Abu Dhabi · Uae Moe · fees published for 2026/27
Al Andalus Private Academy vs Al Bashair Private School
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 KG1 to Grade 12
Difference
AED 151,270
105% more at Al Bashair Private School
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How the gap opens up
Al Andalus Private AcademyAl Bashair Private School
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 Andalus Private Academy | Al Bashair Private School | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1 | 5,890 | 14,120 | +8,230 |
| KG2 | 6,620 | 14,780 | +8,160 |
| Grade 1 | 7,340 | 15,110 | +7,770 |
| Grade 2 | 7,960 | 15,110 | +7,150 |
| Grade 3 | 8,770 | 17,050 | +8,280 |
| Grade 4 | 9,390 | 17,050 | +7,660 |
| Grade 5 | 10,010 | 18,900 | +8,890 |
| Grade 6 | 10,630 | 18,900 | +8,270 |
| Grade 7 | 11,350 | 21,750 | +10,400 |
| Grade 8 | 11,970 | 27,440 | +15,470 |
| Grade 9 | 12,590 | 28,430 | +15,840 |
| Grade 10 | 13,130 | 28,350 | +15,220 |
| Grade 11 | 14,470 | 29,110 | +14,640 |
| Grade 12 | 14,470 | 29,760 | +15,290 |
Side by side
| Al Andalus Private Academy | Al Bashair Private School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Ain, Abu Dhabi | Mussafah, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | UAE MoE | UAE MoE |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Very Good (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 5,890 – 14,470 /yr | AED 14,120 – 29,760 /yr |
| Ages / years | 4 - 18 years | 4 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2001 | 1993 |
| Facilities | Science LaboratoriesTwo LibrariesElectronic LibraryIndoor & Outdoor SportsUAE MoE CurriculumAI Learning Tools | Science LaboratoriesBilingual LibraryIndoor & Outdoor SportsSchool TransportUAE MoE CurriculumOutstanding Safeguarding |
Al Andalus Private Academy vs Al Bashair Private School at a glance
- Al Andalus Private Academy publishes annual fees from AED 5,890 to AED 14,470, against AED 14,120 to AED 29,760 at Al Bashair Private School, which works out roughly 54% below Al Bashair Private School across the fee range.
- For KG1, Al Andalus Private Academy charges AED 5,890 and Al Bashair Private School AED 14,120, so Al Andalus Private Academy saves AED 8,230 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the UAE MoE curriculum.
- Both admit children from age 4, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Al Bashair Private School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1993, with Al Andalus Private Academy following in 2001.
- Location wise, Al Andalus Private Academy sits in Al Ain and Al Bashair Private School in Mussafah, so the school run may decide it.