Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British / UAE Ministry of Education
8K - 11K AED
Al Muwaiji
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Emirates Private School, Al Ain is a British curriculum school located in Al Muwaij'i. Part of the Emirates Education Group, the school was established in 1982 and has grown to become one of the recognized private schools in the region. The institution also incorporates Ministry of Education requirements alongside its British framework.
The school operates as a mixed-gender institution, welcoming both boys and girls from KG1 through Grade 12. Students benefit from a learning environment designed to balance academic achievement with enjoyable educational experiences. The campus maintains a supportive atmosphere where student wellbeing remains a priority.
Following the British National Curriculum, the school integrates UAE Ministry of Education standards to provide students with a balanced educational foundation. The dual-curriculum approach prepares learners for both local and international academic pathways. Safety measures and child protection protocols are embedded throughout school operations.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 8,180 to AED 11,150. The school serves families residing in Al Muwaij'i and surrounding areas including Ugdat Al Mutawaa, Saeed Ibn Shakhboot Street, and 28 Street in Al Muwaiji.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 8,180 AED | ~682 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 8,180 AED | ~682 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 8,180 AED | ~682 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 9,310 AED | ~776 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 9,310 AED | ~776 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 9,310 AED | ~776 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 11,150 AED | ~929 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 11,150 AED | ~929 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 11,150 AED | ~929 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 11,150 AED | ~929 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 11,150 AED | ~929 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 11,150 AED | ~929 AED | - |
ADEK rated Emirates Private School, Al Ain "Good" in its 2020-2021 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 7 times since 2012-2013.
Inspectors rated Emirates Private School, Al Ain overall Good. Attainment and progress were mostly Good to Very Good across subjects, with English and Mathematics only Acceptable in the Foundation Stage. Teaching, assessment, care, and leadership were rated Good, while health and safety was rated Very Good in all phases.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2020-2021 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 28-Feb-2022 to 03-Mar-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 66 performance indicators rated in both reports, 20 improved, 3 declined and 43 kept the same rating.
and 12 more
Of the 6 recommendations made in 2019-2020, 3 can be checked against the 2020-2021 ratings: 1 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.
Arabic Second Language — Attainment (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Mathematics — Attainment (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic Second Language — Progress (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Mathematics — Progress (Primary): Acceptable → Good
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2020-2021
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2020-2021
| Indicator | Phase | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Post-16 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Post-16 | Good | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Post-16 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Post-16 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Post-16 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Post-16 | Acceptable | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Post-16 | Acceptable | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Post-16 | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Post-16 | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Post-16 | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Good | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Post-16 | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Post-16 | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Post-16 | Good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Post-16 | Good | Very good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Primary | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | KG | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | High | Good | — |
| Learning skills | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Primary | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Post-16 | Good | Good |
| Students' personal and social development and their innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | KG | Very good | — |
| Personal development | Primary | Very good | — |
| Personal development | Middle | Very good | — |
| Personal development | High | Very 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 | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Middle | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | High | Good | — |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Post-16 | Good | Good |
| Teaching | Foundation Stage | — | Good |
| Teaching | Primary | — | Good |
| Teaching | Secondary | — | Good |
| Teaching | Post-16 | — | Good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Good | — |
| 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 | — |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Care and support | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Care and support | Primary | Good | Good |
| Care and support | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Care and support | Post-16 | Good | Good |
| Health and safety | Foundation Stage | — | Very good |
| Health and safety | Primary | — | Very good |
| Health and safety | Secondary | — | Very good |
| Health and safety | Post-16 | — | Very good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Good |
| Self-evaluation and improvement | Whole school | — | Good |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | — | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | — | Good |
| Management | Whole school | — | Good |
Emirates Private School Al Ain improved from Acceptable to Good overall, with better achievement and teaching across most subjects, strong relationships, and outstanding attendance. Areas needing improvement include Arabic as an additional language, extended writing, mathematics teaching approaches, independent learning in early grades, and consistency in middle leadership accountability.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2019-2020 (PDF, pages 1–19), inspected 27 to 30 January 2020. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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