Curated collection
Affordable Schools in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has a wide band of schools with fees under AED 30,000 a year, from Indian curriculum stalwarts to accessible British and American options. The list below is sorted cheapest first.
67Institutions
4K–54KFee range · AED
American, Indian CBSETop curricula
Abu DhabiMost common emirate
All 67 institutions
Fees at a glance
| School | Curriculum | Annual fees from | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Model Private School | Indian CBSE | AED 4,920 | Good |
| Asian International Private School – Madinat Zayed | Indian CBSE | AED 5,020 | Good |
| Indian School Al Ain | Indian CBSE | AED 5,140 | Good |
| Grace Valley Indian School | Indian CBSE | AED 5,340 | Good |
| Abu Dhabi Indian School – Muroor | Indian CBSE | AED 5,560 | Good |
| Al Eman Private School | UAE MoE | AED 5,720 | Good |
| Al Andalus Private Academy | UAE MoE | AED 5,890 | Very Good |
| Ain Al Khaleej Private School | UAE MoE | AED 5,900 | Good |
| Saint Joseph's School | Indian CBSE | AED 6,650 | Very Good |
| Sunrise English Private School | Indian CBSE | AED 8,100 | Good |
Fees shown are annual starting tuition from official school fee schedules; ratings come from KHDA, ADEK, SPEA and other regulator publications. Updated 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many affordable schools are there in Abu Dhabi?
- Talem lists 67 Abu Dhabi schools with fees starting under AED 30,000 a year, and more than two dozen start under AED 15,000.
- What is the cheapest school in Abu Dhabi?
- The most affordable Abu Dhabi schools start under AED 5,000 a year, typically Indian or MoE curriculum. Each profile shows the full fee structure by grade.
- Which curricula are available at low fees in Abu Dhabi?
- Indian CBSE schools make up much of the affordable tier, alongside MoE curriculum schools and a number of accessible American and British options.