About Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi opened on Saadiyat Island in September 2014, following three years of collaboration between teams from Cranleigh UK and Abu Dhabi to bring the essence of the original school, founded in Surrey in 1865, to the UAE while embracing Emirati culture. It operates in partnership with Aldar Education as part of Cranleigh International, alongside sister schools Cranleigh Changsha and Cranleigh Wuhan in China.
Set on a 7-hectare campus in Saadiyat's Cultural District, minutes from NYU Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Beach, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Berklee College of Music, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi serves over 2,300 students from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13. The school follows the National Curriculum for England through Year 9, IGCSEs at Key Stage 4, and A-Levels complemented by the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in Sixth Form, with a 2024-opened dedicated Pre-Prep campus following the EYFS framework.
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi has held an "Outstanding" ADEK rating consistently since its 2018-19 inspection, most recently reconfirmed in October 2025, and is ranked in the top 100 private schools worldwide and top 15 in the Middle East. In 2019, the school won the International School of the Year award at the Tes Independent School Awards, and it maintains close ties with Cranleigh UK through bi-annual music exchanges and shared educational values.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Cranleigh Abu Dhabi open?
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi opened on Saadiyat Island in September 2014.
Is Cranleigh Abu Dhabi linked to a UK school?
Yes, it follows the systems of its sister school, Cranleigh UK, founded in 1865.
What curriculum does Cranleigh Abu Dhabi follow?
It follows the National Curriculum for England through Year 9, IGCSEs at Key Stage 4, and A-Levels in Sixth Form.
What is Cranleigh Abu Dhabi's ADEK rating?
Cranleigh has held an "Outstanding" ADEK rating consistently since its 2018-19 inspection.
How is Cranleigh Abu Dhabi ranked internationally?
It is ranked in the top 100 private schools worldwide and top 15 in the Middle East.
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