Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi
American Community School of Abu Dhabi vs The British International School Abu Dhabi
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 The British International School Abu Dhabi at a glance
- American Community School of Abu Dhabi publishes annual fees from AED 60,765 to AED 101,537, against AED 54,204 to AED 76,952 at The British International School Abu Dhabi, which works out roughly 24% above The British International School Abu Dhabi across the fee range.
- Both teach the IB curriculum; American Community School of Abu Dhabi additionally offers American while The British International School Abu Dhabi adds British.
- The British International School Abu Dhabi 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 The British International School Abu Dhabi following in 2009.
- Location wise, American Community School of Abu Dhabi sits in Saadiyat Island and The British International School Abu Dhabi in Zayed City, so the school run may decide it.
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| American Community School of Abu Dhabi | The British International School Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi | Zayed City, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | American, IB | British, IB |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 60,765 - 101,537 /yr | AED 54,204 - 76,952 /yr |
| Ages / years | 4 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1972 | 2009 |
| Facilities | 13 listed | 11 listed |
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