Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Al Ain British Academy 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 256,520
50% more at Al Ain British Academy
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How the gap opens up
Al Ain British AcademyAl 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 | Al Ain British Academy | Al Basma British School | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 42,320 | 21,890 | -20,430 |
| FS2 | 43,780 | 24,110 | -19,670 |
| Year 1 | 43,780 | 26,610 | -17,170 |
| Year 2 | 43,780 | 27,840 | -15,940 |
| Year 3 | 43,780 | 31,030 | -12,750 |
| Year 4 | 43,780 | 32,940 | -10,840 |
| Year 5 | 43,780 | 32,940 | -10,840 |
| Year 6 | 43,780 | 34,200 | -9,580 |
| Year 7 | 53,640 | 35,550 | -18,090 |
| Year 8 | 53,640 | 36,800 | -16,840 |
| Year 9 | 57,480 | 38,040 | -19,440 |
| Year 10 | 63,400 | 39,280 | -24,120 |
| Year 11 | 63,400 | 41,880 | -21,520 |
| Year 12 | 63,400 | 43,130 | -20,270 |
| Year 13 | 63,400 | 44,380 | -19,020 |
Side by side
| Al Ain British Academy | Al Basma British School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Ain, Abu Dhabi | Al Bahyah, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Very Good (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 42,320 – 63,400 /yr | AED 21,890 – 44,380 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2011 | 1980 |
| Facilities | Science LaboratoriesICT SuitesLibraryArt StudioMusic RoomAuditoriumSixth Form CentreFoundation Stage ClassroomsInteractive Smartboard ClassroomsTwo Swimming PoolsSports Hall & GymnasiumAstroturf Sports FieldPlaygrounds & CourtsSchool ClinicAccessibility FacilitiesSchool TransportInclusion Department | 25m Swimming PoolSports HallScience LaboratoriesSTEM LabAI LabArt StudiosSeparate Primary & Secondary BuildingsMedical Clinic |
Al Ain British Academy vs Al Basma British School at a glance
- Al Ain British Academy publishes annual fees from AED 42,320 to AED 63,400, against AED 21,890 to AED 44,380 at Al Basma British School, which works out roughly 60% above Al Basma British School across the fee range.
- For FS1, Al Ain British Academy charges AED 42,320 and Al Basma British School AED 21,890, so Al Basma British School saves AED 20,430 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 Al Ain British Academy following in 2011.
- Location wise, Al Ain British Academy sits in Al Ain and Al Basma British School in Al Bahyah, so the school run may decide it.