Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
English Private School Of Kalba is a British curriculum school located in Al Mahatta, Kalba, within the Eastern Region of Sharjah Emirate, UAE. Established in 2002, the school is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education and provides education following the UK National Curriculum framework for students from FS1, FS2 and Years 1 to 13.
The school offers a structured learning environment based on British educational standards with a 'Good' evaluation rating. Students benefit from a curriculum aligned with the UK National Curriculum and international accreditations from Cambridge / Edexcel Pearson, covering core subjects and foundational skills development across different year groups.
As a UK school, English Private School Of Kalba follows established British teaching methodologies and assessment practices. The curriculum prepares students with academic foundations that align with internationally recognized British educational benchmarks.
The campus serves families residing in Kalba and surrounding areas in the Eastern Region.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
The school remains good overall, with improved outcomes in Arabic first language, mathematics, science, and learning skills. Personal development and understanding of Islamic values are very good. Curriculum breadth is limited by declining student numbers beyond Phase 2, and assessment data is not yet used consistently to plan lessons for all learners.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2026 (PDF, pages 2–28), inspected 2 – 5 February 2026. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 5 performance indicators rated in both reports, 0 improved, 0 declined and 5 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Arabic — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Whole school | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Whole school | Good | — |
| English — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 1 | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 2 | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 3 | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Whole school | — | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | Whole school | — | Good |
| Arabic (Second Language) — Progress | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Whole school | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 1 | — | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 2 | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 3 | — | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 4 | — | Good |
| Science — Progress | Phase 2 | — | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Phase 3 | — | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Phase 4 | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development and innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | Phase 1 | Very good | — |
| Personal development | Phase 2 | Very good | — |
| Personal development | Phase 3 | Very good | — |
| Personal development | Phase 4 | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Phase 1 | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Phase 2 | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Phase 3 | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Phase 4 | Very good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Assessment | Phase 1 | Good | — |
| Assessment | Phase 2 | Good | — |
| Assessment | Phase 3 | Good | — |
| Assessment | Phase 4 | Good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | — | Very good |
The school improved from acceptable to good overall. Teaching and assessment are good, achievement improved in most subjects, and personal development and understanding of Islamic values are very good. Mathematics remains acceptable in Phases 1-3, and internal assessment data are not always aligned with external results and classroom observations.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 2–25), inspected 26 - 29 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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