
Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British / British
24K - 48K AED
Al Muwaiji
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Al Ain English Speaking School is a British school located in Al Muwaij'i, Al Ain. Founded in 1978, the school was established to provide British-standard education for expatriate families in the region.
The school operates as a co-educational institution, welcoming both boys and girls. Students can join from Nursery classes at age 3 and continue through to A-Level examinations at age 18. The campus features dedicated areas for different age groups, including an Early Years Foundation Stage block for Nursery and Reception, separate Key Stage 1 and 2 buildings, and specialist departments for secondary students.
Following the UK curriculum, the school maintains the British educational model while incorporating best practices from other systems where appropriate. Secondary students move between departments for subject-specific lessons and receive daily pastoral support from form tutors. The structure allows children to transition seamlessly when returning to schools in their home countries.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 23,630 to AED 48,220 depending on grade level. The campus is conveniently located for families residing in Al Muwaiji, Ugdat Al Mutawaa, and areas near Saeed Ibn Shakhboot Street.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS12026-2027 (year unverified) | 23,630 AED | ~1,969 AED | - |
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 29,740 AED | ~2,478 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 29,740 AED | ~2,478 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 29,740 AED | ~2,478 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 31,580 AED | ~2,632 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 32,490 AED | ~2,708 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 35,110 AED | ~2,926 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 36,140 AED | ~3,012 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 40,810 AED | ~3,401 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 40,810 AED | ~3,401 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 40,810 AED | ~3,401 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 44,560 AED | ~3,713 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 44,560 AED | ~3,713 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 48,220 AED | ~4,018 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 48,220 AED | ~4,018 AED | - |
ADEK rated Al Ain English Speaking School "Very good" in its 2022-2023 inspection, its second consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 6 times since 2012-2013.
Al Ain English Speaking School remains rated Very Good overall. Strengths include strong relationships, knowledgeable teachers, rich extra-curricular activities, rigorous safeguarding, and inclusive leadership. Key recommendations focus on raising attainment and progress in core subjects, developing critical thinking and innovation skills, and strengthening students' personal and social development, including UAE cultural awareness.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–45), inspected 04 to 07 Nov 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 51 performance indicators rated in both reports, 10 improved, 12 declined and 29 kept the same rating.
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| Indicator | Phase | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Very good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Very good | Good |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| Arabic as a second language — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Very good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 1 | Very good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Very good |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| Arabic as a second language — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Very good |
| English — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 1 | Very good | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 3 | Very good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 1 | Very good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Learning Skills | KG | Very good | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 1 | Very good | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 2 | Good | Very good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | KG | — | Good |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | KG | — | Good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching | Foundation Stage | Good | — |
| Teaching | Primary | Very good | — |
| Teaching | Secondary | Good | — |
| Teaching | Post-16 | Good | — |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | Good | — |
| Assessment | Primary | Very good | — |
| Assessment | Secondary | Good | — |
| Assessment | Post-16 | Good | — |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health & safety | Foundation Stage | Very good | — |
| Health & safety | Primary | Very good | — |
| Health & safety | Secondary | Very good | — |
| Health & safety | Post-16 | Very good | — |
| Care & support | Foundation Stage | Very good | — |
| Care & support | Primary | Very good | — |
| Care & support | Secondary | Very good | — |
| Care & support | Post-16 | Very good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Outstanding | — |
| Self evaluation & improvement | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Governance | Whole school | Outstanding | Very good |
| Management | Whole school | Very good | — |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | — | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
This British curriculum school in Al Ain was rated Very Good overall in 2021-2022, an improvement on previous cycles. Mathematics achievement was very good across all phases, while leadership and governance were outstanding. Teaching, assessment, and attainment in several other subjects remained good, indicating some room for further improvement.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2021-2022 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 15-Nov-2021 to 18-Nov-2021. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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