Repton School Abu Dhabi Fry Campus vs The British School Al Khubairat

	R Repton School Abu Dhabi Fry Campus Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates	T The British School Al Khubairat Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year AED 63,351 - 80,960	Fees / year AED 45,560 - 74,560
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,989	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service —	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Repton Abu Dhabi operates on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, across two campuses on Reem Island's Shams Abu Dhabi area. The Rose Campus (Foundation School) and Fry Campus (Junior/Senior School) are both located on Reem Island, providing on-site facilities and easy access to local amenities. The Rose Campus serves younger learners, while the Fry Campus houses the older students up to A‑Levels and BTECs.	Location The British School Al Khubairat is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It sits on Airport Road (18th Street), behind car showrooms, a short drive from Abu Dhabi's City Centre. The campus is easily accessible from central Abu Dhabi via major routes and is positioned in the Al Mushrif area.
Stages	Stages The school serves ages 3–18. Early Years is at Rose Campus, and Fry Campus covers the upper primary to secondary levels, including GCSE and Sixth Form (A‑Levels/BTEC). The two-campus structure supports a through-school pathway from early years to post-16 study.	Stages The school serves ages 3 to 18, from Foundation Stage/Nursery to Year 13. The Primary section runs from the Early Years through Year 6, the Secondary section covers Years 7 to 11, and the Sixth Form comprises Years 12 and 13.
School type	School type Co-educational, day school with two campuses. There is no boarding provision offered at Repton Abu Dhabi.	School type The British School Al Khubairat is a co-educational, not-for-profit British-curriculum day school. It operates as an all-through school with a long-standing emphasis on inclusive, community-based education.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The school represents about 59 nationalities. Local/host students constitute around 20% of the population, with a diverse international mix including nationalities such as Emirati, British, American, Korean, Indian, Australian, and Canadian among the most represented.	Pupil nationality mix Pupil nationality mix includes representation from over 50 nationalities; the most common nationality is British, with a local-to-international student ratio typically around 1:8.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support An Inclusion Department provides Learning Support, working with families and external providers to target individual needs. A dedicated school counsellor offers emotional, social, and behavioural support, and psychologists are available as needed.	Additional learning support Additional learning support is provided through Inclusion. In Primary, the Inclusion department includes three qualified SEN teachers supported by a team of Inclusion Assistants.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation No formal country affiliation is stated; the school follows the English National Curriculum.	Country affiliation Country affiliation: United Arab Emirates, with British-curriculum delivery (National Curriculum for England and Wales) adapted for the UAE; the school has historical links to the UK, including patronage by the British Ambassador to the UAE.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no stated religious affiliation. The curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic Studies for Muslim students as part of the programme.	Religious affiliation Religious affiliation: None stated; the school is presented as a secular, British-curriculum institution in the UAE.
School day structure	School day structure School start times are around 7:45–8:00 am, with finish times around 3:00 pm (or 2:40 pm on some schedules). The school offers supervised care before and after school and provides school meals; Friday timings may differ in some phases.	School day structure The school week runs Sunday to Friday. An after-school co-curricular programme runs from 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm for Years 3–13. Timings for the regular school day vary by year group, with typical start times around 7:25–7:40 am and end times around 2:20–2:35 pm according to published schedules. There is a lunch break during the day.
