Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Al Rabeeh 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 287,860
44% 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 Rabeeh 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 Rabeeh Academy | The British School Al Khubairat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 38,900 | 45,560 | +6,660 |
| FS2 | 40,000 | 51,410 | +11,410 |
| Year 1 | 40,000 | 55,520 | +15,520 |
| Year 2 | 43,000 | 55,520 | +12,520 |
| Year 3 | 43,000 | 55,520 | +12,520 |
| Year 4 | 43,000 | 55,520 | +12,520 |
| Year 5 | 43,000 | 55,520 | +12,520 |
| Year 6 | 43,000 | 55,520 | +12,520 |
| Year 7 | 46,000 | 71,810 | +25,810 |
| Year 8 | 46,000 | 71,810 | +25,810 |
| Year 9 | 46,000 | 71,810 | +25,810 |
| Year 10 | 46,000 | 74,560 | +28,560 |
| Year 11 | 46,000 | 74,560 | +28,560 |
| Year 12 | 46,000 | 74,560 | +28,560 |
| Year 13 | 46,000 | 74,560 | +28,560 |
Side by side
| Al Rabeeh Academy | The British School Al Khubairat | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi | Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 38,900 – 46,000 /yr | AED 45,560 – 74,560 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2017 | 1968 |
| Facilities | Swimming PoolIndoor Sports HallBasketball CourtScience LaboratoriesLibrariesEYFS Play AreaShaded Outdoor PlaygroundsMedical 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 Rabeeh Academy vs The British School Al Khubairat at a glance
- Al Rabeeh Academy publishes annual fees from AED 38,900 to AED 46,000, against AED 45,560 to AED 74,560 at The British School Al Khubairat, which works out roughly 29% below The British School Al Khubairat across the fee range.
- For FS2, Al Rabeeh Academy charges AED 40,000 and The British School Al Khubairat AED 51,410, so Al Rabeeh Academy saves AED 11,410 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 Rabeeh Academy following in 2017.
- Location wise, Al Rabeeh Academy sits in Mohammed Bin Zayed City and The British School Al Khubairat in Al Mushrif, so the school run may decide it.