Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Brighton College Al Ain 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 115,376
12% more at Brighton College Al Ain
The British School Al Khubairat also offers the 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 Al AinThe 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 Al Ain | The British School Al Khubairat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 54,006 | 45,560 | -8,446 |
| FS2 | 54,006 | 51,410 | -2,596 |
| Year 1 | 63,925 | 55,520 | -8,405 |
| Year 2 | 63,925 | 55,520 | -8,405 |
| Year 3 | 67,092 | 55,520 | -11,572 |
| Year 4 | 67,092 | 55,520 | -11,572 |
| Year 5 | 67,092 | 55,520 | -11,572 |
| Year 6 | 70,038 | 55,520 | -14,518 |
| Year 7 | 70,038 | 71,810 | +1,772 |
| Year 8 | 70,038 | 71,810 | +1,772 |
| Year 9 | 78,649 | 71,810 | -6,839 |
| Year 10 | 82,582 | 74,560 | -8,022 |
| Year 11 | 82,582 | 74,560 | -8,022 |
| Year 12 | 82,582 | 74,560 | -8,022 |
| Year 13 | 85,489 | 74,560 | -10,929 |
Side by side
| Brighton College Al Ain | The British School Al Khubairat | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Ain, Abu Dhabi | Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 54,006 – 85,489 /yr | AED 45,560 – 74,560 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2014 | 1968 |
| Facilities | 450-Seat AuditoriumIAAF-Accredited Athletics Track25m Swimming PoolAll-Weather Football PitchesSports HallScience LaboratoriesICT-Equipped ClassroomsMusic StudiosArt StudiosLibraryInclusion CentreSEN Support | Theatre & Conference HallScience & Innovation CentreTwo Libraries (about 41,000 books)Four Art StudiosMusic Suite & Recording StudioMedia & Technology SpacesIndoor Sports HallSwimming PoolAstro-Turf Pitches & Netball CourtsLicensed Nursing ClinicInclusion & Learning Support |
Brighton College Al Ain vs The British School Al Khubairat at a glance
- Brighton College Al Ain publishes annual fees from AED 54,006 to AED 85,489, against AED 45,560 to AED 74,560 at The British School Al Khubairat, which works out roughly 16% above The British School Al Khubairat across the fee range.
- For FS2, Brighton College Al Ain charges AED 54,006 and The British School Al Khubairat AED 51,410, so The British School Al Khubairat saves AED 2,596 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 Al Ain following in 2014.
- Location wise, Brighton College Al Ain sits in Al Ain and The British School Al Khubairat in Al Mushrif, so the school run may decide it.