Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British
57K - 74K AED
Al Reem Island
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Repton School Abu Dhabi is a British school located in Shams Abu Dhabi on Reem Island. The school first welcomed students in September 2013, bringing a heritage of over 450 years of educational tradition from its UK counterpart to the UAE capital.
The school operates as a coeducational institution, accepting both boys and girls. Repton Abu Dhabi maintains an academically selective approach while focusing on the individual development of each student.
Following a British independent school curriculum, the school incorporates elements of the English National Curriculum while allowing teachers flexibility to adapt content for an international setting. The educational philosophy emphasizes independent thought, self-discovery, and responsible decision-making alongside academic achievement.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 56,910 to AED 74,000. The campus is conveniently accessible from Najmat and other areas across Al Reem Island.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS12026-2027 (year unverified) | 56,910 AED | ~4,743 AED | - |
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 56,910 AED | ~4,743 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 63,120 AED | ~5,260 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 61,000 AED | ~5,083 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 65,000 AED | ~5,417 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 65,000 AED | ~5,417 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 65,000 AED | ~5,417 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 65,000 AED | ~5,417 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 65,000 AED | ~5,417 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 65,000 AED | ~5,417 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 70,000 AED | ~5,833 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 70,000 AED | ~5,833 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 70,000 AED | ~5,833 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 74,000 AED | ~6,167 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 74,000 AED | ~6,167 AED | - |
ADEK rated Repton School Abu Dhabi "Very good" in its 2022-2023 inspection, down from "Outstanding" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 6 times since 2013-2014; its best rating was "Outstanding" in 2021-2022.
This British curriculum school in Abu Dhabi received an overall Very Good rating. Inspectors found outstanding attainment and progress in science and outstanding progress in English and mathematics. Leadership and management, health and safety, and care and support were outstanding, while teaching and assessment were rated very good.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 30 May 2022 to 02 June 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 4 performance indicators rated in both reports, 0 improved, 0 declined and 4 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Foundation Stage | Very good | — |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Foundation Stage | Very good | — |
| Attainment in English | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | — |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | — |
| Attainment in Sciences | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | — |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Foundation Stage | Very good | — |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Foundation Stage | Very good | — |
| Progress in English | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | — |
| Progress in Mathematics | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | — |
| Progress in Sciences | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | — |
| Learning skills | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | — |
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Primary | — | Good |
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Secondary | — | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Primary | — | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Secondary | — | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic Second Language | Primary | — | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic Second Language | Middle | — | Good |
| Attainment in Social Studies | Primary | — | Good |
| Attainment in Social Studies | Middle | — | Good |
| Attainment in English | Primary | — | Very good |
| Attainment in English | Secondary | — | Very good |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Primary | — | Very good |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Secondary | — | Outstanding |
| Attainment in Sciences | Primary | — | Outstanding |
| Attainment in Sciences | Secondary | — | Outstanding |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Primary | — | Good |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Secondary | — | Good |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Primary | — | Good |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Secondary | — | Good |
| Progress in Arabic Second Language | Primary | — | Good |
| Progress in Arabic Second Language | Middle | — | Good |
| Progress in Social Studies | Primary | — | Good |
| Progress in Social Studies | Middle | — | Good |
| Progress in English | Primary | — | Outstanding |
| Progress in English | Secondary | — | Outstanding |
| Progress in Mathematics | Primary | — | Outstanding |
| Progress in Mathematics | Secondary | — | Outstanding |
| Progress in Sciences | Primary | — | Outstanding |
| Progress in Sciences | Secondary | — | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Primary | — | Very good |
| Learning skills | Secondary | — | Very good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | — |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | — |
| Teaching | Primary | — | Very good |
| Teaching | Secondary | — | Very good |
| Assessment | Primary | — | Very good |
| Assessment | Secondary | — | Very good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health & safety | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | — |
| Care & support | Foundation Stage | Outstanding | — |
| Health and safety | Primary | — | Outstanding |
| Health and safety | Secondary | — | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Primary | — | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Secondary | — | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Self evaluation & improvement | Whole school | Outstanding | — |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Governance | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Management | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Self-evaluation and improvement | Whole school | — | Outstanding |
Repton Foundation School, a KG-only British curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, received an overall Outstanding rating from ADEK inspectors in the 2021-2022 report. Performance judgement tables show outstanding ratings across student attainment and progress in English, Mathematics and Science, as well as teaching, assessment, care, and leadership.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2021-2022 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 07-Nov-2021 to 09-Nov-2021. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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