Inspection Rating
Very Good-- ADEK
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French
Phone
Website
Address
Sector Z17-01, 63rd Street (near Al Ain University), Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
1 year / Kindergarten
Pre-Kindergarten (age 3-4). Montessori-influenced early years.
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 1 (age 4-5). Play-based early learning with Arabic.
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 2 (age 5-6). Early literacy and numeracy ahead of elementary.
1 year / Elementary
Grade 1 (age 6-7). American (Common Core) elementary curriculum.
1 year / Elementary
Grade 2 (age 7-8). Building core literacy and numeracy.
1 year / Elementary
Grade 3 (age 8-9). French introduced (DELF pathway).
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | Kindergarten | 3-4 | 25,000 | - |
| KG1 | Kindergarten | 4-5 | 31,840 | - |
| KG2 | Kindergarten | 5-6 | 31,840 | - |
| Grade 1 | Elementary | 6-7 | 37,220 | - |
| Grade 2 | Elementary | 7-8 | 37,220 | - |
| Grade 3 | Elementary | 8-9 | 38,870 | - |
| Grade 4 | Elementary | 9-10 | 38,870 | - |
| Grade 5 | Elementary | 10-11 | 40,520 | - |
| Grade 6 | Middle School | 11-12 | 40,520 | - |
| Grade 7 | Middle School | 12-13 | 43,010 | - |
| Grade 8 | Middle School | 13-14 | 43,010 | - |
| Grade 9 | High School | 14-15 | 45,490 | - |
| Grade 10 | High School | 15-16 | 45,490 | - |
| Grade 11 | High School | 16-17 | 47,970 | - |
| Grade 12 | High School | 17-18 | 47,970 | - |
Estimate total annual fees for your family
Fees are the MBZ City campus 2025/26 schedule (the group's Al Karama campus uses a separate schedule). Books billed separately (~AED 500-2,700/year); optional transport ~AED 4,500/year; uniform ~AED 300. Around 4-5% of seats are reserved for students of determination.
Plus an AED 500 application/assessment fee (deducted from tuition on enrolment).
Termly in advance; instalment terms confirmed at registration.
Language
English
Montessori-influenced early years on a US early-learning model with Arabic.
Teaching Approach
Play-based early learning.
The American curriculum (Common Core for English/Maths, NGSS for Science) with French obligatory from Grade 3 (DELF certification) plus UAE MoE Arabic and Islamic Studies.
Teaching Approach
US standards-based teaching with French.
A shared American middle-school core (Common Core / NGSS) before the high-school pathways, with French (DELF) and specialist teaching.
Teaching Approach
Departmentalised teaching.
Around 4-5% of seats reserved for students of determination
A large purpose-built campus in Mohammed Bin Zayed City (opened 2015) with around 170 WiFi-enabled classrooms, science/robotics/STEAM laboratories, a full library, an 859-seat auditorium and an extensive performing-arts suite, plus a football pitch, 200m running track, sports hall, gymnasiums and basketball/volleyball courts.
Dedicated Chemistry, Physics and Biology laboratories.
Robotics, STEAM and Design & Technology labs.
A full library and around 170 WiFi-enabled classrooms with ICT facilities.
A full-size football pitch with a 200m running track.
Indoor sports hall plus KG and senior gymnasiums and a fitness room.
Indoor and outdoor basketball and volleyball courts.
An 859-seat auditorium/theatre for performances and assemblies.
A performing-arts suite (music, drama, keyboard, band and digital media/art rooms).
Medical clinic, cafeteria, a dedicated Student Support (inclusion) department and a two-way bus service.
Principal (MBZ City Campus)
Principal of the MBZ City campus since 2022 (OCT, M.Ed.), leading the school through successive ADEK Very Good inspections.
Founder & Director (AIS Group)
Founder and Director of the Abu Dhabi International School group, which she established in 1992.
Sector Z17-01, 63rd Street (near Al Ain University), Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi International Private School – MBZ City
AED 25,000 - 47,970/yr