
Al Yasat Private School
- American
Per yearabout USD 9.41K–15.1K
AED 34.6K–55.4K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
American curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, UAE, offering academic schooling and co-curricular activities from kindergarten through grade 12. Holds Cognia accreditation.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
American
Ages
Ages 4–18
Students
1,425
Type
International school
Fee level
Mid fees
- Founded
- 1992
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 |
|---|---|
| KG1 | AED 34,570≈ USD 9.41K |
| KG2 | AED 34,570≈ USD 9.41K |
| Grade 1 | AED 39,070≈ USD 10.6K |
| Grade 2 | AED 39,070≈ USD 10.6K |
| Grade 3 | AED 39,070≈ USD 10.6K |
| Grade 4 | AED 43,350≈ USD 11.8K |
| Grade 5 | AED 42,890≈ USD 11.7K |
| Grade 6 | AED 42,780≈ USD 11.6K |
| Grade 7 | AED 45,960≈ USD 12.5K |
| Grade 8 | AED 45,760≈ USD 12.5K |
| Grade 9 | AED 54,540≈ USD 14.9K |
| Grade 10 | AED 54,810≈ USD 14.9K |
| Grade 11 | AED 54,760≈ USD 14.9K |
| Grade 12 | AED 55,370≈ USD 15.1K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG1 | AED 34,570 (about USD 9.41K) |
| KG2 | AED 34,570 (about USD 9.41K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 39,070 (about USD 10.6K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 39,070 (about USD 10.6K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 39,070 (about USD 10.6K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 43,350 (about USD 11.8K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 42,890 (about USD 11.7K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 42,780 (about USD 11.6K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 45,960 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 45,760 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 54,540 (about USD 14.9K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 54,810 (about USD 14.9K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 54,760 (about USD 14.9K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 55,370 (about USD 15.1K) |
Source: school website (alyasat-school.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Al Yasat Private School (this school) | AED 34,570 (about USD 9.41K) | AED 55,370 (about USD 15.1K) |
| Abu Dhabi Grammar School Canada | AED 23,350 (about USD 6.36K) | AED 49,190 (about USD 13.4K) |
| The International School of Choueifat Abu Dhabi Khalifa City | AED 23,420 (about USD 6.38K) | AED 41,370 (about USD 11.3K) |
| Pearl British Academy | AED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K) |
| 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) |
Source: school website (alyasat-school.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 500
- 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 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Deadline
- February 23 each year (scholarship applications)
- Scholarships
- Yes
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Sport
- Performing arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Learning support (SEN)
- Advanced
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Basketball
- Football
- Badminton
- Athletics
Arts
- Performing arts and school productions
- Music and art enrichment
After-school activities
- Robotics
- Digital Media
- Manual Arts - Carpentry
- Nutrition and Health Sciences
- Computer Programming
- Language & Literacy
- Academic Enrichment & University Preparation
- Electric car STEM team
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- COGNIA
- Inspection
- ADEK · A Band
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
An inclusion team sets individual learning plans, with on-campus therapy services and a gifted and talented programme.
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychological Services
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Gifted & Talented Program
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Runs a US curriculum while meeting UAE Ministry of Education requirements.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
The School Board gives final approval on key decisions such as scholarship awards.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Follows the American Common Core standards, with Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Social Studies lessons included.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Special educational needs (SEN)
Supports diverse learning needs through individual learning plans and on-campus therapy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Academic enrichment, university preparation, robotics and science clubs.
- Academic Enrichment & University Preparation
- STEM & Innovation
- Robotics
- Computer Programming
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Performing arts productions and music and art enrichment.
- Performing Arts and School Productions
- Music and Art Enrichment
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Sports and clubs are described as supporting balanced routines and well-being.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Provides Arabic lessons alongside the English-medium US programme.
- Arabic Language
- Islamic Studies
- UAE Social Studies
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
Lists awards since 2002 across environment, sports, robotics, film and inclusion leadership.
- Better Environment Award
- Unified Champion Schools
- Formula Ethara
- Electric car STEM team
- CIFF Best ScreenPlay Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Fully accredited by Cognia; reports an external review score of 350.50.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Applicants submit an online form; the admissions team then sends document instructions and arranges an assessment if needed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Academic scholarships for grades 9 to 12 covering 50% of tuition, with grade and attendance conditions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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