Sama International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Career-related
- American
Per yearabout USD 8.19K–14.5K
AED 30.1K–53.4K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
SAMA International School (SIS) Galileo Campus in Khalifa City, the founding campus of the SAMA International Schools group. It offers the American curriculum within an IB World School framework, with Italian heritage.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Career-related
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English, Arabic
Type
International school
Fee level
- Entry process
- Interview, Reasoning test
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 | AED 30,065≈ USD 8.19K |
| KG1 | AED 40,120≈ USD 10.9K |
| KG2 | AED 40,120≈ USD 10.9K |
| Grade 1 | AED 44,115≈ USD 12K |
| Grade 2 | AED 44,115≈ USD 12K |
| Grade 3 | AED 44,115≈ USD 12K |
| Grade 4 | AED 44,115≈ USD 12K |
| Grade 5 | AED 44,115≈ USD 12K |
| Grade 6 | AED 48,535≈ USD 13.2K |
| Grade 7 | AED 48,535≈ USD 13.2K |
| Grade 8 | AED 48,535≈ USD 13.2K |
| Grade 9 | AED 48,535≈ USD 13.2K |
| Grade 10 | AED 53,380≈ USD 14.5K |
| Grade 11 | AED 53,380≈ USD 14.5K |
| Grade 12 | AED 53,380≈ USD 14.5K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preschool | AED 30,065 (about USD 8.19K) |
| KG1 | AED 40,120 (about USD 10.9K) |
| KG2 | AED 40,120 (about USD 10.9K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 44,115 (about USD 12K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 44,115 (about USD 12K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 44,115 (about USD 12K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 44,115 (about USD 12K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 44,115 (about USD 12K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 48,535 (about USD 13.2K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 48,535 (about USD 13.2K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 48,535 (about USD 13.2K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 48,535 (about USD 13.2K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 53,380 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 53,380 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 53,380 (about USD 14.5K) |
Source: school website (sischools.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Sama International School (this school) | AED 30,065 (about USD 8.19K) | AED 53,380 (about USD 14.5K) |
| 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 (sischools.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Bus
- AED 5,000
- Lunch
- AED 2,000
- Corporate discount
- Yes
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)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
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 MYPOffered
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)Not here
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)Offered
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Academics
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Italian
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Smart classrooms
Sports
- Football
- Swimming and diving
- Table tennis
- Chess
After-school activities
- Football
- Table Tennis
- Book Club
- Yoga
- Cursive Writing
- Quran Club
- Al Sanaa Club
- Zumba
- Arabic Club
- School Football Team
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
The school offers the American curriculum within an IB framework, including PYP, MYP and CP programmes.
- American curriculum
- PYP
- MYP
- CP
- Italian Language
- Physical Education
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
The school states it moved from Italian International School to Sama International Schools, and this campus is the group's founding campus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A parent group supports collaboration between families and the school through coffee mornings, workshops and events.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports facilities
The school lists sports provision including a football pitch, swimming and diving classes, table tennis and a chess academy.
- Football pitch
- Swimming and diving classes
- Table tennis
- Chess academy
- Sports academies
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
The school describes smart classrooms and a school library as its learning facilities.
- Smart classrooms
- SIS Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Cultural and language
Free cultural and language clubs include Arabic Club, Quran Club and Al Sanaa Club.
- Arabic Club
- Quran Club
- Al Sanaa Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
After-school social and hobby activities include football, table tennis and Zumba.
- Football
- Table Tennis
- Zumba
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
The school runs trilingual teaching in Italian, English and Arabic, embedded across learning and school life.
- Italian
- English
- Arabic
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Authorised by the IB for PYP, MYP and CP, a CIS member undergoing accreditation, and a NEASC candidate school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Admissions are open for 2026–2027, with an enrolment link on the homepage.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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