At a glance
Repton School Abu Dhabi opened in 2013 as the Gulf sister school to Repton in Derbyshire, one of the oldest schools in England, and operates two purpose built campuses on Reem Island: the Rose campus for younger children and the Fry campus for the senior years. It teaches pupils from the early years through to Sixth Form, drawing a broad international cohort of families living across the island and the central city. You can place it within the wider market of international schools in Abu Dhabi through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | National Curriculum for England; IGCSE and A Level in the senior years |
| Stages | Foundation Stage to Sixth Form (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Accreditation | Rated Outstanding by ADEK; Outstanding in its British Schools Overseas inspection; first Apple Distinguished School in the Middle East |
| Fee band | Premium (see the Abu Dhabi fees guide) |
| Campus area | Reem Island, Abu Dhabi |
Curriculum and academics
Repton Abu Dhabi delivers the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, taught in English alongside the Arabic and Islamic Studies that the UAE requires. Younger pupils follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and then the primary programme, moving through Key Stage 3 into IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11 and A Levels in the Sixth Form. The school does not offer the IB Diploma, so families set on that route should compare it against an authorised IB World School in the capital. Repton holds an Outstanding rating from ADEK, the emirate's regulator, and an Outstanding grade in its British Schools Overseas inspection, the framework that checks UAE based British schools against the standards expected in England. It was also named the first Apple Distinguished School in the Middle East, reflecting a strong technology programme. Ask the school for recent IGCSE and A Level results and university destinations to judge outcomes in detail.
Repton School Abu Dhabi fees
Repton School Abu Dhabi fees sit in the premium band for the capital, reflecting its two campuses, its British heritage brand and its strong inspection record. Annual tuition rises by year group, with the Sixth Form the most expensive stage. We do not print a single headline figure here because the school revises fees each year and issues 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 IGCSE and A Level years and optional transport from your neighbourhood. Ask whether the registration fee is refundable and how the deposit is applied against the first term.
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Admissions
Admission runs across the academic year, which starts in late August, with the main intake at the start of the year and rolling entry where places exist. As a well regarded school with a strong inspection record, places at popular year groups fill early, so families relocating to Abu Dhabi should register as soon as their move is confirmed. Assessment is age appropriate, with informal observation for the youngest children and curriculum based testing in English and mathematics for older applicants, plus reports from the previous school. Entry to the Sixth Form is guided by IGCSE grades and the subject prerequisites the school sets for each A Level, which it explains during the process.
Location and who goes there
The campuses sit on Reem Island, the dense residential and commercial island just off the central city that is linked by bridge and popular with professional expatriate families. The location suits households living on Reem, Saadiyat, Al Maryah and the central districts who want a British school within a short commute. The community is broad and international, with British, European, Arab, Asian and other expatriate families well represented across the two campuses. For the wider picture of where families settle across the capital and how the neighbourhoods compare on commute and rent, return to the Abu Dhabi city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Repton School Abu Dhabi fees?
Repton School Abu Dhabi fees sit in the premium band for the capital. Tuition rises by year group, with Sixth Form the most expensive stage. Budget separately for registration and assessment fees, a seat deposit, examination entry fees in the senior years and optional transport. The school issues current rates to applicants.
Is Repton School Abu Dhabi a good school?
Repton Abu Dhabi is rated Outstanding by ADEK and Outstanding in its British Schools Overseas inspection, and is the first Apple Distinguished School in the Middle East. It carries the name and heritage of Repton in England. Whether it suits your child depends on budget, the British pathway you want and proximity to Reem Island.
What curriculum does Repton School Abu Dhabi follow?
It follows the National Curriculum for England, leading to IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11 and A Levels in the Sixth Form, alongside the Arabic and Islamic Studies required by the UAE. It does not offer the IB Diploma.
When do Repton School Abu Dhabi applications open?
Admission runs across the academic year, which starts in late August, with the main intake at the start of the year. Places at popular year groups are competitive, so register as early as possible.
Where is Repton School Abu Dhabi located?
The school is on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, a short drive from the central city, with its Rose campus for younger pupils and its Fry campus for senior years.
