Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British
18K - 30K AED
Falaj Hazzaa
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Excel International School is a British school located in Falaj Hazzaa, Al Ain. The school delivers a K-12 programme based on the UK curriculum, providing education from early years through to graduation.
The school welcomes both boys and girls in a mixed learning environment. Students follow a British curriculum framework that emphasizes independent learning and collaborative work, with opportunities to engage with subject experts through visits and guest interactions.
Academic programmes cover a broad range of subjects alongside extra-curricular activities. The curriculum promotes active student engagement, encouraging discussion, questioning, and practical application of knowledge. Personal development forms a key part of the educational approach, with emphasis on self-respect, respect for others, and environmental awareness.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 18,260 to AED 29,710. The campus is accessible for families residing in Falaj Hazza and surrounding areas of Al Ain.
Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.
Excel International School announced it has been rated Good, referring to the Abu Dhabi education regulator ADEK, in a brief celebratory post. No further details on the inspection were provided in the source.
Source: school websiteThe 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) | 18,260 AED | ~1,522 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 18,260 AED | ~1,522 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 20,130 AED | ~1,678 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 20,130 AED | ~1,678 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,190 AED | ~1,849 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,190 AED | ~1,849 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,190 AED | ~1,849 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,190 AED | ~1,849 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 24,460 AED | ~2,038 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 24,460 AED | ~2,038 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 26,960 AED | ~2,247 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 26,960 AED | ~2,247 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 29,710 AED | ~2,476 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 29,710 AED | ~2,476 AED | - |
ADEK rated Excel International School "Good" in its 2024-2025 inspection, up from "Acceptable" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 7 times since 2012-2013.
Latest report analysed so far; the 20217-2018 report has not been reviewed yet.
Excel International School improved from Acceptable to Good overall. Teaching, achievement, and care have strengthened across primary and secondary phases, attendance is very good, and leaders and governors are committed to improvement. Key areas remaining for development include Foundation Stage provision, support for the most able and students of determination, and self-evaluation planning.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2024-2025 (PDF, pages 2–46), inspected 21 to 23 Jan 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 66 performance indicators rated in both reports, 46 improved, 0 declined and 20 kept the same rating.
and 38 more
Of the 6 recommendations made in 2023-2024, 6 can be checked against the 2024-2025 ratings: 6 show an improvement.
Arabic as a first language — Attainment (Cycle 2): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a first language — Progress (Cycle 2): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a second language — Attainment (Cycle 1): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a second language — Attainment (Cycle 2): Weak → Acceptable
Learning Skills (Cycle 1): Acceptable → Good · Learning Skills (Cycle 2): Acceptable → Good · Social responsibility and innovation skills (KG): Acceptable → Good · Social responsibility and innovation skills (Cycle 1): Acceptable → Good
Teaching for effective learning (Cycle 1): Acceptable → Good · Teaching for effective learning (Cycle 2): Acceptable → Good
Assessment (Cycle 2): Acceptable → Good
Curriculum adaptation (Cycle 2): Acceptable → Good
Care and support (KG): Acceptable → Good · Care and support (Cycle 1): Acceptable → Good · Care and support (Cycle 2): Acceptable → Good
| Indicator | Phase | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Weak | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a second language — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Progress | Cycle 2 | Weak | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Attainment | KG | Weak | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Progress | KG | Weak | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Weak | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | KG | Weak | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Learning Skills | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal Development | KG | Acceptable | Good |
| Personal Development | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Personal Development | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Acceptable | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Acceptable | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Assessment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| 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 | Acceptable | Good |
| Care and support | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Good |
| Care and support | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Health and safety, including child protection/safeguarding | KG | — | Good |
| Health and safety, including child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Health and safety, including child protection/safeguarding | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
Excel International School received an overall rating of Acceptable. Students generally achieve acceptable standards, with stronger mathematics and science progress in Cycle 2, but weaker results in KG English and science, and in Cycle 2 Arabic as a second language. Governance and parent partnerships are relative strengths, while teaching, assessment, and self-evaluation need improvement.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 2–38), inspected 16 to 18 Jan 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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