Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British / British
28K - 42K AED
Al Maqam
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Abdullah Bin Zubair Private School is a British curriculum school located in Al Maqam, Al Ain. The school operates as a mixed-gender institution, welcoming both boys and girls to its campus on 54th Street.
Students at the school follow the UK National Curriculum framework. The educational programme spans from Kindergarten through Grade 7, providing a structured learning pathway for younger students in the region.
The school places emphasis on developing 21st century skills including creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking. Teachers participate in ongoing professional development and regular performance observations to maintain teaching standards. Student progress is tracked through systematic data collection and analysis, which informs lesson planning and instructional approaches.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 28,000 to AED 42,250 depending on grade level. The Al Maqam location provides convenient access for families residing in the surrounding Al Ain communities.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 28,000 AED | ~2,333 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 29,500 AED | ~2,458 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 31,000 AED | ~2,583 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 32,500 AED | ~2,708 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 34,000 AED | ~2,833 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 35,500 AED | ~2,958 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 37,000 AED | ~3,083 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 41,500 AED | ~3,458 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 42,250 AED | ~3,521 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 42,250 AED | ~3,521 AED | - |
ADEK rated Abdullah Bin Zubair Private School "Acceptable" in its 2022-2023 inspection, its fourth consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 7 times since 2012-2013.
Inspectors rated this school acceptable overall. Attainment and progress were acceptable in most subjects and phases, but assessment, curriculum adaptation, care and support, and social responsibility skills were weak. Governance regressed due to high staff turnover, though a newly appointed principal has begun addressing some issues, without yet achieving full improvement.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–40), inspected 16 to 18 Jan 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 41 performance indicators rated in both reports, 0 improved, 9 declined and 32 kept the same rating.
and 1 more
| Indicator | Phase | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a second language — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a second language — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning Skills | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a second language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a second language — Progress | Cycle 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | — |
| Assessment | KG | Acceptable | Weak |
| Assessment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Weak |
| Assessment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Weak |
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health & safety | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | — |
| Health & safety | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | — |
| Health & safety | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | — |
| Care & support | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | — |
| Care & support | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | — |
| Care & support | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Self evaluation & improvement | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable | Weak |
| Management | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal Development | KG | — | Acceptable |
| Personal Development | Cycle 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Personal Development | Cycle 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | — | Acceptable |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | — | Weak |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 1 | — | Weak |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 2 | — | Weak |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | — | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | — | Weak |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 1 | — | Weak |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 2 | — | Weak |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | — | Acceptable |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Care and support | KG | — | Weak |
| Care and support | Cycle 1 | — | Weak |
| Care and support | Cycle 2 | — | Weak |
This Al Ain school, following combined internal and external evaluation, was rated Acceptable overall. Attainment and progress were mostly Acceptable, with some Good results in Foundation Stage subjects and Mathematics. Health and safety, and care and support were rated Good, and partnerships with parents Very Good, while leadership, self-evaluation and governance remained Acceptable.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2021-2022 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 07-Mar-2022 to 09-Mar-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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