Abu Dhabi International School
- American
- AP
- IGCSE
- A Level
- +1
Per yearabout USD 5.45K–13.1K
AED 20K–48K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Private coeducational K-12 day school in Abu Dhabi, licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education, with campuses in MBZ City and Abu Dhabi City. Rated High Performing by ADEK.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American · AP · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
3,500
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 60
- Founded
- 1992
- Selectivity
- Open entry
- Entry process
- Interview
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| S-NY | AED 20,000≈ USD 5.45K |
| KG | AED 31,800≈ USD 8.66K |
| Prep | AED 31,800≈ USD 8.66K |
| 1 | AED 37,200≈ USD 10.1K |
| 2 | AED 37,200≈ USD 10.1K |
| 3 | AED 38,850≈ USD 10.6K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| S-NY | AED 20,000 (about USD 5.45K) |
| KG | AED 31,800 (about USD 8.66K) |
| Prep | AED 31,800 (about USD 8.66K) |
| 1 | AED 37,200 (about USD 10.1K) |
| 2 | AED 37,200 (about USD 10.1K) |
| 3 | AED 38,850 (about USD 10.6K) |
| 4 | AED 38,850 (about USD 10.6K) |
| 5 | AED 40,500 (about USD 11K) |
| 6 | AED 40,500 (about USD 11K) |
| 7 | AED 43,000 (about USD 11.7K) |
| 8 | AED 43,000 (about USD 11.7K) |
| 9 | AED 45,450 (about USD 12.4K) |
| 10 | AED 45,450 (about USD 12.4K) |
| 11 | AED 47,950 (about USD 13.1K) |
| 12 | AED 47,950 (about USD 13.1K) |
Source: school website (aisschools.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi International School (this school) | AED 20,000 (about USD 5.45K) | AED 47,950 (about USD 13.1K) |
| The International School of Choueifat Abu Dhabi Khalifa City | AED 23,420 (about USD 6.38K) | AED 41,370 (about USD 11.3K) |
| Modern British Academy | AED 25,050 (about USD 6.82K) | AED 32,360 (about USD 8.81K) |
| Yas American Academy | AED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K) | AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K) |
| American International School in Abu Dhabi | AED 32,950 (about USD 8.97K) | AED 59,900 (about USD 16.3K) |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls | AED 33,910 (about USD 9.23K) | AED 78,160 (about USD 21.3K) |
Source: school website (aisschools.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 100
- Enrolment fee
- AED 1,500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum · AP · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Service
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 35
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
- A Level · Top grades
- 36%
- AP · Pass rate
- 43%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Advanced
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- Sport
- Creative arts
- Life skills
- Academic clubs
- Robotics
- Coding
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- NEASC, IB
- Inspection
- ADEK · Very Good
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Offers a range of support services including special education, enrichment, academic support and English learner services.
- Counselling services
- Special education
- Enrichment services
- Academic support
- English language learner services
- Social and emotional learning programmes
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Provides a two-way school bus service on set routes and limited pick-up locations, on a first-come basis.
- Two-way bus service
- Limited pick-up locations across Abu Dhabi
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
A private school still run by its founder, with a parent committee and board of trustees involved in guidance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers American, British and IB Diploma pathways, with High School tracks in engineering, medicine, business and liberal arts.
- American program
- Advanced Placement
- British program (IGCSE and A Levels)
- IB Diploma Programme
- High School Program
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes 2025 results for IBDP, AP, A Level and IGCSE exams.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Runs programmes to build self-awareness, empathy and responsible decision-making.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Provides tailored accommodations and specialist support for students with special needs, including speech and occupational therapy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Provides ESL support with individualised instruction for students learning English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Certified counsellors provide individual and group sessions to support mental health and wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Describes growth from the founding of the Abu Dhabi campus in 1992 to the MBZ campus and later expansion.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Operates two contemporary campuses and describes its facilities as international-class.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Offers academic clubs during and after school hours.
- Academic clubs
- Robotics
- Coding
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Offers creative arts within its co-curricular programme.
- Creative arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Arabic subjects follow the UAE Ministry curriculum alongside the English-medium programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education and rated Very Good by ADEK as a high-performing school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are first-come, first-served with age cut-offs by grade, a document list, and an interview step.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
If a grade is full, applicants are placed on a waiting list and contacted when a seat opens.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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