American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) vs Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies
American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) and Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies are both in Corniche & West in Abu Dhabi. ADEK rates American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) Very good (2016 - 2017) and Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies Outstanding (2022-2023). For 2026-2027, American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) charges AED 56,526 to AED 99,060 a year and Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies AED 54,000 to AED 73,380 — Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies starts lower.
| American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) | Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies | |
|---|---|---|
| ADEK rating | Very good (2016 - 2017) | Outstanding (2022-2023) |
| Annual fees 2026-2027 | AED 56,526 – AED 99,060 | AED 54,000 – AED 73,380 |
| Curriculum | International Baccalaureate, American | International Baccalaureate, UK |
| Area | Corniche & West | Corniche & West |
| Students (2024-2025) | 1,500 | — |
| Ages | 4-18 | 4-18 |
| Grades | KG1 to Grade 12 | FS1 to Year 13 |
| Gender | Boys and Girls | Boys and Girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
| Accreditation | ADEK (Outstanding rating as of May 2023) | ADEK |
| External examinations | AP | IB PYP, I/GCSE, IB Diploma (IBDP), IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) |
| Opened | — | 2011 |
Annual fees by grade (2026-2027)
| Grade | American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) | Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS2 | AED 56,526 | AED 58,090 | −AED 1,564 |
| KG2/Y1 | AED 81,912 | AED 61,000 | +AED 20,912 |
| G1/Y2 | AED 81,912 | AED 61,000 | +AED 20,912 |
| G2/Y3 | AED 81,912 | AED 61,000 | +AED 20,912 |
| G3/Y4 | AED 81,912 | AED 61,000 | +AED 20,912 |
| G4/Y5 | AED 81,912 | AED 61,000 | +AED 20,912 |
| G5/Y6 | AED 81,912 | AED 61,000 | +AED 20,912 |
| G6/Y7 | AED 85,627 | AED 62,520 | +AED 23,107 |
| G7/Y8 | AED 85,627 | AED 62,520 | +AED 23,107 |
| G8/Y9 | AED 85,627 | AED 67,030 | +AED 18,597 |
| G9/Y10 | AED 99,060 | AED 70,420 | +AED 28,640 |
| G10/Y11 | AED 91,148 | AED 70,420 | +AED 20,728 |
| G11/Y12 | AED 99,060 | AED 73,380 | +AED 25,680 |
| G12/Y13 | AED 99,060 | AED 73,380 | +AED 25,680 |
Sources: ADEK inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Figures carry the year they belong to. Full profiles: American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) · Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies · methodology
