Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies vs The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB)
Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies and The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) are both in Corniche & West in Abu Dhabi. ADEK rates Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies Outstanding (2022-2023) and The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) Outstanding (2022-2023). For 2026-2027, Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies charges AED 54,000 to AED 73,380 a year and The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) AED 45,000 to AED 78,050 — The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) starts lower.
| Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies | The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) | |
|---|---|---|
| ADEK rating | Outstanding (2022-2023) | Outstanding (2022-2023) |
| Annual fees 2026-2027 | AED 54,000 – AED 73,380 | AED 45,000 – AED 78,050 |
| Curriculum | International Baccalaureate, UK | American, Other |
| Area | Corniche & West | Corniche & West |
| Students (2024-2025) | — | 1,400 |
| Ages | 4-18 | 5-18 |
| Grades | FS1 to Year 13 | Pre-KG to Grade 12 |
| Gender | Boys and Girls | Boys |
| Language of instruction | English | English/Arabic |
| Accreditation | ADEK | ADEK |
| External examinations | IB PYP, I/GCSE, IB Diploma (IBDP), IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) | AP |
| Opened | 2011 | — |
Annual fees by grade (2026-2027)
| Grade | Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies | The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 54,000 | AED 45,000 | +AED 9,000 |
| KG1/FS2 | AED 58,090 | AED 58,390 | −AED 300 |
| KG2/Y1 | AED 61,000 | AED 58,390 | +AED 2,610 |
| G1/Y2 | AED 61,000 | AED 64,250 | −AED 3,250 |
| G2/Y3 | AED 61,000 | AED 64,250 | −AED 3,250 |
| G3/Y4 | AED 61,000 | AED 64,250 | −AED 3,250 |
| G4/Y5 | AED 61,000 | AED 64,250 | −AED 3,250 |
| G5/Y6 | AED 61,000 | AED 64,250 | −AED 3,250 |
| G6/Y7 | AED 62,520 | AED 70,920 | −AED 8,400 |
| G7/Y8 | AED 62,520 | AED 70,920 | −AED 8,400 |
| G8/Y9 | AED 67,030 | AED 70,920 | −AED 3,890 |
| G9/Y10 | AED 70,420 | AED 70,920 | −AED 500 |
| G10/Y11 | AED 70,420 | AED 78,050 | −AED 7,630 |
| G11/Y12 | AED 73,380 | AED 78,050 | −AED 4,670 |
| G12/Y13 | AED 73,380 | AED 78,050 | −AED 4,670 |
Sources: ADEK inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Figures carry the year they belong to. Full profiles: Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies · The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) · methodology
