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The British School Al Khubairat

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 45,560 - 74,560
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Introduction

The British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) is a non‑profit, co‑educational British curriculum school in Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi, serving pupils aged 3–18 (Early Years to Sixth Form). It delivers a curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England adapted to meet UAE Ministry requirements; the principal language of instruction is English, with Arabic, Islamic/Moral Education and Arabic social studies taught where required and a Modern Foreign Languages programme that includes Arabic (required or optional depending on status), French and Spanish alongside other MFL options at GCSE and A level. Sixth Form pathways include A Levels, BTEC and creative arts routes. The campus and inspection documentation cite a range of specialist facilities, including multiple libraries and computer suites, music facilities with a sound‑proof rehearsal space and a 21‑track recording studio, a Science and Innovation Centre, swimming pools, sports pitches, a fitness/strength‑and‑conditioning programme and on‑site medical provision staffed by nurses.

Al Mushrif, W24 02, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

The British School Al Khubairat has instruction in English.

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
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.

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 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 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: 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: None stated; the school is presented as a secular, British-curriculum institution in the UAE.

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
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.
Diving Deeper

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
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
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
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.
Fees

Annual tuition at The British School Al Khubairat ranges from AED 45,560 to AED 74,560 for 2026/27.

*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.
Academics

The British School Al Khubairat teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
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
Total enrollment is around 1,800 students, with senior-year classes typically around 22 and not exceeding 25 in the junior years.

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
Graduates go on to leading universities worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
Scholars Programme (musical) for Years 10–13.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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)
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 (EAL)
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
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
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.
Parent Experience

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
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 (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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
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
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
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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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
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
The school runs a variety of language- and culture-related activities through its co-curricular program and wider community events.

Social & Hobbies
A wide array of after-school clubs and ensembles supports social development, teamwork, and personal interests across age groups.

Community & Service
Trips & Visits provide opportunities for community and global learning, with locally based UAE trips and overseas experiences.

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
Pastoral care is provided by an extensive staff network to support students' emotional and physical wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on community and belonging.
Languages

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.

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.
School Events
The school has not added events
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