Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi
- Indian
Per yearabout USD 2.87K–5.96K
AED 10.6K–21.9K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Private co-educational CBSE-affiliated school in Abu Dhabi serving Kindergarten to Grade 12, with a value-based learning framework and a co-scholastic programme.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Indian
Ages
Ages 4–17
Students
3,952
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
- School bus
- Yes
- Inspection
- Very Good
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 |
|---|---|
| KG1 | AED 10,550≈ USD 2.87K |
| KG2 | AED 10,550≈ USD 2.87K |
| 1 | AED 13,630≈ USD 3.71K |
| 2 | AED 13,630≈ USD 3.71K |
| 3 | AED 13,730≈ USD 3.74K |
| 4 | AED 13,730≈ USD 3.74K |
| 5 | AED 15,220≈ USD 4.14K |
| 6 | AED 16,720≈ USD 4.55K |
| 7 | AED 18,200≈ USD 4.96K |
| 8 | AED 19,810≈ USD 5.39K |
| 9 | AED 19,810≈ USD 5.39K |
| 10 | AED 20,400≈ USD 5.55K |
| 11 | AED 21,190≈ USD 5.77K |
| 12 | AED 21,890≈ USD 5.96K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG1 | AED 10,550 (about USD 2.87K) |
| KG2 | AED 10,550 (about USD 2.87K) |
| 1 | AED 13,630 (about USD 3.71K) |
| 2 | AED 13,630 (about USD 3.71K) |
| 3 | AED 13,730 (about USD 3.74K) |
| 4 | AED 13,730 (about USD 3.74K) |
| 5 | AED 15,220 (about USD 4.14K) |
| 6 | AED 16,720 (about USD 4.55K) |
| 7 | AED 18,200 (about USD 4.96K) |
| 8 | AED 19,810 (about USD 5.39K) |
| 9 | AED 19,810 (about USD 5.39K) |
| 10 | AED 20,400 (about USD 5.55K) |
| 11 | AED 21,190 (about USD 5.77K) |
| 12 | AED 21,890 (about USD 5.96K) |
Source: school website (brightriders.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi (this school) | AED 10,550 (about USD 2.87K) | AED 21,890 (about USD 5.96K) |
| 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 (brightriders.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Bus
- AED 4,500
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)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Deadline
- 2026-10-05
- Entry process
- Entrance test, Interview
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Stem lab
Sports
- Swimming
- Karate
- Sports clusters
Arts
- Art
- Dance
- Music
After-school activities
- Cosmic Coders
- Club Fiesta
- BRS MUN
- Student council
- CBSE clusters
- Spectrum charity drives
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Source: Read from the school's website
Country affiliation
Affiliated with CBSE. The curriculum includes Arabic, Islamic studies and UAE social studies, and integrates Emirati culture.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Runs school buses covering areas such as Abu Dhabi City and MBZ. Two-way service only, with fees set for a ten-month year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Uniform
Uniforms are set by grade band, covering regular wear, PE wear and winter jackets. For 2025–2026, uniforms are available at the school stores.
- Regular wear
- PE wear
- Winter jacket
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
A Board of Governors provides strategic leadership. The school is led by a principal and vice principal.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Follows the CBSE curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Subjects become more distinct with age, and Grades 11 and 12 offer subject combinations by stream.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Kindergarten learning integrates socio-emotional development through play-based activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
An inclusive school open to students of all backgrounds and abilities. Alternative subjects are offered to differently abled students in Grades 9 and 10.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Emphasises emotional wellbeing through life-skills education and pastoral care.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent representatives link families with the school, help run events and recruit volunteers. Regular parent-teacher meetings are held.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports facilities
Offers swimming from Grade 4, karate and CBSE sports clusters.
- Swimming
- Karate
- Sports clusters
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has a STEAM lab, science laboratory and library.
- STEAM lab
- Science lab
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Cultural and language
Provides language studies in Arabic, Hindi and French, heritage site visits and engagement with Emirati culture.
- Arabic
- Hindi
- French
- Heritage site visits
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Leadership is developed through the student council and BRS MUN.
- Student council
- BRS MUN
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Teaches Arabic, Hindi and French, with Arabic part of the curriculum from primary school.
- Arabic
- Hindi
- French
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
States it is affiliated with CBSE and recognised by the relevant educational authorities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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