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Repton Foundation School (Rose Campus)
Cognita British EYFS and lower-primary school on Al Reem Island, FS1-Y2, ADEK Outstanding (2024-25) and BSO Outstanding (2023). 2025-2026 fees AED 62,601-69,436/year; selective entry; first Apple Distinguished School in the Middle East.
In brief
The early-years and Year 1 campus of Repton Abu Dhabi on Al Reem Island, operated by Cognita since the group acquired the Repton UAE schools from Excella in 2023.
Rose Campus runs Nursery, Foundation Stage 2, and Year 1 in a self-contained setting, with children moving on to the Fry Campus for the rest of their schooling. ADEK rated the school Outstanding in both 2021-22 and 2024-25, and the BSO accreditation is in place. Facilities include an indoor pool and dedicated FS classrooms designed around outdoor learning.
Parent feedback skews strongly positive on early-years pastoral care and the smoothness of the move to Fry. The flag for some families on the wider Repton circuit is location: Reem Island works for residents of the island and central Abu Dhabi but is a long run from Saadiyat or Yas. A small group of families have moved on to Cranleigh or BSAK citing fit reasons rather than school weaknesses. Fees run AED 62,000 to AED 69,000.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1-FS2 | 3 | Annual | AED 62,601 |
| Year 1-Year 2 | 6 | Annual | AED 69,436 |
| Book Fee (FS1-Year 2) | One-time | AED 750 | |
| Deposit (5% of tuition - returnable against fees) | One-time | AED 3,130 |
Reviews
- Reem Island prep campus (Foundation Stage 1 to Year 6) feeding the Fry Campus; ADEK has rated it Outstanding in both 2021-22 and 2024-25 inspections.
- Parent surveys put the school just below the UAE average for satisfaction. The WhichSchoolAdvisor pool of 25 reviews scores; 76% positive overall, 79% would recommend.
- The strongest positive theme is belonging, with most respondents saying their child feels a 'tremendous amount' of belonging, supported by a 'happy, nurturing environment' that ADEK also flagged as a strength.
- Two negatives recur. Roughly one in four parents (22%) is dissatisfied with academic results, around four times the UAE average; and 75% report using external tuition versus a UAE norm of 29%, which calibrates academic confidence further down.
- Only 46% feel fees represent value, below the UAE average; 25% strongly disagree the fees are reasonable. commenters treats Repton as a credible Brighton/Cranleigh alternative but notes it isn't the city's first choice.
Head of school
Mr Stephen Davis
Stephen is Repton Abu Dhabi’s Interim Principal and Headteacher of Senior School. His experience includes international leadership posts held at highly academically performing schools. Passionate about education, Stephen will always strive to seek out the best pedagogy to enable all students to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. Stephen is also passionate about his continued professional development and is always striving for excellence, demonstrated in his completed National Qualification for Headship (NPQH) program with University College London. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 children who love travelling and exploring new cultures. A keen triathlete, cyclist and runner, he often competes in Ironman competitions and Marathons around the world.
Accreditations
- British Schools Overseas (DfE) 01
Academic results
- ADEK Rating (2024-25) Outstanding
- BSO Rating (2023) Outstanding