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Universal American School - BranchTuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026

Curriculum
American / International Baccalaureate
KHDA
Very Good
Location
Dubai, Dubai Festival City
Fees
AED 39K - 81K
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Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition
None / FS 1
AED 39,450
KG 1 / FS 2
AED 42,740
KG 2 / Year 1
AED 48,463
Grade 1 / Year 2
AED 58,135
Grade 2 / Year 3
AED 58,135
Grade 3 / Year 4
AED 58,135
Grade 4 / Year 5
AED 58,135
Grade 5 / Year 6
AED 64,560
Grade 6 / Year 7
AED 64,560
Grade 7 / Year 8
AED 68,146
Grade 8 / Year 9
AED 68,146
Grade 9 / Year 10
AED 81,021
Grade 10 / Year 11
AED 81,021
Grade 11 / Year 12
AED 81,021
Grade 12 / Year 13
AED 81,021
Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Payment Terms

3
Installments
40/30/30
Payment Methods

Term 1 is approximately 40% of the annual discounted fee; Terms 2 and 3 are each approximately 30%. Discounted fee structures are subject to terms and conditions.

Additional Costs

School Uniform

AED
annual

Not included in tuition fees; cost not specified

Canteen / Meals

AED
annual

Not included in tuition fees; cost not specified

Transportation

AED
annual

Not included in tuition fees; cost not specified

Discounts & Offers

KHDA Approved Discount – Grades 1–4
KHDA-approved fee reduction of AED 6,460 applied to Grades 1–4, reducing the fee from AED 64,595 to AED 58,135
KHDA Approved Discount – Grades 5–6
KHDA-approved fee reduction of AED 7,173 applied to Grades 5–6, reducing the fee from AED 71,733 to AED 64,560
KHDA Approved Discount – Grades 7–8
KHDA-approved fee reduction of AED 3,587 applied to Grades 7–8, reducing the fee from AED 71,733 to AED 68,146

Value for Money

Universal American School - Branch offers a US/IB curriculum from Pre-KG through Grade 12, with tuition fees for the 2024-25 academic year ranging from AED 39,450 for Pre-KG up to AED 81,021 for Grades 9–12. The school has received a Very Good KHDA rating consistently, reflecting strong academic outcomes and a well-rounded educational environment. Fees are structured across three payment terms, with Term 1 representing approximately 40% of the annual fee and Terms 2 and 3 each representing approximately 30%.

KHDA-approved discounts are applied to certain grade levels: Grades 1–4 receive a discount of AED 6,460, Grades 5–6 receive AED 7,173, and Grades 7–8 receive AED 3,587, bringing their effective fees down to AED 58,135, AED 64,560, and AED 68,146 respectively. Pre-KG, KG 1, KG 2, and Grades 9–12 are not subject to any KHDA-approved discount. It is important to note that the published fees do not include school uniforms, canteen meals, or transportation.

Positioned in the mid-to-upper fee bracket for American curriculum schools in Dubai, Universal American School - Branch offers competitive value given its sustained Very Good inspection ratings, strong attainment in English, Mathematics, and Science, and outstanding scores in personal development and community responsibility. Families should budget for additional costs such as uniforms, meals, and transport when calculating the total annual cost of attendance.