Ajyal International School
- British
- UK EYFS
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 8.2K–14.7K
AED 30.1K–54K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
British curriculum school in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, serving FS1 to Year 13 on one purpose-built campus. Inspected by ADEK; member of the British Schools in the Middle East for 2024-25.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · UK EYFS · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – Year 13
- Founded
- 2014
- Gender
- coed_primary_single_secondary
- Ownership
- Foundation
- School day
- 07:30-15:00
- School bus
- Yes
- Inspection
- ADEK · Very Good
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 |
|---|---|
| Preschool (Ages 3-4) | AED 30,130≈ USD 8.2K |
| FS2 | AED 30,130≈ USD 8.2K |
| Year 1 | AED 30,130≈ USD 8.2K |
| Year 2 | AED 43,750≈ USD 11.9K |
| Year 3 | AED 43,750≈ USD 11.9K |
| Year 4 | AED 43,750≈ USD 11.9K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preschool (Ages 3-4) | AED 30,130 (about USD 8.2K) |
| FS2 | AED 30,130 (about USD 8.2K) |
| Year 1 | AED 30,130 (about USD 8.2K) |
| Year 2 | AED 43,750 (about USD 11.9K) |
| Year 3 | AED 43,750 (about USD 11.9K) |
| Year 4 | AED 43,750 (about USD 11.9K) |
| Year 5 | AED 43,750 (about USD 11.9K) |
| Year 6 | AED 43,750 (about USD 11.9K) |
| Year 7 | AED 50,590 (about USD 13.8K) |
| Year 8 | AED 50,590 (about USD 13.8K) |
| Year 9 | AED 50,590 (about USD 13.8K) |
| Year 10 | AED 50,590 (about USD 13.8K) |
| Year 11 | AED 53,990 (about USD 14.7K) |
| Year 12 | AED 53,990 (about USD 14.7K) |
| Year 13 | AED 53,990 (about USD 14.7K) |
Source: school website (ajyal.sch.ae) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Ajyal International School (this school) | AED 30,130 (about USD 8.2K) | AED 53,990 (about USD 14.7K) |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls | AED 33,910 (about USD 9.23K) | AED 78,160 (about USD 21.3K) |
| Pearl British Academy | AED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Ajyal International School Al Falah | AED 22,340 (about USD 6.08K) | AED 44,680 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Al Najah Private School | AED 15,060 (about USD 4.1K) | AED 32,300 (about USD 8.8K) |
| Yas American Academy | AED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K) | AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K) |
Source: school website (ajyal.sch.ae) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- AED 1,000
- Deposit
- AED 1,000
- Bus
- AED 5,000
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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · EYFS · IGCSE · A Level
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
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
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Outdoor education
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
- Makerspace
Sports
- Swimming
- Football
- Netball
- Badminton
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Dodgeball
Arts
- Drama
- Drum band
- Guitar
- Piano
- Art club
- Music studio
After-school activities
- Origami
- African drumming
- Cooking club
- Debate and public speaking
- Dodgeball
- Basketball
- Art club
- Water awareness
- Creative writing
- Recycling club
- Drama club
- Swimming
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Diving deeper
House system
A house system builds competition, community and leadership, linking older and younger pupils.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the English National Curriculum from FS1 to Year 13, taught by native English-speaking teachers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Has a policy for students with mild to moderate special educational needs, and also covers gifted and talented students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
A whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing, with a school counsellor and a wellbeing programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Places safeguarding of all children first, and parents can raise concerns with any pastoral team member.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Opened in September 2014 in Mohammed Bin Zayed City. It was the first school established by the Bin Omeir Foundation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Holds workshops and hands-on events for families and collaborates with local authorities and environmental organisations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A single purpose-built campus with science labs, a library, performance spaces and music rooms.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Swimming pool, gymnasium, outdoor playgrounds, football pitches and courts for netball, badminton and volleyball.
- Swimming pool
- Gymnasium
- Football pitches
- Netball courts
- Badminton courts
- Volleyball courts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Includes science labs, a design and technology workshop with a maker space, a media suite and ICT rooms.
- Science laboratories
- Design & Technology workshop
- Media suite
- ICT suite
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Debate and public speaking and revision clubs. Enrichment academies run in 9-week blocks each term.
- Debate and public speaking
- Revision clubs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Dramatic performances, drum band, guitar and piano clubs, plus private instrument lessons from specialist music teachers.
- Drama performances
- Drum band
- Guitar club
- Piano club
- Art club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Lunchtime and after-school clubs such as origami, African drumming, cooking, dodgeball and basketball.
- Origami
- African drumming
- Cooking club
- Dodgeball
- Basketball
- Creative writing
- Recycling club
- Drama club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Runs charity fundraising events and community engagement activities.
- Charity fundraising
- Pink day
- Ramadan initiative
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Emphasises outdoor education, physical education and healthy active lifestyles.
- Outdoor education
- Physical education
- Swimming
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Has specialist classrooms for Arabic, Islamic Studies and French.
- Arabic
- Islamic Studies
- French
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
ADEK ratings: Good (2018), Developed (2020), Good (2022), Very Good (2024). Member of the British Schools in the Middle East for 2024-25.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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