Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi
American Community School of Abu Dhabi vs Bateen World Academy
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
American Community School of Abu Dhabi vs Bateen World Academy at a glance
- American Community School of Abu Dhabi publishes annual fees from AED 60,765 to AED 101,537, against AED 54,000 to AED 75,310 at Bateen World Academy, which works out roughly 26% above Bateen World Academy across the fee range.
- Both teach the IB curriculum; American Community School of Abu Dhabi additionally offers American while Bateen World Academy adds British.
- Bateen World Academy starts younger, admitting from age 3 against age 4 at American Community School of Abu Dhabi.
- American Community School of Abu Dhabi is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1972, with Bateen World Academy following in 2011.
- Location wise, American Community School of Abu Dhabi sits in Saadiyat Island and Bateen World Academy in Al Rawdah, so the school run may decide it.
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| American Community School of Abu Dhabi | Bateen World Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi | Al Rawdah, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | American, IB | IB, British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 60,765 - 101,537 /yr | AED 54,000 - 75,310 /yr |
| Ages / years | 4 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1972 | 2011 |
| Facilities | 13 listed | 12 listed |
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