Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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UAE Ministry of Education
14K - 22K AED
Al Muneera
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Al Muneera Private School is a Ministry of Education school established in 2008 in Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi. The school implements the UAE national curriculum, offering an educational framework aligned with federal standards and regularly updated to meet national requirements.
The school operates as a mixed-gender institution, welcoming both boys and girls. Students benefit from interactive learning methods, including smart display technology integrated into classroom instruction. This approach encourages active participation and engagement with educational content.
Al Muneera follows the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum, providing students with a foundation that allows for smooth transitions to other educational systems. The school organizes periodic events designed to develop social awareness and complement academic learning. Students from various backgrounds receive support tailored to their individual academic goals.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 14,000 to AED 22,000 depending on grade level. The campus serves families residing in Bani Yas and surrounding communities in Abu Dhabi.
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Annual tuition at Al Muneera Private School ranges from AED 14,000 (KG1/FS2) to AED 22,000 (G9/Y10) for 2026-2027, across 14 year groups, or about AED 1,167 to AED 1,833 a month.
| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 14,000 AED | ~1,167 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 14,000 AED | ~1,167 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 16,000 AED | ~1,333 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 16,000 AED | ~1,333 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 16,000 AED | ~1,333 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 18,000 AED | ~1,500 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 18,000 AED | ~1,500 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 20,000 AED | ~1,667 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 20,000 AED | ~1,667 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 20,000 AED | ~1,667 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,000 AED | ~1,833 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,000 AED | ~1,833 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,000 AED | ~1,833 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,000 AED | ~1,833 AED | - |
ADEK rated Al Muneera Private School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Acceptable" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 4 times since 2017-2018.
Al Muneera Private School improved from acceptable to good overall. Inspectors highlighted strong health and safety, support for students of determination, Islamic values understanding, and parent partnerships, along with improved achievement in Arabic, English and science in Phase 4 and exceeded PISA 2022 targets. Teaching, curriculum, governance and resources remain acceptable.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 2-39), inspected 20 to 23 May 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 59 performance indicators rated in both reports, 7 improved, 0 declined and 52 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2021-2022 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Social Studies | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable | - |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | KG | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Progress in Social Studies | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable | - |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Learning Skills | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| 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 | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | - | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 1 | - | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 2 | - | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 3 | - | Good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health and safety | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable | - |
| Health and safety | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | - |
| Health and safety | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | - |
| Health and safety | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable | - |
| Care and support | KG | Good | Good |
| Care and support | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Care and support | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Care and support | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | - | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 1 | - | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 2 | - | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 3 | - | Good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Good | - |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Management | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | - | Good |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | - | Good |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | - | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | - | Acceptable |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal Development | KG | - | Good |
| Personal Development | Cycle 1 | - | Good |
| Personal Development | Cycle 2 | - | Good |
| Personal Development | Cycle 3 | - | 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 | Cycle 1 | - | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 2 | - | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 3 | - | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | - | Acceptable |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 1 | - | Acceptable |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 2 | - | Acceptable |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 3 | - | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | - | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 1 | - | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 2 | - | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 3 | - | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | - | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 1 | - | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 2 | - | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 3 | - | Good |
This school was rated Acceptable overall in 2021-2022. Most subjects showed acceptable attainment and progress, with mathematics rated Good in some phases. Leadership, self-evaluation and governance were acceptable, while care and support was Good and partnerships with parents were rated Good.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2021-2022 (PDF, pages 1-8), inspected 14-Feb-2022 to 16-Feb-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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