Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British
17K - 31K AED
Mohammed Bin Zayed City (MBZ)
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Al Murooj Scientific School is a British school located in Mohammed Bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi. The school has been serving the community since 1992 and is registered with the British Council while maintaining affiliation with Cambridge International.
The school welcomes both boys and girls, providing coeducational learning from Kindergarten through Grade 8. Students benefit from a child-friendly campus environment designed to encourage exploration and inquiry-based learning.
Al Murooj Scientific School follows the British curriculum and operates as an active UNESCO school. The institution participates in global events including environmental initiatives and cultural celebrations. Teaching approaches emphasize personalized learning to address individual student needs, with monthly themed activities supporting early years development through hands-on experiences.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 17,000 to AED 31,100. The Mohammed Bin Zayed campus is conveniently accessible for families residing in MBZ City, Mussaffah, and surrounding areas.
The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.
| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 17,000 AED | ~1,417 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 17,800 AED | ~1,483 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 18,600 AED | ~1,550 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 19,800 AED | ~1,650 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 21,000 AED | ~1,750 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,200 AED | ~1,850 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 23,800 AED | ~1,983 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 24,200 AED | ~2,017 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 24,600 AED | ~2,050 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 25,600 AED | ~2,133 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 28,200 AED | ~2,350 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 28,200 AED | ~2,350 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 31,100 AED | ~2,592 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 31,100 AED | ~2,592 AED | - |
ADEK rated Al Murooj Scientific School "Acceptable" in its 2018-2019 inspection, its second consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 2 times since 2017-2018.
Inspectors rated Al Murooj Scientific Private School Acceptable overall. Attainment and progress in English, Mathematics and Science were mostly Acceptable, while Islamic Education and Social Studies were rated Good in several phases. Health and safety, and care and support were Good, but leadership and management indicators were rated Acceptable.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2018-2019 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 07-Nov-2021 to 09-Nov-2021. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 42 performance indicators rated in both reports, 6 improved, 5 declined and 31 kept the same rating.
Of the 6 recommendations made in 2017-2018, 3 can be checked against the 2018-2019 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 3 no change yet.
3 related indicators kept their ratings in 2018-2019
3 related indicators kept their ratings in 2018-2019
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2018-2019
| Indicator | Phase | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Progress | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Attainment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Progress | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| 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 | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| English — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| English — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Learning skills | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | KG | Good | — |
| Personal development | Primary | Good | — |
| Personal development | Middle | 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 | Primary | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Middle | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Good | — |
| Teaching and Assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Assessment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable | 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 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Middle | Good | — |
| Care and support | KG | Good | — |
| Care and support | Primary | Good | — |
| Care and support | Middle | Good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Good | 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 |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health & safety | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Good |
| Health & safety | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Good |
| Health & safety | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Good |
| Health & safety | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | 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 |
Inspectors rated this British-curriculum school acceptable overall, similar to the previous inspection. Achievement was good in social studies and science but acceptable elsewhere. Personal development, care, and parent partnerships were good, while teaching, curriculum challenge, and leadership's monitoring and use of data needed improvement.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2017-2018 (PDF, pages 1–17), inspected 30 April to 3 May 2018. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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