At a glance
Al Yasmina Academy opened in 2007 and is one of the seven schools run by Aldar Academies, the largest private group in the emirate. It now carries the name Yasmina British Academy, though many families still know it as Al Yasmina. It holds an Outstanding rating from ADEK, confirmed in its October 2025 Irtiqa inspection, and an Outstanding judgement under the British Schools Overseas framework, a rare dual record. You can set it against the wider market of international schools in Abu Dhabi through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | British curriculum, GCSE and IGCSE, A Level |
| Stages | Foundation Stage to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Accreditation | Rated Outstanding by ADEK (October 2025); Outstanding under British Schools Overseas; part of Aldar Academies |
| Fee band | Premium (see the Abu Dhabi fees guide) |
| Campus area | Khalifa City, near Al Raha Gardens, eastern Abu Dhabi |
Curriculum and academics
Al Yasmina follows the National Curriculum for England across the full age range, from the Early Years Foundation Stage through Key Stages 1 to 3, then GCSE and IGCSE in Years 10 and 11 and a two year A Level sixth form. As an Aldar Academies school it shares teaching standards, professional development and inspection scrutiny with the wider group, which underpins its Outstanding rating. Pupils leave with A Levels read directly by selective universities in the United Kingdom, North America, Australia and across the Gulf. The dual Outstanding judgement from ADEK and the British Schools Overseas framework is unusual depth of external oversight and a strong signal for families prioritising inspected quality. Ask the academy for its most recent A Level and GCSE results and university destinations for the fullest picture.
Al Yasmina Academy fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| FS1 to Year 1 | AED 49,740 |
| Years 2 to 6 | AED 51,180 |
| Years 7 to 8 | AED 56,910 |
| Year 9 | AED 61,010 |
| Years 10 to 13 | AED 67,210 |
Source: Yasmina British Academy, Aldar (yasminabritishacademy.ae). ADEK-approved annual tuition. Excludes uniform, transport, food and exam fees. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
Al Yasmina Academy fees sit in the premium band for Abu Dhabi, in line with the established Aldar academies and the other top rated British schools in the capital. Annual tuition rises by year group, with the sixth form the most expensive stage. We do not print a single headline figure here because Aldar revises fees each year and publishes the current schedule to applicants, and you can sense check the band against our guide to international school fees in Abu Dhabi. Beyond tuition, budget for a registration or assessment fee, a seat deposit, examination entry fees in the senior years, uniform and optional transport. Aldar offers instalment plans, which helps families spread the premium cost across the year.
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Admissions
Admission runs on a rolling basis across the academic year, which starts in late August. As an Outstanding rated school in a popular family district, the Foundation Stage, Year 7 and the sixth form are competitive, and waiting lists form well ahead of time, so families relocating to Khalifa City should register as early as a place is foreseeable. Assessment is age appropriate: a settling session for the youngest children and curriculum based assessment in English and mathematics, with school reports and references, for older applicants. Sixth form entry is conditional on GCSE or IGCSE grades.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Khalifa City, near Al Raha Gardens in the east of Abu Dhabi, one of the most popular districts with international families for its villa communities, green space and proximity to the airport and the islands. That location draws British, other European, Arab, North American and Australian families, many of whom choose the area specifically for its concentration of well regarded schools. The school sits within easy reach of Al Raha, Khalifa City and the eastern suburbs. For the wider picture of where families settle across the capital, return to the Abu Dhabi city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Al Yasmina Academy fees?
Al Yasmina Academy fees sit in the premium tier for Abu Dhabi, in line with the established Aldar academies. Tuition rises by year group, with the sixth form the most expensive stage. Aldar revises fees annually and offers instalment plans. Budget separately for registration, a deposit, examination fees, uniform and optional transport.
Is Al Yasmina Academy a good school?
Al Yasmina, now Yasmina British Academy, holds an Outstanding rating from ADEK confirmed in October 2025 and an Outstanding judgement under the British Schools Overseas framework, a rare dual record. Whether it suits your child depends on budget, stage and proximity to Khalifa City.
What curriculum does Al Yasmina Academy follow?
It follows the British curriculum, the National Curriculum for England, with GCSE and IGCSE in Years 10 and 11 and A Levels in the sixth form, as one of the Aldar Academies.
When do Al Yasmina Academy applications open?
Admission is rolling across the August to June year, but the early years, Year 7 and the sixth form are competitive and waiting lists form early, so register as soon as a place is foreseeable.
Where is Al Yasmina Academy located?
The school is in Khalifa City, near Al Raha Gardens in the east of Abu Dhabi, a popular district with international families.
