Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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4K - 5K AED
Abu Dhabi University Area
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Bangladesh Islamia Private School is a long-established institution founded in 1980, located near Abu Dhabi Co-op Society. The school serves the Bangladeshi and international community in Abu Dhabi, offering education from KG through Grade 12.
The school welcomes both boys and girls, providing instruction in English and Bengali medium. Students benefit from a curriculum that emphasizes English, Arabic, Bengali, and Islamic Studies, preparing them for life in a multicultural environment.
Classes follow the Bangladesh curriculum under the Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Dhaka. Students complete the SSC (Secondary School Certificate) and HSC (Higher Secondary School Certificate) examinations, which are evaluated using the GPA grading system.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 3,700 to AED 5,100. The campus is conveniently accessible for families residing in Mushrif Area, behind Abu Dhabi University, off E22 Al Ain Road, and along 29th Street of Airport Road.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 3,700 AED | ~308 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 3,700 AED | ~308 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 3,700 AED | ~308 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 3,700 AED | ~308 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 3,774 AED | ~315 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 3,774 AED | ~315 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 3,774 AED | ~315 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 3,774 AED | ~315 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 3,774 AED | ~315 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 3,774 AED | ~315 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 3,774 AED | ~315 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 5,100 AED | ~425 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 5,100 AED | ~425 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 5,100 AED | ~425 AED | - |
ADEK rated Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Bangladesh Islamia Private School "Weak" in its 2016-2017 inspection, its second consecutive "Weak". The school has been inspected 3 times since 2013-2014.
This ADEK inspection rated the school Weak overall. Attainment and progress across most subjects were judged Acceptable, while health and safety, care and support, leadership, self-evaluation and governance were rated Weak. Partnerships with parents stood out as comparatively stronger, rated Acceptable, indicating the school requires significant improvement in most performance standards.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2016-2017 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 01-Feb-2022 to 03-Feb-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | ||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Attainment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Progress | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable |
| Teaching and assessment | ||
| 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) | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | ||
| Health & safety | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Weak |
| Health & safety | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Weak |
| Health & safety | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Weak |
| Health & safety | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Weak |
| Care & support | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Weak |
| Care & support | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Weak |
| Care & support | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Weak |
| Care & support | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Weak |
| Leadership and management | ||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Weak |
| Self evaluation & improvement | Whole school | Weak |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Acceptable |
| Governance | Whole school | Weak |
| Management | Whole school | Weak |
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