< Back What types of schools do most expats in your city choose for their children? What are some examples of these schools? Is there a lot of competition for spots in local schools? Are pre-schools also widely available (for children approx. 2 to 5 years old)? How are most kids transported to and from school? When does the typical school year start and end? Is there anything else I should know about local schools? What types of schools do most expats in your city choose for their children? Private International Schools are the most popular choice in the expat community. ↑ Top What are some examples of these schools? Higher College of Technology - higher education Zayed University - higher education Al Khubairat (British) School - British Curriculum with English teachers American Community School/American International School - American curriculum with American teachers Lycee Louis Massignon - French curriculum with French-speaking teachers Japanese School German School ↑ Top Is there a lot of competition for spots in local schools? Only for the top British/American curriculum schools. ↑ Top Are pre-schools also widely available (for children approx. 2 to 5 years old)? Yes. ↑ Top How are most kids transported to and from school? Most kids are either driven by their parents or take school buses. ↑ Top When does the typical school year start and end? The school year generally runs from September to June. ↑ Top Is there anything else I should know about local schools? Some of the more exclusive schools are quite expensive. ↑ Top IMPORTANT NOTE: Crown Relocations has made every effort to present accurate information. However, regulations, rates and other variables are subject to change and Crown Relocations cannot accept responsibility for the errors that might result. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact your local Crown representative.