Bus service details	Bus service details A school bus service is available; routes and arrangements are managed through the admissions process. The presence of a bus service is noted, but specific routes and providers are not published publicly.	Bus service details The STS Group is the official school bus service provider for BSAK, with a wide Abu Dhabi network of routes (e.g., Reem Island, Khalidiya, Khalifa City A, Yas Island, Al Raha Beach). The annual bus fee is AED 8,000, paid through the school's arrangements, and registration is via the STS portal after confirmation of routes.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - The school requires a deposit of 5% of the annual tuition fee on enrolment; this deposit is deducted from the annual tuition. (Deposit 5% of tuition). - No separate, fixed application or registration fee amount is published within the school's published fee schedule; parents should treat the 5% enrolment deposit as the primary enrolment charge shown. Tuition fees (per term and total) — Academic Year 2025–26 - Rose Campus (Early Years & Lower Primary): - FS1: Term 1 AED 25,041; Term 2 AED 18,780; Term 3 AED 18,780; Total AED 62,601. - FS2: Term 1 AED 25,041; Term 2 AED 18,780; Term 3 AED 18,780; Total AED 62,601. - Year 1: Term 1 AED 27,776; Term 2 AED 20,830; Term 3 AED 20,830; Total AED 69,436. - Year 2: Term 1 AED 27,776; Term 2 AED 20,830; Term 3 AED 20,830; Total AED 69,436. - Fry Campus (Upper Primary and Secondary): - Year 3: Term 1 AED 28,448; Term 2 AED 21,336; Term 3 AED 21,336; Total AED 71,120. - Year 4: Term 1 AED 28,448; Term 2 AED 21,336; Term 3 AED 21,336; Total AED 71,120. - Year 5: Term 1 AED 28,448; Term 2 AED 21,336; Term 3 AED 21,336; Total AED 71,120. - Year 6: Term 1 AED 28,448; Term 2 AED 21,336; Term 3 AED 21,336; Total AED 71,120. - Year 7: Term 1 AED 28,448; Term 2 AED 21,336; Term 3 AED 21,336; Total AED 71,120. - Year 8: Term 1 AED 28,448; Term 2 AED 21,336; Term 3 AED 21,336; Total AED 71,120. - Year 9: Term 1 AED 30,636; Term 2 AED 22,977; Term 3 AED 22,977; Total AED 76,590. - Year 10: Term 1 AED 30,636; Term 2 AED 22,977; Term 3 AED 22,977; Total AED 76,590. - Year 11: Term 1 AED 30,636; Term 2 AED 22,977; Term 3 AED 22,977; Total AED 76,590. - Year 12: Term 1 AED 32,384; Term 2 AED 24,288; Term 3 AED 24,288; Total AED 80,960. - Year 13: Term 1 AED 32,384; Term 2 AED 24,288; Term 3 AED 24,288; Total AED 80,960. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition may be paid in full at the start of the academic year or by three instalments: 40% due in August (First Term), 30% due in December (Second Term), and 30% due in March (Third Term). A 5% deposit of the tuition fee is required on enrolment and is deducted from the annual tuition. Tuition fees exclude certain items (see below). Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as part of Repton Abu Dhabi's fee schedule; no boarding fees are published for the Abu Dhabi campuses. (Repton's Dubai campus operates separate boarding arrangements; Repton Abu Dhabi's published fee information does not include boarding charges.) Other costs and additional charges - Book fee: AED 750 is charged for all students from FS1 to Year 2. - Examination fees: Board examination fees (GCSE/IGCSE and GCE/A Level / IAL) are charged separately per exam/subject; a detailed examination fee schedule with per-subject and per-unit amounts (AED and GBP equivalents) is published. Example items include subject-specific exam charges and administration; parents should budget for separate external exam charges for Years 10–13. - Post-results services (review of marking) charges are applied where relevant: for KS4 (GCSE/IGCSE) review-of-marking is AED 275 per candidate per paper/unit; for KS5 (AS/A Level) review-of-marking is AED 315 per candidate per paper/unit (valid until 31 July 2026 as published). - Tuition fees do not include: school lunches, transportation (school bus), or educational trips. Some extracurricular activities delivered by external providers will incur additional charges. - Uniforms and school-branded items are supplied through the school's approved supplier(s); uniform costs are additional and vary by item. The school's campus-specific uniform contacts and suppliers operate shops for Fry and Rose campuses. Parents should budget separately for