The Aquila SchoolTuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026

Curriculum

British

KHDA

Good

Location

Dubai, Dubai Land

Fees

AED 49K - 78K

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Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition

None / FS 1

AED 48,673

KG 1 / FS 2

AED 51,917

KG 2 / Year 1

AED 54,081

Grade 1 / Year 2

AED 54,081

Grade 2 / Year 3

AED 56,244

Grade 3 / Year 4

AED 56,244

Grade 4 / Year 5

AED 59,489

Grade 5 / Year 6

AED 59,489

Grade 6 / Year 7

AED 64,897

Grade 7 / Year 8

AED 64,897

Grade 8 / Year 9

AED 71,386

Grade 9 / Year 10

AED 71,386

Grade 10 / Year 11

AED 71,386

Grade 11 / Year 12

AED 77,876

Grade 12 / Year 13

AED 77,876

Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Payment Terms

Installments

40/30/30

Payment Methods

Early Bird discounts apply for full payment by 30 April (7%), 31 May (5%), or 30 June (3%). Corporate discounts are not combined with other discounted fees and apply off KHDA approved fees. All discounts are at the total discretion of the school and may be amended or removed without prior notice.

Additional Costs

Transport (Bus)

AED

annual

Optional bus service available for an additional fee; specific cost not published

Uniform

AED

annual

Mandatory; must be purchased separately from tuition fees via Trutex (trutex.ae)

Extra-Curricular Activities

AED

per-term

Some activities may have extra charges to support specialised programmes

Discounts & Offers

Sibling Discount – Second Child

5% off KHDA approved tuition fees for the second child enrolled; applied to the youngest child in the school.

Sibling Discount – Third Child

15% off KHDA approved tuition fees for the third child enrolled; applied to the youngest child in the school.

Sibling Discount – Fourth Child and Beyond

25% off KHDA approved tuition fees for the fourth and any subsequent children enrolled; applied to the youngest child in the school.

Early Bird Discount – Pay by 30th April

7% discount on tuition fees when paid in full by 30th April for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Early Bird Discount – Pay by 31st May

5% discount on tuition fees when paid in full by 31st May for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Early Bird Discount – Pay by 30th June

3% discount on tuition fees when paid in full by 30th June for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Corporate Discount

Corporate discounts available for employees of Visa, Fazaa, Emirates, Esaad, and HSBC. Applied off KHDA approved fees; not combined with other discounted fees. Other companies may apply via the Admissions team.

Scholarships & Bursaries

The Aquila School offers scholarships; a dedicated Scholarships page is listed on the school's admissions section. Specific scholarship criteria, values, and eligibility details are not published in the source material — prospective families are encouraged to visit the school's Scholarships page or contact the Admissions team directly.

Value for Money

The Aquila School offers a British curriculum education in Dubai, with tuition fees for the 2025–2026 academic year ranging from AED 48,673 for Foundation Stage 1 to AED 77,876 for Years 12 and 13. Fees are approved by the KHDA and reflect the school's commitment to delivering a personalised, high-quality education across all stages — from Early Years through to Post-16 IB Diploma and Vocational Pathways. The school positions itself as providing outstanding learning that is accessible to families through flexible payment structures.

Tuition fees are payable in three termly instalments — 40% in Term 1 (August–December), 30% in Term 2 (January–March), and 30% in Term 3 (April–June). Families who pay in full early can benefit from an Early Bird Discount of up to 7% if paid by 30th April. Sibling discounts are also available, offering 5% off for a second child, 15% for a third, and 25% for a fourth or subsequent child, applied to the youngest child's fees. Corporate discounts are available for employees of select companies including Visa, Fazaa, Emirates, Esaad, and HSBC.

Additional costs beyond tuition include optional bus transport, school uniforms (purchased separately via Trutex), and some extra-curricular activities that carry supplementary charges. The school's fee structure is competitive within the British curriculum segment in Dubai, and the KHDA-rated Good overall inspection rating (2023–2024) underscores the value delivered across academic, personal, and social development outcomes.