
Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British
42K - 63K AED
Sarooj
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Al Ain British Academy, part of Aldar Academies, is a British school located on Al Salam Street in the Sarooj district of Al Ain. The academy is one of the leading providers of private education in the region, serving the local and international community.
The school welcomes both boys and girls, offering a mixed learning environment. Students benefit from a structured academic programme delivered by qualified teaching staff within modern facilities.
Al Ain British Academy follows the English National Curriculum from Nursery through to Sixth Form. The academic programme focuses on developing intellectual growth alongside personal skills, including critical thinking and creativity. A range of extracurricular activities complements classroom learning.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 42,220 to AED 63,250 depending on grade level. The campus is conveniently located for families residing in New Sarooj Street and the surrounding Al Sarouj district.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS12026-2027 (year unverified) | 42,220 AED | ~3,518 AED | - |
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 43,670 AED | ~3,639 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 43,670 AED | ~3,639 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 43,670 AED | ~3,639 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 43,670 AED | ~3,639 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 43,670 AED | ~3,639 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 43,670 AED | ~3,639 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 43,670 AED | ~3,639 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 53,510 AED | ~4,459 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 53,510 AED | ~4,459 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 57,340 AED | ~4,778 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 63,250 AED | ~5,271 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 63,250 AED | ~5,271 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 63,250 AED | ~5,271 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 63,250 AED | ~5,271 AED | - |
ADEK rated Al Ain British Academy, Aldar Academies "Very good" in its 2018-2019 inspection, its second consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 2 times since 2017-2018.
This Al Ain British-curriculum school (Aldar Academies-Al Ain International School) was rated Very Good overall. Leadership and management, and protection, care, guidance and support were rated Outstanding, while teaching and assessment were Very Good across all phases. Attainment and progress varied by subject, with strongest results in English and Mathematics at post-16 level.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2018-2019 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 17-Nov-2021 to 21-Nov-2021. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | ||
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Primary | Very good |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Foundation Stage | Very good |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Primary | Very good |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Attainment — Arabic Second Language | Primary | Very good |
| Attainment — Arabic Second Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Primary | Good |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment — English | Foundation Stage | Acceptable |
| Attainment — English | Primary | Good |
| Attainment — English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment — English | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Outstanding |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Foundation Stage | Good |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Primary | Very good |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Outstanding |
| Attainment — Sciences | Foundation Stage | Good |
| Attainment — Sciences | Primary | Very good |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Primary | Very good |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Foundation Stage | Very good |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Primary | Very good |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Progress — Arabic Second Language | Primary | Very good |
| Progress — Arabic Second Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress — Social Studies | Primary | Good |
| Progress — Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress — English | Foundation Stage | Outstanding |
| Progress — English | Primary | Very good |
| Progress — English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Progress — English | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Outstanding |
| Progress — Mathematics | Foundation Stage | Good |
| Progress — Mathematics | Primary | Very good |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Outstanding |
| Progress — Sciences | Foundation Stage | Very good |
| Progress — Sciences | Primary | Very good |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Learning skills | Foundation Stage | Very good |
| Learning skills | Primary | Very good |
| Learning skills | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Learning skills | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Teaching and assessment | ||
| Teaching | Foundation Stage | Very good |
| Teaching | Primary | Very good |
| Teaching | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Teaching | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | Very good |
| Assessment | Primary | Very good |
| Assessment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Assessment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | ||
| Health & safety | Foundation Stage | Outstanding |
| Health & safety | Primary | Outstanding |
| Health & safety | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Outstanding |
| Health & safety | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Outstanding |
| Care & support | Foundation Stage | Outstanding |
| Care & support | Primary | Outstanding |
| Care & support | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Outstanding |
| Care & support | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | ||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Outstanding |
| Self-evaluation & improvement | Whole school | Outstanding |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Outstanding |
| Governance | Whole school | Outstanding |
| Management | Whole school | Outstanding |
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