The British International School vs The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy of Girls
The British International School and The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy of Girls are both in Mushrif & Karama in Abu Dhabi. ADEK rates The British International School Outstanding (2018-2019) and The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy of Girls Outstanding (2022-2023). For 2026-2027, The British International School charges AED 50,300 to AED 71,410 a year and The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy of Girls AED 33,910 to AED 78,160 — The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy of Girls starts lower.
| The British International School | The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy of Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| ADEK rating | Outstanding (2018-2019) | Outstanding (2022-2023) |
| Annual fees 2026-2027 | AED 50,300 – AED 71,410 | AED 33,910 – AED 78,160 |
| Curriculum | British, International Baccalaureate, UK | American, Ministry of Education |
| Area | Mushrif & Karama | Mushrif & Karama |
| Students (2024-2025) | — | 1,536 |
| Ages | 3-18 | 3-19 |
| Grades | FS1 to Year 13 | KG1 to Grade 12 |
| Gender | Boys and Girls | Girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
| Accreditation | ADEK | ADEK |
| External examinations | IGCSE, IB Diploma, BTEC Diploma | AP |
| Opened | 2009 | — |
Annual fees by grade (2026-2027)
| Grade | The British International School | The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy of Girls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 50,300 | AED 33,910 | +AED 16,390 |
| KG1/FS2 | AED 50,300 | AED 33,910 | +AED 16,390 |
| KG2/Y1 | AED 63,340 | AED 33,910 | +AED 29,430 |
| G1/Y2 | AED 63,340 | AED 50,000 | +AED 13,340 |
| G2/Y3 | AED 63,340 | AED 50,000 | +AED 13,340 |
| G3/Y4 | AED 63,340 | AED 50,000 | +AED 13,340 |
| G4/Y5 | AED 63,340 | AED 50,000 | +AED 13,340 |
| G5/Y6 | AED 64,850 | AED 56,890 | +AED 7,960 |
| G6/Y7 | AED 64,850 | AED 56,890 | +AED 7,960 |
| G7/Y8 | AED 64,850 | AED 63,220 | +AED 1,630 |
| G8/Y9 | AED 64,850 | AED 63,220 | +AED 1,630 |
| G9/Y10 | AED 64,850 | AED 69,890 | −AED 5,040 |
| G10/Y11 | AED 64,850 | AED 78,160 | −AED 13,310 |
| G11/Y12 | AED 71,410 | AED 78,160 | −AED 6,750 |
| G12/Y13 | AED 71,410 | AED 78,160 | −AED 6,750 |
Sources: ADEK inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Figures carry the year they belong to. Full profiles: The British International School · The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy of Girls · methodology
