Al Ain British Academy

Al Ain, United Arab EmiratesLicensed
  • British
  • IGCSE
  • A Level

Per yearabout USD 11.5K–17.3K

AED 42.3K–63.4K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)

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About

British curriculum private school in Al Ain, one of the Aldar Academies group. Teaches the English National Curriculum from FS1 to Year 13.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Private International schoolAldar Education

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27

  • Curriculum

    British · IGCSE · A Level

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Grades
FS1 – Year 13
Term dates
Term 1 starts 31 Aug 2026; Term 3 ends 2 Jul 2027 (2026/27 calendar)
Scholarships
Yes
Mother-tongue programmes
Arabic

Fees

Source: Read from the school's website

2026-27 school year

Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.

GradePer year
FS1AED 42,320≈ USD 11.5K
FS2-Year 6AED 43,780≈ USD 11.9K
Year 7-Year 8AED 53,640≈ USD 14.6K
Year 9AED 57,480≈ USD 15.7K
Year 10-Year 13AED 63,400≈ USD 17.3K
Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
Al Ain British Academy · Annual tuition by grade
per year
FS1AED 42,320 (about USD 11.5K)
FS2-Year 6AED 43,780 (about USD 11.9K)
Year 7-Year 8AED 53,640 (about USD 14.6K)
Year 9AED 57,480 (about USD 15.7K)
Year 10-Year 13AED 63,400 (about USD 17.3K)

Source: school website (alainbritishacademy.ae) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
Al Ain British Academy · Fee range vs schools in the same city
minmax
Al Ain British Academy (this school)AED 42,320 (about USD 11.5K)AED 63,400 (about USD 17.3K)
Al Ain English Speaking SchoolAED 23,630 (about USD 6.43K)AED 48,220 (about USD 13.1K)
Manor Hall International SchoolAED 25,700 (about USD 7K)AED 36,500 (about USD 9.94K)
Brighton College Al AinAED 55,090 (about USD 15K)AED 90,630 (about USD 24.7K)
Grace Valley Indian SchoolAED 5,340 (about USD 1.45K)AED 13,250 (about USD 3.61K)
Our Own English High School Al AinAED 8,550 (about USD 2.33K)AED 16,820 (about USD 4.58K)

Source: school website (alainbritishacademy.ae) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · IGCSE · A Level
  • British curriculum

    Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18

    Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.

  • IGCSE

    Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16

    A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.

  • A Level

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18

    The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Sport
  • Service
  • Performing arts
  • Visual arts

Exam results

A Level · Top grades
38.9%

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Arts

  • Music
  • Drama
  • Art

After-school activities

  • Music
  • Drama
  • Art
  • Sport
  • Leadership
  • Service

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Accreditation and memberships

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Accreditations
BSO
Inspection
ADEK · Very Good

More details

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Diving deeper

  • Governance and ownership

    One of the Aldar Academies in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, part of the Aldar Education group.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

  • Curriculum

    Runs the English National Curriculum, with I/GCSE leading to A Level and some vocational subject options.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Exam results

    Publishes 2020 A Level and GCSE results. The site also cites top UAE A Level results in 2020 and 2023.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Academic calendar
    Open link

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

  • Arts and creative

    Highlights music, drama, art and sport as activities beyond the classroom.

    • Music
    • Drama
    • Art
    • Sport

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Reputation

  • Accreditations

    Rated Very Good by ADEK and Outstanding by BSO. Holds the ACE School of Character quality mark.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Admissions

  • Admissions

    Enquire online, book a tour or meeting, submit an application, take the assessment, then accept the offer and pay the registration fee to enrol.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Scholarships

    Scholarships in academics, sports, innovation and digital technology, creative and performing arts, and Arabic studies. Open to Year 9 and above, new students only, with tuition reduction until graduation.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

Source: Read from the school's website

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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