Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
The British International School 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 81,019
9% more at The British International School Abu Dhabi
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
The British International School 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 | The British International School Abu Dhabi | The British School Al Khubairat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 54,204 | 45,560 | -8,644 |
| FS2 | 56,090 | 51,410 | -4,680 |
| Year 1 | 68,259 | 55,520 | -12,739 |
| Year 2 | 68,259 | 55,520 | -12,739 |
| Year 3 | 68,259 | 55,520 | -12,739 |
| Year 4 | 68,259 | 55,520 | -12,739 |
| Year 5 | 68,259 | 55,520 | -12,739 |
| Year 6 | 69,881 | 55,520 | -14,361 |
| Year 7 | 69,881 | 71,810 | +1,929 |
| Year 8 | 69,881 | 71,810 | +1,929 |
| Year 9 | 69,881 | 71,810 | +1,929 |
| Year 10 | 69,881 | 74,560 | +4,679 |
| Year 11 | 69,881 | 74,560 | +4,679 |
| Year 12 | 76,952 | 74,560 | -2,392 |
| Year 13 | 76,952 | 74,560 | -2,392 |
Side by side
| The British International School Abu Dhabi | The British School Al Khubairat | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Zayed City, Abu Dhabi | Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British, IB | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 54,204 – 76,952 /yr | AED 45,560 – 74,560 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2009 | 1968 |
| Facilities | 500-Seat Performing Arts CentreLearner & Competition Swimming PoolsIndoor Sports HallFloodlit Rugby PitchesEco Adventure Outdoor Learning CentreScience LaboratoriesCreative Technology ZonePrimary & Secondary Libraries (17,000+ Books)Art StudiosMusic RoomsDance & Drama Studios | 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 |
The British International School Abu Dhabi vs The British School Al Khubairat at a glance
- The British International School Abu Dhabi publishes annual fees from AED 54,204 to AED 76,952, against AED 45,560 to AED 74,560 at The British School Al Khubairat, which works out roughly 9% above The British School Al Khubairat across the fee range.
- For FS2, The British International School Abu Dhabi charges AED 56,090 and The British School Al Khubairat AED 51,410, so The British School Al Khubairat saves AED 4,680 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum; The British International School Abu Dhabi additionally offers IB.
- 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 The British International School Abu Dhabi following in 2009.
- Location wise, The British International School Abu Dhabi sits in Zayed City and The British School Al Khubairat in Al Mushrif, so the school run may decide it.