Affordable American Schools Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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American
16K - 27K AED
Al Towayya
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Abu Dhabi Island International Private School is an American school located in Al Towayya, Al Ain. The school provides quality education in a safe and secure environment, promoting equal opportunities and respect for differences among its student community.
The school operates as a mixed-gender institution, welcoming both boys and girls. Students benefit from positive relationships with caring staff members, and attendance rates have improved significantly. The learning environment encourages positive attitudes toward education.
Abu Dhabi Island International Private School follows the American curriculum framework. The school leadership maintains a clear understanding of institutional strengths and development priorities, with detailed plans aligned to continuous improvement goals.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 15,730 to AED 26,650. The Al Towayya campus serves families residing in Al Ain, Al Towaya, and the surrounding Altowayya District near Maadhi Mosque.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 15,730 AED | ~1,311 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 16,780 AED | ~1,398 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 17,820 AED | ~1,485 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 18,880 AED | ~1,573 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 19,990 AED | ~1,666 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 21,040 AED | ~1,753 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,100 AED | ~1,842 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 24,290 AED | ~2,024 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 24,290 AED | ~2,024 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 24,300 AED | ~2,025 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 24,300 AED | ~2,025 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 26,650 AED | ~2,221 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 26,650 AED | ~2,221 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 26,650 AED | ~2,221 AED | - |
ADEK rated Abu Dhabi Island International Private School "Good" in its 2022-2023 inspection, up from "Acceptable" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 5 times since 2013-2014.
Overall performance improved from acceptable to good. High school students achieve well with good progress in most subjects and positive attitudes to learning, and safeguarding arrangements are rigorous. However, elementary and middle phases need stronger teaching, better curriculum adaptation, and more reliable analysis of assessment data to raise achievement, especially in Islamic education, literacy, social studies, mathematics and science.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–39), inspected 30 January to 01 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 40 performance indicators rated in both reports, 7 improved, 10 declined and 23 kept the same rating.
and 2 more
| Indicator | Phase | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Foundation Stage/KG | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Foundation Stage/KG | Acceptable | — |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Foundation Stage/KG | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Good |
| Sciences — Attainment | Foundation Stage/KG | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 3 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Foundation Stage/KG | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as a first language — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Foundation Stage/KG | Acceptable | — |
| English — Progress | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Foundation Stage/KG | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 3 | Very good | Good |
| Sciences — Progress | Foundation Stage/KG | Good | — |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 3 | Very good | Good |
| Students' Learning skills | Foundation Stage/KG | Acceptable | — |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 3 | — | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching | Foundation Stage/KG | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | — |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage/KG | Acceptable | — |
| Assessment | Cycle 1 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Cycle 2 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Cycle 3 | Good | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health & safety | Foundation Stage/KG | Good | — |
| Health & safety | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | — |
| Health & safety | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | — |
| Health & safety | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | — |
| Care & support | Foundation Stage/KG | Good | — |
| Care & support | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | — |
| Care & support | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | — |
| Care & support | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | — |
| Self evaluation & improvement | Whole school | Good | — |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Governance | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Management | Whole school | Good | — |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal Development | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Personal Development | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Personal Development | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and world cultures | Cycle 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Understanding of Islamic values and world cultures | Cycle 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Understanding of Islamic values and world cultures | Cycle 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
This school's overall performance was rated Acceptable. Mathematics and Sciences achieved Good to Very Good judgements, and health, safety, care and support were rated Good across all phases. Leadership and management were mostly rated Good, while English, Arabic, Islamic Education and Social Studies remained Acceptable in most phases.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2021-2022 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 07-Nov-2021 to 09-Nov-2021. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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