Abu Dhabi · Indian Cbse · fees published for 2026/27
Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba vs Private International English School (Bhavans)
Talem publishes every year group’s fee at both schools, so the honest comparison is the whole bill, not a range.
What each costs from KG1 to Grade 12
Difference
AED 46,692
31% more at Private International English School (Bhavans)
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How the gap opens up
Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al WathbaPrivate International English School (Bhavans)
Cumulative tuition, one point per year group.
Year by year
Every figure below is the fee each school publishes for that year group.
| Year group | Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba | Private International English School (Bhavans) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1 | 9,360 | 10,800 | +1,440 |
| KG2 | 9,360 | 10,800 | +1,440 |
| Grade 1 | 8,978 | 12,500 | +3,522 |
| Grade 2 | 8,978 | 12,500 | +3,522 |
| Grade 3 | 9,166 | 12,500 | +3,334 |
| Grade 4 | 9,166 | 12,750 | +3,584 |
| Grade 5 | 9,526 | 12,750 | +3,224 |
| Grade 6 | 9,526 | 14,800 | +5,274 |
| Grade 7 | 10,802 | 14,800 | +3,998 |
| Grade 8 | 10,802 | 14,800 | +3,998 |
| Grade 9 | 12,466 | 16,400 | +3,934 |
| Grade 10 | 12,978 | 16,400 | +3,422 |
| Grade 11 | 14,698 | 18,000 | +3,302 |
| Grade 12 | 15,302 | 18,000 | +2,698 |
Side by side
| Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba | Private International English School (Bhavans) | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al-Wathba South, Abu Dhabi | Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | Indian CBSE | Indian CBSE |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Very Good (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 8,978 – 15,302 /yr | AED 10,800 – 18,000 /yr |
| Ages / years | 4 - 18 years | 4 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2014 | 2010 |
| Facilities | Science & IT LabsLibrarySwimming PoolSmart / Flipped ClassroomsInclusion DepartmentCBSE to Grade 12SEN Support | Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Psychology LabsLibraryComputer and Maths LabsAuditorium, Music and Dance RoomsIndoor Sports FacilitiesFootball Court and Play AreasFood CourtCounselling and Inclusion SupportSchool Transport and StoreMedical ClinicsOrganic and Flower Garden |
Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba vs Private International English School (Bhavans) at a glance
- Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba publishes annual fees from AED 8,978 to AED 15,302, against AED 10,800 to AED 18,000 at Private International English School (Bhavans), which works out roughly 16% below Private International English School (Bhavans) across the fee range.
- For KG1, Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba charges AED 9,360 and Private International English School (Bhavans) AED 10,800, so Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba saves AED 1,440 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the Indian CBSE curriculum.
- Both admit children from age 4, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Private International English School (Bhavans) is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2010, with Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba following in 2014.
- Location wise, Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba sits in Al-Wathba South and Private International English School (Bhavans) in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, so the school run may decide it.