Al Basma British School
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
- +1
Per yearabout USD 5.96K–12.1K
AED 21.9K–44.4K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
British curriculum school in Abu Dhabi offering Foundation Stage to Year 13 under the English National Curriculum, with IGCSE and A Level pathways.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – Y13
- Inspection
- ADEK · Very Good with Outstanding Features
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.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 21,890≈ USD 5.96K |
| FS2 | AED 24,110≈ USD 6.57K |
| Y1 | AED 26,610≈ USD 7.25K |
| Y2 | AED 27,840≈ USD 7.58K |
| Y3 | AED 31,030≈ USD 8.45K |
| Y4 | AED 32,940≈ USD 8.97K |
| Y5 | AED 32,940≈ USD 8.97K |
| Y6 | AED 34,200≈ USD 9.31K |
| Y7 | AED 35,550≈ USD 9.68K |
| Y8 | AED 36,800≈ USD 10K |
| Y9 | AED 38,040≈ USD 10.4K |
| Y10 | AED 39,280≈ USD 10.7K |
| Y11 | AED 41,880≈ USD 11.4K |
| Y12 | AED 43,130≈ USD 11.7K |
| Y13 | AED 44,380≈ USD 12.1K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 21,890 (about USD 5.96K) |
| FS2 | AED 24,110 (about USD 6.57K) |
| Y1 | AED 26,610 (about USD 7.25K) |
| Y2 | AED 27,840 (about USD 7.58K) |
| Y3 | AED 31,030 (about USD 8.45K) |
| Y4 | AED 32,940 (about USD 8.97K) |
| Y5 | AED 32,940 (about USD 8.97K) |
| Y6 | AED 34,200 (about USD 9.31K) |
| Y7 | AED 35,550 (about USD 9.68K) |
| Y8 | AED 36,800 (about USD 10K) |
| Y9 | AED 38,040 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Y10 | AED 39,280 (about USD 10.7K) |
| Y11 | AED 41,880 (about USD 11.4K) |
| Y12 | AED 43,130 (about USD 11.7K) |
| Y13 | AED 44,380 (about USD 12.1K) |
Source: school website (albasmaschool.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Al Basma British School (this school) | AED 21,890 (about USD 5.96K) | AED 44,380 (about USD 12.1K) |
| The International School of Choueifat Abu Dhabi Khalifa City | AED 23,420 (about USD 6.38K) | AED 41,370 (about USD 11.3K) |
| Modern British Academy | AED 25,050 (about USD 6.82K) | AED 32,360 (about USD 8.81K) |
| Yas American Academy | AED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K) | AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K) |
| American International School in Abu Dhabi | AED 32,950 (about USD 8.97K) | AED 59,900 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Abu Dhabi Grammar School Canada | AED 23,350 (about USD 6.36K) | AED 49,190 (about USD 13.4K) |
Source: school website (albasmaschool.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Bus
- AED 5,000
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 2026-10-28)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
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.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Lab
- Sports
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Bus service
School bus service is offered within 60 minutes' travel of the school, subject to route and seat availability.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
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Curriculum
Follows the English National Curriculum from Foundation Stage to Year 13, including IGCSE and A Level pathways.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes 2025 summer results for GCSE, AS and A Level and BTEC, including subject pass rates and top-grade achievements.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Special educational needs (SEN)
Has separate inclusion leads for primary and secondary, supporting students with additional learning needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports facilities
Offers a wide range of sports and competes against other schools through the ADISSA organisation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Describes modern Primary and Secondary buildings with subject-dedicated laboratories.
- Subject-dedicated labs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and hobbies
Runs educational trips to venues such as adventure parks, indoor climbing, science and marine centres, and kayaking.
- Bounce
- Adrenark
- Ski Dubai
- Clymb
- Sea World
- Kayaking
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Teaches Arabic as a dedicated subject across year groups and offers French at secondary level.
- Arabic A
- Arabic B
- Arabic (EYFS)
- French
- Islamic studies
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Reports an ADEK rating of 'Very Good with Outstanding Features'.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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