Al Rabeeh Academy

Curriculum
British
ADEK Rating
Very Good
Location
Abu Dhabi, Mohamed Bin Zayed City
Annual Fees
AED 39K - 46K

Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition
None / FS 1
AED 38,900
KG 1 / FS 2
AED 40,000
KG 2 / Year 1
AED 40,000
Grade 1 / Year 2
AED 43,000
Grade 2 / Year 3
AED 43,000
Grade 3 / Year 4
AED 43,000
Grade 4 / Year 5
AED 43,000
Grade 5 / Year 6
AED 43,000
Grade 6 / Year 7
AED 46,000
Grade 7 / Year 8
AED 46,000
Grade 8 / Year 9
AED 46,000
Grade 9 / Year 10
AED 46,000
Grade 10 / Year 11
AED 46,000
Grade 11 / Year 12
AED 46,000
Grade 12 / Year 13
AED 46,000
Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Payment Terms

3
Installments
1st instalment due 1 August; 2nd instalment due 1 December; 3rd instalment due 1 March
Payment Methods
Payment at school finance office; Monday to Thursday 7:30am-3:00pm, Friday 7:30am-11:00am

Tuition and bus fees calculated on a full month basis irrespective of joining date

Additional Costs

Registration Fee (FS1)

AED 1,900
one-time

Non-refundable

Registration Fee (FS2, Year 1)

AED 2,000
one-time

Non-refundable

Registration Fee (Year 2 - Year 6)

AED 2,100
one-time

Non-refundable

Registration Fee (Year 7 - Year 13)

AED 2,300
one-time

Non-refundable

School Bus Transport

AED 5,000
annual

Payable in 3 instalments: AED 1,800 (Aug), AED 1,600 (Dec), AED 1,600 (Mar)

Book Fees

AED 0
annual

Included in tuition fees for all year groups

External Examination Fees (IGCSE/A Level)

Variable
annual

Sole responsibility of parents; set by UK exam boards; school provides detailed fee list ahead of entry deadlines

Discounts & Offers

Sibling Discount - 3rd and 4th Child
10% discount on annual tuition fee after deduction of registration fee
Sibling Discount - 5th Child and Beyond
15% discount on annual tuition fee after deduction of registration fee
Government & Royal Group Staff Discount
20% discount on new enrolments for children of employees at government entities and Royal Group subsidiaries. Requires official employment letter and Staff ID.

Scholarships & Bursaries

No formal scholarship or bursary programme is published on the school website. The primary financial support mechanism is the structured family sibling discount (10-15%) and the 20% new enrolment discount for government and Royal Group employees. Families seeking need-based financial assistance should contact the admissions team directly.

Value for Money

Al Rabeeh Academy's school fees 2026 position it firmly in the mid-range of Abu Dhabi's British curriculum school market - and that positioning is one of its most compelling arguments for value-conscious families. Fees run from AED 38,900 for FS1 to AED 46,000 for secondary years (Year 7 through Year 13), with book fees included in all year groups - a meaningful saving that many comparable schools charge separately. Registration fees range from AED 1,900 (FS1) to AED 2,300 (secondary) and are non-refundable. Payment is structured across three instalments: the first due 1 August, the second 1 December, and the third 1 March - a schedule that aligns with the academic year and avoids the full-year upfront burden that some Abu Dhabi schools require. Bus transport is available at a flat rate of AED 5,000 per year, also payable in three instalments. External examination fees for IGCSE and A Level papers are charged separately and vary by exam board - the school provides detailed information to secondary parents ahead of entry deadlines. Compared to peer British curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi, ARA's fees are notably accessible: premium British schools in the capital charge AED 65,000 to AED 95,000+ for secondary years, making ARA approximately 30-50% less expensive for a school carrying a Very Good ADEK rating and a BSO Outstanding accreditation. Family discounts are structured: 10% off for the third and fourth child (applied after deduction of the registration fee), and 15% off for the fifth child and beyond. A 20% discount on new enrolments is available for children of government entity employees and Royal Group subsidiary staff - a significant benefit for Abu Dhabi's large public sector workforce. The overall value proposition is strong: a BSO Outstanding, ADEK Very Good school at mid-range fees, with book costs included and a transparent three-instalment payment structure. The primary caveat is that secondary elective breadth is still developing, and PISA performance for older students is below international averages - factors that may matter more to families with highly academic secondary-age children.