The British School Al Khubairat
International School in Abu Dhabi
Quick answer
British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) is one of Abu Dhabi's longest-established British international schools, delivering British curriculum from early years through A-Levels. The school is accredited by BSO and ADEK. Annual tuition runs in Abu Dhabi's premium British-school tier. Admissions are moderate; best suited to British-curriculum families wanting Abu Dhabi's most-established British school heritage with BSO accreditation and traditional academic culture.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $10,000–$18,000/yr published annual range.
- 50 nationalities top: British.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: BSO, COBIS, ADEK verified.
1,860
50 (British)
Rolling
BSO, COBIS, ADEK
IGCSE and A-Levels
About The British School Al Khubairat
The British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) is Abu Dhabi’s leading British, not-for-profit, co-educational day school. From Nursery to Sixth Form (3-18), their award-winning dynamic school culture offers students an enriching experience and outstanding results.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $10,000 – $18,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 45560-Dirham 74560 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $15,500(+11%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $17,000 |
| Cost position in Abu Dhabi | 82th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
One of Abu Dhabi's oldest and most established British schools. BSO-inspected. Registration AED 2,000. Tuition ranges AED 37,000-66,000 by grade. IGCSE and A-Level. Exam fees AED 2,000-4,500. Uniforms AED 1,000-1,500. Transport AED 5,000-7,500/year. Strong UK university placements.
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
moderate
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Bateen, Al Khalidiyah, Corniche, Al Mushrif
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Abu Dhabi
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: British
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
One of Abu Dhabi's oldest and most established British schools. BSO-inspected. Registration AED 2,000. Tuition ranges AED 37,000-66,000 by grade. IGCSE and A-Level. Exam fees AED 2,000-4,500. Uniforms AED 1,000-1,500. Transport AED 5,000-7,500/year. Strong UK university placements.
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