Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Ajyal International School vs Al Basma British School
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 FS1 to Year 13
Difference
AED 162,850
32% more at Ajyal International School
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How the gap opens up
Ajyal International SchoolAl Basma British School
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 | Ajyal International School | Al Basma British School | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 30,130 | 21,890 | -8,240 |
| FS2 | 30,130 | 24,110 | -6,020 |
| Year 1 | 30,130 | 26,610 | -3,520 |
| Year 2 | 43,750 | 27,840 | -15,910 |
| Year 3 | 43,750 | 31,030 | -12,720 |
| Year 4 | 43,750 | 32,940 | -10,810 |
| Year 5 | 43,750 | 32,940 | -10,810 |
| Year 6 | 43,750 | 34,200 | -9,550 |
| Year 7 | 50,590 | 35,550 | -15,040 |
| Year 8 | 50,590 | 36,800 | -13,790 |
| Year 9 | 50,590 | 38,040 | -12,550 |
| Year 10 | 50,590 | 39,280 | -11,310 |
| Year 11 | 53,990 | 41,880 | -12,110 |
| Year 12 | 53,990 | 43,130 | -10,860 |
| Year 13 | 53,990 | 44,380 | -9,610 |
Side by side
| Ajyal International School | Al Basma British School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi | Al Bahyah, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Very Good (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 30,130 – 53,990 /yr | AED 21,890 – 44,380 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2014 | 1980 |
| Facilities | Two Indoor Swimming Pools350-Seat AuditoriumIndoor Sports HallScience LaboratoriesDesign & Technology Rooms (3D Printer)Library (12,000+ Books)SEN & Gifted/Talented ProvisionSEN Support | 25m Swimming PoolSports HallScience LaboratoriesSTEM LabAI LabArt StudiosSeparate Primary & Secondary BuildingsMedical Clinic |
Ajyal International School vs Al Basma British School at a glance
- Ajyal International School publishes annual fees from AED 30,130 to AED 53,990, against AED 21,890 to AED 44,380 at Al Basma British School, which works out roughly 27% above Al Basma British School across the fee range.
- For FS1, Ajyal International School charges AED 30,130 and Al Basma British School AED 21,890, so Al Basma British School saves AED 8,240 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Al Basma British School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1980, with Ajyal International School following in 2014.
- Location wise, Ajyal International School sits in Mohammed Bin Zayed City and Al Basma British School in Al Bahyah, so the school run may decide it.