Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British
26K - 31K AED
Khalifa City
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Al Shohub Private School is a British school located in Khalifa City A, situated behind Khalifa City Police Station. Originally established as a villa school in 1999, the institution has grown into a well-regarded educational community serving families in Abu Dhabi.
The school operates as a mixed-gender institution, welcoming both boys and girls. Students benefit from a supportive environment where staff place individual learning needs at the centre of daily practice.
Al Shohub Private School follows the British curriculum while incorporating UAE national curriculum requirements. The academic programme covers all core subjects and provides students with opportunities to develop as responsible citizens. Teachers maintain high expectations for learning and progress, ensuring all students can access the full range of subjects and extracurricular activities regardless of ability level.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 26,070 to AED 31,290. The campus is conveniently accessible for families residing in Khalifa City A and along 20th Street Khalifa City.
Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.
Al Shohub announced the appointment of Mr. Timothy Hawkins as its new Assistant Principal, welcoming him to the school community and saying it looks forward to an exciting journey together.
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Annual tuition at Al Shohub Private School ranges from AED 26,070 (FS1) to AED 31,290 (G1/Y2) for 2026-2027, across 8 year groups, or about AED 2,173 to AED 2,608 a month.
| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS12026-2027 (year unverified) | 26,070 AED | ~2,173 AED | - |
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 26,070 AED | ~2,173 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 26,070 AED | ~2,173 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 31,290 AED | ~2,608 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 31,290 AED | ~2,608 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 31,290 AED | ~2,608 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 31,290 AED | ~2,608 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 31,290 AED | ~2,608 AED | - |
ADEK rated Al Shohub Private School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Acceptable" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 4 times since 2013-2014.
Al Shohub Private School's overall performance improved from acceptable to good, following a change of ownership to Aldar Education and appointment of a new principal. Teaching, curriculum and leadership improved, though attainment regressed in some subjects, including Arabic, UAE social studies and Islamic education in parts, due to restructuring instability.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 2-43), inspected 04 to 06 Jun 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 27 performance indicators rated in both reports, 2 improved, 6 declined and 19 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2021-2022 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | - |
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable | - |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | - |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable | - |
| Attainment in Social Studies | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | - |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | - |
| English — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Attainment in English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | - |
| Attainment in English | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable | - |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | - |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable | - |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | - |
| Attainment in Sciences | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable | - |
| Islamic Education — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | - |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable | - |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | - |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable | - |
| Progress in Social Studies | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | - |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Progress in Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | - |
| English — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Progress in English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | - |
| Progress in English | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable | - |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Progress in Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | - |
| Progress in Mathematics | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable | - |
| Science — Progress | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Progress in Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | - |
| Progress in Sciences | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable | - |
| Learning Skills | KG | Good | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Students' Learning skills | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | - |
| Students' Learning skills | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable | - |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | - |
| Teaching | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | - |
| Teaching | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | - |
| Teaching | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable | - |
| Assessment | KG | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | - |
| Assessment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable | - |
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | - | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 1 | - | Good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health & safety | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Very good | - |
| Health & safety | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good | - |
| Health & safety | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good | - |
| Health & safety | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good | - |
| Care & support | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | - |
| Care & support | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | - |
| Care & support | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | - |
| Care & support | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | - |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | - | Very good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 1 | - | Very good |
| Care and support | KG | - | Good |
| Care and support | Cycle 1 | - | Good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Self evaluation & improvement | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
| Management | Whole school | Good | - |
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | - | Good |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | - | Good |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | - | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | - | Good |
| Students' personal and social development, and innovation skills | |||
| Personal Development | KG | - | Good |
| Personal Development | Cycle 1 | - | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | - | Acceptable |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 1 | - | Acceptable |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | - | Acceptable |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 1 | - | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | - | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 1 | - | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | - | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 1 | - | Acceptable |
This British-curriculum school in Abu Dhabi was rated Acceptable overall. Attainment and progress were generally Good in the early phases but declined to Acceptable in later phases. Leadership, self-evaluation, partnerships and governance were rated Acceptable, management Good, and health and safety Very Good across all phases.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2021-2022 (PDF, pages 1-8), inspected 23-Nov-2021 to 25-Nov-2021. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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