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 Zafranah, Abu Dhabi
British Curriculum school for ages 3-12 in Abu Dhabi integrating modern teaching with UAE cultural identity.
AED 28,840 – 35,590 / yr
Co-ed · Al Qusais, Dubai
British curriculum international school in Dubai offering FS1-Y8 education with emphasis on growth mindset and holistic learning.
AED 24,000 – 31,000 / yr
Co-ed · Al Bahia, Abu Dhabi
Warm, inspiring international school community for ages 3-18 with British curriculum and sustainability-focused education model.
AED 47,000 – 66,220 / yr
Co-ed · Jebel Ali, Dubai
A provider of premium quality British education in the UAE with a warm, inclusive community.
AED 67,687 – 96,209 / yr
Co-ed · Jumeirah, Dubai
British Curriculum International School offering K-12 and nursery education in Jumeirah, Dubai, with a focus on excellence, integrity, and innovation.
Fee on request
Co-ed · Al Nahda, Dubai
Leading educational institution in Dubai combining international teaching practices with respect for local culture and values.
AED 8,912 – 15,124 / yr
Co-ed · Oud Metha, Dubai
British curriculum school founded in 1973, offering Foundation Stage through Sixth Form with emphasis on academic excellence and character development.
AED 19,107 – 31,271 / yr
Co-ed · Al Tallah, Ajman
First 'Good' rated British curriculum school in Ajman, offering EYFS through A-Levels with Cambridge International programmes.
AED 15,000 – 27,000 / yr
Co-ed · Muwailih School Zone, Sharjah
International school in Sharjah offering British National Curriculum from Early Years to Sixth Form with emphasis on problem-solving and student leadership.
AED 22,175 – 34,800 / yr
Co-ed · Dubai South, Dubai
GEMS Founders School - Dubai South offers a values-based, high-quality British education with a focus on logistics and enterprise.
AED 36,400 – 50,400 / yr
Co-ed · Masdar City, Abu Dhabi
British curriculum school in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, offering world-class education from FS1 to Year 10 with emphasis on sustainability and innovation.
AED 26,000 – 36,000 / yr
Co-ed · Nad Al Hamar, Dubai
British curriculum school in Dubai opening August 2026, offering FS1-Year 8 education with strong foundations in Arabic and Islamic learning.
AED 28,900 – 37,400 / yr