Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
The British International School Abu Dhabi vs Muna British Academy
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 420,479
70% more at The British International School Abu Dhabi
The two schools publish a different number of year groups (15 and 11), 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
Muna British Academy per year
AED 54,936
average across the ladder
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How the gap opens up
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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 | Muna British Academy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 54,204 | 52,973 | -1,231 |
| FS2 | 56,090 | 52,973 | -3,117 |
| Year 1 | 68,259 | 52,973 | -15,286 |
| Year 2 | 68,259 | 52,973 | -15,286 |
| Year 3 | 68,259 | 52,973 | -15,286 |
| Year 4 | 68,259 | 52,973 | -15,286 |
| Year 5 | 68,259 | 52,973 | -15,286 |
| Year 6 | 69,881 | 52,973 | -16,908 |
| Year 7 | 69,881 | 58,800 | -11,081 |
| Year 8 | 69,881 | 58,800 | -11,081 |
| Year 9 | 69,881 | 62,916 | -6,965 |
| Year 10 | 69,881 | - | - |
| Year 11 | 69,881 | - | - |
| Year 12 | 76,952 | - | - |
| Year 13 | 76,952 | - | - |
Side by side
| The British International School Abu Dhabi | Muna British Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Zayed City, Abu Dhabi | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British, IB | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 54,204 – 76,952 /yr | AED 52,973 – 62,916 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 12 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2009 | 2009 |
| 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 | AuditoriumScience & Technology LabsSwimming PoolsJunior & Senior Football PitchesIndoor Sports HallJogging TracksDrama StudioDance StudioLibraryEstidama Pearl 5 Eco CampusEarly Years Spaces |
The British International School Abu Dhabi vs Muna British Academy at a glance
- The British International School Abu Dhabi publishes annual fees from AED 54,204 to AED 76,952, against AED 52,973 to AED 62,916 at Muna British Academy, which works out roughly 13% above Muna British Academy across the fee range.
- For FS1, The British International School Abu Dhabi charges AED 54,204 and Muna British Academy AED 52,973, so Muna British Academy saves AED 1,231 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.
- Both schools were established in 2009.
- Location wise, The British International School Abu Dhabi sits in Zayed City and Muna British Academy in Saadiyat Island, so the school run may decide it.