Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi
The British School Al Khubairat vs Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
The British School Al Khubairat vs Cranleigh Abu Dhabi at a glance
- The British School Al Khubairat publishes annual fees from AED 45,560 to AED 74,560, against AED 71,500 to AED 105,980 at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, which works out roughly 32% below Cranleigh Abu Dhabi across the fee range.
- For FS1, The British School Al Khubairat charges AED 45,560 and Cranleigh Abu Dhabi AED 71,500, so The British School Al Khubairat saves AED 25,940 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- 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 Cranleigh Abu Dhabi following in 2014.
- Location wise, The British School Al Khubairat sits in Al Mushrif and Cranleigh Abu Dhabi in Saadiyat Island, so the school run may decide it.
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| The British School Al Khubairat | Cranleigh Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 45,560 - 74,560 /yr | AED 71,500 - 105,980 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1968 | 2014 |
| Facilities | 11 listed | 14 listed |
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