Affordable American Schools Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British / American / British
31K - 46K AED
Al Karama
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Abu Dhabi International School is a private coeducational American school founded in 1992, located on Al Karama Street near Al Rowda Clinic. The school operates as a K-12 day school licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education, with additional campuses in MBZ City and plans for a Saadiyat location.
The school welcomes both boys and girls from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Students come from varied backgrounds with different academic and career aspirations, and the school provides tailored educational pathways to support individual goals.
Abu Dhabi International School follows the American curriculum alongside British curriculum options. ADEK has rated the school as high performing, with outstanding recognition for governance, inclusion programmes, and college admissions support. Beyond academics, students can participate in extra-curricular activities focused on talent development, creativity, and community service.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 30,800 to AED 46,400 depending on grade level. The Al Karama Street campus provides convenient access for families residing in central Abu Dhabi.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 30,800 AED | ~2,567 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 30,800 AED | ~2,567 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 36,000 AED | ~3,000 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 36,000 AED | ~3,000 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 37,600 AED | ~3,133 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 37,600 AED | ~3,133 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 39,200 AED | ~3,267 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 39,200 AED | ~3,267 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 41,600 AED | ~3,467 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 41,600 AED | ~3,467 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 44,000 AED | ~3,667 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 44,000 AED | ~3,667 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 46,400 AED | ~3,867 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 46,400 AED | ~3,867 AED | - |
ADEK rated Abu Dhabi International School "Very good" in its 2017-2018 inspection, up from "Good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 2 times since 2016-2017.
This American-curriculum school was rated Very Good overall. Students performed strongly in Mathematics, Science and English across phases, with progress often Very Good or Outstanding. Teaching, assessment, care, and leadership were consistently rated Very Good, reflecting effective management and a well-supported learning environment.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2017-2018 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 07-Mar-2022 to 10-Mar-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 54 performance indicators rated in both reports, 40 improved, 0 declined and 14 kept the same rating.
and 32 more
| Indicator | Phase | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Very good |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Very good |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Very good |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Very good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Good |
| Arabic (First Language) — Progress | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Good |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Good |
| Attainment — Arabic Second Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Good |
| Attainment — Arabic Second Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment — Arabic Second Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable | Good |
| Progress — Arabic Second Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Good |
| Progress — Arabic Second Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Good |
| Progress — Arabic Second Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Acceptable | Very good |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Good |
| Progress — Social Studies | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Good |
| Progress — Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment — English | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Good |
| Attainment — English | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment — English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Very good |
| Attainment — English | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Very good |
| Progress — English | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Very good |
| Progress — English | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Very good |
| Progress — English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Very good |
| Progress — English | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Very good |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable | Good |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Very good |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Very good |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good | Outstanding |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable | Very good |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Very good |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | Very good |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good | Outstanding |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Good |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Very good |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good | Very good |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good | Very good |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | Very good |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | Very good |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good | Very good |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good | Very good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Primary | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | High | Good | — |
| Learning skills | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable | Very good |
| Learning skills | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Very good |
| Learning skills | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Very good |
| Learning skills | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Very good |
| Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | KG | Good | — |
| Personal development | Primary | Good | — |
| Personal development | Middle | Good | — |
| Personal development | High | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Middle | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | High | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | High | Very good | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Middle | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | High | Very good | — |
| Assessment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable | Very good |
| Assessment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | Very good |
| Assessment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | Very good |
| Assessment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | Very good |
| Teaching | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Very good |
| Teaching | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Very good |
| Teaching | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Very good |
| Teaching | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Very good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Good | — |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health & safety | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Very good |
| Health & safety | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Very good |
| Health & safety | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Very good |
| Health & safety | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Very good |
| Care & support | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | — | Very good |
| Care & support | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | — | Very good |
| Care & support | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | — | Very good |
| Care & support | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | — | Very good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Self evaluation & improvement | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Management | Whole school | — | Very good |
Overall a good school with strong senior-grade attainment, positive relationships and good personal development. Teaching and attainment vary more in primary and middle years, and the school needs to reduce this variability, improve accommodation and resources, and strengthen support so all students make the best possible progress.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2016-2017 (PDF, pages 1–14), inspected October 24, 2016 to October 27, 2016. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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