What are the best options for international schools and homeschooling in Abu Dhabi?

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on 21 Sep 2015

Hello. Does anyone know where i can find a tutor for my son in AD? I know it is hard to secure seats for international school there, was thinking of sending him to Brighton College. We will be moving in March 2018. we would love for him to start school just as soon as we arrived so he will not miss anything. He will be 5 in 2018 and starting Year 1. So, home school first then apply for Brighton. would love any suggestions. Thanks Amalina

Anonymous (not verified) on 23 Sep 2015 - 08:59

Hi Amalina,

I am a little confused. Are you already living in Abu Dhabi? Or are you talking about homeschooling your son in your home country?

I would advise you to speak with the person in charge of admissions at the school to see where you stand in regards to your husbands visa situation. I think the fact that you are starting the application process 2/3 years in advance will act in your favour.

Let me know what the school have said as well.

Regards

Shantalie

Anonymous (not verified) on 21 Sep 2015 - 14:21

Hi Shantalie Thanks for replying, We are looking for a any good school for my son but my heart has set on Brighton college. We are just worried once we arrive in Abu Dhabi, it will take us a long time to get confirm seat at the school because we really want my son to start his year 1 as soon as we arrive in Abu Dhabi. Our problem now is that we are afraid that if we don't have residence visa we cant apply for the school now just to reserve the seat. We will only have the visa once my husband gets his job with Ethihad Airways which is sometime end of 2017. We are thinking to home school my son, while waiting for his confirm seat at Brighton College, if that's possible but we don't know where we can find a tutor. Amalina

Anonymous (not verified) on 21 Sep 2015 - 08:34

Hi Amalina,

Luckily, you've started thinking about the process early, which will be a real advantage. Its never to early to start making a connection with the desired school and trying to secure a place for your son. Hopefully, you'll be able to use this forum to connect with other expat parents in Abu Dhabi who can give you more insights about the application process and the standard of schools.

For now, take a look at our Education and Schools in Abu Dhabi page and the listing of International schools in Abu Dhabi for some background information.

What are your criteria for choosing a school in Abu Dhabi? Please tell us more so our experts can advise you further.

Shantalie

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