Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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UAE Ministry of Education
5K - 11K AED
Shabiyah Khalifa
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Beit Al Maqdes International Private School is a Ministry of Education school located in Sector ME11 Shabiyah Khalifa, Abu Dhabi. The school provides education following the UAE national curriculum framework for both boys and girls.
The school operates as a mixed-gender institution, welcoming students across multiple grade levels. Classrooms support Arabic and Islamic studies alongside core subjects aligned with MoE standards and requirements.
Teaching staff receive ongoing training to enhance instructional strategies and student engagement. The school maintains focus on academic improvement while providing support programmes for students who need additional guidance. Behavioural development and student welfare form part of the daily educational approach.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 5,420 to AED 11,050 depending on grade level. The campus serves families residing in Shabiyah Khalifa and surrounding Abu Dhabi communities.
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) | 5,420 AED | ~452 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 5,420 AED | ~452 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,240 AED | ~520 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,240 AED | ~520 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,240 AED | ~520 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,450 AED | ~538 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,450 AED | ~538 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,450 AED | ~538 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 7,980 AED | ~665 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 7,980 AED | ~665 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 7,980 AED | ~665 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 9,620 AED | ~802 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 10,330 AED | ~861 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 11,050 AED | ~921 AED | - |
ADEK rated Beit Al Maqdes International Private School "Good" in its 2020-2021 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 6 times since 2012-2013.
This ADEK-inspected school, following the MoE curriculum, received an overall rating of Good. Student attainment and progress ranged from Good to Very Good across phases and subjects, teaching and assessment were Good to Very Good, care and support were Very Good, and leadership and management were rated Good overall.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2020-2021 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 21-Feb-2022 to 24-Feb-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 54 performance indicators rated in both reports, 16 improved, 0 declined and 38 kept the same rating.
and 8 more
Of the 5 recommendations made in 2019-2020, 2 can be checked against the 2020-2021 ratings: 2 show an improvement.
Assessment (Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)): Good → Very good
Students' learning skills (Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3)): Good → Very good
| Indicator | Phase | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good | Very good |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Very good |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Very good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Very good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Very good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Very good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Very good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Very good |
| Sciences — Attainment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Good |
| Sciences — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Good |
| Sciences — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| Sciences — Attainment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Very good |
| Sciences — Progress | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Good |
| Sciences — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Good |
| Sciences — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| Sciences — Progress | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Very good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Primary | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | KG | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | High | Good | — |
| Students' learning skills | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Good |
| Students' learning skills | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Good |
| Students' learning skills | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| Students' learning skills | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Very good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | KG | Very good | — |
| Personal development | Primary | Very good | — |
| Personal development | Middle | Very good | — |
| Personal development | High | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Middle | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | High | Very good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Very good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Very good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Very good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | High | Very good | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Middle | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | High | Good | — |
| Assessment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Very good |
| Teaching | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Good |
| Teaching | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Good |
| Teaching | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Good |
| Teaching | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Very good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Good | — |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Very good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Very good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Middle | Very good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | High | Very good | — |
| Care and support | KG | Good | — |
| Care and support | Primary | Good | — |
| Care and support | Middle | Good | — |
| Care and support | High | Good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Overall effectiveness | Whole school | Good | — |
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Good |
| Self-evaluation & improvement planning | Whole school | — | Good |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | — | Good |
| Management | Whole school | — | Good |
| 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 |
| Health & safety | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Very good |
| Care & support | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Very good |
| Care & support | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Very good |
| Care & support | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Very good |
| Care & support | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Very good |
Inspectors rated the school good overall, an improvement since the previous inspection, due to consistently good teaching, clear leadership direction, and effective staff training. Core-subject achievement, students' attitudes, respect for Islamic values and UAE culture, and student support were strong, while ICT skills, innovation, and challenge for more-able students needed further development.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2019-2020 (PDF, pages 1–18), inspected 18 to 21 November 2019. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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