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Best British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026

Compare all 40 British schools across Abu Dhabi. Irtiqaa ratings, fees, enrolment data, and more.

40
Schools
6
Outstanding
AED 30K
Avg Fee
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#SchoolIrtiqaa RatingCurriculumAvg FeeStudents
1Bateen World AcademyOutstandingUKAED 72,433536
2Cranleigh School Abu DhabiOutstandingUKAED 74,253676
3Merryland International SchoolOutstandingUKAED 33,6852517
4Muna British AcademyOutstandingUKAED 51,558796
5Repton Foundation SchoolOutstandingUKAED 67,220401
6Yasmina British AcademyOutstandingUKAED 56,6021209
7Abu Dhabi International PvtVery GoodUKAED 26,230139
8Ajyal International School - MbzVery GoodUKAED 43,0891493
9Al Dhafra Private Schools - MuwaijiVery GoodUKAED 19,6191954
10Al Rabeeh SchoolVery GoodUKAED 32,781949
11Gems Winchester SchoolVery GoodUKAED 23,6401595
12Pearl British AcademyVery GoodUKAED 45,836751
13Abc Private SchoolGoodUKAED 22,4222488
14Al Ain Juniors Private SchoolGoodUKAED 12,0861639
15Al Maharat Private SchoolGoodUKAED 25,318364
16Al Nahda National School For BoysGoodUKAED 24,6861105
17Al Nahda National School For GirlsGoodUKAED 22,9092618
18Al Najah Private SchoolGoodUKAED 21,3322184
19Al Shohub Private SchoolGoodUKAED 38,023498
20Emirates Private BritishGoodUKAED 9,9121003
21Emirates Private School - AdGoodUKAED 17,4861166
22Excel International SchoolGoodUKAED 23,954366
23Garden City British SchoolGoodUKAED 26,919534
24Global English SchoolGoodUKAED 21,5671111
25Islamiya English SchoolGoodUKAED 10,0462156
26Our Own English High SchoolGoodUKAED 15,075431
27Wales International SchoolGoodUKAED 30,1271128
28Zakher Private BritishGoodUKAED 12,096340
29Abdulla Bin Al Zubair Private SchoolAcceptableUKAED 35,350241
30Al Murooj Scientific Private SchoolAcceptableUKAED 23,384869
31Crescent International Private SchoolAcceptableUKAED 15,273291
32Good Will Children Private SchoolAcceptableUKAED 28,788518
33Manar Al Ilm SchoolAcceptableUKAED 17,420441
34Rowad Al Dhafra BritishAcceptableUKAED 14,770151
35Universal Private BritishAcceptableUKAED 10,9341000
36Al Manahel Private SchoolWeakUKAED 7,991578
37British Oak Montessori KgNot Yet InspectedUKAED 34,00045
38Gems Founders School AdNot Yet InspectedUKAED 32,900987
39Noya British SchoolNot Yet InspectedUKAED 38,400880
40Yasmina British Academy BrNot Yet InspectedUKAED 55,1532223
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Irtiqaa rating distribution

Outstanding
6 schools
Very Good
6 schools
Good
16 schools
Acceptable
7 schools
Weak
1 school

Fee range

Lowest avg fee
AED 7,991
Median
AED 25,318
Highest
AED 74,253

Based on 40 schools with published fees. Many schools offer sibling discounts of 5-15%.

British schools by area

Mohamed Bin Zayed City (5)Falaj Hazza' (4)Khalifa City (5)Al Muwaij'i (6)Al Danah (4)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many British schools are there in Abu Dhabi?

There are 40 British schools across Abu Dhabi, of which 6 are rated Outstanding.

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

The average annual tuition for British schools is approximately AED 29,882. 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.