ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL
- Indian
Per yearabout USD 1.81K–3.12K
AED 6.65K–11.5K · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
St. Joseph's School in Abu Dhabi, UAE, established in 1967 and managed by the Apostolic Vicariate of the Roman Catholic Church of Arabia. Affiliated to CBSE, India, and recognised by ADEK.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Indian
Students
1,311
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1967
- Religion
- catholic
- Ownership
- Religious body
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 1 | AED 6,650≈ USD 1.81K |
| 2 | AED 6,650≈ USD 1.81K |
| 3 | AED 6,650≈ USD 1.81K |
| 4 | AED 6,650≈ USD 1.81K |
| 5 | AED 6,650≈ USD 1.81K |
| 6 | AED 7,460≈ USD 2.03K |
| 7 | AED 7,460≈ USD 2.03K |
| 8 | AED 7,460≈ USD 2.03K |
| 9 | AED 9,050≈ USD 2.46K |
| 10 | AED 9,050≈ USD 2.46K |
| 11 Science | AED 11,460≈ USD 3.12K |
| 11 Commerce | AED 10,090≈ USD 2.75K |
| 12 Science | AED 11,460≈ USD 3.12K |
| 12 Commerce | AED 10,090≈ USD 2.75K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 1 | AED 6,650 (about USD 1.81K) |
| 2 | AED 6,650 (about USD 1.81K) |
| 3 | AED 6,650 (about USD 1.81K) |
| 4 | AED 6,650 (about USD 1.81K) |
| 5 | AED 6,650 (about USD 1.81K) |
| 6 | AED 7,460 (about USD 2.03K) |
| 7 | AED 7,460 (about USD 2.03K) |
| 8 | AED 7,460 (about USD 2.03K) |
| 9 | AED 9,050 (about USD 2.46K) |
| 10 | AED 9,050 (about USD 2.46K) |
| 11 Science | AED 11,460 (about USD 3.12K) |
| 11 Commerce | AED 10,090 (about USD 2.75K) |
| 12 Science | AED 11,460 (about USD 3.12K) |
| 12 Commerce | AED 10,090 (about USD 2.75K) |
Source: school website (stjosephsschool.ae) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL (this school) | AED 6,650 (about USD 1.81K) | AED 11,460 (about USD 3.12K) |
| 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 (stjosephsschool.ae) · 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 websiteCompiled from public sources
Strengths
- Academics
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
Sports
- Kho-Kho
- Badminton
- Athletics
- Football
- Throw ball
- Table tennis
- Chess
Arts
- Dance
- Music
- Art
After-school activities
- Reading
- MUN
- Research papers
- Gavel club
- School newspaper
- Dance
- Music
- Art
- Kho-Kho
- Badminton
- Athletics
- Football
- Throw ball
- Table tennis
- Chess
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Source: Read from the school's website
Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India, and recognised by ADEK in the UAE.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
The school is run by the Apostolic Vicariate of the Roman Catholic Church of Arabia, with day-to-day management by the Carmelite Sisters. A governing body includes staff, parents and a community member.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
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Curriculum
Core academic areas include languages, arts, mathematics, sciences and social sciences, with preparation for university.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1967. Foundations for the current church and school buildings were laid in 1981.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A Parent Teacher Association supports partnership between parents and teachers. Parents can send suggestions to grade representatives.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
The 400 by 400 square metre campus has classrooms, science labs, libraries, a computer lab and a medical clinic.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Academic facilities
Facilities include a library, computer labs, science laboratories, and mathematics and language labs.
- Library
- Computer labs
- Science laboratories
- Mathematics laboratory
- Language laboratory
- Music room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs include a literature club, Model United Nations, research papers, robotics, and quiz teams.
- Reading
- MUN
- Research papers
- Gavel club
- School newspaper
- Robotics
- Quiz teams
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Location
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