Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi
Bateen World Academy 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.
Bateen World Academy vs The British International School Abu Dhabi at a glance
- Bateen World Academy publishes annual fees from AED 54,000 to AED 75,310, against AED 54,204 to AED 76,952 at The British International School Abu Dhabi, putting the two schools in a broadly similar fee band.
- For FS1, the two are nearly level: AED 54,000 at Bateen World Academy and AED 54,204 at The British International School Abu Dhabi.
- Both teach the IB and British curriculum.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- The British International School Abu Dhabi is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2009, with Bateen World Academy following in 2011.
- Location wise, Bateen World Academy sits in Al Rawdah and The British International School Abu Dhabi in Zayed City, so the school run may decide it.
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| Bateen World Academy | The British International School Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Rawdah, Abu Dhabi | Zayed City, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | IB, British | British, IB |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 54,000 - 75,310 /yr | AED 54,204 - 76,952 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2011 | 2009 |
| Facilities | 12 listed | 11 listed |
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