Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British
25K - 32K AED
Mohammed Bin Zayed City (MBZ)
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Good Will Children Private School is a British school located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. Founded in 1993, the school operates as a Cambridge-accredited institution serving the Musaffah area within Zone ME-10.
The school welcomes both boys and girls in a coeducational setting. Students benefit from small class sizes designed to support personalised learning and individual attention throughout their academic journey.
As a Cambridge curriculum school, the institution follows clearly structured academic objectives across all stages. Teaching methods emphasise questioning, problem-solving and creative thinking rather than rote memorisation. Core subjects include English, Mathematics and Science, alongside Arabic studies, Islamic Studies and Quran, helping students maintain connections to their cultural heritage while preparing for future academic pursuits.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 25,050 to AED 32,360. The campus serves families residing in ME-09, ME-10, MBZ City and the wider Mussaffah community.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 25,050 AED | ~2,088 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 25,050 AED | ~2,088 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 26,940 AED | ~2,245 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 26,940 AED | ~2,245 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 27,020 AED | ~2,252 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 29,530 AED | ~2,461 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 29,530 AED | ~2,461 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 29,530 AED | ~2,461 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 32,360 AED | ~2,697 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 32,360 AED | ~2,697 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 32,360 AED | ~2,697 AED | - |
ADEK rated Good Will Children Private School "Acceptable" in its 2017-2018 inspection, down from "Good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 4 times since 2012-2013; its best rating was "Good" in 2016-2017.
Good Will Children Private School was rated Acceptable overall following its 2022 inspection. Sciences attainment and progress, along with health and safety, were rated above the minimum level, while most other areas, including leadership, self-evaluation, governance, and core subject attainment, met only the minimum acceptable standard.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2017-2018 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 07-Mar-2022 to 09-Mar-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2017-2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | ||
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Arabic Second Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Arabic Second Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Social Studies | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in English | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in English | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Sciences | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Attainment in Sciences | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Attainment in Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Arabic Second Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Arabic Second Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Social Studies | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Progress in English | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Progress in English | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Progress in English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Mathematics | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Mathematics | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Progress in Sciences | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Progress in Sciences | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress in Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Students' Learning skills | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Students' Learning skills | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Students' Learning skills | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Teaching and assessment | ||
| Teaching | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Teaching | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Teaching | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| 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 |
| Care & support | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Care & support | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Care & support | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Leadership and management | ||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable |
| Self evaluation & improvement | Whole school | Acceptable |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable |
| Management | Whole school | Good |
Good Will Children Private School was judged satisfactory overall. Students made satisfactory progress, with personal development, care, and support improving. Strengths included relationships and teaching assistant deployment, while attainment across subjects, especially English, and better matching of lessons to higher achievers' needs were identified as areas needing improvement.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2014-2015 (PDF, pages 1–12), inspected 22 – 25 September 2014. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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