Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi
Bateen World Academy vs Cranleigh 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 Cranleigh Abu Dhabi at a glance
- Bateen World Academy publishes annual fees from AED 54,000 to AED 75,310, against AED 71,500 to AED 105,980 at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, which works out roughly 27% below Cranleigh Abu Dhabi across the fee range.
- For FS1, Bateen World Academy charges AED 54,000 and Cranleigh Abu Dhabi AED 71,500, so Bateen World Academy saves AED 17,500 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum; Bateen World Academy additionally offers IB.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Bateen World Academy is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2011, with Cranleigh Abu Dhabi following in 2014.
- Location wise, Bateen World Academy sits in Al Rawdah and Cranleigh Abu Dhabi in Saadiyat Island, so the school run may decide it.
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| Bateen World Academy | Cranleigh Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Rawdah, Abu Dhabi | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | IB, British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 54,000 - 75,310 /yr | AED 71,500 - 105,980 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2011 | 2014 |
| Facilities | 12 listed | 14 listed |
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