Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Al Ain British Academy 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 176,620
23% 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
Al Ain British AcademyThe 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 | Al Ain British Academy | The British School Al Khubairat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 42,320 | 45,560 | +3,240 |
| FS2 | 43,780 | 51,410 | +7,630 |
| Year 1 | 43,780 | 55,520 | +11,740 |
| Year 2 | 43,780 | 55,520 | +11,740 |
| Year 3 | 43,780 | 55,520 | +11,740 |
| Year 4 | 43,780 | 55,520 | +11,740 |
| Year 5 | 43,780 | 55,520 | +11,740 |
| Year 6 | 43,780 | 55,520 | +11,740 |
| Year 7 | 53,640 | 71,810 | +18,170 |
| Year 8 | 53,640 | 71,810 | +18,170 |
| Year 9 | 57,480 | 71,810 | +14,330 |
| Year 10 | 63,400 | 74,560 | +11,160 |
| Year 11 | 63,400 | 74,560 | +11,160 |
| Year 12 | 63,400 | 74,560 | +11,160 |
| Year 13 | 63,400 | 74,560 | +11,160 |
Side by side
| Al Ain British Academy | The British School Al Khubairat | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Ain, Abu Dhabi | Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 42,320 – 63,400 /yr | AED 45,560 – 74,560 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2011 | 1968 |
| Facilities | Science LaboratoriesICT SuitesLibraryArt StudioMusic RoomAuditoriumSixth Form CentreFoundation Stage ClassroomsInteractive Smartboard ClassroomsTwo Swimming PoolsSports Hall & GymnasiumAstroturf Sports FieldPlaygrounds & CourtsSchool ClinicAccessibility FacilitiesSchool TransportInclusion Department | 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 |
Al Ain British Academy vs The British School Al Khubairat at a glance
- Al Ain British Academy publishes annual fees from AED 42,320 to AED 63,400, against AED 45,560 to AED 74,560 at The British School Al Khubairat, which works out roughly 12% below The British School Al Khubairat across the fee range.
- For FS2, Al Ain British Academy charges AED 43,780 and The British School Al Khubairat AED 51,410, so Al Ain British Academy saves AED 7,630 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 Al Ain British Academy following in 2011.
- Location wise, Al Ain British Academy sits in Al Ain and The British School Al Khubairat in Al Mushrif, so the school run may decide it.