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 · Al Barsha, Dubai
Top international British school in Dubai (Ages 3-18) offering personalised learning, British curriculum, IB & A-Levels in Sixth Form, with state-of-the-art facilities and global community.
AED 69,625 – 105,288 / yr
Co-ed · Nad Al Sheba, Dubai
An all-through IB school offering ambitious academics, pastoral care, and extensive extra-curricular activities for students Pre-KG to Grade 12.
AED 79,351 – 143,681 / yr
Co-ed · Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
British curriculum school in Abu Dhabi offering education from FS1 to Year 9 with focus on academic excellence and holistic development.
AED 32,000 – 47,000 / yr
Co-ed · Al Quoz, Dubai
British primary school in Dubai offering EYFS and National Curriculum England (Years 1-6) with focus on academic excellence and global citizenship.
AED 48,500 – 58,500 / yr
Co-ed · Al Awir, Dubai
Affordable British education school in Al Awir offering FS1-Year 7 with Cambridge curriculum and emphasis on holistic development.
AED 20,000 – 28,000 / yr
Co-ed · Oud Metha, Dubai
Holistic school in Dubai offering Cambridge and FBISE curricula with Islamic values and international benchmarks for students KG-12.
AED 6,519 – 9,138 / yr
Co-ed · Al Danah, Abu Dhabi
Outstanding BSO-rated British primary school in Abu Dhabi offering English National Curriculum with inquiry-based learning and state-of-the-art facilities.
AED 44,480 – 46,030 / yr
Co-ed · Umm Suqeim, Dubai
British curriculum school FS1-Year 13 in Umm Suqeim, Dubai, offering National Curriculum for England with GCSE, IGCSE, A Levels and BTEC programs.
AED 34,055 – 86,815 / yr
Co-ed · Arabian Ranches, Dubai
British curriculum primary school for ages 3-11 in Arabian Ranches with small classes and nurturing community focus.
AED 47,250 – 61,643 / yr
Co-ed · Opposite SSMC Hospital, Abu Dhabi
British school in Abu Dhabi for ages 3-18, offering National Curriculum of England with STEAM focus, strong university placements, and diverse international community.
AED 25,260 – 51,900 / yr
Co-ed · Emirates Living, Dubai
Outstanding British curriculum school in Dubai offering EYFS to Sixth Form with Positive Education, STEAM, and signature programmes.
AED 49,076 – 69,730 / yr
Co-ed · Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Outstanding British education for ages 3-18 in Abu Dhabi with 85+ nationalities.
AED 63,740 – 83,390 / yr