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Best British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026

Compare all 56 British schools across Abu Dhabi. Irtiqaa ratings, fees, enrolment data, and more.

56
Schools
10
Outstanding
AED 39K
Avg Fee
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#SchoolIrtiqaa RatingCurriculumAvg FeeStudents
1Bateen World AcademyOutstandingUKAED 72,4331014
2Bloom Academy - Al AinOutstandingUKAED 75,417925
3Cranleigh School Abu DhabiOutstandingUKAED 88,4002029
4Merryland International SchoolOutstandingUKAED 33,6852517
5Muna British AcademyOutstandingUKAED 54,936796
6Repton Foundation SchoolOutstandingUKAED 67,220401
7Repton School Abu DhabiOutstandingUKAED 75,9741708
8The British International AdOutstandingUKAED 68,6072368
9The British School Al KhubairatOutstandingUKAED 63,3071968
10Yasmina British AcademyOutstandingUKAED 56,6023432
11Ajyal International School - MbzVery GoodUKAED 44,8981493
12Al Ain British AcademyVery GoodUKAED 52,3601060
13Al Ain English Speaking SchoolVery GoodUKAED 37,0772195
14Al Basma British SchoolVery GoodUKAED 34,0412098
15Al Dhafra Private Schools - MuwaijiVery GoodUKAED 19,6192582
16Al Rabeeh AcademyVery GoodUKAED 43,7271016
17Al Rabeeh SchoolVery GoodUKAED 32,781949
18Amity International SchoolVery GoodUKAED 57,5651589
19Belvedere British SchoolVery GoodUKAED 29,239899
20Bloom Gardens School (Brighton College)Very GoodUKAED 67,6081847
21Gems Cambridge International SchoolVery GoodUKAED 33,2713516
22Gems Winchester SchoolVery GoodUKAED 23,6401595
23Gems World AcademyVery GoodUKAED 66,6411090
24Mamoura British AcademyVery GoodUKAED 64,8191113
25Pearl British AcademyVery GoodUKAED 45,836751
26The Cambridge High SchoolVery GoodUKAED 26,2541688
27Abc Private SchoolGoodUKAED 22,4222488
28Al Maharat Private SchoolGoodUKAED 27,005364
29Al Nahda National School For BoysGoodUKAED 24,6862281
30Al Nahda National School For GirlsGoodUKAED 22,9094145
31Al Najah Private SchoolGoodUKAED 21,3322214
32Al Shohub Private SchoolGoodUKAED 38,023498
33Aspen Heights British SchoolGoodUKAED 50,4151202
34Belvedere International SchoolGoodUKAED 29,626408
35Diyafah International SchoolGoodUKAED 36,4991179
36Excel International SchoolGoodUKAED 23,954366
37Garden City British SchoolGoodUKAED 26,919534
38Global English SchoolGoodUKAED 21,5671111
39International Community Schools - DanahGoodUKAED 40,4021668
40International Community Schools - KhalidiyahGoodUKAED 26,1191102
41Islamiya English SchoolGoodUKAED 10,0462156
42Reach British SchoolGoodUKAED 36,9561796
43Wales International SchoolGoodUKAED 30,1271128
44Abdulla Bin Al Zubair Private SchoolAcceptableUKAED 35,350241
45Al Murooj Scientific Private SchoolAcceptableUKAED 23,384869
46Beaconhouse Private SchoolAcceptableUKAED 26,668465
47British Oak Montessori KgAcceptableUKAED 34,00045
48Creative British SchoolAcceptableUKAED 18,9691072
49Crescent International Private SchoolAcceptableUKAED 15,273291
50Good Will Children Private SchoolAcceptableUKAED 28,788518
51Manar Al Ilm SchoolAcceptableUKAED 17,420441
52Al Manahel Private SchoolWeakUKAED 7,991578
53Excellence Global SchoolNot Yet InspectedUKAED 22,167N/A
54Gems Founders School AdNot Yet InspectedUKAED 32,900987
55Nord Anglia International SchoolNot Yet InspectedUKAED 82,2001241
56Noya British SchoolNot Yet InspectedUKAED 38,400880
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Irtiqaa rating distribution

Outstanding
10 schools
Very Good
16 schools
Good
17 schools
Acceptable
8 schools
Weak
1 school

Fee range

Lowest avg fee
AED 7,991
Median
AED 34,000
Highest
AED 88,400

Based on 56 schools with published fees. Many schools offer sibling discounts of 5-15%.

British schools by area

Mohamed Bin Zayed City (10)Khalifa City (4)Falaj Hazza' (3)Al Muwaij'i (4)Al Danah (5)Al Reem Island (4)Al Bahyah (3)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many British schools are there in Abu Dhabi?

There are 56 British schools across Abu Dhabi, of which 10 are rated Outstanding.

What is the average fee for British schools in Abu Dhabi?

The average annual tuition for British schools is approximately AED 39,437. Fees vary widely by school age, facilities, and location.

Which is the best British school in Abu Dhabi?

Bateen World Academy is the highest-rated British school in Abu Dhabi, with an Irtiqaa rating of Outstanding — located in Al Manhal.

How are these schools ranked?

Schools on this page are ordered by their current Irtiqaa inspection rating, from Outstanding down. Each school's page also shows its AbuDhabiSchools Score (0-100) — see our full methodology for the formula.