Al Ain British Academy is a British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Levels school in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Annual tuition ranges from $11,523 to $17,258 USD.
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A scholarship programme is available. Details can be obtained from the admissions team.
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About
Al Ain British Academy is a co-educational British curriculum day school in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, serving students aged 3 to 18 across Foundation Stage through Sixth Form. The school follows the English National Curriculum leading to I/GCSE and A Level qualifications, and has achieved outstanding academic results including 61.1% A*-A at A Level in 2020. It holds an Outstanding rating from British Schools Overseas and a Very Good rating from ADEK, and operates a house system fostering character development.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Al Ain British Academy reports the highest A Level results in the UAE in 2020 and 2023, with 61.1% A*-A at A Level and 56.7% grades 8+ at GCSE. It is rated Outstanding by British Schools Overseas (BSO) and Very Good by ADEK. It is a founding member of TASS and a designated ACE School of Character. A scholarship and referral discount programme are available.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 11,523~$ 3,140 |
| Year 9 | AED 15,653~$ 4,265 |
| Year 7-8 | AED 14,606~$ 3,980 |
| Year 10-13 | AED 17,258~$ 4,702 |
| FS2 to Year 6 | AED 11,921~$ 3,248 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 42,320 - 63,400.
Admissions Process
- 1Book a campus tour through the school website or contact admissions. 2. Submit an application for the relevant year group. 3. A scholarship programme is available for qualifying students. 4. A referral programme offers 5% discount per family referred (up to three families). 5. Contact: +971 3 715 1000 or [email protected].
Student Life
Four houses: Falcons, Salukis, Foxes, and Camels. The house system provides a framework for competitions, sports, and character development activities.
Uniforms are excluded from tuition fees and must be purchased separately.
Food services are available but excluded from tuition fees.
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School Background
The school operates a School Governance Group and has a community organisation called Friends of Al Ain British Academy for parent engagement.
ADEK Very Good ratingBritish Schools Overseas (BSO) Outstanding rating