Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British / British
14K - 20K AED
Al Muwaiji
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Global English School is a British school located in Al Muwaij'i, Al Ain. Established in 1982 as one of the first private schools in the city, the institution has grown significantly over four decades to become a well-established educational provider in the region.
The school welcomes both boys and girls, with a student body of more than 1,500 students representing approximately 40 nationalities. In 2002, the school adopted the Cambridge International Curriculum to meet the growing demand for international education among local and expatriate families.
Global English School operates as a Cambridge International School, offering the EYFS programme for Foundation Stage, the National Curriculum of England aligned with Cambridge Primary and Checkpoint from Year 1 to 8, and Cambridge IGCSE along with AS and A-Level qualifications for secondary students. The curriculum incorporates Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and UAE Social Studies alongside the internationally recognised Cambridge framework.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 13,800 to AED 20,410. The campus is accessible from Al Muwaij, Al Muwaiji, Ugdat Al Mutawaa, and Saeed Ibn Shakhboot Street.
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) | 13,800 AED | ~1,150 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 14,440 AED | ~1,203 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 14,700 AED | ~1,225 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 14,700 AED | ~1,225 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 15,850 AED | ~1,321 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 15,850 AED | ~1,321 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 17,110 AED | ~1,426 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 17,110 AED | ~1,426 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 18,710 AED | ~1,559 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 19,210 AED | ~1,601 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 19,410 AED | ~1,618 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 19,550 AED | ~1,629 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 20,410 AED | ~1,701 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 20,410 AED | ~1,701 AED | - |
ADEK rated Global English School "Acceptable" in its 2108-2109 inspection, its third consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 6 times since 2012-2013.
Latest report analysed so far; the 2108-2109 report has not been reviewed yet.
Global English School received an overall rating of Acceptable. Foundation Stage students achieved Good outcomes in teaching, assessment and several subjects, while most other phases were rated Acceptable. Leadership, self-evaluation, parental partnerships, governance, health and safety, and care and support were Good, though management was Acceptable.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2021-2022 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 13 June 2022 to 15 June 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2014-2015 | 2021-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Attainment and progress | Whole school | Unsatisfactory | — |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Good |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Good |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Arabic Second Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Arabic Second Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Arabic Second Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — English | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — English | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Good |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Good |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Good |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Arabic Second Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Arabic Second Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Arabic Second Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Social Studies | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — English | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Good |
| Progress — English | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Good |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Good |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Good |
| Learning skills | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Students' personal development | |||
| Personal development | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Quality of teaching and learning | Whole school | Unsatisfactory | — |
| Teaching | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Good |
| Teaching | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | |||
| Meeting students' needs through the curriculum | Whole school | Unsatisfactory | — |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Protection, care, guidance and support of students | Whole school | Unsatisfactory | — |
| Health & safety | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Good |
| Health & safety | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Good |
| Health & safety | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Good |
| Health & safety | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Care & support | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Good |
| Care & support | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Good |
| Care & support | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Good |
| Care & support | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Good |
| Buildings and premises | |||
| Quality of school's buildings and premises | Whole school | Unsatisfactory | — |
| Resources | |||
| School's resources to support its aims | Whole school | Unsatisfactory | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Whole school | Unsatisfactory | — |
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Good |
| Self-evaluation & improvement | Whole school | — | Good |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | — | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | — | Good |
| Management | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Overall effectiveness | |||
| Summary evaluation | Whole school | Unsatisfactory | — |
Inspectors placed this school in Band C, Grade 6, meaning it needs significant improvement, with little progress since the last inspection. Teaching, curriculum, and leadership remain largely unsatisfactory, though personal development is satisfactory, social studies has improved, and science results at IGCSE level are closer to international averages.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2014-2015 (PDF, pages 1–11), inspected 22 – 25 September 2014. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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