Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Ajyal International School vs The British School Al Khubairat
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 270,290
40% more at The British School Al Khubairat
The British School Al Khubairat also offers the FS1 Extended Day in its final years, which takes the whole journey to AED 949,610. The figures above take the cheaper route.
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How the gap opens up
Ajyal International SchoolThe British School Al Khubairat
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 | The British School Al Khubairat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 30,130 | 45,560 | +15,430 |
| FS2 | 30,130 | 51,410 | +21,280 |
| Year 1 | 30,130 | 55,520 | +25,390 |
| Year 2 | 43,750 | 55,520 | +11,770 |
| Year 3 | 43,750 | 55,520 | +11,770 |
| Year 4 | 43,750 | 55,520 | +11,770 |
| Year 5 | 43,750 | 55,520 | +11,770 |
| Year 6 | 43,750 | 55,520 | +11,770 |
| Year 7 | 50,590 | 71,810 | +21,220 |
| Year 8 | 50,590 | 71,810 | +21,220 |
| Year 9 | 50,590 | 71,810 | +21,220 |
| Year 10 | 50,590 | 74,560 | +23,970 |
| Year 11 | 53,990 | 74,560 | +20,570 |
| Year 12 | 53,990 | 74,560 | +20,570 |
| Year 13 | 53,990 | 74,560 | +20,570 |
Side by side
| Ajyal International School | The British School Al Khubairat | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi | Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 30,130 – 53,990 /yr | AED 45,560 – 74,560 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2014 | 1968 |
| Facilities | Two Indoor Swimming Pools350-Seat AuditoriumIndoor Sports HallScience LaboratoriesDesign & Technology Rooms (3D Printer)Library (12,000+ Books)SEN & Gifted/Talented ProvisionSEN Support | Science & Innovation CentreTheatre, Auditorium & Conference Hall25m Pool & Beginner PoolSports Halls, Dance Studio & GymPrimary, Secondary & Outdoor LibrariesMusic Department & Recording StudioFour Art StudiosEsports LabDesign & Technology Workshops & Food TechnologyComputer Science Lab, ICT & Media SpacesPitches & Netball CourtsEarly Years Outdoor AreasPrimary Dining HallLicensed Nursing ClinicInclusion & Learning SupportCounselling ServiceSchool Bus Service |
Ajyal International School vs The British School Al Khubairat at a glance
- Ajyal International School publishes annual fees from AED 30,130 to AED 53,990, against AED 45,560 to AED 74,560 at The British School Al Khubairat, which works out roughly 30% below The British School Al Khubairat across the fee range.
- For FS2, Ajyal International School charges AED 30,130 and The British School Al Khubairat AED 51,410, so Ajyal International School saves AED 21,280 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- The British School Al Khubairat is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1968, with Ajyal International School following in 2014.
- Location wise, Ajyal International School sits in Mohammed Bin Zayed City and The British School Al Khubairat in Al Mushrif, so the school run may decide it.