Reach British School

The Reach British School campus is located in Baniyas East, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is easily accessible from the E11 highway, with the campus positioned near Mafraq Hospital and visible along the local road network. The campus features separate buildings for Early Years, Primary, and Secondary, reflecting its age-wide structure.

Ages 3 to 18, spanning Early Years (EYFS), Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form.

Co-educational (mixed gender).

Reach is an inclusive school that provides support for learners with additional learning needs. An EAL Learning Support Specialist is available, and admissions assessment considers a student's needs to determine appropriate support and placement.

British international school overseas; part of ISP and follows the National Curriculum for England.

No formal religious affiliation; the UAE curriculum includes Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies as required by local authorities.

The school day starts at 7:30am. Early Years typically finish around 12:45pm from Monday to Thursday and 11:30am on Fridays; timings may vary by year group and term.

Emirates Transport manages Reach British School transportation. Buses are equipped with GPS, electronic attendance, video surveillance and a control room; routes cover multiple Abu Dhabi areas including Reem Island, Khalifa City, Shakhbout City and Baniyas East.

Application & registration fees
- An application charge and a registration/enrolment deposit are part of the admissions process; the enrolment deposit is deducted from the first payment to secure a place.

Tuition fees — annual and per-term (AED)
- Early Years (Ages 3–5)
- Nursery / Foundation Stage 1: Annual AED 25,260 — Term payments: AED 10,100 (due August), AED 7,580 (due December), AED 7,580 (due March).
- Foundation Stage 2: Annual AED 25,850 — Term payments: AED 10,340 (due August), AED 7,755 (due December), AED 7,755 (due March).

- Primary (Years 1–6, Ages 5–11)
- Year 1: Annual AED 30,140 — Term payments: AED 12,050 (due August), AED 9,045 (due December), AED 9,045 (due March).
- Year 2: Annual AED 30,140 — Term payments: AED 12,050 (due August), AED 9,045 (due December), AED 9,045 (due March).
- Year 3: Annual AED 30,140 — Term payments: AED 12,050 (due August), AED 9,045 (due December), AED 9,045 (due March).
- Year 4: Annual AED 30,140 — Term payments: AED 12,050 (due August), AED 9,045 (due December), AED 9,045 (due March).
- Year 5: Annual AED 30,140 — Term payments: AED 12,050 (due August), AED 9,045 (due December), AED 9,045 (due March).
- Year 6: Annual AED 30,140 — Term payments: AED 12,050 (due August), AED 9,045 (due December), AED 9,045 (due March).

- Secondary (Years 7–11, Ages 11–16)
- Year 7: Annual AED 37,300 — Term payments: AED 14,920 (due August), AED 11,190 (due December), AED 11,190 (due March).
- Year 8: Annual AED 37,300 — Term payments: AED 14,920 (due August), AED 11,190 (due December), AED 11,190 (due March).
- Year 9: Annual AED 44,000 — Term payments: AED 17,600 (due August), AED 13,200 (due December), AED 13,200 (due March).
- Year 10: Annual AED 44,000 — Term payments: AED 17,600 (due August), AED 13,200 (due December), AED 13,200 (due March).
- Year 11: Annual AED 51,900 — Term payments: AED 20,760 (due August), AED 15,570 (due December), AED 15,570 (due March).

- Sixth Form (Years 12–13, Ages 16–18)
- Year 12: Annual AED 51,900 — Term payments: AED 20,760 (due August), AED 15,570 (due January), AED 15,570 (due March).
- Year 13: Annual AED 51,900 — Term payments: AED 20,760 (due August), AED 15,570 (due January), AED 15,570 (due March).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition may be paid as a single annual payment or in three instalments. Instalments are due before each academic term: typically August, December and March (Sixth Form's second instalment is due in January). The enrolment/registration deposit is credited against the first payment.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; the school does not publish boarding fees because there is no boarding provision.

Other costs and typical extras
- School bus: An annual transport fee of AED 5,000 (route-dependent) is payable for bus service.
- Uniform: Uniform and sports kit are required; estimated cost from the uniform supplier is from AED 500 per child (actual cost varies by items purchased).
- Examination fees: IGCSE and A-level examination board fees are not included in the listed tuition and are charged separately by the external examination boards.
- Co-curricular activities and trips: Some extra-curricular activities and school trips may incur additional charges; amounts are not itemised in the standard tuition listing.
- Discounts: Sibling discounts ranging from 5% to 10% are offered for families with two or more children; corporate discounts are available for specified employers.

Refund information
- The published fee information confirms that the enrolment/registration deposit is deducted from the first payment, but the standard fees page does not publish a detailed general refund schedule or the full terms for refunds and cancellations. Separate policies (for example, for exam fees, transport or optional services) may apply.

Accepted payment methods
- Payments can be made by credit card, cheque or online bank transfer; the school also accepts other standard payment channels as noted in the admissions information. Terms require that instalments be received before the start of the relevant term.