British schools in Abu Dhabi are a great choice for both local and expat families as they offer globally recognized curricula, outstanding academics plus a nurturing environment for children. Discover our selection of the best British schools in Abu Dhabi, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.
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Why choose a British school in Abu Dhabi?
British education has achieved a strong reputation for quality, and is recognised and respected around the world.
The National Curriculum of England - also commonly referred to as the "UK Curriculum" or "British Curriculum" - enjoys very high popularity. According to research by The International School Consultancy, there are over 3'300 schools (as of March 2017) offering the UK curriculum making it the most demanded curriculum across all international schools around the world.
The British curriculum is a very structured curriculum and one of the huge benefits is how transferable it is _ students can move seamlessly from country to country or back to the UK.
Study in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, sits off the mainland on an island in the Persian (Arabian) Gulf. Many Hollywood and other national film production teams have used the UAE as filming locations. Whilst neighbouring Dubai gets a lot of attention, in recent years Abu Dhabi has become a popular destination. The Etihad Towers and Emirates Palace Hotel were some of the city's landmarks used as filming locations for the movie Furious 7. In this movie, cars rush through the building and smash through the windows of the Etihad Towers.
Top rated British schools in Abu Dhabi 2025
This British schools list is informed by World Schools data—we consider parents and students reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.
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2025Dallas International School
0 reviewsDallas - TexasInternational Schoolfrom 22000 to 26500 usdFrom preschool through 12th grade, students at the Dallas International School (DIS) are introduced to a global perspective through our unique multilingual and multicultural academic programs. Students grow in an international environment and challenge themselves, explore their creativity and increase their confidence and metacognitive skills as they learn in two or more languages.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English FrenchInternational Baccalaureate -
2025Dwight School
0 reviewsNew York City - New YorkInternational Schoolfrom 17200 to 64400 usdFounded in 1872, Dwight is an internationally renowned independent school (nursery-grade 12) committed to educating the next generation of innovative global leaders ― one student at a time.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025Nord Anglia International School Dublin
0 reviewsDublin - IrelandInternational Schoolfrom 12620 to 19444 eurNord Anglia International School Dublin is a unique international school in Dublin offering a premium and contemporary education for 3-18 year olds.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025The Metropolitan School of Panama
0 reviewsPanama City - PanamaInternational Schoolfrom 10974 to 18123 usdThe Metropolitan School of Panama is a private IB World school and the only the only school in Panama and Central America to offer the International Baccalaureate’s continuum of programs in English.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025Institut auf dem Rosenberg
6 reviewsSt Gallen - SwitzerlandInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 150000 to chfInstitut auf dem Rosenberg, the Artisans of Education®, is a Swiss international boarding school for students between the ages of 5-18.Why parents choose this schoolAmerican Curriculum British Curriculum International Baccalaureate Other -
2025Knowledge Gate International School Muscat
0 reviewsMuscat - Muscat GovernorateInternational Schoolfrom 2618 to 5550 omrKnowledge Gate International School (KGIS) is a premium school offering quality education from Kindergarten to University.Why parents choose this schoolArabic EnglishBritish Curriculum -
2025St. Joseph’s Institution International
7 reviewsSingapore - South-eastern AsiaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 37000 to 46000 sgdSJI International is a Lasallian Catholic school in Singapore that offers a holistic, values-driven, international educational experience to a 2,000-strong student body of over 40 nationalities.Why parents choose this schoolCatholic ChristianBritish Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025Prince of Wales Island International School
0 reviewsBalik Pulau - George TownInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 30,000 to 60,000 myrWelcome to Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS). We offer a broad and balanced education based on a British-style curriculum for students aged 3 to 19.Why parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum -
2025International School of Los Angeles
0 reviewsBurbank - Los AngelesInternational Schoolfrom 19995 to 24900 usdThe International School of Los Angeles (LILA) is a non-profit, independent, international school committed to bilingual education and academic excellence in a nurturing environment.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English FrenchAmerican Curriculum French Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025International School of Geneva
0 reviewsGeneva - SwitzerlandInternational Schoolfrom 20000 to 35830 chfEcolint, the world’s first international school, was founded after WWI in 1924 by visionaries with a bold mission: to create a school dedicated to peace. Our unwavering commitment to this vision celebrates the equal value of every human being and fosters friendships among young scholars from over 143 different nationalities.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English FrenchCambridge Curriculum International Baccalaureate Montessori Other Swiss CurriculumADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025Shanghai Community International School
4 reviewsShanghai - ChinaInternational Schoolfrom 122000 to 277500 cnyEstablished in 1996 as one of Shanghai’s first international schools, Shanghai Community International School (SCIS) is a non-profit educational day school, governed by a self-perpetuating board of directors and overseen by the International Schools Foundation.Why parents choose this schoolChinese English French SpanishInternational Baccalaureate -
2025Verita International School, Athens
0 reviewsAthens - Central GreeceInternational Schoolfrom 6500 to 10000 eurThe National Curriculum of England & Wales brought to life through inquiry-based learning and social-emotional curriculum. Kind hearts, creative minds, curious souls.Why parents choose this schoolBritish CurriculumADHD Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025Préfleuri International Alpine School
3 reviewsVillars - VaudInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 12500 to 17850 chfPréfleuri is an exclusive international boarding school in the Swiss Alps that caters for children from 3 to 13 years of age.Why parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum French Curriculum -
2025Christian Alliance International School
0 reviewsHong Kong Island - Hong KongInternational Schoolfrom 123200 to hkdCAIS is a non-profit international school of 1,500+ students representing more than 25 nationalities based in Hong Kong.Why parents choose this schoolChristianAmerican Curriculum Canadian Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025St. Stephen's School Rome
0 reviewsRome - LazioInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 28960 to 49413 eurAn IB World School located in the heart of Rome. A connected community driven by our 5 core values of Scholarship, Integrity, Creativity, Independence, and Care.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS)
5 reviewsShanghai - ChinaInternational Schoolfrom 161975 to 275600 cnyThe Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) is a forward-looking school that has been inspiring young people from around the world since 2006.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025Newington College
0 reviewsSydney - New South WalesInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 24390 to 42201 audNewington College is a comprehensive Early Learning Centre (ELC) to Year 12 Day and Boarding school located in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1863, we are more than 160 years in the making and, as a Uniting Church school, offer high-quality education and a diverse co-curricular program to primary and secondary school students across four spacious campuses.Why parents choose this schoolChristianCambridge Curriculum International Baccalaureate OtherADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025OBS / Obersee Bilingual School
0 reviewsWollerau - HöfeInternational Schoolfrom 32000 to 38000 chfWelcome to OBS. Empowering children to face the complex challenges of the future.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English GermanInternational Baccalaureate Swiss Curriculum
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How much do British schools in Abu Dhabi cost?
