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 Basma British School
AED 510,620
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 514,159
101% more at The British International School Abu Dhabi
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How the gap opens up
Al Basma British SchoolThe 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 Basma British School | The British International School Abu Dhabi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 21,890 | 54,204 | +32,314 |
| FS2 | 24,110 | 56,090 | +31,980 |
| Year 1 | 26,610 | 68,259 | +41,649 |
| Year 2 | 27,840 | 68,259 | +40,419 |
| Year 3 | 31,030 | 68,259 | +37,229 |
| Year 4 | 32,940 | 68,259 | +35,319 |
| Year 5 | 32,940 | 68,259 | +35,319 |
| Year 6 | 34,200 | 69,881 | +35,681 |
| Year 7 | 35,550 | 69,881 | +34,331 |
| Year 8 | 36,800 | 69,881 | +33,081 |
| Year 9 | 38,040 | 69,881 | +31,841 |
| Year 10 | 39,280 | 69,881 | +30,601 |
| Year 11 | 41,880 | 69,881 | +28,001 |
| Year 12 | 43,130 | 76,952 | +33,822 |
| Year 13 | 44,380 | 76,952 | +32,572 |