Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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IB / British
54K - 73K AED
Al Manaseer
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies is an IB World School located in Al Manaseer Area, Abu Dhabi. The school combines the International Baccalaureate framework with UK curriculum elements, serving students from FS2 through Year 13.
The academy welcomes both boys and girls from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. As a family-oriented institution, Bateen World Academy creates an inclusive atmosphere where students from various nationalities learn together.
Students follow the IB Primary Years Programme during primary school before transitioning to IGCSE qualifications in middle school. Senior students complete their education through the IB Diploma Programme, providing a clear academic pathway from early years to university preparation. Beyond academics, the school offers sports teams, music programmes, and various extracurricular clubs to support student development.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 54,000 to AED 73,380. The campus serves families primarily from Al Manaseer, Al Manhal, and surrounding Abu Dhabi communities.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS12026-2027 (year unverified) | 54,000 AED | ~4,500 AED | - |
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 58,090 AED | ~4,841 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 61,000 AED | ~5,083 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 61,000 AED | ~5,083 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 61,000 AED | ~5,083 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 61,000 AED | ~5,083 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 61,000 AED | ~5,083 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 61,000 AED | ~5,083 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 62,520 AED | ~5,210 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 62,520 AED | ~5,210 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 67,030 AED | ~5,586 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 70,420 AED | ~5,868 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 70,420 AED | ~5,868 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 73,380 AED | ~6,115 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 73,380 AED | ~6,115 AED | - |
ADEK rated Bateen World Academy, Aldar Academies "Outstanding" in its 2022-2023 inspection, up from "Very good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 5 times since 2015-2016.
Bateen World Academy's overall performance improved from Very Good to Outstanding. Inspectors praised outstanding leadership, self-evaluation, safeguarding and care, plus a well-rounded curriculum. Recommendations focus on supporting students with additional needs, challenging higher-attaining students, strengthening Phase 1 skills, and improving attendance and staffing consistency.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–43), inspected 27 to 30 Jan 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 53 performance indicators rated in both reports, 27 improved, 1 declined and 25 kept the same rating.
and 19 more
| Indicator | Phase | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Very good |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Very good |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| Arabic as a second language — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic Second Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | — |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Outstanding | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 3 | Very good | Outstanding |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Very good |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Very good |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| Arabic as a second language — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Very good |
| Progress in Arabic Second Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | — |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | KG | Good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 2 | Very good | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Cycle 3 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Very good | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 3 | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | KG | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 2 | Very good | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Learning Skills | KG | Good | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 1 | Good | Very good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 3 | Very good | Outstanding |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | KG | — | Good |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | KG | — | Good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | — |
| Teaching | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | — |
| Teaching | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good | — |
| Teaching | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good | — |
| Teaching and Assessment | |||
| Assessment | KG | Good | Very good |
| Assessment | Cycle 1 | Good | Very good |
| Assessment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Assessment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | — | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 1 | — | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 2 | — | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 3 | — | Outstanding |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health & safety | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Outstanding | — |
| Health & safety | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Outstanding | — |
| Health & safety | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Outstanding | — |
| Health & safety | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Outstanding | — |
| Care & support | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Outstanding | — |
| Care & support | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Outstanding | — |
| Care & support | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Outstanding | — |
| Care & support | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Outstanding | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Outstanding | — |
| Self evaluation & improvement | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Management | Whole school | Outstanding | — |
| Leadership and Management | |||
| Governance | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Outstanding |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | — | Outstanding |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | — | Outstanding |
| Students' personal and social development, and innovation skills | |||
| Personal Development | KG | — | Very good |
| Personal Development | Cycle 1 | — | Very good |
| Personal Development | Cycle 2 | — | Very good |
| Personal Development | Cycle 3 | — | Very good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | — | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | — | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 1 | — | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 2 | — | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 3 | — | Very good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | — | Very good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 1 | — | Very good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 2 | — | Very good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 3 | — | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | — | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 1 | — | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 2 | — | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 3 | — | Very good |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | — | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 1 | — | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 2 | — | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 3 | — | Outstanding |
| Care and support | KG | — | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Cycle 1 | — | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Cycle 2 | — | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Cycle 3 | — | Outstanding |
This British curriculum school (Cycle 2-3) was rated Very Good overall. Health and safety, and care and support were outstanding in all phases, as was leadership effectiveness and management. Attainment and progress were strongest in upper phases, especially English and Mathematics, while science in earlier phases was rated acceptable.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2021-2022 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 01-Feb-2022 to 03-Feb-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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