Canadian International School vs Yasmina British Academy, Aldar Academies
Canadian International School and Yasmina British Academy, Aldar Academies are both in Khalifa & Masdar in Abu Dhabi. ADEK rates Canadian International School Outstanding (2022-2023) and Yasmina British Academy, Aldar Academies Outstanding (2020-2021). For 2026-2027, Canadian International School charges AED 39,010 to AED 51,820 a year and Yasmina British Academy, Aldar Academies AED 44,590 to AED 63,560 — Canadian International School starts lower.
| Canadian International School | Yasmina British Academy, Aldar Academies | |
|---|---|---|
| ADEK rating | Outstanding (2022-2023) | Outstanding (2020-2021) |
| Annual fees 2026-2027 | AED 39,010 – AED 51,820 | AED 44,590 – AED 63,560 |
| Curriculum | Other | British |
| Area | Khalifa & Masdar | Khalifa & Masdar |
| Students (2024-2025) | 1,040 | — |
| 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 | ADEK |
| External examinations | Alberta High School Diploma | IGCSE, A Level |
| Opened | 2007 | 2008 |
Annual fees by grade (2026-2027)
| Grade | Canadian International School | Yasmina British Academy, Aldar Academies | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS2 | AED 39,010 | AED 46,140 | −AED 7,130 |
| KG2/Y1 | AED 41,510 | AED 46,140 | −AED 4,630 |
| G1/Y2 | AED 45,210 | AED 48,360 | −AED 3,150 |
| G2/Y3 | AED 45,090 | AED 48,360 | −AED 3,270 |
| G3/Y4 | AED 45,210 | AED 48,360 | −AED 3,150 |
| G4/Y5 | AED 45,090 | AED 48,360 | −AED 3,270 |
| G5/Y6 | AED 45,090 | AED 48,360 | −AED 3,270 |
| G6/Y7 | AED 48,240 | AED 53,770 | −AED 5,530 |
| G7/Y8 | AED 48,240 | AED 53,770 | −AED 5,530 |
| G8/Y9 | AED 48,240 | AED 57,650 | −AED 9,410 |
| G9/Y10 | AED 48,240 | AED 63,560 | −AED 15,320 |
| G10/Y11 | AED 51,820 | AED 63,560 | −AED 11,740 |
| G11/Y12 | AED 51,820 | AED 63,560 | −AED 11,740 |
| G12/Y13 | AED 51,820 | AED 63,560 | −AED 11,740 |
Sources: ADEK inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Figures carry the year they belong to. Full profiles: Canadian International School · Yasmina British Academy, Aldar Academies · methodology