uniform purchases. Refund information and withdrawal - Refunds are processed in accordance with Abu Dhabi Education Council / ADEK regulations: tuition refunds are calculated based on the official withdrawal request date and subject to specific timelines and deductions depending on the duration of the pupil's enrolment. The enrolment deposit is generally non-refundable except in exceptional documented circumstances (for example relocation outside the UAE), with official documentation required. Fee payment options - The school's published fee schedule sets the instalment structure and deposit but does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, cheque) within the published fee page. Parents should use the school's admissions or finance contact channels to confirm accepted payment methods and any transaction details (for example bank account, IBAN, or card payment link) before making payments. Other notes on charges and policies - Board examination fees, post-results services and other official examination-related charges are itemised separately and billed in addition to tuition. - The school's published fee statement indicates that fees, payment schedules, deposits, discounts and refunds represent the standard policy and are subject to change or exceptions at the school's discretion. (End of fees overview.)	Fee details Tuition fees (per annum and per term by year group) - Nursery (FS1 – Core Day): AED 45,560 per year. Autumn term AED 15,188; Spring term AED 15,186; Summer term AED 15,186. - Nursery (FS1 – Extended Day) and Reception (FS2): AED 51,410 per year. Autumn term AED 17,138; Spring term AED 17,136; Summer term AED 17,136. - Year 1 to Year 6: AED 55,520 per year. Autumn term AED 18,508; Spring term AED 18,506; Summer term AED 18,506. - Year 7 to Year 9: AED 71,810 per year. Autumn term AED 23,938; Spring term AED 23,936; Summer term AED 23,936. - Year 10 to Year 11: AED 74,560 per year. Autumn term AED 24,854; Spring term AED 24,853; Summer term AED 24,853. - Year 12 to Year 13: AED 74,560 per year. Autumn term AED 24,854; Spring term AED 24,853; Summer term AED 24,853. - Textbooks and materials are not charged in addition to tuition. External examination entry costs are payable by parents/guardians. Application, registration and re-registration fees - Application fee: AED 250 (including VAT). This fee is charged at time of submission, is non-refundable and non-transferable, and is charged to all new applicants. Subsequent applications are not charged. - Registration fee for new students: up to a maximum of 5% of the annual tuition fee to guarantee a place; payable in advance and offset against the full term fees when the student joins. - Re-registration fee for continuing students: AED 2,000 per child (capped at AED 4,000 per family), payable in advance by May 1 each academic year; this is offset against the Autumn term fees. The school may retain registration or re-registration fees in the circumstances described in the school's policy. Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year structure: three terms (Autumn, Spring, Summer). Tuition fees are normally payable in three termly instalments. Autumn instalment is due two weeks before the first day of the term; Spring and Summer instalments are due on or before the first day of each term. Monthly instalment plans of up to 10 payments may be arranged if supported by direct debit. An invoice is issued two weeks before the end of the preceding term (or as described in the policy). - Invoices are issued in AED and are tax compliant. Invoices are payable in full by cash, direct debit, or bank transfer to the school's current account. Payment by cheque, credit card, foreign cheque/draft or foreign currency notes is not accepted. Receipts will be issued for all payments. - Bank transfer details for telegraphic transfer (use for AED payments to the school's account): - Bank Name: Standard Chartered Bank - Bank Address: Standard Chartered Bank, P.O Box 241, Abu Dhabi, UAE - Account Name: AL KHUBAIRAT COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE BRITISH SCHOOL AL KHUBAIRAT) - Account Number: 01-2431685-01 - IBAN: AE240440000001243168501 - SWIFT CODE: SCBLAEADXXX. Refunds, leavers and new joiners policy - If a student is offered admission after the start of a term, fees are