Affordable American Schools Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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British / American
14K - 25K AED
Al Muwaiji
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Al Dhafra Private Schools - Al Ain is a British and American school located in Al Muwaij, serving the Al Ain community since 1989. This established institution offers families a choice between two internationally recognized curriculum pathways within a single campus.
The school welcomes both boys and girls in a mixed learning environment. Students follow the English National Curriculum through Grade 8, after which they can choose to continue with either the British or American pathway through to Grade 12 graduation.
Al Dhafra Private Schools delivers the UK National Curriculum for younger students, providing a strong academic foundation before offering curriculum flexibility in secondary years. The American track allows students to pursue a US-style high school diploma, while the British route prepares students for internationally recognized qualifications.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 13,510 to AED 25,340. The campus is conveniently accessible from Al Muwaij'i, Al Muwaiji, Ugdat Al Mutawaa, and Saeed Ibn Shakhboot Street.
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Annual tuition at Al Dhafra Private Schools - Al Ain ranges from AED 13,510 (KG1/FS2) to AED 25,340 (G12/Y13) for 2026-2027, across 14 year groups, or about AED 1,126 to AED 2,112 a month.
| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 13,510 AED | ~1,126 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 14,660 AED | ~1,222 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 16,830 AED | ~1,403 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 17,390 AED | ~1,449 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 17,930 AED | ~1,494 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 18,510 AED | ~1,543 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 19,190 AED | ~1,599 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 19,530 AED | ~1,628 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 21,000 AED | ~1,750 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 21,580 AED | ~1,798 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,260 AED | ~1,855 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 23,300 AED | ~1,942 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 23,640 AED | ~1,970 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 25,340 AED | ~2,112 AED | - |
ADEK rated Al Dhafra Private Schools - Al Ain "Very good" in its 2024-2025 inspection, up from "Good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 7 times since 2012-2013.
Latest report analysed so far; the 2024-2025 report has not been reviewed yet.
This ADEK inspection rated Al Dhafra Private Schools - Al Ain as Good overall. Students showed good attainment and progress in most subjects, with very good results in Social Studies and Phase 4 English, Mathematics and Sciences. Care and health & safety were very good, while leadership, teaching and assessment were rated good across phases.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2021-2022 (PDF, pages 1-8), inspected 08-Nov-2021 to 11-Nov-2021. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2021-2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | ||
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment in Islamic Education | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic First Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic Second Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic Second Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment in Arabic Second Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Attainment in Social Studies | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Attainment in Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Attainment in English | Foundation Stage/KG | Good |
| Attainment in English | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Attainment in English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment in English | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Foundation Stage/KG | Good |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment in Mathematics | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Attainment in Sciences | Foundation Stage/KG | Acceptable |
| Attainment in Sciences | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Attainment in Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Attainment in Sciences | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress in Islamic Education | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress in Arabic First Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Progress in Arabic Second Language | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress in Arabic Second Language | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress in Arabic Second Language | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Progress in Social Studies | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Progress in Social Studies | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Progress in English | Foundation Stage/KG | Good |
| Progress in English | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress in English | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress in English | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Progress in Mathematics | Foundation Stage/KG | Good |
| Progress in Mathematics | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress in Mathematics | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress in Mathematics | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Progress in Sciences | Foundation Stage/KG | Acceptable |
| Progress in Sciences | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Progress in Sciences | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Progress in Sciences | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good |
| Students' Learning skills | Foundation Stage/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 | Foundation Stage/KG | Good |
| Teaching | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Teaching | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Teaching | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage/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 | Foundation Stage/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 | Foundation Stage/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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