Abu Dhabi · Ib · fees published for 2026/27
The British International School Abu Dhabi vs International Community School – Al Mushrif
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 521,549
104% more at The British International School Abu Dhabi
The two schools publish a different number of year groups (15 and 14), so the totals cover different spans. The per-year figures below are the like-for-like comparison.
The British International School Abu Dhabi per year
AED 68,319
average across the ladder
International Community School – Al Mushrif per year
AED 35,945
average across the ladder
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How the gap opens up
The British International School Abu DhabiInternational Community School – Al Mushrif
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 | International Community School – Al Mushrif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 54,204 | 24,380 | -29,824 |
| FS2 | 56,090 | 26,000 | -30,090 |
| Year 1 | 68,259 | 29,880 | -38,379 |
| Year 2 | 68,259 | 30,770 | -37,489 |
| Year 3 | 68,259 | 31,680 | -36,579 |
| Year 4 | 68,259 | 32,600 | -35,659 |
| Year 5 | 68,259 | 33,520 | -34,739 |
| Year 6 | 69,881 | 34,420 | -35,461 |
| Year 7 | 69,881 | 36,590 | -33,291 |
| Year 8 | 69,881 | 38,070 | -31,811 |
| Year 9 | 69,881 | 39,660 | -30,221 |
| Year 10 | 69,881 | 44,220 | -25,661 |
| Year 11 | 69,881 | 48,090 | -21,791 |
| Year 12 | 76,952 | 53,350 | -23,602 |
| Year 13 | 76,952 | - | - |
Side by side
| The British International School Abu Dhabi | International Community School – Al Mushrif | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Zayed City, Abu Dhabi | Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British, IB | American, IB |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Very Good (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 54,204 – 76,952 /yr | AED 24,380 – 53,350 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 4 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2009 | 1990 |
| Facilities | Arts Centre and 524-Seat AuditoriumSwimming PoolsScience LaboratoriesCreative Technology ZonePrimary and Secondary LibrariesEco EdventureAir-Conditioned Sports HallMusic SuitesDance and Drama StudiosArt RoomsGrass Pitches and Covered CourtsGymInclusion Hub (The Hive)School ClinicSenior School AcademyCanteensSchool TransportEarly Years Play Areas | Science LaboratoriesTwo LibrariesSwimming PoolTemperature-Controlled GymnasiumAuditoriumIB World School |
The British International School Abu Dhabi vs International Community School – Al Mushrif at a glance
- The British International School Abu Dhabi publishes annual fees from AED 54,204 to AED 76,952, against AED 24,380 to AED 53,350 at International Community School – Al Mushrif, which works out roughly 69% above International Community School – Al Mushrif across the fee range.
- Both teach the IB curriculum; The British International School Abu Dhabi additionally offers British while International Community School – Al Mushrif adds American.
- The British International School Abu Dhabi starts younger, admitting from age 3 against age 4 at International Community School – Al Mushrif.
- International Community School – Al Mushrif is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1990, with The British International School Abu Dhabi following in 2009.
- Location wise, The British International School Abu Dhabi sits in Zayed City and International Community School – Al Mushrif in Al Mushrif, so the school run may decide it.
- The British International School Abu Dhabi lists the larger facilities set on Talem, 18 against 6.