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Rosary School, Abu Dhabi

Founded 1969

Updated July 2026

GirlsGender

Languages

English flagEnglishArabic flagArabic

Rosary School is an Abu Dhabi-based institution established in 1969 that follows the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum. It serves the local community by fostering lifelong learners through a focus on academic excellence, innovation, and leadership.

Teaching approach

The school aims to cultivate individuals who take pride in their heritage while being equipped to assess the present to build a better future. Its mission focuses on developing global citizens through research, innovation, and leadership skills, all grounded in core values of respect, teamwork, and integrity. The school emphasizes the importance of national identity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Programmes

Rosary School follows the U.A.E. Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum across all grades. The academic programme incorporates national identity, problem-solving, critical thinking, business leadership, and innovation. Additionally, students from grades three through nine are required to participate in the International Benchmark Test (IBT) for Arabic, Science, and Mathematics.

Outcomes

The school reports that its Grade 12 students have achieved high academic results in both the General and Advanced tracks. It celebrates the success of its graduating cohorts, including the 39th graduating class.

Student support

EAL support
Unknown
Learning support
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Frequently asked questions(3)
How much is tuition at Rosary School, Abu Dhabi?
Annual tuition at Rosary School, Abu Dhabi is AED 8.5K–AED 18.6K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
Is Rosary School, Abu Dhabi co-educational?
Rosary School, Abu Dhabi is a girls school.
Where is Rosary School, Abu Dhabi located?
Rosary School, Abu Dhabi is an international school in Zayed City, United Arab Emirates.

Tuition & fees

Annual tuition by grade

2025-2026
Annual tuition by grade
GradeAgesAnnual
KG 14–5AED 8.5K
KG 25–6AED 8.5K
Grade 16–7AED 9K
Grade 27–8AED 9.4K
Grade 38–9AED 9.9K
Grade 49–10AED 10.4K
Grade 510–11AED 10.9K
Grade 611–12AED 11.3K
Grade 712–13AED 11.8K
Grade 813–14AED 12.2K
Grade 914–15AED 12.9K
Grade 1015–16AED 16.7K
Grade 1116–17AED 17.7K
Grade 1217–18AED 18.6K

Source:PDFCH-02-OSH-Policy-17-1-2025.pdfPDFسياسة-الصحة-والسلامة-المهنية-بالعربي-2025.pdfPDFسياسة-الدمج.pdfPDFCH-14.1-Risk-Register02-22-1-2025.pdf

Other fees(3)
Other fees
Bus / transport· Annual bus fee for all gradesAED 4.5K
Uniform· Uniform fee is 180 AED for KG 1 to Grade 6, and 190 AED for Grade 7 to Grade 12
Materials· Book fees range from 210 AED to 1,290 AED depending on grade and track (General/Advanced). Additional books fees (French and English) range from 150 AED to 345 AED.

Admissions

Admission to Rosary School is based on the results of an entrance examination covering Arabic, Mathematics, and English. The school conducts diagnostic assessments for all new students to ensure alignment with the Ministry of Education curriculum. Preference is given to siblings of current students and children of staff members, and the school maintains a waiting list to manage class sizes in accordance with ADEK requirements.