
“The education that Pearl British Academy offers is of high standards, and the way the curriculum is taught is always exciting and fun for the kids. The community we have at Pearl British Academy is the best!”
— Mother of two Aldar Academies students“What our family loves the most about being part of Pearl British Academy is the true sense of community we feel. I've never seen a school where teachers, students, administrators, staff and parents are all so involved in helping one another to educate our children academically and socially.”
— Parent of three Aldar Academies studentsArabic as a first language in Phase 1 is rated Acceptable for both attainment and progress. UAE Social Studies in Phase 2 is rated Acceptable - a decline from previously Good. ADEK recommends intensifying improvement strategies for Arabic-medium subjects and increasing collaboration between Arabic and English-medium teaching.
While teaching is Very Good overall, ADEK recommends reducing teacher talk time, improving questioning quality in Arabic-medium subjects, and ensuring high-attaining and gifted students receive sufficient challenge. The PEARL Dive Kit integration for new teachers needs strengthening.
The Pearl Primary School (Branch 1), part of Aldar Academies, offers a British curriculum education with tuition fees for the 2025–2026 academic year ranging from AED 44,480 for FS1 (Preschool, ages 3–4) to AED 46,030 for FS2 through Year 6. These fees are approved by ADEK and reflect the school's commitment to delivering a high-quality British education in Abu Dhabi. All curriculum books and materials are included within the tuition fee, providing families with transparency and predictability in their annual education costs.
Tuition fees do not include uniform, food services, transport, examination fees, or extra-curricular activities run by external providers outside school hours. However, most teacher-led extra-curricular activities (ECAs) are included at no additional charge. The school's bus service, provided by Emirates Transport, is available at AED 5,000 per year for a return journey, subject to ADEK approval. Uniforms are available for purchase at Magrudy, Al Wahda Mall, or online, with an estimated cost of AED 400.
To support families in managing tuition payments, the school offers 0% installment plans through leading banks including FAB, ADIB, and ENBD, allowing parents to spread costs over monthly installments via credit card. Fees are split across three terms, with Term 1 accounting for approximately 40% and Terms 2 and 3 each accounting for approximately 30% of the annual fee. For 2025–2026, a non-refundable registration fee of 5% of the annual tuition fee applies to new joiners, adjustable against the final term's invoice, in line with ADEK guidelines.
Families seeking a warm, community-driven British primary with strong science outcomes, genuine inquiry-based learning, and a clear Aldar-network pathway to secondary school - particularly those living in central Abu Dhabi who value a smaller, cohesive school environment at a mid-premium fee point.
Families who prioritise Outstanding ADEK ratings across all subjects, strong Arabic-medium academic performance, or expansive outdoor campus facilities - or those seeking a school with a directly connected branded senior school (such as Brighton College or Cranleigh).
I can't rave enough about Pearl British Academy's leadership. Our school has been a true partner and a great support in the learning of our children. The independence my kids have demonstrated after just a few weeks are all a true testament of the quality of learning my children are receiving.