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Shining star international schoolTuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026

Curriculum
CBSE
ADEK
Acceptable
Location
Abu Dhabi
Fees
AED 9K - 17K
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Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition
KG 1 / FS 2
AED 8,630
KG 2 / Year 1
AED 8,630
Grade 1 / Year 2
AED 10,300
Grade 2 / Year 3
AED 11,000
Grade 3 / Year 4
AED 11,560
Grade 4 / Year 5
AED 11,560
Grade 5 / Year 6
AED 13,730
Grade 6 / Year 7
AED 13,730
Grade 7 / Year 8
AED 14,840
Grade 8 / Year 9
AED 14,840
Grade 9 / Year 10
AED 15,920
Grade 10 / Year 11
AED 15,840
Grade 11 / Year 12
AED 16,930
Grade 12 / Year 13
AED 16,930
Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Payment Terms

3
Installments
30/30/40
Payment Methods
CashCredit/Debit CardCheque

Parents paying Term 1 by cash or card must submit post-dated cheques for Terms 2 and 3. Cheque payments require three cheques: current-dated for Term 1, dated 1st September for Term 2, and 1st December for Term 3. Cheques should be made in favour of Shining Star International School. Bank charges apply for card payments.

Additional Costs

Bus (Two-Way)

AED 4,420
annual

School website fee; ADEK profile lists AED 4,428

Books & Materials – KG1/KG2

AED 495
annual

Books & Materials – Grade 1/2

AED 594
annual

Books & Materials – Grade 3

AED 644
annual

Books & Materials – Grade 4/5

AED 660
annual

Books & Materials – Grade 6

AED 715
annual

Books & Materials – Grade 7/8

AED 798
annual

Books & Materials – Grade 9/10/11/12

AED 880
annual

Uniform – KG1/KG2

AED 519
annual

Uniform – Grade 1/2/3/4/5

AED 640
annual

Uniform – Grade 6/7/8/9/10/11/12

AED 578
annual

CBSE Board Fee – Grade 9

AED 375
annual

CBSE board examination fee

CBSE Board Fee – Grade 10

AED 750
annual

CBSE board examination fee

CBSE Board Fee – Grade 11

AED 375
annual

CBSE board examination fee

CBSE Board Fee – Grade 12

AED 900
annual

CBSE board examination fee

Discounts & Offers

Sibling Discount – 1st Child
No discount for the first child
Sibling Discount – 2nd Child
7% discount on tuition fees for the second child
Sibling Discount – 3rd Child
10% discount on tuition fees for the third child
Sibling Discount – 4th Child
10% discount on tuition fees for the fourth child
Sibling Discount – 5th Child
10% discount on tuition fees for the fifth child
One-Time Annual Payment Discount
5% discount for parents who pay the full annual tuition fee in one payment
One-Time Annual Payment + Sibling – 1st Child
5% discount for first child when paying annually in full with sibling enrolled
One-Time Annual Payment + Sibling – 2nd Child
9% discount for second child when paying annually in full
One-Time Annual Payment + Sibling – 3rd/4th/5th Child
12% discount for third, fourth and fifth child when paying annually in full
I-Shine Discount
7% discount for students with achievements at national level
Parent Referral Discount
5% on referred child's fees or AED 500, whichever is lower
Vendor / Third-Party Referral Discount
5% on referred child's fees or AED 500, whichever is lower

Scholarships & Bursaries

The Anmol Ratan Scholarship offers an AED 5,000 prize split among top-performing students, with the final decision resting with the Admission and Academic team. A Teacher Referral incentive of AED 250 is also available. On-the-spot admission applicants receive gift bags.

Value for Money

Shining Star International School (SSIS) offers an Indian curriculum (CBSE) education at competitive fee levels, positioning itself as a budget school offering premium education. For the 2025–2026 academic year, annual tuition fees range from AED 8,630 for KG1 and KG2 through to AED 16,930 for Grades 11 and 12, all approved by ADEK. The school's fees are structured to be accessible while covering a comprehensive educational experience, with additional costs for books, uniform, and optional bus transport clearly itemised.

The yearly fee (tuition plus books and uniform) ranges from approximately AED 9,644 at the KG level to AED 18,388 at the senior secondary level. Tuition fees are payable in three terms, with Term 1 covering April–June, Term 2 covering September–November, and Term 3 covering December–March. A 5% discount is available for parents who make a one-time annual payment, making upfront settlement a financially attractive option.

SSIS provides a range of discount schemes including sibling discounts of up to 10% for third and subsequent children, merit-based scholarships for high-achieving students, and referral incentives for parents and teachers. Board fees (applicable to Grades IX–XII for CBSE board examinations) are charged separately and range from AED 375 to AED 900 depending on the grade. The school accepts payment by cash, card, and cheque, with post-dated cheques required for the second and third term instalments.