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Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 10,680 - 22,030
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3921
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Typical class size 25

Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Z17 01, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi has 3,921 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location

Bright Riders School is located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The campus address is Plot No. P1C, Zone 17_01, MBZ City, Abu Dhabi. MBZ City is a residential district with convenient road links to central Abu Dhabi. The school is accessible by car and by public transport, serving families in MBZ City and surrounding areas.

Stages

Bright Riders School offers education from Kindergarten 1 through Grade 12, following the CBSE curriculum. The school is structured into four main segments: Kindergarten, Primary, Middle School, and Secondary/Senior Secondary.

Type

The school is co-educational and follows the Indian CBSE curriculum.

Additional learning support

The campus includes a clinic with licensed nurses and a wellbeing curriculum that focuses on emotional health, mindfulness, physical fitness, resilience, and social skills. The school describes an inclusive environment and aims to support all learners.

Country affiliation

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is indicated.

School day structure

The school day typically runs from 8:00 to 14:30, Sunday through Thursday.

Bus service

Bus service is provided through Fine Star School Buses Transportation; transport fees are paid to the provider for the full academic year; the service is two-way (morning pick-ups and afternoon drop-offs) and one-way service is not offered; some routes may not be guaranteed.

Fees

Annual tuition at Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi ranges from AED 10,680 to AED 22,030 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees
- A non‑refundable registration fee is collected after the entrance test to reserve a place. The school states this fee is normally 5% of the total tuition and is adjusted against the term fees.
- For KG1 online registration in the current intake an explicit registration charge of AED 530 is listed as non‑refundable and is adjusted against Term 1 fees.

Tuition fees (per term and annual total by grade)
- KG1: Term 1 AED 3,430; Term 2 AED 3,430; Term 3 AED 3,420; Annual total AED 10,280.
- KG2: Term 1 AED 3,430; Term 2 AED 3,430; Term 3 AED 3,420; Annual total AED 10,280.
- Grade 1: Term 1 AED 4,430; Term 2 AED 4,430; Term 3 AED 4,420; Annual total AED 13,280.
- Grade 2: Term 1 AED 4,430; Term 2 AED 4,430; Term 3 AED 4,420; Annual total AED 13,280.
- Grade 3: Term 1 AED 4,460; Term 2 AED 4,460; Term 3 AED 4,460; Annual total AED 13,380.
- Grade 4: Term 1 AED 4,460; Term 2 AED 4,460; Term 3 AED 4,460; Annual total AED 13,380.
- Grade 5: Term 1 AED 4,950; Term 2 AED 4,940; Term 3 AED 4,940; Annual total AED 14,830.
- Grade 6: Term 1 AED 5,430; Term 2 AED 5,430; Term 3 AED 5,430; Annual total AED 16,290.
- Grade 7: Term 1 AED 5,910; Term 2 AED 5,910; Term 3 AED 5,910; Annual total AED 17,730.
- Grade 8: Term 1 AED 6,440; Term 2 AED 6,430; Term 3 AED 6,430; Annual total AED 19,300.
- Grade 9: Term 1 AED 6,440; Term 2 AED 6,430; Term 3 AED 6,430; Annual total AED 19,300.
- Grade 10: Term 1 AED 6,630; Term 2 AED 6,630; Term 3 AED 6,620; Annual total AED 19,880.
- Grade 11: Term 1 AED 6,890; Term 2 AED 6,880; Term 3 AED 6,880; Annual total AED 20,650.
- Grade 12: Term 1 AED 7,110; Term 2 AED 7,110; Term 3 AED 7,110; Annual total AED 21,330.
(These term and annual amounts are the tuition fee schedule published for the school.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed in three instalments for the academic year. Payment windows are set before each term:
- 1st instalment (for the April–June term): payable between 1 March and 20 March.
- 2nd instalment (for the September–December term): payable between 1 June and 20 June.
- 3rd instalment (for the January–March term): payable between 1 November and 20 November.
- Late or unpaid fees result in loss of portal access; the school reserves the right to withhold annual examination results until all dues are settled. The school may deny portal access if fees are not paid within stipulated timeframes.

Mandatory additional / recurring charges
- Book fees (mandatory):
- KG1 & KG2: AED 400.
- Grade 1 & 2: AED 450.
- Grade 3 & 4: AED 500.
- Grade 5 & 6: AED 550.
- Grade 7 & 8: AED 600.
- Grade 9 & 10: AED 650.
- Grade 11 & 12: AED 700.
- Islamic studies book fee for Muslim students: AED 45 to AED 75 depending on grade.

CBSE registration and examination fees (mandatory where applicable)
- Grade 9: AED 200.
- Grade 10 (board exam): AED 650.
- Grade 11: AED 200.
- Grade 12 (board exam): AED 650.

Optional / other fees
- After‑school activities for KG students: AED 500 per month.
- Competitive exam classes (Grade 6 onwards): AED 300 for 8 classes per subject.
- Art, Dance & Music (Grade 1 onwards): AED 300 for 8 classes.
- Karate (KG1 onwards): AED 200 per month.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school and does not list boarding/hostel or related charges. No boarding fees apply.

