Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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UAE Ministry of Education
13K - 27K AED
Mohammed Bin Zayed City (MBZ)
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Al Bashair Private School is a Ministry of Education school located in Mohammad Bin Zayed City, Shabiya 12. The school operates under the UAE national curriculum framework and serves the local community in Abu Dhabi.
The school welcomes both boys and girls, providing a mixed educational environment. Students benefit from a learning atmosphere where positive attitudes and strong commitment to their studies are encouraged throughout their time at the institution.
Al Bashair Private School follows the MoE curriculum standards, aligning with UAE educational requirements and national values. The school emphasizes building responsibility and preparing students for future academic and personal success within the framework of UAE educational goals.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 12,900 to AED 27,200 depending on grade level. The campus is conveniently accessible for families residing in ME09, MBZ City, Mussaffah, and surrounding areas of Mohamed Bin Zayed City.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 12,900 AED | ~1,075 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 13,500 AED | ~1,125 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 13,800 AED | ~1,150 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 13,800 AED | ~1,150 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 15,500 AED | ~1,292 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 15,500 AED | ~1,292 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 17,200 AED | ~1,433 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 17,200 AED | ~1,433 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 19,800 AED | ~1,650 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 25,000 AED | ~2,083 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 25,900 AED | ~2,158 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 25,900 AED | ~2,158 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 26,600 AED | ~2,217 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 27,200 AED | ~2,267 AED | - |
ADEK rated Al Bashair Private School "Very good" in its 2022-2023 inspection, its third consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 7 times since 2012-2013.
Al Bashair Private School remained very good overall, with very good achievement in core subjects and outstanding Cycle 3 progress in social studies. Health and safety, and parent partnerships, were outstanding. Leadership was very good but inspectors recommended strengthening middle leaders and increasing consistency to reach outstanding.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–35), inspected 16 to 22 Feb 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 57 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 0 declined and 56 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | KG | Very good | Very good |
| 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 | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | KG | Very good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | KG | Very good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | KG | 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 | Very good |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 3 | Very good | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Learning Skills | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching | Foundation Stage | Very good | — |
| Teaching | Primary | Very good | — |
| Teaching | Middle | Very good | — |
| Teaching | High | Very good | — |
| Assessment | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Assessment | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| Assessment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Assessment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | — | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 1 | — | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 2 | — | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 3 | — | Very good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health & safety | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | — |
| Health & safety | Primary | Outstanding | — |
| Health & safety | Middle | Outstanding | — |
| Health & safety | High | Outstanding | — |
| Care & support | Foundation Stage | Very good | — |
| Care & support | Primary | Very good | — |
| Care & support | Middle | Very good | — |
| Care & support | High | Very good | — |
| 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 | — | Very good |
| Care and support | Cycle 1 | — | Very good |
| Care and support | Cycle 2 | — | Very good |
| Care and support | Cycle 3 | — | Very good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Self evaluation & improvement | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Outstanding | — |
| Governance | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Management | Whole school | Outstanding | — |
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Very good |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | — | Outstanding |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| 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 | — | Very 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 |
Al Bashair Private School was rated Very Good overall in its 2021-2022 ADEK inspection. Students showed very good attainment and progress across most subjects and phases, supported by very good teaching, assessment, and leadership, alongside outstanding health and safety, parental partnerships, and management.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2021-2022 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 30 May 2022 to 02 June 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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