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Liwa International School - MushrifTuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026

Curriculum
American
ADEK
Good
Location
Abu Dhabi, Al Mushrif
Fees
AED 26K - 32K
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Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition
None / FS 1
AED 26,340
KG 1 / FS 2
AED 27,030
KG 2 / Year 1
AED 27,030
Grade 1 / Year 2
AED 28,120
Grade 2 / Year 3
AED 28,120
Grade 3 / Year 4
AED 29,290
Grade 4 / Year 5
AED 29,290
Grade 5 / Year 6
AED 29,290
Grade 6 / Year 7
AED 30,370
Grade 7 / Year 8
AED 30,370
Grade 8 / Year 9
AED 31,460
Grade 9 / Year 10
AED 31,460
Grade 10 / Year 11
AED 32,440
Grade 11 / Year 12
AED 32,440
Grade 12 / Year 13
AED 32,440
Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Payment Terms

3
Installments
Payment Methods

First installment due August; second installment due December; third installment due February

Additional Costs

Registration Fee

AED 1,350–1,620
one-time

5% of tuition fee; KG1/KG2: AED 1,350; Grade 1–2: AED 1,405; Grade 3–5: AED 1,465; Grade 6–7: AED 1,520; Grade 8–9: AED 1,575; Grade 10–12: AED 1,620

Books & Learning Materials

AED 1,560–3,185
annual

KG1/KG2: AED 1,560; Grade 1: AED 2,355; Grade 2: AED 2,460; Grade 3: AED 2,565; Grade 4: AED 2,630; Grade 5: AED 2,700; Grade 6: AED 2,770; Grade 7–9: AED 2,840; Grade 10–12: AED 3,185

Uniform

AED 595–655
annual

KG1/KG2: AED 595; Grade 1 and above: AED 655

Transportation (Bus)

AED 4,324
annual

Inside Abu Dhabi; two-way service

Value for Money

Liwa International School – Al Mushrif (LISM) offers an American curriculum education in Abu Dhabi's Mushrif district, with tuition fees for the 2025–2026 academic year ranging from AED 27,030 for Kindergarten through to AED 32,440 for Grades 10–12. The fee structure is transparent and tiered by grade level, reflecting the increasing complexity and resources required at each stage of education. Total fees including books range from approximately AED 28,590 at KG level to AED 35,625 at senior secondary level.

In addition to tuition, families should budget for books and learning materials (AED 1,560–AED 3,185 depending on grade), a uniform (AED 595 for KG, AED 655 for Grade 1 and above), and an optional transportation fee of AED 4,324 per year for bus service within Abu Dhabi. A registration fee of 5% of tuition is also applicable, ranging from AED 1,352 to AED 1,622. These costs are clearly itemised, allowing families to plan their education expenditure with confidence.

LISM offers a three-installment payment plan, with the first payment due in August, the second in December, and the third in February, making the financial commitment more manageable across the academic year. The school's fee levels are competitive within the Abu Dhabi private American curriculum sector, and the inclusive admissions philosophy combined with a broad range of grade offerings from KG1 through Grade 12 provides strong long-term value for families seeking continuity of education.