Virginia American School
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 7.59K–12.3K
AED 27.9K–45.2K · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Co-educational American curriculum school in Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, serving students from Pre-KG through Grade 12.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
American · AP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Entry process
- Interview, Entry assessment
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Early Years | AED 27,880≈ USD 7.59K |
| Primary (lowest) | AED 32,530≈ USD 8.86K |
| Primary (highest) | AED 37,180≈ USD 10.1K |
| Secondary (lowest) | AED 38,310≈ USD 10.4K |
| Secondary (highest) | AED 45,230≈ USD 12.3K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Years | AED 27,880 (about USD 7.59K) |
| Primary (lowest) | AED 32,530 (about USD 8.86K) |
| Primary (highest) | AED 37,180 (about USD 10.1K) |
| Secondary (lowest) | AED 38,310 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Secondary (highest) | AED 45,230 (about USD 12.3K) |
Source: school website (virginiaschool.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia American School (this school) | AED 27,880 (about USD 7.59K) | AED 45,230 (about USD 12.3K) |
| 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 (virginiaschool.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · 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 2026-11-02)
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
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Gym
Sports
- Football
- Fitness testing
- Inter-school soccer
Arts
- Visual arts
- Music festival
After-school activities
- Robotics
- AI
- Arts
- Languages
- Sport
- Model United Nations
- Eco clubs
- Science & Innovation Fair
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- Accreditations
- NEASC
- Inspection
- ADEK · Good
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Designated a Centre of Excellence for inclusion and supports every student's learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Includes UAE Ministry of Education requirements and emphasises UAE national identity and values.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Runs an American curriculum based on Common Core, Virginia Standards of Learning, NGSS, MOE requirements and AP courses.
- Common Core
- Virginia Standards of Learning
- NGSS
- MOE requirements
- Advanced Placement
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Has smart classrooms, a library, indoor PE facilities, KG play areas, an imagination room and digital resources.
- Smart classrooms
- Library
- Indoor PE facilities
- KG play areas
- Imagination room
- Digital learning resources
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Runs a structured fitness programme, PE lessons and inter-school sport competitions.
- Fitness testing
- Aldar Education Football Cup
- Inter-school soccer leagues
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Offers a Science & Innovation Fair and enrichment in robotics and AI.
- Science & Innovation Fair
- Robotics
- AI
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Showcases student talent through a music festival and visual arts exhibitions.
- Arts & Music Festival
- Visual arts exhibitions
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Shares diverse cultures through International Day and UAE national celebrations.
- International Day
- National Day Celebration
- Emirati Children's Day
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Promotes sustainability through eco-clubs, recycling drives and the One Plant, One Student initiative.
- Eco-clubs
- Recycling drives
- One Plant, One Student
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Builds leadership and public speaking through Model United Nations and student voice.
- Model United Nations
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Supports physical and mental health through fitness programmes and sport.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
NEASC-accredited, rated Good by ADEK, and an official College Board SAT Testing Center.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Six steps: enquiry, school tour, application and documents, assessment or interview, offer, then welcome.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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