Al Basma British School vs Lycee Francais International Theodore Monod
Al Basma British School and Lycee Francais International Theodore Monod are both British schools in Abu Dhabi. ADEK rates Al Basma British School Very good (2019-2020) and Lycee Francais International Theodore Monod Very good (2022-2023). Recorded annual fees: Al Basma British School AED 21,890 to AED 43,240 (mixed or unverified years); Lycee Francais International Theodore Monod AED 31,238 to AED 51,660 (mixed or unverified years).
| Al Basma British School | Lycee Francais International Theodore Monod | |
|---|---|---|
| ADEK rating | Very good (2019-2020) | Very good (2022-2023) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 21,890 – AED 43,240 (mixed or unverified years) | AED 31,238 – AED 51,660 (mixed or unverified years) |
| Curriculum | British, UK | UK, French |
| Area | Outer Suburbs (North) | Corniche & West |
| Students (2024-2025) | — | 1,750 |
| Teachers | 118 | — |
| Ages | 3-18 | 2-18 |
| Grades | FS1 to Year 13 | FS1 to Year 13 |
| Gender | Boys and Girls | Boys and Girls |
| Language of instruction | English | French/English/Arabic |
| Accreditation | ADEK | ADEK |
| External examinations | IGCSE, A-Level | — |
| Opened | 1980 | 2006 |
Recorded annual fees by grade
| Grade | Al Basma British School | Lycee Francais International Theodore Monod | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 21,890 Year unverified | AED 31,238 Year unverified | Years not comparable |
| KG1/FS2 | AED 24,110 Year unverified | AED 31,238 Year unverified | Years not comparable |
| KG2/Y1 | AED 26,610 Year unverified | AED 31,238 Year unverified | Years not comparable |
| G1/Y2 | AED 27,840 Year unverified | AED 36,356 Year unverified | Years not comparable |
| G2/Y3 | AED 31,030 Year unverified | AED 36,356 Year unverified | Years not comparable |
| G3/Y4 | AED 32,940 Year unverified | AED 36,356 Year unverified | Years not comparable |
| G4/Y5 | AED 32,940 Year unverified | AED 36,356 Year unverified | Years not comparable |
| G5/Y6 | AED 34,200 Year unverified | AED 36,356 Year unverified | Years not comparable |
| G6/Y7 | AED 35,550 Year unverified | AED 40,688 Year unverified | Years not comparable |
| G7/Y8 | AED 35,860 Year unverified | AED 40,688 Year unverified | Years not comparable |
| G8/Y9 | AED 37,070 Year unverified | AED 40,688 Year unverified | Years not comparable |
| G9/Y10 | AED 38,270 Year unverified | AED 41,600 Year unverified | Years not comparable |
| G10/Y11 | AED 40,810 Year unverified | AED 51,660 Year unverified | Years not comparable |
| G11/Y12 | AED 42,020 Year unverified | AED 51,660 Year unverified | Years not comparable |
| G12/Y13 | AED 43,240 Year unverified | AED 51,660 Year unverified | Years not comparable |
Sources: ADEK inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Fee years are shown when verified; differences are only calculated for the same verified year. Full profiles: Al Basma British School · Lycee Francais International Theodore Monod · methodology
