Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British
29K - 36K AED
Hadbat Al Zafranah
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Al Rabeeh School is a British school located in Hadbat Al Zafranah, Abu Dhabi. The school combines the British Curriculum with UAE Ministry of Education requirements, providing students with a well-rounded educational foundation that emphasises critical thinking and cultural understanding.
The school welcomes both boys and girls from ages 3 to 12, covering FS1 to Year 7. Students seeking to continue their British education beyond Year 7 can transition to the affiliated Al Rabeeh Academy for secondary studies through to Year 13.
Al Rabeeh School follows the UK National Curriculum framework, integrating modern teaching approaches with values-based learning. The educational programme focuses on developing individual talents and interests while building strong academic foundations during the primary years.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 28,840 to AED 35,590 depending on year group. The campus offers convenient access for families residing in St. 29, Muroor Road, and the wider Al Zaafarana area.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS12026-2027 (year unverified) | 28,840 AED | ~2,403 AED | - |
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 28,840 AED | ~2,403 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 30,990 AED | ~2,583 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 30,990 AED | ~2,583 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 34,300 AED | ~2,858 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 34,300 AED | ~2,858 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 35,590 AED | ~2,966 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 35,590 AED | ~2,966 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 35,590 AED | ~2,966 AED | - |
ADEK rated Al Rabeeh School "Good" in its 2016-2017 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 4 times since 2012-2013.
Al Rabeeh School received an overall rating of Good. Inspection judgement tables showed very good teaching, care and support, and strong progress in English, mathematics and science, while secondary-level English attainment was acceptable and leadership effectiveness was rated Good, based on the November 2021 inspection.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2016-2017 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 11-Nov-2021 to 15-Nov-2021. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 29 performance indicators rated in both reports, 20 improved, 1 declined and 8 kept the same rating.
and 12 more
| Indicator | Phase | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Progress | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Sciences — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Good |
| Sciences — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good | Very good |
| Sciences — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Very good |
| Sciences — Progress | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Other subjects (Art, ICT, PE) — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, ICT, PE) — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| Learning skills | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | — | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Secondary | — | Good |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Foundation Stage | — | Good |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Primary | — | Good |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Secondary | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Foundation Stage | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Secondary | — | Good |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | — | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | — | Good |
| Sciences — Attainment | Secondary | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | — | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Secondary | — | Good |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Foundation Stage | — | Good |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Primary | — | Good |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Secondary | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Foundation Stage | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Secondary | — | Good |
| English — Progress | Secondary | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | — | Very good |
| Sciences — Progress | Secondary | — | Very good |
| Learning skills | Secondary | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | KG | Good | — |
| Personal development | Primary | 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 | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Good | — |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Teaching | Foundation Stage | — | Very good |
| Teaching | Primary | — | Very good |
| Teaching | Secondary | — | Very good |
| Assessment | Secondary | — | Good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | — |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Very good | Good |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Acceptable | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Good | — |
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Good |
| Management | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health and safety | Foundation Stage | — | Very good |
| Health and safety | Primary | — | Very good |
| Health and safety | Secondary | — | Very good |
| Care and support | Foundation Stage | — | Very good |
| Care and support | Primary | — | Very good |
| Care and support | Secondary | — | Very good |
Al Rabeeh School provides a good quality of education. A newly appointed principal and senior leadership team have rapidly improved teaching, assessment, curriculum and organisation. Attainment is broadly age-appropriate, progress is good in most subjects, and students behave very well, though Arabic, social studies and innovation skills remain only acceptable.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2015-2016 (PDF, pages 1–18), inspected 19 – 22 October, 2015. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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