At a glance
| Curriculum | English National Curriculum, leading to IGCSE and A Level |
|---|---|
| Exam boards | IGCSE at Key Stage 4 and A Level in the Sixth Form |
| Stages | Foundation Stage 1 through to Year 13 |
| Founded | 1968, on land granted by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan |
| Status | Not for profit community school |
| Fee band 2025/26 | About AED 45,560 to AED 74,560 by year group; confirm current schedule |
| Campus area | Al Mushrif, close to the Corniche in central Abu Dhabi |
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Curriculum and academics
The British School Al Khubairat delivers the British National Curriculum from the early years to Year 13, with pupils sitting IGCSE examinations at the end of Key Stage 4 and A Levels in the Sixth Form. English is the language of instruction throughout, and the school follows a broad British model that pairs a full academic core with sport, music, drama and a wide co curricular programme.
BSAK was founded in 1968 and is run on a not for profit basis, which sets it apart from the many commercially operated schools in the emirate. Fees are reinvested in the school rather than paid out to shareholders, a model that families often weigh when comparing options. Our Abu Dhabi city guide shows how it sits among the other British and IB schools in the city.
As a long established through school, BSAK is a common first choice for British families relocating to Abu Dhabi, and demand for places is high. Parents comparing this school frequently also look at other British providers in the emirate, such as Cranleigh Abu Dhabi and Brighton College Abu Dhabi, so it is worth lining them up on curriculum, senior pathway and fee band before you visit.
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For the 2025/26 year the school's published tuition ran from about AED 45,560 for the youngest Foundation Stage places to about AED 74,560 for Sixth Form, rising steadily with the year group. Figures for 2026/27 are set out in the school's approved schedule, so families should take the definitive numbers from the admissions office rather than rely on a figure that may have moved.
As with most Abu Dhabi schools, tuition is billed alongside a registration charge and other costs, so the headline figure is only part of the annual outlay, although BSAK has historically included textbooks in the tuition. Our guide to international school fees in Abu Dhabi explains the market bands, and the Abu Dhabi secondary fees page lines up senior figures across the city for context.
- Tuition 2025/26: about AED 45,560 to AED 74,560 by year group; confirm the 2026/27 schedule.
- Registration and deposit: charged separately; confirm the amounts and refund terms with the school.
- Extras: transport, meals, trips and some activities are usually billed in addition; external exam entry fees may apply.
- Context: compare against the Abu Dhabi primary fees and secondary bands before you commit.
Admissions
The main intake follows the start of the school year in late summer, with applicants sitting age appropriate assessments. Places in the popular British through school fill early, so families should apply well ahead of their preferred start date and confirm the current requirements and any waiting lists with the admissions team.
Relocating families should ask directly about entry points at each stage, the assessment process, and the availability of places in the year group they need. Confirming these details early helps parents judge whether the school fits their timeline and their child's stage.
Location and who goes there
The British School Al Khubairat sits in Al Mushrif, within central Abu Dhabi and close to the Corniche and the city's diplomatic quarter. The location suits families living across the central districts of the island, and school transport extends the reach further, so parents should map the daily commute and check the bus routes before they apply.
The community is a broad international mix with a strong British core, drawn by the not for profit model and the long track record. Many families comparing BSAK also look at the other established schools in the emirate, so our Abu Dhabi city guide and the best international schools in Abu Dhabi guide show how the options line up on curriculum, stage and fee band.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are British School Al Khubairat fees?
For 2025/26 the school's published tuition ran from about AED 45,560 for the youngest Foundation Stage places to about AED 74,560 for Sixth Form, rising with the year group. Confirm the current 2026/27 schedule with admissions.
What curriculum does BSAK teach?
It teaches the English National Curriculum from Foundation Stage to Year 13, leading to IGCSE at Key Stage 4 and A Level in the Sixth Form, with English as the language of instruction.
When was the British School Al Khubairat founded?
The school was founded in 1968 on land granted by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, making it one of the longest established British schools in Abu Dhabi.
Where is BSAK?
The school is in Al Mushrif, in central Abu Dhabi, close to the Corniche and the diplomatic quarter. Map the commute and check the bus routes before applying.
Is the British School Al Khubairat a good school?
It is a long established, not for profit British through school with a strong reputation. We do not rank schools; we suggest visiting and comparing it against your shortlist.