calculated pro-rata according to attendance in the term: - 7 weeks and over attendance within the term: full term fees payable (no refund). - 4 to 6 weeks attendance: 20% of annual fees payable (equivalent to 2 months). - 2 to 3 weeks attendance: 10% of annual fees payable (equivalent to 1 month). - Up to 1 week attendance: up to 5% of annual fees payable. - When a parent/guardian withdraws a student permanently, six weeks' written notice is required. Refunds (if applicable) are calculated in the same manner above in accordance with ADEK regulations and the school's fees policy. The value of one month's tuition is calculated by dividing the total annual tuition by 10 months. Fee discounts are not given for multiple children. Late payment and consequences - Any unpaid amount after the invoice due date is considered outstanding. The school applies a schedule of reminders and sanctions for overdue tuition, including reminders at 15 days, then further reminders and possible measures such as short-term suspension (up to 3 days), withholding of reports or transfer documents, and potential withdrawal of a place for the following academic year, in line with ADEK regulations. Payments received are allocated in a defined order (arrears first, then eldest child, etc.). Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as a service or fee for The British School Al Khubairat; no boarding fees apply. Other charges and optional fees - External examination fees: charged per subject according to the awarding body and include an additional administration fee; these are payable by parents. Sample fee schedules for GCSE, IGCSE, AS and A Levels and BTEC entries are published with the individual exam fees (exam board fees in GBP plus an internal administration charge). - Transportation (school bus) fees: charged in three termly instalments; pro-rata calculations and refunds are applied when joining or leaving the service mid-term. Transportation fees are due two weeks from the date of invoice and bus service may be interrupted for non-payment. - Extracurricular activities: some optional activities (including paid instrumental tuition and certain trips or external activities) carry separate charges and are invoiced, normally in three termly instalments; such fees are due two weeks from the invoice date and may be non-refundable once consent has been given and arrangements made. - Uniforms: school uniform is supplied via the school's uniform shop and/or external provider; parents/guardians are required to purchase uniforms directly from the provider and make payments to that supplier. The school does not process uniform payments. - Board exam administration fees and other administrative charges related to examinations are charged in addition to awarding body fees. These exam-related charges are due two weeks from the date of invoice. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods: cash, direct debit, or bank transfer to the school's AED account. Monthly instalments (up to 10) can be arranged via direct debit. Cheques, credit cards, foreign cheques/drafts and foreign currency notes are not accepted. A receipt will be provided for all payments. Notes on what is charged separately - The most common separate charges are: application fees, registration/re-registration, transportation, examination entry and administration fees, some extracurricular activities (including musical instrument lessons), uniforms (bought from the supplier), and any approved trips or extra services.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement BSAK uses a smart dress code that all students wear with pride. The School Uniform Shop is conveniently located next to the Primary Dining Hall and provides uniform essentials. Detailed information about the uniform is available in the BSAK Parent Portal under School Information - Uniform.
Food options	Food options Healthy food choices are promoted under the Cognita Be Well Charter.	Food options Catering is provided by Food Nation as part of BSAK's food services. The Eat Bright program ensures dishes are prepared in-house with no artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, preservatives, or trans fats. Online ordering and delivery arrangements were planned to support younger pupils with hot lunch boxes as part of the catering upgrade.
