Inspection Rating
Very Good-- ADEK
Languages Taught
English, Arabic
Phone
Website
Address
ME09 Mohammed Bin Zayed City, PO Box 25801, Abu Dhabi, UAE
1 year / Kindergarten
Pre-Kindergarten (age 3-4). American early years.
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 1 (age 4-5). Play-based early learning.
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 2 (age 5-6). Early literacy and numeracy.
1 year / Elementary
Grade 1 (age 6-7). American elementary curriculum.
1 year / Elementary
Grade 2 (age 7-8). Building core literacy and numeracy.
1 year / Elementary
Grade 3 (age 8-9). Developing independent learning.
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | Kindergarten | 3-4 | 27,700 | - |
| KG1 | Kindergarten | 4-5 | 27,700 | - |
| KG2 | Kindergarten | 5-6 | 30,160 | - |
| Grade 1 | Elementary | 6-7 | 32,610 | - |
| Grade 2 | Elementary | 7-8 | 32,610 | - |
| Grade 3 | Elementary | 8-9 | 32,610 | - |
| Grade 4 | Elementary | 9-10 | 32,610 | - |
| Grade 5 | Elementary | 10-11 | 40,200 | - |
| Grade 6 | Middle School | 11-12 | 40,200 | - |
| Grade 7 | Middle School | 12-13 | 41,430 | - |
| Grade 8 | Middle School | 13-14 | 41,430 | - |
| Grade 9 | High School | 14-15 | 44,010 | - |
| Grade 10 | High School | 15-16 | 45,130 | - |
| Grade 11 | High School | 16-17 | 46,460 | - |
| Grade 12 | High School | 17-18 | 47,680 | - |
Estimate total annual fees for your family
2025/26 schedule (WhichSchoolAdvisor; the operator's Al Ain campuses use separate schedules). Transport ~AED 5,000/year (two-way); books ~AED 1,000-3,500/year; uniform ~AED 90-120/item. Registration/application fees are confirmed by the school on application.
Instalment options are confirmed at registration.
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment & Progress | GoodGood | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment & Progress | V. GoodVery Good | GoodGood | GoodGood |
Source: Abu Dhabi Department of Education & Knowledge (ADEK) — Irtiqa'a
Language
English
Co-educational, American early years (US standards) with Arabic.
Teaching Approach
Play-based early learning.
American elementary curriculum with UAE MoE Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies. Single-gender classes begin in Grade 5.
Teaching Approach
US standards-based teaching.
Single-gender American middle-school programme in dedicated laboratories.
Teaching Approach
Departmentalised, single-gender teaching.
A purpose-built campus in Mohammed Bin Zayed City (opened 2012) with seven science laboratories, five ICT rooms, two libraries, a 1:1 iPad programme, an Olympic-sized swimming pool with a KG splash pool, a gymnasium and a shaded outdoor sports area, plus a clinic and canteen.
Seven science laboratories across the school.
Five ICT rooms plus a 1:1 device programme (~300 iPads) and interactive whiteboards.
Separate junior and senior libraries.
Dedicated art and music facilities.
An Olympic-sized swimming pool plus a KG splash pool.
An indoor gymnasium.
A covered (shaded) outdoor sports area.
An on-campus school clinic.
A canteen and a school bus/transport service.
Principal
Principal of Al Dhafra Private Schools – Abu Dhabi since 2019, leading the American-curriculum school through its ADEK Very Good rating and Cognia School of Distinction award.
Al Dhafra Private Schools – Abu Dhabi
AED 27,700 - 47,680/yr