Abu Dhabi · American · fees published for 2026/27
What each school costs from Pre-KG to Grade 12
Talem publishes every year group’s fee at both schools, so the honest comparison is the whole bill, not a range.
Abu Dhabi International Private School – MBZ City
AED 589,500
15 year groups, Pre-KG to Grade 12
Al Dhafra Private Schools – Abu Dhabi
AED 562,540
15 year groups, Pre-KG to Grade 12
Difference
AED 26,960
5% more at Abu Dhabi International Private School – MBZ City
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How the gap opens up
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Cumulative tuition, one point per year group.
Year by year
Every figure below is the fee each school publishes for that year group.
| Year group | Abu Dhabi International Private School – MBZ City | Al Dhafra Private Schools – Abu Dhabi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | 20,000 | 27,700 | +7,700 |
| KG1 | 31,800 | 27,700 | -4,100 |
| KG2 | 31,800 | 30,160 | -1,640 |
| Grade 1 | 37,200 | 32,610 | -4,590 |
| Grade 2 | 37,200 | 32,610 | -4,590 |
| Grade 3 | 38,850 | 32,610 | -6,240 |
| Grade 4 | 38,850 | 32,610 | -6,240 |
| Grade 5 | 40,500 | 40,200 | -300 |
| Grade 6 | 40,500 | 40,200 | -300 |
| Grade 7 | 43,000 | 41,430 | -1,570 |
| Grade 8 | 43,000 | 41,430 | -1,570 |
| Grade 9 | 45,450 | 44,010 | -1,440 |
| Grade 10 | 45,450 | 45,130 | -320 |
| Grade 11 | 47,950 | 46,460 | -1,490 |
| Grade 12 | 47,950 | 47,680 | -270 |