Curated collection
British Schools in Abu Dhabi
British schools are a mainstay of Abu Dhabi education, teaching the English National Curriculum from EYFS through GCSEs to A-Levels. Compare fees, ADEK ratings and reviews below.
35Institutions
8K–106KFee range · AED
British, IBTop curricula
Abu DhabiMost common emirate
All 35 institutions
Fees at a glance
| School | Curriculum | Annual fees from | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi | IB | AED 55,420 | Very Good |
| Yasmina British Academy | British | AED 49,740 | Outstanding |
| Wales International School | British | AED 24,160 | Good |
| Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus) | British | AED 73,250 | Outstanding |
| Repton Foundation School (Rose Campus) | British | AED 63,740 | Outstanding |
| Reach British School | British | AED 25,260 | Good |
| Pearl British Academy | British | AED 44,480 | Very Good |
| Muna British Academy | British | AED 52,973 | Outstanding |
| Merryland International School | British | AED 25,850 | Outstanding |
| Mamoura British Academy | British | AED 54,360 | Very Good |
Fees shown are annual starting tuition from official school fee schedules; ratings come from KHDA, ADEK, SPEA and other regulator publications. Updated 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many British schools are there in Abu Dhabi?
- Talem lists 35 British curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi. Filter by rating or fees, or sort by tuition to compare.
- Do British schools in Abu Dhabi follow the same curriculum as the UK?
- Yes. They teach the English National Curriculum leading to IGCSEs and A-Levels, with the same external examination boards used by schools in England.
- When do British schools in Abu Dhabi start the year?
- The academic year runs September to July, in three terms, matching the UK pattern. Admissions for the following September typically open in the autumn.