Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi
Brighton College Al Ain 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.
Brighton College Al Ain vs The British International School Abu Dhabi at a glance
- Brighton College Al Ain publishes annual fees from AED 54,006 to AED 85,489, 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 54,006 at Brighton College Al Ain and AED 54,204 at The British International School Abu Dhabi.
- Both teach the British curriculum; The British International School Abu Dhabi adds IB.
- 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 Brighton College Al Ain following in 2014.
- Location wise, Brighton College Al Ain sits in Al Ain and The British International School Abu Dhabi in Zayed City, so the school run may decide it.
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| Brighton College Al Ain | The British International School Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Ain, Abu Dhabi | Zayed City, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British, IB |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 54,006 - 85,489 /yr | AED 54,204 - 76,952 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2014 | 2009 |
| Facilities | 12 listed | 11 listed |
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