Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British / British
6K - 12K AED
Abu Dhabi Road (School Road)
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Al Manahil Private School is a British school located on Abu Dhabi Road in the UAE. The school provides education based on the National Curriculum of England, preparing students for internationally recognized qualifications.
The school operates as a mixed-gender institution, welcoming both boys and girls. In addition to the core British curriculum subjects, students learn Arabic and UAE Social Studies as required by the Ministry of Education.
Students follow the National Curriculum of England framework, which leads to IGCSE and A-Level examinations. The teaching approach combines ability-based and mixed ability classes, allowing for personalized learning where students can progress at individual rates. The curriculum emphasizes breadth and balance through carefully planned topics that integrate skills and concepts across subjects.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 5,760 to AED 12,470 depending on grade level.
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) | 5,760 AED | ~480 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 5,760 AED | ~480 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,470 AED | ~539 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,470 AED | ~539 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 7,180 AED | ~598 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 7,180 AED | ~598 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 7,180 AED | ~598 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 7,180 AED | ~598 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 7,180 AED | ~598 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 7,180 AED | ~598 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 8,350 AED | ~696 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 8,350 AED | ~696 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 12,470 AED | ~1,039 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 12,470 AED | ~1,039 AED | - |
ADEK rated Al Manahil Private School "Acceptable" in its 2019-2020 inspection, its second consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 5 times since 2012-2013.
Al Manahel Private School received an overall Acceptable rating. Attainment and progress were mostly acceptable, though weak in Arabic Second Language. Leadership, self-evaluation and management were acceptable, health and safety and parental partnerships were good, while governance was weak.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2019-2020 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 24 May 2022 to 26 May 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 37 performance indicators rated in both reports, 0 improved, 8 declined and 29 kept the same rating.
Of the 6 recommendations made in 2018-2019, 5 can be checked against the 2019-2020 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 2 a decline, 3 no change yet.
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2019-2020
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2019-2020
Care and support (Primary): Good → Acceptable · Care and support (Secondary): Good → Acceptable
Care and support (Primary): Good → Acceptable · Care and support (Secondary): Good → Acceptable
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2019-2020
| Indicator | Phase | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Weak |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Weak |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Weak |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Weak |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Good | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Attainment | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Progress | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Students' Achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | High | Weak | — |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | High | Weak | — |
| Arabic (Additional Language) — Attainment | High | N/A | — |
| Arabic (Additional Language) — Progress | High | Weak | — |
| English — Attainment | High | Weak | — |
| English — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Attainment | High | Weak | — |
| Science — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Learning Skills | High | Acceptable | — |
| Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | Primary | Good | — |
| Personal development | Middle | Good | — |
| Personal development | High | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Middle | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | High | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | High | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | High | Acceptable | — |
| Assessment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching | Secondary | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Weak | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Weak | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Weak | — |
| The Protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Middle | Good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | High | Good | — |
| Care and support | High | Good | — |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Care and support | Primary | Good | Acceptable |
| Care and support | Secondary | Good | Acceptable |
| Health and safety | Foundation Stage | — | Good |
| Health and safety | Primary | — | Good |
| Health and safety | Secondary | — | Good |
| Care and support | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable | Weak |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Management | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
Inspectors rated the school acceptable overall, improved from weak previously. Students now make acceptable progress in most subjects, and personal development is good. However, curriculum adaptation, innovation and independent-learning skills, and leaders' use of assessment data still need strengthening, particularly given the recently expanded student body.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2018-2019 (PDF, pages 1–18), inspected 30/09/2018 to 03/10/2018. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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