Enrolia lists 163 schools in the UAE teaching the British curriculum. They're concentrated in Al Barsha, Al Qusais, Al Nahda and Jumeirah. Annual fees range AED 4,528 – 143,681. Compare them by area and fees below, or search the way you think — in plain language.
How this system works and how to choose inside it.
ADEK recognises three school gender statuses rather than two, one school can hold different ones in different cycles, and each has to be published on the school's website and registration form.
Updated 15 August 2026 · 13 min read
The British curriculum schools we list in Abu Dhabi that publish a fee, sorted into three bands, with the ADEK rules on registration fees, opt-outs and rating-linked increases that shape what a family in the capital actually pays.
Updated 14 August 2026 · 10 min read
A budget of AED 30,000 reaches roughly half of the Dubai schools that publish a fee, but not an even half of every curriculum, and the fee you filter on is the one the youngest year group pays.
Updated 13 August 2026 · 9 min read
Co-ed · Green Community, Dubai
British curriculum school in Dubai offering EYFS through A-Levels with small classes, experienced UK teachers, and extensive co-curricular opportunities.
AED 50,510 – 71,586 / yr
Co-ed · Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi
British curriculum international school in Abu Dhabi rated "Very Good" by ADEK, offering education from FS1 to Year 13 with modern facilities.
AED 27,117 – 43,192 / yr
Co-ed · Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi
Top-ranked K-12 private school in Abu Dhabi offering American, British, and IB curriculums with ~3500 students across two campuses.
AED 20,000 – 47,950 / yr
Co-ed · Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi
A leading British curriculum school in Abu Dhabi delivering outstanding education through the National Curriculum for England with strong emphasis on academic excellence and student wellbeing.
AED 38,900 – 46,000 / yr
Co-ed · Al Twar, Dubai
British international school in Dubai offering excellence from Foundation Stage to A-Levels with inclusive approach and Islamic values.
AED 23,795 – 41,102 / yr
Co-ed · Al Nahda, Dubai
40 years of educational excellence championing inclusivity, global learning and future-ready individuals.
AED 18,252 – 31,390 / yr
Girls · Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
British curriculum school in Abu Dhabi serving ages 3-11, blending British education with UAE heritage.
AED 27,840 – 33,420 / yr
Co-ed · Al Mizhar, Dubai
Best value British education in Dubai offering Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels from FS2 to Year 13, with 50 years of excellence and 80+ nationalities.
AED 8,462 – 13,122 / yr
Co-ed · Al Manaseer, Abu Dhabi
Outstanding international school in Abu Dhabi offering IB PYP, I/GCSE, and IBDP curricula with state-of-the-art facilities.
AED 54,000 – 75,310 / yr
Co-ed · Muwailah, Sharjah
Good-rated British curriculum school in Sharjah offering world-class education from FS1 to Year 13 with Cambridge International pathways.
AED 14,560 – 28,600 / yr
Co-ed · Umm Hurair, Dubai
AED 43,084 – 90,633 / yr
Co-ed · Al Qusais, Dubai
British curriculum school in Dubai with over 45 years of experience, offering Nursery to A Level with KHDA rating Good and many Outstanding areas.
AED 14,638 – 32,568 / yr