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British International SchoolTuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026

Curriculum
British / International Baccalaureate
ADEK
Outstanding
Location
Abu Dhabi, Zayed City
Fees
AED 55K - 77K
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Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition
None / FS 1
AED 54,890
KG 1 / FS 2
AED 58,300
KG 2 / Year 1
AED 68,260
Grade 1 / Year 2
AED 68,260
Grade 2 / Year 3
AED 68,260
Grade 3 / Year 4
AED 68,260
Grade 4 / Year 5
AED 68,260
Grade 5 / Year 6
AED 69,880
Grade 6 / Year 7
AED 69,880
Grade 7 / Year 8
AED 69,880
Grade 8 / Year 9
AED 69,880
Grade 9 / Year 10
AED 69,880
Grade 10 / Year 11
AED 69,880
Grade 11 / Year 12
AED 76,950
Grade 12 / Year 13
AED 76,950
Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Additional Costs

Bus (Transport)

AED 8,000
annual

Applies to all year groups; one-way/two-way not specified

Uniform

AED 250
annual

Preschool, FS2, Years 1–5

Uniform

AED 550
annual

Years 6–13

Value for Money

British International School offers a British curriculum education for the 2025–2026 academic year, with tuition fees ranging from AED 56,330 for Preschool (Ages 3–4) up to AED 76,950 for Sixth Form (Years 12–13). The fee structure reflects three broad pricing tiers: Foundation Stage (Preschool and FS2), Primary and Lower Secondary (Years 1–11), and Post-16 (Years 12–13), with each stage reflecting the increasing depth and resource intensity of the curriculum delivered.

In addition to tuition, families should budget for an annual bus fee of AED 8,000 if transport is required, as well as a uniform cost of AED 250 per year for Foundation and Primary pupils, rising to AED 550 for Secondary and Sixth Form students. Notably, no book fees are listed for any year group, which may indicate that learning materials are included within the tuition fee or provided digitally — families are advised to confirm this directly with the school.

Compared to other British curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi, British International School's fees are positioned at a competitive mid-to-upper range, reflecting the quality of British education provision and the breadth of facilities and pastoral support typically associated with established international schools. Prospective families should contact the school directly to confirm any additional levies, payment plan options, or available discounts not published in the official ADEK fee schedule.