Ajyal International School - Mbz

AJIS positions itself firmly in the mid-range tier of Abu Dhabi private school fees, with ADEK-approved tuition ranging from AED 30,130 for FS1 through Year 1 to AED 53,990 for Years 11-13 for the 2025-26 academic year. Critically, the school is currently offering a 20% discount on all year group fees, reducing the effective fee range to AED 23,136 (FS1-Year 1) to AED 41,448 (Years 11-13). At these discounted rates, AJIS represents genuinely competitive value for a ADEK Very Good-rated British curriculum school with a full FS1-Year 13 pathway, small class sizes capped at 15, and the facilities described above. The discount appears to be a promotional offer rather than a permanent structural reduction; parents should clarify the terms at enquiry stage and factor in the ADEK-approved headline fees for long-term financial planning. Additional costs are transparent and relatively modest. Bus fees are AED 5,000 per year - optional but competitive for Abu Dhabi. Uniform costs range from AED 600 (FS1-Year 1) to AED 740 (Year 4 and above), reasonable by Abu Dhabi standards. No book fees are listed in the ADEK/TAMM official fee schedule. Fees are structured across three terms, with Term 1 carrying the largest share: for FS1-Year 1, Term 1 is AED 9,254.40 and Terms 2 and 3 are AED 6,940.80 each (based on discounted fees). Contact the school directly at registrar@ajyal.sch.ae or 02 6968 500 for scholarship and bursary information. Compared to British curriculum peers in Abu Dhabi - where fees at higher-rated schools routinely exceed AED 70,000-90,000 per year - AJIS offers a credible British education at a price point accessible to a broader range of families. The value-for-money case is strongest for families in Years 7-13, where the school's academic performance is most robust. For Foundation Stage and lower primary, the value equation is more complicated given the Acceptable teaching quality rating - parents should weigh the fee savings against the academic risk.