Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Al Ain British Academy vs The British International School Abu Dhabi
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 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 |
Side by side
| Al Ain British Academy | The British International School Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Ain, Abu Dhabi | Zayed City, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British, IB |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 42,320 – 63,400 /yr | AED 54,204 – 76,952 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2011 | 2009 |
| Facilities | Science LaboratoriesICT SuitesLibraryArt StudioMusic RoomAuditoriumSixth Form CentreFoundation Stage ClassroomsInteractive Smartboard ClassroomsTwo Swimming PoolsSports Hall & GymnasiumAstroturf Sports FieldPlaygrounds & CourtsSchool ClinicAccessibility FacilitiesSchool TransportInclusion Department | Arts Centre and 524-Seat AuditoriumSwimming PoolsScience LaboratoriesCreative Technology ZonePrimary and Secondary LibrariesEco EdventureAir-Conditioned Sports HallMusic SuitesDance and Drama StudiosArt RoomsGrass Pitches and Covered CourtsGymInclusion Hub (The Hive)School ClinicSenior School AcademyCanteensSchool TransportEarly Years Play Areas |
Al Ain British Academy vs The British International School Abu Dhabi at a glance
- Al Ain British Academy publishes annual fees from AED 42,320 to AED 63,400, against AED 54,204 to AED 76,952 at The British International School Abu Dhabi, which works out roughly 19% below The British International School Abu Dhabi across the fee range.
- For FS1, Al Ain British Academy charges AED 42,320 and The British International School Abu Dhabi AED 54,204, so Al Ain British Academy saves AED 11,884 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum; The British International School Abu Dhabi adds IB.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- The British International School Abu Dhabi is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2009, with Al Ain British Academy following in 2011.
- Location wise, Al Ain British Academy sits in Al Ain and The British International School Abu Dhabi in Zayed City, so the school run may decide it.