Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Reach British School is a British school located in Baniyas East, Abu Dhabi. Founded in 2014, the school operates as part of the International Schools Partnership, a global network spanning 65 schools across 19 countries.
The school welcomes boys and girls from Foundation Stage 1 through to Year 13. Currently, more than 1,650 students representing over 70 nationalities attend the campus, creating a multicultural learning environment.
Students follow the National Curriculum for England throughout their education. The school focuses on academic achievement alongside emotional and social development, preparing students to become confident and adaptable individuals.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 22,800 to AED 46,800. The Baniyas East campus is conveniently accessible for families residing in Bawabat Al Sharq, Baniyas City, and the surrounding Bani Yas community.
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The school announced a 98% A-Level pass rate and a 100% BTEC pass rate for the Class of 2026, attributing the outcomes to students' determination and the support of teachers and families as graduates move on to universities worldwide.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS12026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,800 AED | ~1,900 AED | - |
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 23,330 AED | ~1,944 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 27,210 AED | ~2,268 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 27,210 AED | ~2,268 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 27,210 AED | ~2,268 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 27,210 AED | ~2,268 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 27,210 AED | ~2,268 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 27,210 AED | ~2,268 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 33,100 AED | ~2,758 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 33,100 AED | ~2,758 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 39,300 AED | ~3,275 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 39,300 AED | ~3,275 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 46,800 AED | ~3,900 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 46,800 AED | ~3,900 AED | - |
ADEK rated Reach British School "Good" in its 2017-2018 inspection, up from "Acceptable" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 3 times since 2014-2015.
Reach British School (Abu Dhabi, ADEK) received an overall rating of Good. Health and safety was Outstanding, while partnerships with parents, governance, and management were rated Very Good. Attainment and progress were mostly Good, though mathematics attainment and Phase 4 English and science attainment were rated Acceptable.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2017-2018 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 13-Jun-2022 to 16-Jun-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 43 performance indicators rated in both reports, 35 improved, 1 declined and 7 kept the same rating.
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| Indicator | Phase | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Foundation Stage/KG | Good | Good |
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | Weak | Good |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Foundation Stage/KG | Good | Good |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | Weak | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Foundation Stage/KG | Good | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | Weak | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | Weak | Good |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Foundation Stage/KG | Good | Very good |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | Weak | Good |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | Weak | Good |
| Arabic (Second Language) — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| Attainment in Arabic Second Language | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | Weak | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic Second Language | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | Weak | Good |
| Arabic (Second Language) — Progress | KG | Good | — |
| Progress in Arabic Second Language | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | Weak | Good |
| Progress in Arabic Second Language | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | Weak | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Attainment in Social Studies | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment in Social Studies | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Progress in Social Studies | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Progress in Social Studies | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment in English | Foundation Stage/KG | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment in English | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment in English | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Progress in English | Foundation Stage/KG | Good | Good |
| Progress in English | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Progress in English | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Foundation Stage/KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | Weak | Acceptable |
| Progress in Mathematics | Foundation Stage/KG | Good | Good |
| Progress in Mathematics | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Progress in Mathematics | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment in Sciences | Foundation Stage/KG | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment in Sciences | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment in Sciences | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | Weak | Good |
| Progress in Sciences | Foundation Stage/KG | Acceptable | Good |
| Progress in Sciences | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Progress in Sciences | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | Weak | Good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Learning skills | Foundation Stage/KG | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Learning skills | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic Second Language | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Attainment in English | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Attainment in Sciences | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Progress in Arabic Second Language | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Progress in English | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Progress in Mathematics | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Progress in Sciences | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Personal development | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Personal development | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | 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 | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | Good | Very good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Good |
| Self evaluation & improvement | Whole school | — | Good |
| Management | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching | Foundation Stage/KG | — | Good |
| Teaching | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Teaching | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Teaching | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage/KG | — | Good |
| Assessment | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Assessment | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Assessment | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health & safety | Foundation Stage/KG | — | Outstanding |
| Health & safety | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | — | Outstanding |
| Health & safety | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | — | Outstanding |
| Health & safety | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Outstanding |
| Care & support | Foundation Stage/KG | — | Good |
| Care & support | Primary/Elementary/Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Care & support | Secondary/Middle/Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Care & support | Post-16/HS/Cycle 3 | — | Good |
Reach British School was rated acceptable overall. Achievement is acceptable, though Arabic is weak across phases and Islamic education, science and mathematics are weak in the middle phase. Strengths include early years attainment, English development, improved behaviour, and purposeful leadership, while recommendations focus on raising achievement in weaker subjects and better supporting SEN and gifted students.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2016-2017 (PDF, pages 1–24), inspected April 24 to April 27, 2017. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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