Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
What each school costs from FS1 to Year 13
Talem publishes every year group’s fee at both schools, so the honest comparison is the whole bill, not a range.
Al Ain British Academy
AED 767,140
15 year groups, FS1 to Year 13
The British International School Abu Dhabi
AED 1,024,779
15 year groups, FS1 to Year 13
Difference
AED 257,639
34% more at The British International School Abu Dhabi
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How the gap opens up
Al Ain British AcademyThe British International School Abu Dhabi
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 | The British International School Abu Dhabi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 42,320 | 54,204 | +11,884 |
| FS2 | 43,780 | 56,090 | +12,310 |
| Year 1 | 43,780 | 68,259 | +24,479 |
| Year 2 | 43,780 | 68,259 | +24,479 |
| Year 3 | 43,780 | 68,259 | +24,479 |
| Year 4 | 43,780 | 68,259 | +24,479 |
| Year 5 | 43,780 | 68,259 | +24,479 |
| Year 6 | 43,780 | 69,881 | +26,101 |
| Year 7 | 53,640 | 69,881 | +16,241 |
| Year 8 | 53,640 | 69,881 | +16,241 |
| Year 9 | 57,480 | 69,881 | +12,401 |
| Year 10 | 63,400 | 69,881 | +6,481 |
| Year 11 | 63,400 | 69,881 | +6,481 |
| Year 12 | 63,400 | 76,952 | +13,552 |
| Year 13 | 63,400 | 76,952 | +13,552 |