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Al Rabeeh School vs The British International School Abu Dhabi

Fees, ratings, curriculum and facilities for Al Rabeeh School and The British International School Abu Dhabi, side by side.

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 Al Rabeeh SchoolThe British International School Abu Dhabi
LocationHadbat Al Za'faranah, Abu DhabiZayed City, Abu Dhabi
CurriculumBritishBritish, IB
Inspection ratingVery Good (ADEK)Outstanding (ADEK)
Tuition (per year)AED 28,840 – 35,590 /yrAED 54,204 – 76,952 /yr
Ages / years3 - 12 years3 - 18 years
GenderMixedMixed
Established-2009
Facilities
Science LaboratoriesComputer / ICT FacilitiesLibrary (4,000+ Books)Sports FacilitiesOutdoor Learning Areas
Arts Centre and 524-Seat AuditoriumSwimming PoolsScience LaboratoriesCreative Technology ZonePrimary and Secondary LibrariesEco EdventureAir-Conditioned Sports HallMusic SuitesDance and Drama StudiosArt RoomsGrass Pitches and Covered CourtsGymInclusion Hub (The Hive)School ClinicSenior School AcademyCanteensSchool TransportEarly Years Play Areas

Al Rabeeh School vs The British International School Abu Dhabi at a glance

  • Al Rabeeh School publishes annual fees from AED 28,840 to AED 35,590, against AED 54,204 to AED 76,952 at The British International School Abu Dhabi, which works out roughly 51% below The British International School Abu Dhabi across the fee range.
  • For FS1, Al Rabeeh School charges AED 28,840 and The British International School Abu Dhabi AED 54,204, so Al Rabeeh School saves AED 25,364 a year at that stage.
  • Both teach the British curriculum; The British International School Abu Dhabi adds IB.
  • Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
  • Location wise, Al Rabeeh School sits in Hadbat Al Za'faranah and The British International School Abu Dhabi in Zayed City, so the school run may decide it.
  • The British International School Abu Dhabi lists the larger facilities set on Talem, 18 against 5.