Al Ain British Academy

United Arab Emirates, Al Ain

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees AED 42,320 - 63,400

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1030

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels

Taught languages Arabic

Typical class size 12

Strengths Academic Excellence, British Education, Character Development

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Al Ain British Academy is a co-educational British curriculum school in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. Serving students aged 3 to 18 (FS1 through Year 13), it offers the English National Curriculum leading to I/GCSE and A Level qualifications. Led by Principal Ian Pugh, the school has achieved outstanding academic results including 61.1% A*-A at A Level and 56.7% grades 8+ at GCSE in 2020. It holds an ADEK Very Good rating and has been rated Outstanding by the British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection. The school features a house system with four houses: Falcons, Salukis, Foxes, and Camels. A scholarship programme is available.

www.alainbritishacademy.ae

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located in Al Ain, the second-largest city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Al Ain is known as the Garden City of the UAE, situated near the Oman border.

Stages

Four stages: Pre-Prep (FS1 and FS2), Primary (Year 1-6), Secondary (Year 7-11 leading to I/GCSE), and Sixth Form (Year 12-13 leading to A Levels).

Type

Al Ain British Academy is a private co-educational day school following the English National Curriculum. It is a founding member of TASS and has been designated an ACE School of Character.

Country affiliation

The school follows the English National Curriculum and has been inspected by British Schools Overseas (BSO), achieving an Outstanding rating.

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Fees

Annual Tuition Fees (2025-2026, AED)

FS1
- AED 42,320

FS2 to Year 6
- AED 43,780

Year 7-8
- AED 53,640

Year 9
- AED 57,480

Year 10-13
- AED 63,400

Fees exclude uniforms, food services, transport, exam fees, and extracurriculars. Payment can be made per term: 40% in Term 1, 30% in Terms 2 and 3.

Academics

Curriculum

The school follows the English National Curriculum from Foundation Stage through to A Levels. Students take I/GCSE examinations in Year 11 and A Levels in Year 13. A BTEC Sports programme is also available.

Exam Results

A Level (2020)
- 38.9% A
- 61.1% A-A
- 88.9% A-B
(UK national average: 9% A, 27.9% A-A)

GCSE (2020)
- 34% grade 9
- 56.7% grades 8+
- 99.3% grade 4+
(UK national average: 6.3% grade 9, 14.4% grades 8+, 76% grade 4+)

The school reports the highest A Level results in the UAE in 2020 and 2023.

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Admissions

1. Book a campus tour through the school website or contact admissions.
2. Submit an application for the relevant year group.
3. A scholarship programme is available for qualifying students.
4. A referral programme offers 5% discount per family referred (up to three families).
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Scholarships

A scholarship programme is available. Details can be obtained from the admissions team.

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FAQs

What curriculum does Al Ain British Academy follow?

The school follows the English National Curriculum from Foundation Stage through to A Levels. Students take I/GCSE and A Level examinations.

How much are the fees?

Annual fees range from AED 42,320 (FS1) to AED 63,400 (Year 10-13). Fees exclude uniforms, transport, food, and exam fees.

What are the exam results like?

In 2020, A Level results were 61.1% A*-A (vs UK average 27.9%) and GCSE results were 56.7% grades 8+ (vs UK average 14.4%). These are among the highest in the UAE.

What is the ADEK rating?

The school is rated Very Good by ADEK. It has also been rated Outstanding by British Schools Overseas (BSO).

Is there a house system?

Yes, four houses: Falcons, Salukis, Foxes, and Camels. The system drives competitions, sports, and character development.

Are scholarships available?

Yes, a scholarship programme is available. Contact admissions for eligibility details.

What age range does the school accept?

The school accepts students from age 3 (FS1) through to age 18 (Year 13), covering Foundation Stage through to Sixth Form.

Is there a referral discount?

Yes, a 5% referral discount is available for each family referred, up to a maximum of three families.

Who is the Principal?

The Principal is Ian Pugh.

How do I apply?

Book a campus tour and submit an application through the school website or contact +971 3 715 1000 or PRE@alainbritishacademy.ae.

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