and safety.
- Entry to school is organized, and visitors are restricted and monitored in their designated areas.
- The Cambridge High School provides primary medical services and continuous health follow-up for students.
- Equipment for evacuation and emergency incidents, with regular drills for students and staff.
- Providing special follow-up and care to ensure safety and well-being of all students.
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