Aspen Heights British School
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
- +1
Per yearabout USD 10.4K–17.8K
AED 38.1K–65.3K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
British international school in Abu Dhabi for ages 3 to 18. Follows the English National Curriculum through Primary and IGCSE, with IB Diploma or BTEC in Sixth Form. Part of the International Schools Partnership network.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by International Schools Partnership (ISP). See all 121 schools of International Schools Partnership (ISP)
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Accreditations
- pearson, IB, BSO
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 |
|---|---|
| Preschool (ages 3-4) | AED 38,080≈ USD 10.4K |
| FS2 | AED 38,080≈ USD 10.4K |
| Year 1 | AED 38,080≈ USD 10.4K |
| Year 2 | AED 48,960≈ USD 13.3K |
| Year 3 | AED 48,960≈ USD 13.3K |
| Year 4 | AED 48,960≈ USD 13.3K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preschool (ages 3-4) | AED 38,080 (about USD 10.4K) |
| FS2 | AED 38,080 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Year 1 | AED 38,080 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Year 2 | AED 48,960 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Year 3 | AED 48,960 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Year 4 | AED 48,960 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Year 5 | AED 48,960 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Year 6 | AED 48,960 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Year 7 | AED 48,960 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Year 8 | AED 54,410 (about USD 14.8K) |
| Year 9 | AED 54,410 (about USD 14.8K) |
| Year 10 | AED 54,410 (about USD 14.8K) |
| Year 11 | AED 59,850 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Year 12 | AED 59,850 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Year 13 | AED 65,290 (about USD 17.8K) |
Source: school website (ahbs.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Heights British School (this school) | AED 38,080 (about USD 10.4K) | AED 65,290 (about USD 17.8K) |
| Al Najah Private School | AED 15,060 (about USD 4.1K) | AED 32,300 (about USD 8.8K) |
| Lycée Français International Théodore Monod | AED 33,490 (about USD 9.12K) | AED 65,250 (about USD 17.8K) |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls | AED 33,910 (about USD 9.23K) | AED 78,160 (about USD 21.3K) |
| Al Shohub Private School | AED 27,840 (about USD 7.58K) | AED 33,420 (about USD 9.1K) |
| The British School Al Khubairat | AED 45,560 (about USD 12.4K) | AED 74,560 (about USD 20.3K) |
Source: school website (ahbs.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, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · EYFS · British curriculum · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
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.
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
- STEM
- Languages
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Outdoor education
Exam results
- A Level · Top grades
- 69%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Pull-out lessons
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Gym
- Theatre
- Library
Sports
- Swimming
- Football
- Netball
- Basketball
- Athletics
- Padel
- Gymnastics
- Badminton
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
- Visual art
After-school activities
- Creative arts
- Music
- STEM
- Languages
- Football
- Netball
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Athletics
- ISP Artists
- ISP Chess Masters
- ISP Scientists
- ISP Filmmakers
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Offers specialist English support, personalised language plans and a SEND identification and intervention programme, plus 1:1 counselling.
- EAL support
- SEND identification and intervention
- Personalised language plans
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Includes Arabic, UAE Social Studies and Islamic studies in line with the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
School uniform can be bought from the uniform shop in the admin building, upstairs from reception.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) network.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years to IGCSE, with IB Diploma or BTEC options in Sixth Form.
- EYFS
- English National Curriculum
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
- BTEC Level 3
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports a 100% GCSE pass rate, with 86% of grades at 9–4 and 34% at 9–7. TIMSS maths 565 and science 564 are also reported.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Runs social emotional learning lessons and builds life competencies such as resilience, growth mindset, independence and communication.
- Resilience
- Growth Mindset
- Independence
- Communication
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Runs a specialist SEND identification and intervention programme. Parents are asked to share additional learning needs at the application stage.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Provides small-group English support with individual targets. Progress is tracked through termly assessments and classroom evidence.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Holds Carnegie Gold and Mentl awards. Student Mental Health Ambassadors, a school counsellor and trained first aiders provide support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Visitors are registered and monitored by CCTV in key areas. Every adult on site receives regular safeguarding training.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Runs Family Information Meetings at the start of each year and age-group family workshops, with admissions staff available during the school day.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus includes science labs, robotics and computing rooms, music and art rooms, a performing arts hall and a hydroponic garden.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include two swimming pools, a padel court, a multi-use games arena, an indoor sports hall and astroturf pitches.
- Two swimming pools
- Padel court
- Multi-use games arena
- Indoor sports hall
- Astroturf pitches
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include biology, chemistry and physics labs, design and technology workshops, robotics and computing rooms and theory rooms.
- Science labs
- Design and technology workshops
- Robotics and computing rooms
- Science theory rooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Extra facilities include a recording studio, dance studio, hydroponic garden and outdoor learning spaces for Early Years.
- Recording studio
- Dance studio
- Hydroponic garden
- Outdoor learning spaces
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Around 90 clubs each term, including academic programmes such as ISP Scientists and ISP Chess Masters.
- ISP Scientists
- ISP Chess Masters
- STEM clubs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Creative arts, music, drama and dance activities, including the ISP Artists and ISP Filmmakers programmes.
- ISP Artists
- ISP Filmmakers
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
International programmes such as ISP Cultural Exchange and ISP Model United Nations are available.
- ISP Cultural Exchange
- ISP Model United Nations
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Community and environmental action through ISP Changemakers and eco projects such as recycling and growing food.
- ISP Changemakers
- Eco projects
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Student leadership programmes run across the school, and the Aspen Aspire Pathway offers leadership roles for high-performing students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
English is the main language of instruction. Arabic follows the UAE Ministry curriculum, and French and Spanish are taught from Year 3.
- English
- Arabic
- French
- Spanish
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Awards include Carnegie Gold (2025), Mentl Award (2024), T4 Best Schools to Work, ISP ESG Award and Eco Schools UK Silver.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Accredited by Pearson Edexcel, an IB World School, and inspected as a British School Overseas (BSO). Inspection reports are published.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Process includes an enquiry, school tour, possible class observation and online application. Reports, ID copies and medical records are requested.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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