Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi
The British International School Abu Dhabi vs Repton Foundation School (Rose Campus)
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 Repton Foundation School (Rose Campus) at a glance
- The British International School Abu Dhabi publishes annual fees from AED 54,204 to AED 76,952, against AED 63,740 to AED 70,700 at Repton Foundation School (Rose Campus), putting the two schools in a broadly similar fee band.
- For FS2, The British International School Abu Dhabi charges AED 56,090 and Repton Foundation School (Rose Campus) AED 63,740, so The British International School Abu Dhabi saves AED 7,650 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 International School Abu Dhabi is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2009, with Repton Foundation School (Rose Campus) following in 2013.
- Location wise, The British International School Abu Dhabi sits in Zayed City and Repton Foundation School (Rose Campus) in Al Reem Island, so the school run may decide it.
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| The British International School Abu Dhabi | Repton Foundation School (Rose Campus) | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Zayed City, Abu Dhabi | Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British, IB | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 54,204 - 76,952 /yr | AED 63,740 - 70,700 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 6 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2009 | 2013 |
| Facilities | 11 listed | 7 listed |
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