Aspen Heights British School

Aspen Heights British School is located in the Al Bahya area of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The campus is on Street 15 in Al Bahya, near Emirates Park Zoo. It serves the Al Bahya and Al Raha communities on Abu Dhabi's outskirts and is accessible by road from surrounding neighbourhoods.

The school offers the National Curriculum of England from Foundation Stage (Nursery, age 3) through Year 11 and has the IB Diploma Programme for Years 12 and 13. The IB DP started for Year 12 in 2023, with the school extending to Year 13 in line with IB authorization.

Aspen Heights British School is co-educational and operates as a day school. The IB information confirms co-educational status and day schooling.

The school provides inclusive education and maintains an Inclusion (SEN) Policy. There is an Inclusion Department led by a Head of Inclusion, with an eligibility and intervention process for SEND, and requests for external assessments or individualized learning plans may be made; some services may incur additional costs.

No formal country affiliation is stated. The curriculum combines the English National Curriculum with the IB Diploma Programme.

There is no formal religious affiliation stated; UAE's Moral Education program is embedded within the curriculum.

The school day opens at 7:30 am, with the National Anthem at 7:45 am. FS1/FS2 finish at 2:15 pm, and Year 1–Year 13 finish at 2:40 pm. After-school ECAs run until 3:30 pm.

Bus services are provided by Shanawaz and operate across Abu Dhabi, including areas such as Al Bahya, Al Falah, Al Reef, Al Rahba, Al Raha Beach, Yas Island, Khalifa City A, Shahama, Hydra Village and more. Bus fees are 5,000 AED per year.

Application / Registration Fee
- A registration fee equal to 5% of the annual tuition is payable on enrolment and is included in the Term 1 invoice.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and annual totals) — amounts shown in AED
- Nursery (FS1): Registration AED 1,904; Term 1 AED 13,328; Term 2 AED 11,424; Term 3 AED 11,424; Annual total AED 38,080.
- FS2: Registration AED 1,904; Term 1 AED 13,328; Term 2 AED 11,424; Term 3 AED 11,424; Annual total AED 38,080.
- Year 1: Registration AED 1,904; Term 1 AED 13,328; Term 2 AED 11,424; Term 3 AED 11,424; Annual total AED 38,080.
- Year 2: Registration AED 2,448; Term 1 AED 17,136; Term 2 AED 14,688; Term 3 AED 14,688; Annual total AED 48,960.
- Year 3: Registration AED 2,448; Term 1 AED 17,136; Term 2 AED 14,688; Term 3 AED 14,688; Annual total AED 48,960.
- Year 4: Registration AED 2,448; Term 1 AED 17,136; Term 2 AED 14,688; Term 3 AED 14,688; Annual total AED 48,960.
- Year 5: Registration AED 2,448; Term 1 AED 17,136; Term 2 AED 14,688; Term 3 AED 14,688; Annual total AED 48,960.
- Year 6: Registration AED 2,448; Term 1 AED 17,136; Term 2 AED 14,688; Term 3 AED 14,688; Annual total AED 48,960.
- Year 7: Registration AED 2,448; Term 1 AED 17,136; Term 2 AED 14,688; Term 3 AED 14,688; Annual total AED 48,960.
- Year 8: Registration AED 2,721; Term 1 AED 19,043; Term 2 AED 16,323; Term 3 AED 16,323; Annual total AED 54,410.
- Year 9: Registration AED 2,721; Term 1 AED 19,043; Term 2 AED 16,323; Term 3 AED 16,323; Annual total AED 54,410.
- Year 10: Registration AED 2,721; Term 1 AED 19,043; Term 2 AED 16,323; Term 3 AED 16,323; Annual total AED 54,410.
- Year 11: Registration AED 2,993; Term 1 AED 20,947; Term 2 AED 17,955; Term 3 AED 17,955; Annual total AED 59,850 (external examination entry costs are additional and payable by parents).
- Year 12: Registration AED 2,993; Term 1 AED 20,947; Term 2 AED 17,955; Term 3 AED 17,955; Annual total AED 59,850.
- Year 13: Registration AED 3,265; Term 1 AED 22,851; Term 2 AED 19,587; Term 3 AED 19,587; Annual total AED 65,290 (external examination entry costs are additional and payable by parents).
- Oasis – Key Stage 1: Registration AED 2,721; Term 1 AED 19,043; Term 2 AED 16,323; Term 3 AED 16,323; Annual total AED 54,410 (therapy fees additional).
- Oasis – Key Stage 2: Registration AED 3,000; Term 1 AED 21,000; Term 2 AED 18,000; Term 3 AED 18,000; Annual total AED 60,000 (therapy fees additional).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees may be paid annually or in three instalments. Fees must be received before the first day of school.
- Payment due dates when paying in three instalments are: Term 1 — 1 August; Term 2 — 1 December; Term 3 — 1 March.
- Term 1 invoices include the registration fee (5% of annual tuition) which is due at enrolment.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as an offering or charged in the fee schedule; no boarding fees are applicable.

Other costs and optional fees
- External examination entry costs (for specified external exams) are charged in addition to tuition where applicable and are the responsibility of parents.
- Therapy fees apply in addition to Oasis programme tuition where indicated.
- Bus/transportation: Bus service fees are AED 5,000 per annum (route coverage and availability are as advised by the school).
- Uniform: School uniform (including sports clothing, hats, school bags and plain black school shoes) must be purchased from the on-site uniform shop; shop contact details are provided for purchases.
- Any additional activities, enrichment programmes, trips or specialist services may incur separate charges as billed by the school.

Refund and cancellation information
- Fees once paid are refundable in line with regulatory-body guidance. Refund requests must be submitted in writing with proof of payment. Refund processing may take up to 14 business days and refunds will be credited to the original payment method.

Discounts
- Sibling discounts are offered for eldest and subsequent children (details at the school's admissions/finance office). Residents of Al Reef 1 and Al Reef 2 receive a 10% tuition discount. Corporate discounts may be available at the school's discretion.

Fee payment options and methods
- Accepted payment methods include: Cash, Cheque, Credit card, and Online Banking. Online payments follow the school's online payment terms and confirmation procedures. Transaction fees imposed by banks or payment gateways may be applied as described in the school's payment terms.

Notes
- External examination entry costs and therapy fees where indicated are additional to the listed tuition figures and will be invoiced separately.

The school represents students from about 50 nationalities, and the student body is described as international. A published breakdown of local Emirati versus international students is not provided.