British international schools in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
There are 28 British international schools listed in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Annual tuition ranges from about ≈ $2.7K–$19.3K (USD).
Updated July 2026
- Schools
- 28
- Curricula
- 8
- Tuition (USD)
- ≈ $2.7K–$19.3K
Curricula offered: British EYFS, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, IB Diploma, IB PYP, Cambridge A-Level, Advanced Placement, and Cambridge Primary.
Accreditations: IB, Cambridge International, Oxford AQA, CIS, NEASC, British Schools Overseas, AEFE, Cognia, UNESCO ASPnet, and COBIS.
| School | Curriculum | Stages | Accreditation | Gender | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British International School Abu DhabiBISAD | British EYFS, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, Cambridge International, Oxford AQA | Co-ed | AED 54.2K |
| Al Bateen Secondary School | National Curriculum (England), IB PYP, IGCSE, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, CIS, NEASC | Co-ed | AED 54K |
| Yasmina British AcademyYBA | National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | British Schools Overseas | Co-ed | AED 49.7K |
| Good Will Children Private School | National Curriculum (England), British EYFS | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | Cambridge International | — | AED 13.8K |
| International Community School Branch 1 | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | British Schools Overseas | — | AED 26.7K |
| Lycee Francais International TheodoreMonod | IGCSE | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cambridge International, IB, AEFE | Co-ed | AED 33.5K |
| Mamoura British Academy | National Curriculum (England), British EYFS, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | British Schools Overseas | Co-ed | AED 54.4K |
| Repton Abu Dhabi | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | — | AED 63.7K |
| British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) | National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | British Schools Overseas | Co-ed | AED 45.6K |
| Al Nahda National School for Boys | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | CIS, NEASC, Cambridge International | Co-ed | — |
| Al Nahda National School for Girls | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | CIS, NEASC, Cambridge International | Co-ed | — |
| Al Shohub School | National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary | — | Co-ed | AED 27.8K |
| Cranleigh Abu Dhabi | National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | British Schools Overseas | — | AED 71.5K |
| Emirates Private School Abu Dhabi | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cognia, Cambridge International | — | AED 12.1K |
| Al Murooj Scientific Private School | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cambridge International, UNESCO ASPnet | Co-ed | — |
| The Cambridge High School Abu Dhabi | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | Co-ed | AED 17K |
| Al Basma British School | National Curriculum (England), British EYFS, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | AED 21.9K |
| Brighton College Abu Dhabi | National Curriculum (England), British EYFS, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | British Schools Overseas, COBIS | Co-ed | AED 50.8K |
| International Community School (ICS) City Centre | National Curriculum (England), British EYFS, Advanced Placement, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | — | — |
| Muna British Academy | National Curriculum (England), British EYFS | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | — | — | AED 53K |
| Al Karamah School and Training Institute | National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | British Schools Overseas | — | — |
| Al Rabeeh School | British EYFS, National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | — | Co-ed | AED 28.8K |
| Creative British School | National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | AED 10.1K |
| Jigsaw Nursery Abu Dhabi | British EYFS | Early years | — | — | AED 15.8K |
| Merryland International School | Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | AED 26.2K |
| International Community School Khalidiyah (branch 4) | National Curriculum (England), British EYFS | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | British Schools Overseas | — | — |
| International Community School Al Danah (branch 1) | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | AED 26.7K |
| Belvedere British School | British EYFS, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | AED 23K |
Frequently asked questions
- How many British international schools are in Abu Dhabi?
- Novana Index lists 28 British international schools in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- What are the best British schools in Abu Dhabi?
- There is no single best British school in Abu Dhabi; the right fit depends on stage, budget, and boarding needs. The 28 listed schools hold accreditations including IB, Cambridge International, Oxford AQA, CIS, NEASC, British Schools Overseas, AEFE, Cognia, UNESCO ASPnet, and COBIS. Compare all 28 by fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
- How much do British schools in Abu Dhabi cost?
- Annual tuition at British international schools listed in Abu Dhabi ranges from about ≈ $2.7K–$19.3K (USD).
- Which accreditations do British schools in Abu Dhabi hold?
- Listed British schools in Abu Dhabi hold accreditations including IB, Cambridge International, Oxford AQA, CIS, NEASC, British Schools Overseas, AEFE, Cognia, UNESCO ASPnet, and COBIS.