British International School Abu Dhabi Fees

THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ABU DHABI TUITION FEES

At The British International School Abu Dhabi, every day is packed with life-changing experiences. Our tuition fees reflect the extraordinary learning opportunities and the world-leading British international curriculum we offer in Abu Dhabi – both in lessons and outside the classroom – that will inspire your child to be creative, follow their passions, and think differently.

Getting started

After you've made an enquiry and taken a tour, you'll need to complete our Online Application Form. There's no fee to submit your application.

Registration stage

Once the application process is complete, we'll write to you to offer your child a place. To secure your offer, you'll need to pay a non-refundable registration fee of 5% by a set deadline. The registration fee will then be deducted from your child's tuition fees once they take up their place.

The 5% registration fees are:

Year Group	5% Registration Fee
Nursery	2,641 AED
Early Years FS2	2,733 AED
Years 1-5	3,326 AED
Years 6-11	3,405 AED
Years 12-13	3,749 AED

Tuition fees

Year Group	Annual Fee	Autumn Term (Aug - Dec) (4 Months)	Spring Term (Jan - Mar) (3 Months)	Summer Term (Apr - Jul) (3 Months)
Nursery	52,816 AED	21,126 AED	15,845 AED	15,845 AED
FS2	54,653 AED	21,861 AED	16,396 AED	16,396 AED
Years 1- 5	66,510 AED	26,604 AED	19,953 AED	19, 953 AED
Years 6 - 11	68,090 AED	27,236 AED	20,427 AED	20,427 AED
Years 12 - 13	74,980 AED	29,992 AED	22,494 AED	22,494 AED

Sibling Discount

4th Child	5th Child
7.5%	10%

Year groups chart

Year Level	Age by August 31st	2024/ 2025 Jan- Aug /Sept-Dec	2025/ 2026 Jan- Aug /Sept-Dec
FS1 Nursery	3	2021/2020	2022/2021
FS 2	4	2020/2019	2021/2020
Year 1	5	2019/2018	2020/2019
Year 2	6	2018/2017	2019/2018
Year 3	7	2017/2016	2018/2017
Year 4	8	2016/2015	2017/2016
Year 5	9	2015/2014	2016/2015
Year 6	10	2014/2013	2015/2014
Year 7	11	2013/2012	2014/2013
Year 8	12	2012/2011	2013/2012
Year 9	13	2011/2010	2012/2011
Year 10	14	2010/2009	2011/2010
Year 11	15	2009/2008	2010/2009
Year 12	16	2008/2007	2009/2008
Year 13	17	2007/2006	2008/2007

Pre KG = FS1 Nursery
KG1 = FS2 (Reception)
KG2 = Y01
Gr 1 = Y02

Fees at The British International School Abu Dhabi are subject to Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) approval. The fees are charged evenly based on a 10-month year.

Bus fees

We run a safe and efficient bus service that covers the main residential areas of Abu Dhabi. The costs of our service are detailed below.

Trip

Annual Fee

Autumn Term

(Aug-Dec)

Spring Term

(Jan-Mar)

Summer Term

(Apr-Jul)

Return Journey

8,000 AED

3,200 AED

2,400 AED

One-way Journey

6,300AED

2,520AED

1,890AED

FAQs

Does The British International School Abu Dhabi charge any additional fees?

The above tuition fees represent the cost of tuition, textbooks and associated curricula materials for the academic year 2024/25.

School uniforms can be purchased at an additional cost from Zaks Uniforms.

If EAL or AEN is required, this may be subject to additional cost.

All examination fees will be chargeable from the 2025/26 academic year.

How does the process differ if my company is paying the tuition fees?

Our aim is to make the process as straightforward and simple as possible for you, the parents. In the event that your company will be paying school fees, our Admissions Team and Finance Team will be happy to provide you with information to make it a smooth process.

How long should I expect the full admissions process to take?

From the moment a parent first makes contact with The British International School Abu Dhabi, to the point when we offer their child a place at the school should take no more than two weeks. It really depends on how quickly parents wish to apply.

What is the assessment process before an offer is made?

Assessment sessions will be held throughout the academic year for Year 1 to Year 12. Play sessions for Nursery & Foundations Stage 2 are a mandatory step in the admissions process for all students currently in the UAE.

Students applying to the school may be required to sit an assessment to gauge their level of English, additional learning needs, or to help decide which year level will be most appropriate.