Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi
The British International School Abu Dhabi vs The British School Al Khubairat
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
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 FS1, The British International School Abu Dhabi charges AED 54,204 and The British School Al Khubairat AED 45,560, so The British School Al Khubairat saves AED 8,644 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.
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| 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 | 11 listed | 11 listed |
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