According to World Schools data, the yearly tuition fee for British schools in ranges between $8000 and $10500. However, the cost varies significantly depending on various factors such as the school curriculum, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities, and can go up to $26300.
The average yearly cost is $9700, around $1000 per month, and can go up to the maximum monthly cost of $2700.
Additionally, most schools will also charge a one-time registration fee, and you also need to count an extra budget during the year for extracurricular trips, holiday camps, etc.
If you would like to explore British schools in with yearly fee filters, please use our advanced search filters.
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Parent and Student Reviews of British schools in Abu Dhabi
- Institut auf dem Rosenberg leads the way in re-defining the way children and young adults learn, by embracing the challenges of the 21st centuryWritten February 25, 2023
- Rosenberg’s facilities are worthy of the best five-star swiss hospitalityWritten February 25, 2023
- The Rosenberg offer could not be further removed than from your average state School in the UKWritten February 25, 2023
- Courses that sit somewhere between a TED Talk and an M.B.A. on the scale of personal ambitionWritten February 25, 2023
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- Institut auf dem Rosenberg makes next Gens top of ClassWritten February 25, 2023
- My family and I have been embraced and welcomed by WISS community with open arms and we look forward to being a part of this family for many years to come.Written February 25, 2023
- My children have lived in many different countries and attended many different international schools, they are the happiest they have ever been.Written February 25, 2023
- I like the way WISS supports art and creativity. Kids are encouraged to develop their talent in all topics, from music to theatre, from painting to dancing, as well as all the other subjects, and they can express themselves in multiple ways.Written February 25, 2023
- We like WISS because of its community. The multi-cultural atmosphere has given everyone, especially our son, the awareness, appreciation, and respect that they need when encountering different kinds of cultures in their lives. But the best thing about the school is how their education is integrated with the world and with current events. What they learn isn’t kept in their books, but it is often applied in their daily lives.Written February 25, 2023
- It’s amazing here. There are so many people from all over the world and we are really engaged and involved in the WISS community and really feel it is our family here. We really like the method of teaching and the way the kids learn because it’s not just working in a very academic way. Its working on projects in a group and it’s really focused on teamwork.Written February 25, 2023
- The warm community at SCIS helped me develop a sense of personal motivation and independence. This facilitated my transition into university where the ability to take responsibility for your own work is essential.Written February 25, 2023
- Institut auf dem Rosenberg leads the way in re-defining the way children and young adults learn, by embracing the challenges of the 21st centuryWritten February 25, 2023
- Rosenberg’s facilities are worthy of the best five-star swiss hospitalityWritten February 25, 2023
- The Rosenberg offer could not be further removed than from your average state School in the UKWritten February 25, 2023
- Courses that sit somewhere between a TED Talk and an M.B.A. on the scale of personal ambitionWritten February 25, 2023
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- Institut auf dem Rosenberg makes next Gens top of ClassWritten February 25, 2023
- My family and I have been embraced and welcomed by WISS community with open arms and we look forward to being a part of this family for many years to come.Written February 25, 2023
- My children have lived in many different countries and attended many different international schools, they are the happiest they have ever been.Written February 25, 2023
- I like the way WISS supports art and creativity. Kids are encouraged to develop their talent in all topics, from music to theatre, from painting to dancing, as well as all the other subjects, and they can express themselves in multiple ways.Written February 25, 2023
- We like WISS because of its community. The multi-cultural atmosphere has given everyone, especially our son, the awareness, appreciation, and respect that they need when encountering different kinds of cultures in their lives. But the best thing about the school is how their education is integrated with the world and with current events. What they learn isn’t kept in their books, but it is often applied in their daily lives.Written February 25, 2023
- It’s amazing here. There are so many people from all over the world and we are really engaged and involved in the WISS community and really feel it is our family here. We really like the method of teaching and the way the kids learn because it’s not just working in a very academic way. Its working on projects in a group and it’s really focused on teamwork.Written February 25, 2023
- The warm community at SCIS helped me develop a sense of personal motivation and independence. This facilitated my transition into university where the ability to take responsibility for your own work is essential.Written February 25, 2023