House system	House system The school uses a traditional British House system. Each pupil is assigned to a House, with siblings placed in the same House. Each House is led by a Head of House, and pupils may serve as House Captains to represent their House in school activities. The school runs regular House competitions across sports, arts, music, drama and academic quizzes, with an annual House Cup awarded to the leading House.	House system BSAK follows a traditional British House system. Primary has four houses: Cormorant, Dhabi, Falcon, and Oryx; pupils are assigned to a House on entry (Year 1) and family members join the same House. Secondary has six houses: Centaur, Chimera, Hydra, Griffin, Pegasus, and Phoenix; students join in Year 7 and remain in their House through Year 13, with House points and a House Cup awarded.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of the Cognita family of Schools. The founder and chairman is Mr Khaled Al Mheiri, who established Repton Abu Dhabi.	Governance and ownership The British School Al Khubairat is governed by a Board of Governors and operates as a not-for-profit institution. Profits are reinvested in the school for the benefit of students, and the school is not part of a for-profit group.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Repton Abu Dhabi delivers the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to Year 13, with Arabic and Islamic Studies integrated where appropriate. The school teaches Early Years (ages 3–5) under the English National Curriculum for planning and assessment, with specialist support for Arabic learning, music, and physical education. Key Stage 1 (ages 5–7) covers English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, and Islamic Studies for Muslim students, plus foundation subjects such as History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, Computing, Music, and PE. Key Stage 2 (ages 7–11) continues with the English National Curriculum in core subjects and foundation subjects, and uses a 1:1 digital devices programme via Microsoft platforms. Senior School (ages 12–18) includes Years 7–9 with emphasis on creative and expressive arts, and Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies; Years 10–11 take GCSEs with nine subjects (six core: Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and three options, with Arabic compulsory at GCSE for native Arabic speakers. Sixth Form offers A Levels, BTEC qualifications, or a combination, with the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) available.	Curriculum details The British School Al Khubairat delivers the English National Curriculum, adapted for the UAE, from Foundation Stage through Year 13. In Primary (EYFS–Year 6) the curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage and England's 2014 National Curriculum, blended with UAE context to foster academic growth and cultural understanding. In Secondary (Year 7–11) students follow the GCSE programme with a published GCSE Roadmap and sit GCSEs in Year 11; in Sixth Form (Year 12–13) there is an extensive range of A Level and vocational courses, including six BTEC diplomas, and the school runs a Scholars Programme for musically talented students.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Total enrollment is around 1,800 students, with senior-year classes typically around 22 and not exceeding 25 in the junior years.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results In 2025, A Level and BTEC results show 142 Sixth Form students took 421 qualifications (375 A Levels and 46 BTEC Diplomas) with 50% of grades A-A and 72% A-B.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates go on to leading universities worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Scholars Programme (musical) for Years 10–13.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning SEL at Repton Abu Dhabi is anchored in its pastoral care framework, which aims to nurture happy, resilient, and adaptable learners. The school implements the Cognita Be Well Charter to promote wellbeing through six pillars and healthy lifestyle choices. Regular physical activity and healthy eating are embedded as foundations of learning under the Be Well approach. The Be Well framework fosters social engagement and enterprise, including volunteering activities through the Sparkle Foundation. A dedicated Counsellor is available on each campus to provide emotional and behavioural support and to educate families about child-protection rights. [org](https://www.reptonabudhabi.org/pastoral-care/))	Social & emotional learning Social and emotional learning is central to The British School Al Khubairat's approach to wellbeing. The school uses a Wellbeing Wheel to frame relationships, health, celebration, resilience and engagement. In Primary, Emotional Health and Wellbeing is a core focus to keep children happy, settled and ready to learn. A dedicated Primary Wellbeing Team and a Secondary Wellbeing Team support student welfare across the school. Counselling is available to all students and a licensed Nursing Clinic works with pastoral leads to provide holistic care.