Refund information (tuition fees)
- Refund / retention rules for tuition: the school may retain portions of tuition depending on how long the student attended during a term:
- If the student attends any part of the first week or fails to show without adequate written notice, the school may retain the value of the registration.
- Attendance of more than one week and up to three weeks of a term: the school may retain one full month's tuition fees.
- Attendance of over three weeks and up to six weeks of a term: the school may retain two full months' tuition fees.
- Attendance of over six weeks of a term: the school may retain the full term tuition fees.

Fee payment options and practical details
- Accepted payment methods: debit card / credit card (American Express and Diners Club are excluded), cheque, and online payment via the Parent Portal. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Bright Riders School SO LLC'.
- Fee collection counters operate during weekdays; accounts counters are open for fee collections from 08:00 to 14:00. Online fee payment instructions are available through the Parent Portal. For fee queries, the school provides a dedicated email: feepayment@brightriders.ae.

Other operational notes on fees
- The school notes that published school fees may be changed subject to regulatory approval. Parents should expect administration steps such as entrance assessments and document verification prior to finalising fee payment and enrolment.
Academics

Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum

Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum from Kindergarten through Senior Secondary and is CBSE affiliated (Affiliation No. 6630074). Kindergarten uses a child-centered, play-based approach integrating art, technology and socio-emotional learning. Primary section (ages 6-9) emphasizes reading and mathematics, with a STEAM lab, Arabic and UAE social studies, and ongoing sports and cultural events. Middle School (ages 10-13) adopts CBSE with focus on holistic development, experiential learning and digital literacy, with language development via I Start Arabic and RazPlus; Cambridge exams, TIMMS, PISA and IBT are offered. Secondary and Senior Secondary (ages 14-17) follow CBSE with Science or Commerce/Humanities streams; includes language studies (French, Arabic, Hindi), career guidance, psychometric tests, IELTS and Cambridge exams, and external assessments TIMMS, PISA and IBT. The curriculum is augmented by an AI curriculum, financial literacy, wellbeing, UAE National Identity Markers and a dedicated career curriculum to support preparation for higher education and life.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi implements a Wellbeing Curriculum that blends emotional intelligence, mindfulness, physical fitness, resilience-building, and social skills. The curriculum is designed to help students understand themselves, manage emotions, build positive relationships, and maintain a balanced lifestyle. This approach supports social and emotional learning by embedding these competencies within daily learning. The school places wellbeing as a core dimension of education, alongside knowledge and skills. The principal emphasizes that wellbeing and emotional resilience are valued as highly as academic achievement.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Bright Riders School defines Additional Learning Needs and supports inclusive education for students with ALN. Accommodations and modifications are provided to enable equitable participation for students with ALN in assessments and instruction. The school describes Inclusive Education as an approach that enables all students to learn, including those with learning differences or additional barriers. The school also notes multilingual learners and related needs within its inclusion framework. The publicly available materials describe inclusion and ALN support but do not indicate a dedicated specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Assessments include accommodations for multilingual learners. Inclusive Education is the overarching approach described for supporting diverse language needs. Publicly available materials do not describe a stand-alone EAL program.

Mental Wellbeing

The Wellbeing Curriculum blends emotional intelligence, mindfulness, physical fitness, resilience-building, and social skills. It aims to help students understand themselves, manage emotions, build positive relationships, and maintain a balanced lifestyle. The school's approach to wellbeing is framed as a core element of the learning culture, with emotional resilience highlighted as central to student development. The staff wellbeing page indicates that staff wellbeing and professional development are prioritized, contributing to a positive environment for students. The principal's message also emphasizes a holistic approach to wellbeing and the value placed on emotional resilience.

Safeguarding

Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi presents safeguarding within its Values and Ethics Policy, which defines Additional Learning Needs and Inclusive Education and safeguards the rights of all students. The policy outlines ethical leadership, safeguarding of rights, and inclusive practices as foundational elements. A Whistleblowing Policy provides a safe channel for reporting misconduct or unethical practices. The school emphasizes safeguarding as part of its governance and ethical framework, including mechanisms for addressing safeguarding concerns. These policies collectively support child protection and safe school operations.

Admissions

Admissions

The Bright Riders School Abu Dhabi is a K–12 CBSE school located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. The campus uses English as the medium of instruction. The school offers Kindergarten through Grade 12 with a co-educational setup and provides a CBSE-based curriculum with ADEK activities. The senior secondary streams include Science and Commerce, with English being compulsory for all streams. Hindi and French are offered as language options, and Arabic is also part of the curriculum along with Islamic Studies or related subjects depending on the grade level. The kindergarten, primary, middle, and secondary sections each have defined subject menus aligned with CBSE requirements. The principal's message emphasizes a learning culture that values achievement, well-being, and partnership with families. (Infrastructure page; Senior Secondary & Streams page; Principal's Message)

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