Abu Dhabi · Uae Moe · fees published for 2026/27
Al Andalus Private Academy vs Al Ittihad National Private School – Shakhbout City
Talem publishes every year group’s fee at both schools, so the honest comparison is the whole bill, not a range.
What each costs from KG1 to Grade 12
Difference
AED 363,650
252% more at Al Ittihad National Private School – Shakhbout 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 | Al Andalus Private Academy | Al Ittihad National Private School – Shakhbout City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1 | 5,890 | 31,110 | +25,220 |
| KG2 | 6,620 | 31,110 | +24,490 |
| Grade 1 | 7,340 | 34,250 | +26,910 |
| Grade 2 | 7,960 | 34,250 | +26,290 |
| Grade 3 | 8,770 | 34,250 | +25,480 |
| Grade 4 | 9,390 | 34,250 | +24,860 |
| Grade 5 | 10,010 | 34,250 | +24,240 |
| Grade 6 | 10,630 | 37,620 | +26,990 |
| Grade 7 | 11,350 | 37,620 | +26,270 |
| Grade 8 | 11,970 | 37,620 | +25,650 |
| Grade 9 | 12,590 | 37,620 | +25,030 |
| Grade 10 | 13,130 | 41,430 | +28,300 |
| Grade 11 | 14,470 | 41,430 | +26,960 |
| Grade 12 | 14,470 | 41,430 | +26,960 |
Side by side
| Al Andalus Private Academy | Al Ittihad National Private School – Shakhbout City | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Ain, Abu Dhabi | Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | UAE MoE | American, UAE MoE |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Very Good (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 5,890 – 14,470 /yr | AED 31,110 – 41,430 /yr |
| Ages / years | 4 - 18 years | 4 - 14 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2001 | 2018 |
| Facilities | Science LaboratoriesTwo LibrariesElectronic LibraryIndoor & Outdoor SportsUAE MoE CurriculumAI Learning Tools | Science LaboratoriesInnovation CentreTwo Libraries1:1 iPad ProgrammeSports HallSpecial-Needs SupportSEN Support |
Al Andalus Private Academy vs Al Ittihad National Private School – Shakhbout City at a glance
- Al Andalus Private Academy publishes annual fees from AED 5,890 to AED 14,470, against AED 31,110 to AED 41,430 at Al Ittihad National Private School – Shakhbout City, which works out roughly 72% below Al Ittihad National Private School – Shakhbout City across the fee range.
- For KG1, Al Andalus Private Academy charges AED 5,890 and Al Ittihad National Private School – Shakhbout City AED 31,110, so Al Andalus Private Academy saves AED 25,220 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the UAE MoE curriculum; Al Ittihad National Private School – Shakhbout City adds American.
- Both admit children from age 4, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Al Andalus Private Academy is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2001, with Al Ittihad National Private School – Shakhbout City following in 2018.
- Location wise, Al Andalus Private Academy sits in Al Ain and Al Ittihad National Private School – Shakhbout City in Shakhbout City, so the school run may decide it.