“At first I was concerned as Aspen was a brand new school, but our worries have disappeared. The school is very organised in the areas of management, education and in the relationship between teachers and parents. Since my son entered Aspen I have noticed very good progress.”
— Year 1 Parent“My daughter has been at Aspen Heights since the school opened in September 2017. She absolutely loves her school, her friends and her teachers, and her confidence has grown so much. I love that the children get individual attention, and that the Principal knows the name of each child in her school.”
— FS2 ParentMathematics attainment in Cycle 3 (Years 9-12) is rated only Acceptable, and TIMSS 2023 Year 9 scores fell below international averages in both mathematics and science. Inspectors recommend raising attainment across all subjects in Cycles 3 and 4 to align with the stronger performance in lower phases, including more consistent lesson planning and peer support for less effective teachers.
While identification of students with additional learning needs is strong, provision for gifted and talented students is less consistent, particularly in upper phases. Inspectors recommend increasing opportunities for critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation and independent learning in lessons across the school, and ensuring that more able students receive sufficiently challenging and well-defined targets.
| Phase | Year Groups | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | FS1 | 38,080 |
| Foundation Stage | FS2 | 38,080 |
| Primary | Year 1 | 38,080 |
| Primary | Year 2 | 48,960 |
| Primary | Year 3 | 48,960 |
| Primary | Year 4 | 48,960 |
| Primary | Year 5 | 48,960 |
| Primary | Year 6 | 48,960 |
| Secondary | Year 7 | 48,960 |
| Secondary | Year 8 | 54,410 |
| Secondary | Year 9 | 54,410 |
| Secondary | Year 10 | 54,410 |
| Secondary | Year 11 | 59,850 |
| Sixth Form | Year 12 | 59,850 |
| Sixth Form | Year 13 | 65,290 |
Families with children aged 3-11 seeking a warm, community-rooted British curriculum school with outstanding pastoral care, genuine eco-credentials and strong lower-primary academics - particularly those living in Al Reef, Al Raha Beach, Khalifa City or Al Bahyah who value proximity and the school bus network.
Families whose primary driver is top-tier upper-secondary academic results or who need a school with a long track record of IB Diploma outcomes and published university destination data - for these families, more established secondary schools in central Abu Dhabi may be a stronger fit until AHBS's upper phases fully mature.
The school is very good - it is very organised in the areas of management, education and in the relationship between teachers and parents. They are very approachable and encourage families to be involved in activities.