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Repton Abu Dhabi has an Inclusion Department that recognises the individuality of every child and works with families and external providers to develop targeted provision. The Learning Support Department collaborates with Class and Specialist Teachers to ensure every child thrives and enjoys a positive learning experience. Students may be identified for support during admissions, through parental concerns, or when teachers notice differences in learning pace, needs, or patterns. The site describes targeted provision but does not list specific categories of SEN or indicate it is a specialist SEN institution. A dedicated Counsellor supports emotional, social, or behavioural needs and educates about Child Protection and runs parent workshops. [org](https://www.reptonabudhabi.org/inclusion/))	Special educational needs (SEN) The British School Al Khubairat is described as a mainstream British curriculum school for English-speaking children in Abu Dhabi. Public materials do not specify the types of Special Educational Needs (SEN) the school can support, nor whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution; an Inclusion Policy is publicly listed among the school policies. The school offers an Experienced Counselling service available to all students. The Nursing Clinic operates with qualified nurses and works with pastoral leads to provide holistic care. In the absence of explicit SEN details, the school does not publicly describe itself as a specialist SEN institution.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The site does not publicly disclose information about English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision at Repton Abu Dhabi. The Inclusion and Pastoral Care pages describe inclusive education and wellbeing but do not specify EAL programmes, staff, or assessment processes. There are no explicit EAL language support details provided on the site. If present, EAL support would likely be encompassed within the inclusion framework and external partnerships, but no explicit details are provided. No explicit EAL program details are publicly disclosed on the site. [org](https://www.reptonabudhabi.org/inclusion/))	English as an additional language The British School Al Khubairat is described as a school for English-speaking children in Abu Dhabi, indicating that English is the language of instruction. Public materials do not specify a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) program. There are no publicly listed EAL staff or targeted EAL interventions on the accessible pages. If EAL support exists, it is not publicly disclosed in the available materials. EAL provisions are not publicly documented.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is a core focus, anchored in the Cognita Be Well Charter, which guides wellbeing through six pillars and healthy choices. Wellbeing is integrated into daily life through regular physical activity and the promotion of healthy eating as part of learning. The Be Well framework supports social engagement and enterprise, including volunteering through the Sparkle Foundation. Pastoral care emphasises safeguarding measures to ensure a safe, supportive environment for all students. Dedicated Counsellors on each campus provide emotional, social, or behavioural support and contribute to child-protection education and parent workshops. [org](https://www.reptonabudhabi.org/pastoral-care/))	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is a core priority at BSAK and the school has reviewed its wellbeing provision to strengthen support for students. The Wellbeing Wheel frames relationships, health, celebration, resilience and engagement. In Primary, Emotional Health and Wellbeing is a central focus to help children thrive and be ready to learn. A Primary Wellbeing Team and a Secondary Wellbeing Team support student welfare across the school. Counselling is available to all students, and the Nursing Clinic collaborates with pastoral leads to provide holistic care.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding is a core priority, with a safeguarding commitment to promote welfare and maintain a safe, inclusive environment. The safeguarding principles emphasize staff training on abuse categories, duty of care, and empowering adults to act to protect children and escalate concerns. The Cognita Safeguarding Specialist Team informs policies and aligns with international child-protection standards. Safeguarding is integrated with Be Well and the broader pastoral care framework to support student welfare. Counsellors educate children about Child Protection rights and run parent workshops to foster a collaborative safeguarding culture. [org](https://www.reptonabudhabi.org/pastoral-care/))	Safeguarding The governance page states that safeguarding and child protection are core responsibilities and that the school has a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The action to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm is described as everyone's responsibility. The Board has a designated Safeguarding Governor. The Policies section lists Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy among the school documents. The school is subject to external inspections, including UK inspection reports and ADEK.