Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ vs Al Dhafra Private Schools

Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ and Al Dhafra Private Schools are both in MBZ & Shakhbout in Abu Dhabi. ADEK rates Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ Very good (2021-2022) and Al Dhafra Private Schools Very good (2024-2025). Recorded annual fees: Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ AED 25,000 to AED 47,950 (mixed or unverified years); Al Dhafra Private Schools AED 25,520 to AED 43,930 (mixed or unverified years).

Abu Dhabi International School, MBZAl Dhafra Private Schools
ADEK ratingVery good (2021-2022)Very good (2024-2025)
Recorded annual feesAED 25,000 to AED 47,950 (mixed or unverified years)AED 25,520 to AED 43,930 (mixed or unverified years)
CurriculumBritish, International Baccalaureate, American, UKAmerican
AreaMBZ & ShakhboutMBZ & Shakhbout
Students (2024-2025)2,6161,300
Teachers183-
Ages3-183-18
GradesKG1 to Grade 12Pre-KG to Grade 12
GenderBoys and GirlsBoys and Girls (Pre-KG-Grade 4 mixed; Grades 5-12 single gender)
Language of instructionEnglishEnglish
AccreditationADEK, NEASC, AIAAADEK, Cognia
External examinationsAP, IBDPAP
Opened20151983

Recorded annual fees by grade

GradeAbu Dhabi International School, MBZAl Dhafra Private SchoolsDifference
KG1/FS2AED 25,000 Year unverifiedAED 25,520 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
KG2/Y1AED 31,800 Year unverifiedAED 27,780 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G1/Y2AED 37,200 Year unverifiedAED 30,040 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G2/Y3AED 37,200 Year unverifiedAED 30,040 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G3/Y4AED 38,850 Year unverifiedAED 30,040 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G4/Y5AED 38,850 Year unverifiedAED 30,040 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G5/Y6AED 40,500 Year unverifiedAED 37,040 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G6/Y7AED 40,500 Year unverifiedAED 37,040 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G7/Y8AED 43,000 Year unverifiedAED 38,170 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G8/Y9AED 43,000 Year unverifiedAED 38,170 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G9/Y10AED 45,450 Year unverifiedAED 40,540 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G10/Y11AED 45,450 Year unverifiedAED 41,570 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G11/Y12AED 47,950 Year unverifiedAED 42,800 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G12/Y13AED 47,950 Year unverifiedAED 43,930 Year unverifiedYears not comparable

Sources: ADEK inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Fee years are shown when verified; differences are only calculated for the same verified year. Full profiles: Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ · Al Dhafra Private Schools · methodology

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