Affordable American Schools Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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American / UAE Ministry of Education
8K - 24K AED
Al Towayya
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Al Dhafra Private Academy is an American school located in Al Towaya, Al Ain. The school operates as a K-12 institution, providing education from kindergarten through to Grade 12 within the United Arab Emirates.
The academy welcomes both boys and girls, offering a mixed learning environment for families in the Al Ain region. Students benefit from a structured educational pathway that spans the full range of primary and secondary schooling.
The school delivers an American curriculum alongside Arabic language instruction, combining international educational standards with regional cultural studies. This dual approach allows students to develop strong academic foundations while maintaining connections to Emirati heritage and traditions.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 8,170 to AED 23,510, depending on the grade level. The campus serves families from Al Towayya, the Altowayya District, and surrounding communities near Maadhi Mosque.
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Annual tuition at Al Dhafra Private Academy ranges from AED 8,170 (KG1/FS2) to AED 23,510 (G12/Y13) for 2026-2027, across 14 year groups, or about AED 681 to AED 1,959 a month.
| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 8,170 AED | ~681 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 8,170 AED | ~681 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 11,870 AED | ~989 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 11,870 AED | ~989 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 12,850 AED | ~1,071 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 12,850 AED | ~1,071 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 13,740 AED | ~1,145 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 13,740 AED | ~1,145 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 16,660 AED | ~1,388 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 17,550 AED | ~1,463 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 18,330 AED | ~1,528 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 18,250 AED | ~1,521 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 21,610 AED | ~1,801 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 23,510 AED | ~1,959 AED | - |
ADEK rated Al Dhafra Private Academy "Good" in its 2021-2022 inspection. The school has been inspected 3 times since 2011-2012.
Al Dhafra Private Academy was rated Good overall. Health and safety, care and support, partnerships with parents, and governance were rated Very Good, while leadership effectiveness, self-evaluation, and management were rated Good. English attainment ranged from Acceptable to Good depending on phase.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2021-2022 (PDF, pages 1-8), inspected 30-May-2022 to 02-Jun-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2021-2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | ||
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Very good |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment — Arabic First Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Attainment — English | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Acceptable |
| Attainment — English | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Acceptable |
| Attainment — English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Acceptable |
| Attainment — English | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment — Sciences | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Very good |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress — Arabic First Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Progress — Social Studies | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Progress — Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress — Social Studies | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Progress — English | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Progress — English | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress — English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress — English | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress — Mathematics | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress — Sciences | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Students' Learning skills | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Students' Learning skills | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Students' Learning skills | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Students' Learning skills | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Teaching and assessment | ||
| Teaching | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Teaching | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Teaching | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Teaching | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Assessment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Assessment | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | 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 | Good |
| Self evaluation & improvement | Whole school | Good |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | Very good |
| Management | Whole school | Good |
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