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Repton Abu Dhabi operates on two campuses on Reem Island: Rose Campus for Nursery to Year 1 and Fry Campus for Years 2–13. Rose Campus provides bright early-years spaces with multipurpose halls, a library, and an indoor swimming pool. Fry Campus offers modern classrooms and the Senior School environment, with outdoor fields, an indoor gym, and sports halls, plus a state-of-the-art swimming pool. The school integrates technology across the curriculum, with iPads for every pupil and a range of coding and robotics resources. The facilities are described as state-of-the-art and are designed to support academic achievement and holistic development across all age groups.	Facilities overview The British School Al Khubairat operates on a single campus in Abu Dhabi for students aged 3 to 18. It is the most established British Curriculum School in Abu Dhabi. The school provides extensive facilities to support teaching and learning as well as a broad co-curricular programme. Learning is organised into Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form on site. The school emphasises a wide range of events and activities throughout the year to support student development.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Fry Campus houses the main sports facilities, including outdoor fields, an indoor gym, and multiple sports halls. The campus features a state-of-the-art swimming pool. Rose Campus provides an indoor swimming pool for younger pupils. The combination of indoor and outdoor spaces supports physical education, team sports, and wider sports participation across the two campuses.	Sports facilities Sport is central to the curriculum, with PE and games supporting a broad co-curricular programme. The school competes in ADISSA and DASSA and participates in international competitions. Football is the most popular sport with over 200 students representing in ADISSA leagues. Rugby, netball, swimming, strength and conditioning, cricket and golf are also offered, with dedicated cohorts and regular fixtures. The BSAK Tri-series Rugby is hosted in November.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Rose Campus includes a library and multipurpose halls that support collaborative learning and group activities. Fry Campus contains modern classrooms and dedicated learning spaces for the Senior School. The school emphasises technology in learning, with every pupil equipped with an iPad and access to digital resources for coding and STEAM activities. Coding resources include interactive tools such as Spheros and Beebots, as well as drones and robotics challenges integrated into lessons.	Academic facilities Primary curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum for England 2014, adapted to the UAE. The Primary curriculum blends British and UAE curriculum subjects to provide a well-rounded education. Secondary emphasises independent thinking and leadership opportunities, with a wide range of co-curricular activities. The Sixth Form offers A Levels and BTEC pathways, including 24 A Level subjects and 5 BTEC pathways. The school includes an Inclusion Department to support students with additional needs.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Innovation and digital skills are supported through STEAM-oriented activities and dedicated sessions at Fry Campus. The school runs annual events like a Digital Summit, showcasing staff and student digital skills and practice. Multipurpose spaces across the campuses support a range of creative and performance activities as part of the wider curriculum and enrichment programs.	Extra curricular facilities The School offers an extensive range of co-curricular activities across Primary and Secondary. There is a wide range of academic, recreational, instrumental, sporting and performing arts activities to choose from each term. In Secondary, activities also include the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Model United Nations (MUN), an impressive range of academic societies and many Trips & Visits. Music, Drama and Art are part of the co-curricular program. Trips & Visits are also a feature of the co-curricular offer.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Repton Abu Dhabi was established in 2013 as part of the Repton Family of Schools in the UAE, in partnership with Evolvence Knowledge Investments (EKI). The Rose Campus opened in 2013 and the Fry Campus opened in 2017 on Reem Island. Repton International Schools Ltd (RISL) was formed in 2013 to oversee the expansion of British international schools; overseas schools are owned and funded by local investors, enter into a services agreement with RISL, and profits are remitted to Repton School Trust in the UK to support capital projects and bursaries. Aldar Properties completed construction and handed the Repton Abu Dhabi asset to Evolvence Knowledge Investments ahead of the 2017/18 academic year.	History The British School Al Khubairat was founded in 1968 on land donated by the late President of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. In 1971, Amiri Decree No. 5 established the school as a legal entity, with governance vested in a Board of Governors that includes appointments by the British Ambassador to the UAE. The school operates as a not-for-profit, embassy-style British school serving the Abu Dhabi community. In 1980 the school moved to purpose-built facilities on Airport Road in Al Mushrif, initially providing primary education. From the late 1990s the school expanded to include a secondary program; the Jubilee Building (years 3–6) opened in 2002, Ruby Building opened in 2012, and a Science and Innovation Centre began construction in 2022 and opened in 2023.
