The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys is a unique and highly prestigious school. Situated in the heart of downtown Abu Dhabi, the school opened in 2015 to continue the success and reputation of The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls which was established in 2000 to fulfil the vision of the Late President, H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. SZPAB is a blended curriculum school, combining the American Massachusetts State Common Core Curriculum with the UAE Ministry of Education Curriculum, offering programs such as UAE Social Studies and My Identity. The school is unique in the UAE in offering its Eyal Zayed Program, a joint project between the UAE Armed Forces and The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys. The program aims to prepare students for different aspects of life including leadership, loyalty and service.