Al Dhafra Private School Abu Dhabi
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 6.54K–12K
AED 24K–43.9K · 2020-21 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Al Dhafra Private School Abu Dhabi is a mixed Islamic all-through school with sixth form, teaching a K-12 American curriculum in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
American · AP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English, Arabic
Type
International school
Fee level
- Religion
- islamic
- Accreditations
- COGNIA
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2020-21 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| PREKG | AED 24,000≈ USD 6.54K |
| KG 1 | AED 25,520≈ USD 6.95K |
| KG 2 | AED 27,780≈ USD 7.56K |
| Grade 1 | AED 30,040≈ USD 8.18K |
| Grade 2 | AED 30,040≈ USD 8.18K |
| Grade 3 | AED 30,040≈ USD 8.18K |
| Grade 4 | AED 30,040≈ USD 8.18K |
| Grade 5 | AED 37,040≈ USD 10.1K |
| Grade 6 | AED 37,040≈ USD 10.1K |
| Grade 7 | AED 38,170≈ USD 10.4K |
| Grade 8 | AED 38,170≈ USD 10.4K |
| Grade 9 | AED 40,540≈ USD 11K |
| Grade 10 | AED 41,570≈ USD 11.3K |
| Grade 11 | AED 42,800≈ USD 11.7K |
| Grade 12 | AED 43,930≈ USD 12K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| PREKG | AED 24,000 (about USD 6.54K) |
| KG 1 | AED 25,520 (about USD 6.95K) |
| KG 2 | AED 27,780 (about USD 7.56K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 30,040 (about USD 8.18K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 30,040 (about USD 8.18K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 30,040 (about USD 8.18K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 30,040 (about USD 8.18K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 37,040 (about USD 10.1K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 37,040 (about USD 10.1K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 38,170 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 38,170 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 40,540 (about USD 11K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 41,570 (about USD 11.3K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 42,800 (about USD 11.7K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 43,930 (about USD 12K) |
Source: school website (abu-dhabi.dhafraschools.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Al Dhafra Private School Abu Dhabi (this school) | AED 24,000 (about USD 6.54K) | AED 43,930 (about USD 12K) |
| American International School in Abu Dhabi | AED 32,950 (about USD 8.97K) | AED 59,900 (about USD 16.3K) |
| The International School of Choueifat Abu Dhabi Khalifa City | AED 23,420 (about USD 6.38K) | AED 41,370 (about USD 11.3K) |
| Yas American Academy | AED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K) | AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K) |
| Abu Dhabi Grammar School Canada | AED 23,350 (about USD 6.36K) | AED 49,190 (about USD 13.4K) |
| Pearl British Academy | AED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K) |
Source: school website (abu-dhabi.dhafraschools.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
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, explained
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts
- Music
- Visual arts
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Curriculum
An integrated American curriculum, broad and balanced. Includes Islamic Education, Arabic, UAE Social Studies, and AP and elective courses.
- Islamic Education
- Arabic Language
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Science
- Physical Education
- Art Education
- Music Education
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Physics
- AP Mathematics
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Shares senior students' SAT results in English and math and IELTS Computer-Based Test achievements for Grade 12 students.
- SAT
- IELTS
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
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Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
English is the main medium of instruction. Islamic Studies, Arabic Language and Arabic Social Studies are taught in Arabic as required by the UAE Ministry of Education.
- English
- Arabic
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
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Accreditations
Publishes a Cognia inspection report (2024), a Cognia STEM accreditation (2024) and an ADEK Irtiqaa school inspection report (2024/25).
- Cognia
- Cognia STEM
- ADEK Irtiqaa
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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