Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ vs Ajyal International School - MBZ
Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ and Ajyal International School - MBZ are both in MBZ & Shakhbout in Abu Dhabi. ADEK rates Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ Very good (2018-2019) and Ajyal International School - MBZ Very good (2022-2023). For 2026-2027, Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ charges AED 25,000 to AED 47,950 a year and Ajyal International School - MBZ AED 28,920 to AED 51,810 — Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ starts lower.
| Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ | Ajyal International School - MBZ | |
|---|---|---|
| ADEK rating | Very good (2018-2019) | Very good (2022-2023) |
| Annual fees 2026-2027 | AED 25,000 – AED 47,950 | AED 28,920 – AED 51,810 |
| Curriculum | British, International Baccalaureate, American, UK | British |
| Area | MBZ & Shakhbout | MBZ & Shakhbout |
| Students (2024-2025) | 2,616 | — |
| Teachers | 183 | — |
| Ages | 3-18 | 3-18 |
| Grades | KG1 to Grade 12 | FS1 to Year 13 |
| Gender | Boys and Girls | Boys and Girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
| Accreditation | ADEK, NEASC, AIAA | ADEK |
| External examinations | AP, IBDP | IGCSE, AS-Level, A-Level |
| Opened | 2015 | 2014 |
Annual fees by grade (2026-2027)
| Grade | Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ | Ajyal International School - MBZ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS2 | AED 25,000 | AED 28,920 | −AED 3,920 |
| KG2/Y1 | AED 31,800 | AED 28,920 | +AED 2,880 |
| G1/Y2 | AED 37,200 | AED 41,990 | −AED 4,790 |
| G2/Y3 | AED 37,200 | AED 41,990 | −AED 4,790 |
| G3/Y4 | AED 38,850 | AED 41,990 | −AED 3,140 |
| G4/Y5 | AED 38,850 | AED 41,990 | −AED 3,140 |
| G5/Y6 | AED 40,500 | AED 41,990 | −AED 1,490 |
| G6/Y7 | AED 40,500 | AED 41,990 | −AED 1,490 |
| G7/Y8 | AED 43,000 | AED 48,550 | −AED 5,550 |
| G8/Y9 | AED 43,000 | AED 48,550 | −AED 5,550 |
| G9/Y10 | AED 45,450 | AED 48,550 | −AED 3,100 |
| G10/Y11 | AED 45,450 | AED 51,810 | −AED 6,360 |
| G11/Y12 | AED 47,950 | AED 51,810 | −AED 3,860 |
| G12/Y13 | AED 47,950 | AED 51,810 | −AED 3,860 |
Sources: ADEK inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Figures carry the year they belong to. Full profiles: Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ · Ajyal International School - MBZ · methodology
