Private International English School vs Shining Star International School

Private International English School and Shining Star International School are both in Mussafah Industrial in Abu Dhabi. ADEK rates Private International English School Very good (2022-2023) and Shining Star International School Acceptable (2018-2019). Recorded annual fees: Private International English School AED 10,500 to AED 17,700 (mixed or unverified years); Shining Star International School AED 8,630 to AED 16,930 (mixed or unverified years).

Private International English SchoolShining Star International School
ADEK ratingVery good (2022-2023)Acceptable (2018-2019)
Recorded annual feesAED 10,500 – AED 17,700 (mixed or unverified years)AED 8,630 – AED 16,930 (mixed or unverified years)
CurriculumIndianIndian
AreaMussafah IndustrialMussafah Industrial
Students (2024-2025)2,0001,450
Teachers—55
Ages4-184-18
GradesKG to Grade 12KG1 to Grade 12
GenderBoys and GirlsBoys and Girls
Language of instructionEnglishEnglish
AccreditationADEKADEK
External examinationsCBSECBSE
Opened20102014

Recorded annual fees by grade

GradePrivate International English SchoolShining Star International SchoolDifference
KG1/FS2AED 10,500 Year unverifiedAED 8,630 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
KG2/Y1AED 10,500 Year unverifiedAED 8,630 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G1/Y2AED 12,200 Year unverifiedAED 11,240 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G2/Y3AED 12,200 Year unverifiedAED 11,240 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G3/Y4AED 12,200 Year unverifiedAED 11,560 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G4/Y5AED 12,200 Year unverifiedAED 11,560 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G5/Y6AED 12,500 Year unverifiedAED 13,730 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G6/Y7AED 14,500 Year unverifiedAED 13,730 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G7/Y8AED 14,500 Year unverifiedAED 14,840 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G8/Y9AED 14,500 Year unverifiedAED 14,840 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G9/Y10AED 16,000 Year unverifiedAED 15,920 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G10/Y11AED 16,000 Year unverifiedAED 15,840 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G11/Y12AED 17,700 Year unverifiedAED 16,930 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G12/Y13AED 17,700 Year unverifiedAED 16,930 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: Private International English School · Shining Star International School · methodology

Private International English School vs Shining Star International School: fees, ADEK rating, curriculum | Abu Dhabi