The British School Al Khubairat
- British
- A Level
- BTEC
Per yearabout USD 12.4K–20.3K
AED 45.6K–74.6K · 2025-26 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
British curriculum school in Abu Dhabi for Nursery to Sixth Form. Rated Outstanding by ADEK (2023) and by the British Schools Overseas inspection.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
British · A Level · BTEC
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – Year 13
- Founded
- 1968
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-26 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery FS1 (Core Day) | AED 45,560≈ USD 12.4K |
| Nursery FS1 (Extended Day) to Reception | AED 51,410≈ USD 14K |
| Year 1 to Year 6 | AED 55,520≈ USD 15.1K |
| Year 7 to Year 9 | AED 71,810≈ USD 19.6K |
| Year 10 to Year 11 | AED 74,560≈ USD 20.3K |
| Year 12 to Year 13 | AED 74,560≈ USD 20.3K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery FS1 (Core Day) | AED 45,560 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Nursery FS1 (Extended Day) to Reception | AED 51,410 (about USD 14K) |
| Year 1 to Year 6 | AED 55,520 (about USD 15.1K) |
| Year 7 to Year 9 | AED 71,810 (about USD 19.6K) |
| Year 10 to Year 11 | AED 74,560 (about USD 20.3K) |
| Year 12 to Year 13 | AED 74,560 (about USD 20.3K) |
Source: school website (britishschool.sch.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The British School Al Khubairat (this school) | AED 45,560 (about USD 12.4K) | AED 74,560 (about USD 20.3K) |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls | AED 33,910 (about USD 9.23K) | AED 78,160 (about USD 21.3K) |
| Pearl British Academy | AED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Ajyal International School Al Falah | AED 22,340 (about USD 6.08K) | AED 44,680 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Al Najah Private School | AED 15,060 (about USD 4.1K) | AED 32,300 (about USD 8.8K) |
| Yas American Academy | AED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K) | AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K) |
Source: school website (britishschool.sch.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Bus
- AED 8,000
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 (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · A Level · BTEC
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.
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
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Visual arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Sport
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Art
After-school activities
- Music
- Drama
- Art
- Sport
- Co-curricular
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- BSO
- Inspection
- ADEK · outstanding
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Country affiliation
Follows the British curriculum and was inspected under the British Schools Overseas (BSO) framework.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
STS Group runs the school bus service, with routes and pick-up points across Abu Dhabi and a set annual fee.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
All students wear a shared smart uniform. The uniform shop is next to the Primary Dining Hall.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Covers Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form, offering A Level, BTEC and Creative Arts pathways.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The ADEK report noted strong results at the end of Years 11 and 13, and the school offers BTEC courses.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
The Moral Education and Learning Skills (MELS) programme builds emotional intelligence, self-management and conflict resolution.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Offers a counselling service, mindfulness lessons, restorative justice and an on-site licensed nursing clinic.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Has a parent group, an alumni society (OAKS) and listed after-school providers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Friends of BSAK parent group supports school events, community building and fundraising.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Extensive music and creative and performing arts provision, including music, drama and art.
- Music
- Drama
- Art
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Secondary students have leadership opportunities alongside co-curricular activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Rated Outstanding by ADEK and BSO, with Platinum Best School to Work certification and Gold Mental Health status.
- ADEK Outstanding
- BSO Outstanding
- Best School to Work Platinum
- SchoolsCompared top awards
- Gold Mental Health Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
The 2023 BSO inspection rated all 8 standards Outstanding. ADEK also rated the school Outstanding in 2023.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Families submit an online application and medical forms. Some year groups sit an assessment, and the school confirms offer or waitlist status.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
The admissions team tells families whether their child is on a waiting list or has been offered a place.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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