Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Al Ain British Academy vs Bateen World Academy
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 212,820
28% more at Bateen World Academy
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How the gap opens up
Al Ain British AcademyBateen World Academy
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 | Bateen World Academy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 42,320 | 54,000 | +11,680 |
| FS2 | 43,780 | 58,090 | +14,310 |
| Year 1 | 43,780 | 62,600 | +18,820 |
| Year 2 | 43,780 | 62,600 | +18,820 |
| Year 3 | 43,780 | 62,600 | +18,820 |
| Year 4 | 43,780 | 62,600 | +18,820 |
| Year 5 | 43,780 | 62,600 | +18,820 |
| Year 6 | 43,780 | 62,600 | +18,820 |
| Year 7 | 53,640 | 64,160 | +10,520 |
| Year 8 | 53,640 | 64,160 | +10,520 |
| Year 9 | 57,480 | 68,790 | +11,310 |
| Year 10 | 63,400 | 72,270 | +8,870 |
| Year 11 | 63,400 | 72,270 | +8,870 |
| Year 12 | 63,400 | 75,310 | +11,910 |
| Year 13 | 63,400 | 75,310 | +11,910 |
Side by side
| Al Ain British Academy | Bateen World Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Ain, Abu Dhabi | Al Rawdah, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | IB, British |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 42,320 – 63,400 /yr | AED 54,000 – 75,310 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2011 | 2011 |
| Facilities | Science LaboratoriesICT SuitesLibraryArt StudioMusic RoomAuditoriumSixth Form CentreFoundation Stage ClassroomsInteractive Smartboard ClassroomsTwo Swimming PoolsSports Hall & GymnasiumAstroturf Sports FieldPlaygrounds & CourtsSchool ClinicAccessibility FacilitiesSchool TransportInclusion Department | 850-Seat Auditorium50m & 25m Indoor Swimming PoolsFloodlit AstroTurf Sports FieldMulti-Purpose Sports HallBasketball & Netball CourtsScience & Computer LabsTwo LibrariesArt & Ceramics StudiosMusic & Recording StudioDance StudioInclusion & Therapy CentreSEN Support |
Al Ain British Academy vs Bateen World Academy at a glance
- Al Ain British Academy publishes annual fees from AED 42,320 to AED 63,400, against AED 54,000 to AED 75,310 at Bateen World Academy, which works out roughly 18% below Bateen World Academy across the fee range.
- For FS1, Al Ain British Academy charges AED 42,320 and Bateen World Academy AED 54,000, so Al Ain British Academy saves AED 11,680 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum; Bateen World Academy adds IB.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Both schools were established in 2011.
- Location wise, Al Ain British Academy sits in Al Ain and Bateen World Academy in Al Rawdah, so the school run may decide it.