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Al Ain British Academy

Curriculum
British
ADEK Rating
Very Good
Location
Al Ain, Sarooj
Annual Fees
AED 43K - 65K

Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition
None / FS 1
AED 43,330
KG 1 / FS 2
AED 44,820
KG 2 / Year 1
AED 44,820
Grade 1 / Year 2
AED 44,820
Grade 2 / Year 3
AED 44,820
Grade 3 / Year 4
AED 44,820
Grade 4 / Year 5
AED 44,820
Grade 5 / Year 6
AED 44,820
Grade 6 / Year 7
AED 54,920
Grade 7 / Year 8
AED 54,920
Grade 8 / Year 9
AED 58,850
Grade 9 / Year 10
AED 64,910
Grade 10 / Year 11
AED 64,910
Grade 11 / Year 12
AED 64,910
Grade 12 / Year 13
AED 64,910
Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Payment Terms

3
Installments
Approximately 40% Term 1 / 30% Term 2 / 30% Term 3
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, cheque, 0% installment plans via FAB, ADIB, and ENBD credit cards

Monthly installment plans available via partner banks at 0% interest

Additional Costs

Registration Fee (new students)

AED 5% of annual tuition
one-time

Non-refundable; adjusted against Term 3 fees invoice

Re-registration Fee (returning students)

AED 5% of annual tuition
annual

Confirms seat for following year; adjusted against final term fees

Bus Transport (return journey)

AED 5,000
annual

Via Emirates Transport; subject to ADEK approval

Uniform

Variable
one-time

Available from Magrudy, Bawadi Mall

External Examination Fees

AED Variable by subject
annual

15% administration fee charged in addition to exam board fees

External Provider ECAs

Variable
termly

Teacher-led ECAs are free; externally-led activities paid directly to provider

Discounts & Offers

Sibling Discount
Available from the third child enrolled simultaneously
AE Scholarship
For high-achieving students entering Year 9 and above; requires minimum A grade average and 95% attendance
Parent Referral Campaign
Existing parents earn a rebate by introducing new families to the school

Scholarships & Bursaries

The AE Scholarship offers a 20% tuition fee reduction to high-achieving students entering Year 9 and above. Recipients must maintain a minimum A grade average, 95% annual attendance, active ECA participation, and exemplary conduct. Awards are subject to availability with limited seats per academic year. The scholarship is reviewed regularly and may be withdrawn if conditions are not met.

Value for Money

Al Ain British Academy's school fees 2026 are structured across five bands and represent a competitive position within the Al Ain British-curriculum market. For the 2026-27 academic year (fees subject to ADEK approval), tuition runs from AED 42,320 for FS1 to AED 63,400 for Years 10-13. The ADEK TAMM portal shows slightly different per-grade figures for 2025-26, ranging from AED 43,330 (Preschool) to AED 64,910 (Years 10-13), reflecting ADEK-approved rates. Both sets of figures are referenced below, with the fee table using the TAMM 2025-26 per-grade breakdown as the most granular official source. For context, these fees are notably lower than equivalent Very Good-rated British curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi city, while the school's academic results and inspection profile are genuinely competitive. This makes Al Ain British Academy a strong value proposition for families based in Al Ain - the fee differential versus Abu Dhabi city schools can represent savings of AED 20,000-40,000 per child per annum at secondary level. Additional costs include a non-refundable registration fee of 5% of annual tuition on acceptance (adjusted against Term 3 fees), and a re-registration fee of 5% for returning students. Bus transport via Emirates Transport costs AED 5,000 per annum for a return journey. Uniforms are purchased separately from Magrudy at Bawadi Mall. External examination fees are charged in addition to tuition, with a 15% administration fee applied on top of exam board fees. Books for curriculum activities are included within tuition fees. A sibling discount applies from the third child enrolled: 10% discount for the third sibling, increasing by 5% for each additional sibling. A 20% scholarship (the AE Scholarship) is available for students entering Year 9 and above who demonstrate sustained academic excellence, strong character, and active school participation, subject to maintaining a minimum A grade average and 95% attendance. A 4% referral discount is available to existing parents who introduce new families. Payment can be made in three termly instalments (approximately 40%/30%/30%) or spread across monthly instalments via 0% payment plans through FAB, ADIB, and ENBD credit cards. Bank transfer and cheque are also accepted.