Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
The British International School Abu Dhabi vs Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus)
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 181,829
22% 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
Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus) per year
AED 76,632
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 | Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 54,204 | 73,250 | +19,046 |
| FS2 | 56,090 | 73,250 | +17,160 |
| Year 1 | 68,259 | 73,250 | +4,991 |
| Year 2 | 68,259 | 73,250 | +4,991 |
| Year 3 | 68,259 | 73,250 | +4,991 |
| Year 4 | 68,259 | 73,250 | +4,991 |
| Year 5 | 68,259 | 78,890 | +10,631 |
| Year 6 | 69,881 | 78,890 | +9,009 |
| Year 7 | 69,881 | 78,890 | +9,009 |
| Year 8 | 69,881 | 83,390 | +13,509 |
| Year 9 | 69,881 | 83,390 | +13,509 |
| 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 | Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry 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 73,250 – 83,390 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 6 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2009 | 2018 |
| 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 | 25m Six-Lane Indoor Swimming PoolTwo Full-Size GymnasiumsIndoor Futsal GymnasiumRooftop Tennis CourtsRobotics Lab (Drones & 3D Printers)Science LaboratoriesLibrariesArt & Music StudiosTheatre / Performance SpacesDining Hall1:1 iPad Programme |
The British International School Abu Dhabi vs Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus) at a glance
- The British International School Abu Dhabi publishes annual fees from AED 54,204 to AED 76,952, against AED 73,250 to AED 83,390 at Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus), which works out roughly 16% below Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus) across the fee range.
- For Year 3, The British International School Abu Dhabi charges AED 68,259 and Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus) AED 73,250, so The British International School Abu Dhabi saves AED 4,991 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum; The British International School Abu Dhabi additionally offers IB.
- The British International School Abu Dhabi starts younger, admitting from age 3 against age 6 at Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus).
- The British International School Abu Dhabi is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2009, with Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus) following in 2018.
- Location wise, The British International School Abu Dhabi sits in Zayed City and Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus) in Al Reem Island, so the school run may decide it.