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Below, we have compiled the top 10 British international schools in Abu Dhabi according to our users. However, there are another 29 British schools to choose from in the city (and 72 total international schools.) You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in Abu Dhabi based on your requirements.

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The British International School Abu Dhabi

Part of the Nord Anglia family, The British International School Abu Dhabi offers a transformational education in a warm, inclusive community, empowering every student to excel, embrace global opportunities, and shape their future.
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 54,204
to: Dirham 76,952
Reviews
(12 reviews)

Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi

Part of the Nord Anglia Education family of premium international schools, NAS Abu Dhabi offers a learning experience designed for the future where your child will achieve more than they ever imagined possible.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 65,000
to: Dirham 95,000
Reviews
(1 review)

Best 10 British International Schools in Abu Dhabi

Out of a total of 39 British International Schools in Abu Dhabi (and 72 total International Schools in Abu Dhabi)

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

Good Will Children Private School

Good Will Children Private School L.L.C. is a recognized Cambridge International School teaching Cambridge Core subjects in English (as a second language), Math, Science and ICT.
This internationally respected curriculum is now taught in 150 countries across the world and culminates in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education, AS and A level certification recognized by universities worldwide.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 14
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: Dirham 19,800
to: Dirham 22,250

Abu Dhabi International School

Abu Dhabi International School is a truly international school that educates students from over 70 nationalities in a familial, friendly, fun yet disciplined environment. The international flavor our school provides is also reflected in the diversity of its academic programs. AIS provides the opportunity for its students to graduate with an American program, the British (IGCSE and A-Levels) program or the International Baccalaureate Programme and join top tier institutions worldwide, such as Harvard, Stanford, Cambridge and the Sorbonne of France as well as regional universities in Lebanon, Egypt and the UAE.
Curriculum
IB, American, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: Dirham 26,275
to: Dirham 50,350

Al Najah Private School

Al Najah Private School was founded in 1987 as a private international school from K-12 with the aim of providing the most comprehensive British curriculum as a college preparatory education to students of all nationalities.
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 15,560
to: Dirham 34,400

Al Basma British School

Al Basma British School students receive a robust, creative, vibrant, academic challenging and inspiring 21st Century education, making the schooling years an enjoyable time filled with rich and memorable experiences, preparing them for life. Each student’s unique skills and talents are released and enhanced in an environment of care and mutual respect; one that promotes resilience, confidence, self-esteem and self-management skills.
Al Basma British School is a healthy, safe environment within which students can enjoy learning, make progress and achieve high standards. They will be encouraged to participate fully in school life and make a positive contribution to the school and wider community, ultimately becoming successful, motivated, well-adjusted adults who achieve economic well-being. We will measure our success against these outcomes.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 21,890
to: Dirham 43,240
Reviews
(17 reviews)

GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi

GEMS Cambridge International School (GCIS) – Abu Dhabi, is a thoroughly modern school which takes an equally modern approach to education. Located just off the Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road in Al Mafraq, Adu Dhabi, this British curriculum school delivers an exceptional standard of education to children at foundation stage all the way through to Year 13, from age 3-18.
The GCIS – Abu Dhabi, is an international school with a real difference, providing children from all over the world with invaluable opportunities to realise their full potential academically, socially and personally.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 23,060
to: Dirham 40,340
Reviews
(15 reviews)

Ajyal International School

Ajyal International School commits to:
- Offering students an education that is meaningful and relevant to their personal, academic, and social life using the Significant Learning Model;
- Providing active learning experiences, avoiding rote learning;
- Using means of assessment that are educative in nature (assessment for learning), qualitative and quantitative, standardised, frequent, performance–based (criterion and standards) and involving self-assessment;
- Aligning its teaching and assessment activities to Significant Learning Outcomes by a process referred to as backward design;
- Collecting wide-ranging performance data to continuously improve learning and teaching, curriculum provision, and institutional efficacy;
- Using technology to enhance learning, and not just to facilitate teaching;
- Providing continuous professional development to all our staff; and
- Adhering to the highest standards of student physical safety, health and personal well-being.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 24,104
to: Dirham 43,192
Reviews
(1 review)

Brighton College Abu Dhabi

Brighton College Abu Dhabi offers its pupils a vibrant and challenging learning environment, and a distinctive British independent school ethos which reflects the values and dynamic culture of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates.
Located on Abu Dhabi Island in a purpose-built campus next to Khalifa Park, Brighton College Abu Dhabi boasts state-of-the-art facilities and is committed to becoming the leading school in the Middle East. With over 145 highly experienced and talented Academic staff and over 100 support staff the school is able to provide an outstanding level of education as witnessed by our latest Inspection reports.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 50,830
to: Dirham 80,780
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 55,420
to: Dirham 73,890

Diyafah International School

Diyafah International School aims to inspire its students, so that they are successful in their learning, confident in attitude, responsible citizens in a global society and effective leaders of tomorrow. DIS aims to 'Let Their Light Shine'.
DIS is committed to a holistic based education in a caring and enlightened environment. DIS aims to foster creative thinking, courage of conviction and a positive attitude to draw out the potential in every students’ mind spirit and body.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: Dirham 23,000
to: Dirham 45,170
Reviews
(1 review)

Mamoura British Academy

At Mamoura British Academy our vision is to provide:
“An innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity.”
In our commitment to this vision, we strive to educate the whole child and to give every student the quality education and learning experiences that they deserve, whilst playing a full and active role in our local, national and international communities.
At Mamoura we strive for the highest of standards in all we do and to give every student the environment to express creative talents and academic abilities in innovative and enterprising ways; with a focus on cross-curricular learning and a highly specialised middle school curriculum using our highly trained specialist teachers. However, we also understand that young people need much more than a suite of excellent qualifications and so along with academic success we also promote the development of life long skills in order to succeed.
Curriculum
British, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: Dirham 54,360
to: Dirham 80,690

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