The British School Al Khubairat
International School in Abu Dhabi
Quick answer
The British School Al Khubairat follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a highly diverse student body of 50 nationalities. Well-suited to families seeking a premium families. At $45,560–$74,560/year, it sits above the Abu Dhabi average, reflecting its premium positioning. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $45,560–$74,560/yr published annual range.
- 50 nationalities top: British.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: ADEK verified.
1,860
50 (British)
Rolling
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 hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
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.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision 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
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $45,560 – $74,560 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 45560-Dirham 74560 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $62,010(+3%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $63,510 |
| Cost position in Abu Dhabi | 98th percentile(premium tier) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Abu Dhabi
PremiumSchool Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: British
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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