Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British / UAE Ministry of Education
3K - 14K AED
Al Yahar
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Al Yahar Private School is a British school and Ministry of Education school located in Al Yahar, Al Ain. The school operates as a private international institution offering two distinct curriculum pathways to serve the local community.
The school welcomes both boys and girls across its two academic sections. The Ministry of Education curriculum section serves students from KG through Grade 12, while the British curriculum section currently offers classes from KG to Grade 8, with plans to expand through Grade 12. The MOE section comprises approximately 80% of the student population, with the British section experiencing recent growth.
Students benefit from a range of educational, cultural, and sports activities designed to strengthen skills and develop individual abilities. The school employs experienced and certified teaching staff who deliver instruction aligned with UAE educational standards. On-site healthcare services are available, and students receive recognition through certificates and awards at the end of each academic year.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 3,380 to AED 13,610. The campus serves families throughout Al Yahar and the surrounding area of Alyahar North.
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) | 3,380 AED | ~282 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 3,380 AED | ~282 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 4,810 AED | ~401 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 5,320 AED | ~443 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,040 AED | ~503 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,040 AED | ~503 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,040 AED | ~503 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,040 AED | ~503 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 7,470 AED | ~623 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 8,080 AED | ~673 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 8,700 AED | ~725 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 12,280 AED | ~1,023 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 12,890 AED | ~1,074 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 13,610 AED | ~1,134 AED | - |
ADEK rated Al Yahar Private School "Acceptable" in its 2019-2020 inspection, its third consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 5 times since 2012-2013.
This school was rated Acceptable overall. Most subjects and phases met only minimum expectations, though health and safety was rated Good across all phases, and some subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Social Studies reached Good in later phases. Leadership, governance, and care and support were all rated Acceptable.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2019-2020 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 06-Jun-2022 to 09-Jun-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 5 performance indicators rated in both reports, 0 improved, 1 declined and 4 kept the same rating.
Of the 5 recommendations made in 2018-2019, 2 can be checked against the 2019-2020 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.
3 related indicators kept their ratings in 2019-2020
3 related indicators kept their ratings in 2019-2020
| Indicator | Phase | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' personal and social development and innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | KG | Good | — |
| Personal development | Primary | Good | — |
| Personal development | Middle | Good | — |
| Personal development | High | 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 | 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 | KG | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | High | Good | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | High | Acceptable | — |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Secondary | Acceptable | Good |
| Assessment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching | Secondary | — | Good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Acceptable | — |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Good | — |
| 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 | KG | Good | — |
| Care and support | Primary | Good | — |
| Care and support | Middle | Good | — |
| Care and support | High | Good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | — |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Good | Acceptable |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Self-evaluation & improvement | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Management | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Students' achievement | |||
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Secondary | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Primary | — | Good |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Secondary | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Secondary | — | Good |
| Attainment — English | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — English | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — English | Secondary | — | Good |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Secondary | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Sciences | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Sciences | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Sciences | Secondary | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Foundation Stage | — | Good |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Secondary | — | Good |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Primary | — | Good |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Secondary | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Social Studies | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Social Studies | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Social Studies | Secondary | — | Good |
| Progress — English | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — English | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — English | Secondary | — | Good |
| Progress — Mathematics | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Mathematics | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Mathematics | Secondary | — | Good |
| Progress — Sciences | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Sciences | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Sciences | Secondary | — | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Secondary | — | Good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health & safety | Foundation Stage | — | Good |
| Health & safety | Primary | — | Good |
| Health & safety | Secondary | — | Good |
| Care & support | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Care & support | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| Care & support | Secondary | — | Acceptable |
Al Yahar Private School was judged acceptable overall. Achievement is broadly acceptable across most subjects, with some improvement in English and Arabic. Personal development, care, and partnerships with parents are good, while teaching, assessment, curriculum adaptation, and leadership monitoring of learning outcomes still need further development.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2018-2019 (PDF, pages 1–18), inspected 27 to 30 January 2019. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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