Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Emirates Private School, Bani Yas is a Ministry of Education school located in Baniyas, Abu Dhabi. The school operates within the UAE national education framework, serving families in the eastern Baniyas district.
The school welcomes both boys and girls, offering a mixed-gender learning environment. Students follow the Arabic-medium national curriculum as prescribed by the Ministry of Education, with instruction aligned to UAE educational standards and expectations.
Teaching approaches focus on meeting curriculum requirements across key subjects. The school has implemented improvements to its curriculum delivery and instructional methods to support student progress. Subject coordinators work alongside senior leadership on ongoing development initiatives and planning processes.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 3,580 to AED 6,450, making this an affordable option for families seeking national curriculum education. The campus serves families from Baniyas East, Bawabat Al Sharq, Baniyas City, and surrounding communities near Lulu Hypermarket.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 3,580 AED | ~298 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 3,580 AED | ~298 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 4,710 AED | ~393 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 4,810 AED | ~401 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 5,120 AED | ~427 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 5,320 AED | ~443 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 5,520 AED | ~460 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 5,730 AED | ~478 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,450 AED | ~538 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,450 AED | ~538 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,450 AED | ~538 AED | - |
ADEK rated Emirates Private School, Bani Yas "Acceptable" in its 2019-2020 inspection, its second consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 4 times since 2012-2013.
This ADEK report rated Emirates Private School (Branch), Baniyas overall Acceptable. Attainment and progress were mostly Acceptable, with English, Mathematics and Science reaching Good in Phase 4. Teaching, assessment, care and leadership were largely Acceptable, meeting minimum required performance across most standards.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2019-2020 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 21-Feb-2022 to 24-Feb-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 30 performance indicators rated in both reports, 2 improved, 6 declined and 22 kept the same rating.
Of the 6 recommendations made in 2018-2019, 4 can be checked against the 2019-2020 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 1 a decline, 3 no change yet.
Progress — Arabic First Language (Phase 2 (P/E/C1)): Good → Acceptable · Progress — Arabic First Language (Phase 3 (S/M/C2)): Good → Acceptable
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2019-2020
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2019-2020
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2019-2020
| Indicator | Phase | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Acceptable |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Acceptable |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Progress — Social Studies | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Acceptable |
| Progress — Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Acceptable |
| Attainment — English | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Attainment — English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Progress — English | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Progress — English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Good |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Learning skills | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — English | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — English | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Social Studies | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — English | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — English | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Learning skills | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Personal development | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Middle | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Assessment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Care and support | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Care and support | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Health & safety | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Health & safety | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Health & safety | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Health & safety | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Care & support | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Care & support | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Care & support | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Care & support | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Self-evaluation & improvement | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Management | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
Emirates Private School Bani Yas is rated Acceptable, improved from Weak. Achievement, teaching and the curriculum have improved, especially in Islamic education, Arabic and social studies. However, students lack challenge and innovation skills remain weak, SEN support systems are inadequate, and premises including the library, laboratories and sports facilities need improvement.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2018-2019 (PDF, pages 1–18), inspected 28 October to 31 October 2018. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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