Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Al Ain British Academy vs Yasmina British 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 81,890
11% more at Yasmina British Academy
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How the gap opens up
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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 | Yasmina British Academy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 42,320 | 49,740 | +7,420 |
| FS2 | 43,780 | 49,740 | +5,960 |
| Year 1 | 43,780 | 49,740 | +5,960 |
| Year 2 | 43,780 | 51,180 | +7,400 |
| Year 3 | 43,780 | 51,180 | +7,400 |
| Year 4 | 43,780 | 51,180 | +7,400 |
| Year 5 | 43,780 | 51,180 | +7,400 |
| Year 6 | 43,780 | 51,180 | +7,400 |
| Year 7 | 53,640 | 56,910 | +3,270 |
| Year 8 | 53,640 | 56,910 | +3,270 |
| Year 9 | 57,480 | 61,010 | +3,530 |
| Year 10 | 63,400 | 67,270 | +3,870 |
| Year 11 | 63,400 | 67,270 | +3,870 |
| Year 12 | 63,400 | 67,270 | +3,870 |
| Year 13 | 63,400 | 67,270 | +3,870 |
Side by side
| Al Ain British Academy | Yasmina British Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Ain, Abu Dhabi | Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 42,320 – 63,400 /yr | AED 49,740 – 67,270 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2011 | 2007 |
| Facilities | Science LaboratoriesICT SuitesLibraryArt StudioMusic RoomAuditoriumSixth Form CentreFoundation Stage ClassroomsInteractive Smartboard ClassroomsTwo Swimming PoolsSports Hall & GymnasiumAstroturf Sports FieldPlaygrounds & CourtsSchool ClinicAccessibility FacilitiesSchool TransportInclusion Department | 700-Seat Theatre12 Specialist Science LaboratoriesArt Studios (3D, 2D, Digital, Textiles, Wood & Metal)Music Studios & Recording BoothsDrama StudiosICT & Entrepreneurship ZoneDesign & Technology WorkshopsPost-16 CentreLibraryPrimary & Secondary Swimming PoolsGymnasiumDance StudioRunning TrackFootball PitchesBasketball CourtsShaded Outdoor Play AreasFood Technology RoomTwo Dining HallsMedical Clinic |
Al Ain British Academy vs Yasmina British Academy at a glance
- Al Ain British Academy publishes annual fees from AED 42,320 to AED 63,400, against AED 49,740 to AED 67,270 at Yasmina British Academy, which works out roughly 10% below Yasmina British Academy across the fee range.
- For FS1, Al Ain British Academy charges AED 42,320 and Yasmina British Academy AED 49,740, so Al Ain British Academy saves AED 7,420 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Yasmina British Academy is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2007, with Al Ain British Academy following in 2011.
- Location wise, Al Ain British Academy sits in Al Ain and Yasmina British Academy in Khalifa City, so the school run may decide it.