Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Brighton College Abu Dhabi vs The British School Al Khubairat
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 FS1 to Year 13
Difference
AED 70,360
7% more at Brighton College Abu Dhabi
The British School Al Khubairat also offers the FS1 Extended Day in its final years, which takes the whole journey to AED 949,610. The figures above take the cheaper route.
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How the gap opens up
Brighton College Abu DhabiThe British School Al Khubairat
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 | Brighton College Abu Dhabi | The British School Al Khubairat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 50,830 | 45,560 | -5,270 |
| FS2 | 52,880 | 51,410 | -1,470 |
| Year 1 | 62,610 | 55,520 | -7,090 |
| Year 2 | 62,610 | 55,520 | -7,090 |
| Year 3 | 62,610 | 55,520 | -7,090 |
| Year 4 | 62,610 | 55,520 | -7,090 |
| Year 5 | 62,610 | 55,520 | -7,090 |
| Year 6 | 68,560 | 55,520 | -13,040 |
| Year 7 | 68,560 | 71,810 | +3,250 |
| Year 8 | 68,560 | 71,810 | +3,250 |
| Year 9 | 68,560 | 71,810 | +3,250 |
| Year 10 | 80,780 | 74,560 | -6,220 |
| Year 11 | 80,780 | 74,560 | -6,220 |
| Year 12 | 80,780 | 74,560 | -6,220 |
| Year 13 | 80,780 | 74,560 | -6,220 |
Side by side
| Brighton College Abu Dhabi | The British School Al Khubairat | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi | Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 50,830 – 80,780 /yr | AED 45,560 – 74,560 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2011 | 1968 |
| Facilities | 450-Seat TheatreCompetition Swimming PoolScience LaboratoriesSTEAM Room & Learning HubMusic StudiosArt StudiosLibraries (All Phases)Multi-Sport Pitches | Science & Innovation CentreTheatre, Auditorium & Conference Hall25m Pool & Beginner PoolSports Halls, Dance Studio & GymPrimary, Secondary & Outdoor LibrariesMusic Department & Recording StudioFour Art StudiosEsports LabDesign & Technology Workshops & Food TechnologyComputer Science Lab, ICT & Media SpacesPitches & Netball CourtsEarly Years Outdoor AreasPrimary Dining HallLicensed Nursing ClinicInclusion & Learning SupportCounselling ServiceSchool Bus Service |
Brighton College Abu Dhabi vs The British School Al Khubairat at a glance
- Brighton College Abu Dhabi publishes annual fees from AED 50,830 to AED 80,780, against AED 45,560 to AED 74,560 at The British School Al Khubairat, which works out roughly 10% above The British School Al Khubairat across the fee range.
- For FS2, Brighton College Abu Dhabi charges AED 52,880 and The British School Al Khubairat AED 51,410, so The British School Al Khubairat saves AED 1,470 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- The British School Al Khubairat is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1968, with Brighton College Abu Dhabi following in 2011.
- Location wise, Brighton College Abu Dhabi sits in Khalifa Park and The British School Al Khubairat in Al Mushrif, so the school run may decide it.