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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
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.

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Al Ain British Academy has 1,030 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

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.
Diving Deeper

House System
The school has a house system with four houses: Falcons, Salukis, Foxes, and Camels. The house system provides a framework for competitions, sports, and character development activities.

Governance and Ownership
The school operates a School Governance Group and has a community organisation called Friends of Al Ain British Academy for parent engagement.
Fees

Annual tuition at Al Ain British Academy ranges from AED 42,320 to AED 63,400 for 2026/27.

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

Al Ain British Academy teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has been designated an ACE School of Character, reflecting its focus on values and character education. The house system provides a supportive structure for pastoral care.
Parent Experience

History
Al Ain British Academy has established itself as one of the leading British curriculum schools in Al Ain, achieving the highest A Level results in the UAE in 2020 and 2023.

Community
Friends of Al Ain British Academy serves as the parent community group. The school engages parents through a podcast series, social media, and regular events. An open-door policy encourages parent involvement.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Friends of Al Ain British Academy is the parent community group, organising events and fostering connections between families.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus provides purpose-built facilities for teaching from Foundation Stage through to Sixth Form. A virtual tour is available to prospective families.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities support the PE programme, Sports Day events, and the BTEC Sports programme. The house system drives inter-house competitions.

Extra Curricular Facilities
An extensive extra-curricular programme includes multiple clubs. The house system (Falcons, Salukis, Foxes, Camels) provides a structure for competition and character development.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language
Arabic and Islamic Studies are incorporated into the curriculum alongside the English National Curriculum, reflecting the school's UAE context.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The BTEC Sports programme and PE department provide structured physical activity. Inter-house sports competitions through the house system (Falcons, Salukis, Foxes, Camels) foster teamwork and wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. Arabic is taught as an additional language, and Islamic Studies form part of the curriculum as required in the UAE.
Reputation

Awards
Highest A Level results reported in the UAE in 2020 and 2023.

Accreditations
ADEK rating: Very Good.
British Schools Overseas (BSO): Rated Outstanding (2023 inspection).
ACE School of Character designation.
Quality Mark achieved.
Founding member of TASS (The Association of Schools in Southeast Asia).
Admissions

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).
5.

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