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Repton School Abu Dhabi Fry Campus

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 63,351 - 80,960
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1989
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 22
Introduction

Repton School Abu Dhabi's Fry Campus is part of Repton Abu Dhabi on Al Reem Island (Tamouh), Abu Dhabi, and caters for Junior and Senior pupils (Year 2 to Year 13) within the school's wider 3–18 age range. The school follows the English National Curriculum (British curriculum) and delivers instruction in English while incorporating Arabic and Islamic Studies; Arabic, French and Spanish are offered and Arabic GCSE is compulsory for native Arabic‑speaking students. The Sixth Form provides multiple post‑16 pathways including A‑Levels, BTEC qualifications and the Extended Project Qualification. The Fry Campus and wider Repton campus feature specialist facilities including science laboratories, design and technology workshops, performing‑arts spaces, indoor gymnasiums and extensive sports provision—school facilities documented include rooftop tennis courts, three indoor sports halls and a six‑lane 25‑metre indoor swimming pool—and the school runs Sports Academies and Cognita's Enrich ME extracurricular programmes.

Al Reem Island, Tamouh, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Repton School Abu Dhabi Fry Campus has 1,989 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

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.

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.

Type
Co-educational, day school with two campuses. There is no boarding provision offered at Repton Abu Dhabi.

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.

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.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated; the school follows the English National Curriculum.

Religious affiliation
There is no stated religious affiliation. The curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic Studies for Muslim students as part of the programme.

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.

Bus service
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.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Healthy food choices are promoted under the Cognita Be Well Charter.

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.

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at Repton School Abu Dhabi Fry Campus ranges from AED 63,351 to AED 80,960 for 2026/27.

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.)
Academics

Repton School Abu Dhabi Fry Campus teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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/))

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/))

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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/))

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/))

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/))
Parent Experience

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.

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.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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.

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.

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.

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.
Languages

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.
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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.
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