Pearl British Academy is a British Curriculum / English National Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2007. Annual tuition ranges from $12,099 to $12,521 USD.
Location & Getting There
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About
Pearl British Academy is a co-educational primary day school located in Al Danah, Abu Dhabi, serving students aged 3 to 11 through the English National Curriculum from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 6. Part of the Aldar Academies network, the school is rated Outstanding by both ADEK and the British Schools Overseas inspectorate, and is the first school in Abu Dhabi city to receive the High Performance Learning Award. With approximately 753 students from 59 nationalities, the school offers strong EAL and SEN support, with dedicated pastoral care and an enquiry-based learning approach.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Rated Outstanding by both ADEK and BSO; recipient of the High Performance Learning Award (first school in Abu Dhabi city to receive it); part of the Aldar Academies network; diverse community of 59 nationalities; strong EAL and SEN/POD provision; enquiry-based learning approach across the primary phase.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 12,099~$ 3,297 |
| FS2 | AED 12,521~$ 3,412 |
| Year 1 | AED 12,521~$ 3,412 |
| Year 2 | AED 12,521~$ 3,412 |
| Year 3 | AED 12,521~$ 3,412 |
| Year 4 | AED 12,521~$ 3,412 |
| Year 5 | AED 12,521~$ 3,412 |
| Year 6 | AED 12,521~$ 3,412 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 44,480 - 46,030.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit enquiry online; Parent Relations Executive responds within 2 working days. 2. Schedule a tour or meeting with Senior Leadership team. 3. Submit completed application; Admissions Team responds within 2 working days. 4. Within 2 working days of a successful assessment, receive an offer; accept and pay registration fee to enrol.
Admissions Details
School Day
Foundation Stage: 7:50 am to 2:00 pm. Primary (Years 1–6): 7:50 am to 2:20 pm, with after-school activities from 2:20 pm to 3:20 pm.
Student Life
Uniforms are required for all students. Uniforms can be purchased online or in person at Magrudy, Al Wahda Mall.
Food services are not included in tuition and are charged separately.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported by a full-time on-site school nurse who provides health-related services for all students throughout the day.
Safeguarding and pupil welfare are addressed under Standard 3 of the British Schools Overseas framework, with evidence of care, guidance and support for pupils.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of Aldar Academies, owned and operated by Aldar Education, which operates 31 schools across the UAE.
High Performance Learning Award (first in Abu Dhabi city)