Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Belvedere British School vs The Cambridge High School
Talem publishes every year group’s fee at both schools, so the honest comparison is the whole bill, not a range.
What each costs from FS2 to Year 13
Difference
AED 42,350
12% more at Belvedere British School
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How the gap opens up
Belvedere British SchoolThe Cambridge High School
Cumulative tuition, one point per year group.
Year by year
Every figure below is the fee each school publishes for that year group.
| Year group | Belvedere British School | The Cambridge High School | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS2 | 25,760 | 16,960 | -8,800 |
| Year 1 | 26,530 | 20,520 | -6,010 |
| Year 2 | 26,530 | 20,520 | -6,010 |
| Year 3 | 27,950 | 22,000 | -5,950 |
| Year 4 | 28,030 | 22,000 | -6,030 |
| Year 5 | 29,130 | 23,840 | -5,290 |
| Year 6 | 29,130 | 23,840 | -5,290 |
| Year 7 | 29,670 | 27,850 | -1,820 |
| Year 8 | 29,670 | 27,850 | -1,820 |
| Year 9 | 30,760 | 29,450 | -1,310 |
| Year 10 | 30,760 | 29,450 | -1,310 |
| Year 11 | 30,680 | 31,190 | +510 |
| Year 12 | 31,220 | 35,760 | +4,540 |
| Year 13 | 33,520 | 35,760 | +2,240 |
Side by side
| Belvedere British School | The Cambridge High School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mussafah, Abu Dhabi | Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Very Good (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 25,760 – 33,520 /yr | AED 16,960 – 35,760 /yr |
| Ages / years | 4 - 18 years | 4 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2012 | 1988 |
| Facilities | Science LaboratoriesICT / Computer SuiteLibraryMusic RoomArt & Design StudioMulti-Purpose HallIndoor PE HallBasketball CourtVolleyball CourtCanteen | Science LaboratoriesFour ICT LabsJunior and Senior LibrariesTwo Art StudiosMusic StudioAuditoriumEnglish Language Support RoomIndoor Heated Swimming PoolMulti-Purpose CourtFootball FieldEarly Years PlaygroundMedical CentreTwo CanteensBook StorePrayer RoomSchool TransportAudio-Visual Room |
Belvedere British School vs The Cambridge High School at a glance
- Belvedere British School publishes annual fees from AED 25,760 to AED 33,520, against AED 16,960 to AED 35,760 at The Cambridge High School, which works out roughly 12% above The Cambridge High School across the fee range.
- For FS2, Belvedere British School charges AED 25,760 and The Cambridge High School AED 16,960, so The Cambridge High School saves AED 8,800 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Both admit children from age 4, running through to 18 at the top end.
- The Cambridge High School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1988, with Belvedere British School following in 2012.
- Location wise, Belvedere British School sits in Mussafah and The Cambridge High School in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, so the school run may decide it.