Summit International School

Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesLicensed
  • American

Per yearabout USD 7.53K–10.5K

AED 27.6K–38.6K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

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About

Summit International School in Abu Dhabi describes itself as providing individualized, active learning in small classes, with a stated mission to create a happy and safe environment.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources

Private International school

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27

  • Curriculum

    American

  • Ages

    Ages 4–18

  • Students

    1,400

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Nationalities
51
Founded
2013
Gender
coed_primary_single_secondary
Nurse on site
Yes

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.

GradePer year
KG1AED 27,640≈ USD 7.53K
KG2AED 27,640≈ USD 7.53K
G1AED 29,920≈ USD 8.15K
G2AED 29,920≈ USD 8.15K
G3AED 32,310≈ USD 8.8K
G4AED 32,310≈ USD 8.8K
G5AED 35,250≈ USD 9.6K
G6AED 35,250≈ USD 9.6K
G7AED 35,250≈ USD 9.6K
G8AED 35,250≈ USD 9.6K
G9AED 37,000≈ USD 10.1K
G10AED 38,630≈ USD 10.5K
G11AED 38,630≈ USD 10.5K
G12AED 38,630≈ USD 10.5K
Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
Summit International School · Annual tuition by grade
per year
KG1AED 27,640 (about USD 7.53K)
KG2AED 27,640 (about USD 7.53K)
G1AED 29,920 (about USD 8.15K)
G2AED 29,920 (about USD 8.15K)
G3AED 32,310 (about USD 8.8K)
G4AED 32,310 (about USD 8.8K)
G5AED 35,250 (about USD 9.6K)
G6AED 35,250 (about USD 9.6K)
G7AED 35,250 (about USD 9.6K)
G8AED 35,250 (about USD 9.6K)
G9AED 37,000 (about USD 10.1K)
G10AED 38,630 (about USD 10.5K)
G11AED 38,630 (about USD 10.5K)
G12AED 38,630 (about USD 10.5K)

Source: school website (summitinternationalschool.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
Summit International School · Fee range vs schools in the same city
minmax
Summit International School (this school)AED 27,640 (about USD 7.53K)AED 38,630 (about USD 10.5K)
Abu Dhabi Grammar School CanadaAED 23,350 (about USD 6.36K)AED 49,190 (about USD 13.4K)
American International School in Abu DhabiAED 32,950 (about USD 8.97K)AED 59,900 (about USD 16.3K)
Pearl British AcademyAED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K)AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K)
Yas American AcademyAED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K)AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K)
The International School of Choueifat Abu Dhabi Khalifa CityAED 23,420 (about USD 6.38K)AED 41,370 (about USD 11.3K)

Source: school website (summitinternationalschool.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 websiteCompiled from public sources

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

  • Academics
  • STEM

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sports field
  • Theatre
  • Lab

Arts

  • Visual arts

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Accreditation and memberships

Source: Read from the school's website

Accreditations
MSA
Inspection
Irtiqa'a (UAE National Inspection) · Good

The essentials

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Additional learning support

    A whole-school learning support team identifies and plans for students with specific learning difficulties or disabilities, providing strategies and working with families at home.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Wellbeing

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Social and emotional learning (SEL)

    The counseling programme covers social, emotional and behavioural needs through individual and group counselling, peer mediation, class discussions and an anti-bullying programme.

    • Individual counseling
    • Group counseling
    • Peer mediation
    • Anti-bullying program
    • Parent guidance
    • Lunch Bunch sessions

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Special educational needs (SEN)

    Provides learning strategies to students with specific learning difficulties or disabilities so they can access the curriculum, in collaboration with families.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Mental wellbeing

    Wellbeing surveys are run yearly and the results are used to improve programmes and policies. A pastoral care team focused on student safety and happiness also operates.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Facilities

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Facilities overview

    Offers a range of facilities including a gym, library and e-library, science labs, a visual arts studio, an auditorium, a pool and a medical clinic.

    • Fitness room
    • Library & e-library
    • Medical clinic
    • Visual arts studio
    • Auditorium
    • Swimming pool
    • Locker rooms

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Sports facilities

    Sports facilities include a fitness room with weight machines, indoor and outdoor multi-use courts and fields, a swimming pool and locker rooms.

    • Fitness room with weight machines
    • Multi-use courts and fields (indoor and outdoor)
    • Swimming pool
    • Locker rooms

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Academic facilities

    Academic facilities include chemistry, biology and physics labs, plus a library and e-library.

    • Chemistry labs
    • Biology labs
    • Physics labs
    • Library & e-library

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Extra-curricular facilities

    Extra-curricular spaces include an auditorium and a visual arts studio.

    • Auditorium
    • Visual arts studio

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Reputation

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Accreditations

    Accredited by MSA-CESS, which reported meeting all 12 standards in 2020. The 2022 UAE National Inspection rated 26 categories Very Good; the current rating is Good.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

Source: Read from the school's website

Sector-4, Street 19 in the Madinat Al Zayed Gold Souk & Post office area, P.O.Box: 28485

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