Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology
Brilliant Int. Private School is a British curriculum school located in Muwailih, Sharjah. Established on 25 October 2011, the school provides education following the UK National Curriculum framework, offering students a structured academic pathway based on British educational standards.
The school delivers instruction aligned with the English National Curriculum, covering Foundation Stage (FS1, FS2) through to secondary education (classes 1-13). It holds Cambridge international accreditation and has a 'Good' evaluation rating from SPEA. Students benefit from a learning environment that follows established British teaching methodologies and assessment practices.
As a UK school in Sharjah, Brilliant Int. Private School prepares students according to British educational benchmarks. The curriculum structure allows for progression through key stages, building knowledge and skills systematically across subject areas.
The Muwailih campus serves families in the surrounding Sharjah communities. Parents seeking British education in this area of Sharjah will find the school accessible from nearby residential neighborhoods.
Annual tuition at Brilliant Int. Private School ranges from AED 14,560 (FS1) to AED 28,600 (G12/Y13) for 2026-2027, across 15 year groups, or about AED 1,213 to AED 2,383 a month.
| Grade Level | Annual Fees 2026-2027 | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 14,560 AED | ~1,213 AED | -Original source |
| KG1/FS22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 14,560 AED | ~1,213 AED | -Original source |
| KG2/Y12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 14,560 AED | ~1,213 AED | -Original source |
| G1/Y22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 17,205 AED | ~1,434 AED | -Original source |
| G2/Y32026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 17,205 AED | ~1,434 AED | -Original source |
| G3/Y42026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 17,225 AED | ~1,435 AED | -Original source |
| G4/Y52026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 17,230 AED | ~1,436 AED | -Original source |
| G5/Y62026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 19,365 AED | ~1,614 AED | -Original source |
| G6/Y72026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 20,480 AED | ~1,707 AED | -Original source |
| G7/Y82026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 21,655 AED | ~1,805 AED | -Original source |
| G8/Y92026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 22,800 AED | ~1,900 AED | -Original source |
| G9/Y102026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 23,900 AED | ~1,992 AED | -Original source |
| G10/Y112026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 26,215 AED | ~2,185 AED | -Original source |
| G11/Y122026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 28,530 AED | ~2,378 AED | -Original source |
| G12/Y132026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 28,600 AED | ~2,383 AED | -Original source |
The school improved from acceptable to good overall, with better than expected progress in most subjects and phases. Students show very good personal and social development and outstanding attendance, while Arabic attainment remains acceptable and writing skills in English and French need further development.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 2-26), inspected 3 to 6 February 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 4 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 0 declined and 3 kept the same rating.
Of the 4 recommendations made in 2024, 1 can be checked against the 2025 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2025
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 2 | Outstanding | - |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 3 | Outstanding | - |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 4 | Very good | - |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 2 | Good | - |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 4 | Good | - |
| Arabic as First Language — Attainment | Phase 2 | Outstanding | - |
| Arabic as First Language — Attainment | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| Arabic as First Language — Attainment | Phase 4 | Good | - |
| Arabic as Second Language — Attainment | Phase 3 | Acceptable | - |
| Arabic — Progress | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 2 | Very good | - |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 2 | Good | - |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| English — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| English — Progress | Phase 1 | Good | - |
| English — Progress | Phase 2 | Acceptable | - |
| English — Progress | Phase 3 | Acceptable | - |
| English — Progress | Phase 4 | Good | - |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 1 | Good | - |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 2 | Acceptable | - |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 3 | Acceptable | - |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 4 | Good | - |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 1 | Good | - |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 2 | Good | - |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 3 | Good | - |
| Science — Attainment | Phase 4 | Acceptable | - |
| Science — Progress | Whole school | Good | - |
| Other subjects — Achievement | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| Arabic — Achievement | Whole school | - | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| English — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| Mathematics — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| Science — Achievement | Whole school | - | Good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable | - |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Good | - |
This SPEA review found overall effectiveness acceptable, unchanged from the previous inspection. Many areas improved, including Phase 1 provision, leadership and the curriculum. Students show positive behaviour and strong personal development, but teaching, assessment, SEN support and self-evaluation accuracy remain inconsistent, limiting achievement across several subjects and phases.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 2-26), inspected 26 - 29 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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