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Al Ain British Academy

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Al Ain British Academy

Abu Dhabi
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School
CurriculumBritish
GenderMixed
Age Range3 - 18 years
Established2011
Facilities9
ADEK RatingVery Good
AdmissionOpen
CurriculumBritish
GenderMixed
Age Range3 - 18 years
Established2011
Facilities9
ADEK RatingVery Good
AdmissionOpen

About

Al Ain British Academy (AABA) is a private, co-educational British-curriculum school in Al Sarooj (Central District), Al Ain, opened in 2011 and operated by Aldar Education. It follows the National Curriculum for England from FS1 to Year 13, leading to IGCSE/GCSE qualifications and then A Level and BTEC pathways in the Sixth Form. Rated Very Good by ADEK (sustained across inspection cycles) and "Good with Outstanding features" by British Schools Overseas (2023), and designated an ACE School of Character, it serves around 891 students from more than 65 nationalities — roughly 73% Emirati — with a low ~1:12 student-teacher ratio. It is part of the Aldar Education network of around 29 UAE schools.
Very GoodADEK Very Good (sustained across cycles)
BritishIGCSE then A Level + BTEC (BSO Good with Outstanding features)
AldarPart of the Aldar Education network (~29 UAE schools)
CharacterACE School of Character
65+Nationalities across ~891 students (~73% Emirati)

Inspection Rating

Very Good-- ADEK

Languages Taught

English, Arabic

Phone

+971 3 715 1000

Email

pre@alainbritishacademy.ae

Website

www.alainbritishacademy.ae

Address

Al Salam Street, Al Sarooj (Central District), PO Box 88228, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Programmes Offered

15 Programmes
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FS1

1 year / Foundation Stage

AED 42,320/yr

Foundation Stage 1 (age 3-4). EYFS play-based early years.

FS2

1 year / Foundation Stage

AED 43,780/yr

Foundation Stage 2 (age 4-5). EYFS framework.

Year 1

1 year / Primary

AED 43,780/yr

Year 1 (age 5-6). National Curriculum for England primary begins.

Year 2

1 year / Primary

AED 43,780/yr

Year 2 (age 6-7). Key Stage 1.

Year 3

1 year / Primary

AED 43,780/yr

Year 3 (age 7-8). Key Stage 2 begins.

Year 4

1 year / Primary

AED 43,780/yr

Year 4 (age 8-9). Building core literacy and numeracy.

Tuition Fees 2025/26

All fees in AED per academic year

GradeKey StageAgesKHDA FeeSchool Fee
FS1Foundation Stage3-442,320-
FS2Foundation Stage4-543,780-
Year 1Primary5-643,780-
Year 2Primary6-743,780-
Year 3Primary7-843,780-
Year 4Primary8-943,780-
Year 5Primary9-1043,780-
Year 6Primary10-1143,780-
Year 7Secondary11-1253,640-
Year 8Secondary12-1353,640-
Year 9Secondary13-1457,480-
Year 10Secondary14-1563,400-
Year 11Secondary15-1663,400-
Year 12Sixth Form16-1763,400-
Year 13Sixth Form17-1863,400-

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Child 1

2025/26 ADEK-approved schedule (banded by year-group tier; held for 2026/27). Transport AED 5,000/year (return); external exam fees plus a 15% exam admin fee. Tuition includes curriculum books and most teacher-led activities; uniform, catering and transport excluded.

Payment Information

Fees & Deposits
Registration Deposit

Charged on acceptance and credited against the final term's tuition.

5% of annual tuition
Payment Terms

Three instalments (Term 1/2/3); 0% bank instalment plans available.

ADEK Rating

2021–2022
Overall
Very Good
IndicatorFoundationPrimarySecondary
Attainment & ProgressN/AN/AGoodGood
IndicatorFoundationPrimarySecondary
Attainment & ProgressN/AN/AGoodGood
OutstandingVery GoodGoodAcceptableWeak

Source: Abu Dhabi Department of Education & Knowledge (ADEK) — Irtiqa'a — November 2021

Curriculum

Language

English

The English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) — play-based early learning across the EYFS framework areas.

Teaching Approach

Play-based early learning.

Core Subjects

Communication & LanguageEarly LiteracyEarly MathematicsUnderstanding the World

Specialist Subjects

ArabicArtMusicPE

The National Curriculum for England (Key Stages 1-2) with UAE MoE Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies.

Teaching Approach

Subject-based primary teaching.

Core Subjects

EnglishMathematicsScienceComputingHumanitiesArabicIslamic Studies

Specialist Subjects

ArtMusicPE

Key Stage 3 then IGCSE/GCSE (Key Stage 4) across the core and option subjects, with mandated Arabic and Islamic Studies.

Teaching Approach

IGCSE/GCSE examination courses.

Core Subjects

EnglishMathematicsBiologyChemistryPhysicsArabicIslamic Studies

IGCSE Option Subjects

IGCSE/GCSE SciencesIGCSE/GCSE HumanitiesBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceLanguagesArt & Design

Arabic Language & Islamic Education

Arabic as an Additional LanguageArabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies (UAE MoE)

Facilities

A campus in Al Sarooj (Central District), Al Ain (opened 2011) with science laboratories, a Computer Science / e-sports lab, a central library and performing-arts suites, plus a swimming pool, a full-sized football pitch and astroturf fields, a sports hall and shaded playgrounds.

Current Enrollment891 students

Academic

Science Laboratories

Science laboratories and ICT/innovation spaces.

Computer Science & E-Sports Lab

A Computer Science lab with an e-sports suite (added 2025).

Library

A central library.

Performing Arts Suites

Music and performing arts suites.

Sports & Recreation

Swimming Pool

A swimming pool.

Football Pitch & Astroturf

A full-sized football pitch and astroturf playing fields.

Sports Hall

A sports hall/gymnasium and shaded playgrounds.

Student Services

Clinic & Pastoral Support

A clinic and pastoral support (Aldar Academies provision).

School Transport

A return bus service.

Transport

School Bus ServiceAvailable

Staffing & Leadership

Teachers69
Teaching Assistants19
Students891
Teachers69
Teaching Assistants19
Students891

Senior Leadership

IP

Ian Pugh

Principal

Principal of Al Ain British Academy (appointed 2022; NPQH, trained BSO inspector), leading the Aldar Education British school.

JJ

Jasmine Jones

Head of Primary

Head of Primary at Al Ain British Academy.

MR

Mairead Ralph

Head of Secondary

Head of Secondary at Al Ain British Academy.

Location

Al Salam Street, Al Sarooj (Central District), PO Box 88228, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Al Ain British Academy

AED 42,320 - 63,400/yr