Community	Community Repton Abu Dhabi hosts a diverse international community with pupils and families representing over 75 nationalities. The school has engaged with local culture through events such as art exhibitions and museum-based learning days, including an art exhibition at Galleria Al Maryah Island in 2020 that showcased student artworks. The Louvre Abu Dhabi hosted a Repton learning day as part of its Take Over the Museum program, linking curriculum to the museum environment. In 2023, pupils participated in coronation celebrations with school-wide activities and a street party, reflecting the school's British-International identity within the UAE.	Community Friends of BSAK is a group of parents and guardians of current and former students; Their role is to help build and maintain the School community, especially among parents, through involvement in key school events and activities. Membership is free and automatic for those who have registered children at the School. They have four objectives that shape their activities: enable parents to integrate with the School; enable parents to promote the Whole School in the wider community; organise events and activities to enable parents to meet one another; raise funds for the benefit of the School and its students. An unofficial fifth objective is to have fun while doing the other four. The Old Al Khubairat Society (OAKS) alumni network connects graduates with the School and current students, supporting networking, reunions and mentoring.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school maintains a parent committee named Friends of Repton. The committee is described as an empowered, supportive and proactive parent committee, developed under the school's leadership to strengthen parent involvement in Abu Dhabi. The formation and ongoing work of Friends of Repton were guided by the senior leadership team, including the principal, and are aimed at fostering closer collaboration between parents and the school. Parents can stay informed and engaged through established communications channels, including the school's news updates, a parent portal, and other direct parent communications. The leadership emphasizes active parent involvement as a core element of the Repton Abu Dhabi community.	Parent teacher association Friends of BSAK is the Parents and Guardians association for The British School Al Khubairat, formed to help build and maintain the School community through involvement in key school events and activities. Membership is free and automatic for families with registered children. It has four objectives that shape its activities: enable parents to integrate with the School; enable parents to promote the Whole School in the wider community; organise events and activities to enable parents to meet one another; and raise funds for the benefit of the School and its students. There is an unofficial fifth objective – to have fun while doing the other four. The Old Al Khubairat Society (OAKS) alumni network connects graduates with the School and current students, supporting networking, reunions and mentoring.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) is a 3 to 18 co-educational British Curriculum school located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school is the most established British Curriculum School in Abu Dhabi, with a track record of 50 years of academic excellence. The school teaches in English and operates as a non-profit, fee-charging institution for English-speaking children.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Co-curricular life includes a broad range of academic, recreational, instrumental, sporting, and performing arts activities across Primary and Secondary. In Secondary, these activities include the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Model United Nations, academic societies, and Trips & Visits.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language The school runs a variety of language- and culture-related activities through its co-curricular program and wider community events.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies A wide array of after-school clubs and ensembles supports social development, teamwork, and personal interests across age groups.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Trips & Visits provide opportunities for community and global learning, with locally based UAE trips and overseas experiences.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The school offers leadership and professional development through its co-curricular framework, including student-led ensembles, societies, and event leadership roles.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Pastoral care is provided by an extensive staff network to support students' emotional and physical wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on community and belonging.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The English National Curriculum is used for planning and assessment, with Arabic and Islamic Studies also included. Arabic language is taught as a core subject, and Arabic language is compulsory at GCSE for native Arabic-speaking students. In Early Years, Arabic learning is supported by specialist teachers through an informal approach. Specialist teachers deliver Arabic, Islamic Studies, Computing, Music, and PE across the curriculum.	Language provision Arabic, French and Spanish are core languages. Additional languages include Italian, Greek, Russian, Mandarin, German, Welsh and Dutch, with examinations offered for these languages. The Modern Foreign Languages Department reports strong GCSE and A Level results.
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Arabic language immersion is emphasised; the school aims for all students to exit with an Arabic GCSE as part of its Arabic language immersion focus.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school teaches the British National Curriculum. The admissions process is a four-step sequence: Make an Enquiry, Visit Us, Register for a Place, and Assessments. Daily tours are offered at various times, led by a member of our Admissions team. To register, complete the Registration Form and provide a copy of your child's passport along with their latest school report, indicating the year group. You will be invited to bring your child for an assessment. Assessments are age-appropriate: Early Years assessments involve observed play; Year 1 and above assess Reading, Mathematics, and English. International applicants unable to attend in person may take remote assessments. A decision is emailed within three working days of the assessment.	Admissions —
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