Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Al Basma British School 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 433,140
85% 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 Basma British SchoolThe 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 Basma British School | The British School Al Khubairat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 21,890 | 45,560 | +23,670 |
| FS2 | 24,110 | 51,410 | +27,300 |
| Year 1 | 26,610 | 55,520 | +28,910 |
| Year 2 | 27,840 | 55,520 | +27,680 |
| Year 3 | 31,030 | 55,520 | +24,490 |
| Year 4 | 32,940 | 55,520 | +22,580 |
| Year 5 | 32,940 | 55,520 | +22,580 |
| Year 6 | 34,200 | 55,520 | +21,320 |
| Year 7 | 35,550 | 71,810 | +36,260 |
| Year 8 | 36,800 | 71,810 | +35,010 |
| Year 9 | 38,040 | 71,810 | +33,770 |
| Year 10 | 39,280 | 74,560 | +35,280 |
| Year 11 | 41,880 | 74,560 | +32,680 |
| Year 12 | 43,130 | 74,560 | +31,430 |
| Year 13 | 44,380 | 74,560 | +30,180 |
Side by side
| Al Basma British School | The British School Al Khubairat | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Bahyah, Abu Dhabi | Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 21,890 – 44,380 /yr | AED 45,560 – 74,560 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1980 | 1968 |
| Facilities | 25m Swimming PoolSports HallScience LaboratoriesSTEM LabAI LabArt StudiosSeparate Primary & Secondary BuildingsMedical Clinic | 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 Basma British School vs The British School Al Khubairat at a glance
- Al Basma British School publishes annual fees from AED 21,890 to AED 44,380, against AED 45,560 to AED 74,560 at The British School Al Khubairat, which works out roughly 45% below The British School Al Khubairat across the fee range.
- For FS2, Al Basma British School charges AED 24,110 and The British School Al Khubairat AED 51,410, so Al Basma British School saves AED 27,300 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 Basma British School following in 1980.
- Location wise, Al Basma British School sits in Al Bahyah and The British School Al Khubairat in Al Mushrif, so the school run may decide it.