Al Ittihad National Private School - Khalifa

INPS-Khalifa's school fees 2026 are set and approved by ADEK, and represent one of the most compelling value propositions among American curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi education. The fee schedule runs from AED 21,830 per year at KG1 and KG2 through to AED 44,580 per year at Grades 10-12 - a range that places this school firmly in the affordable segment of Abu Dhabi's private school market. For context, many comparable American curriculum schools in the capital charge AED 50,000-80,000+ at secondary level; INPS-Khalifa's ceiling of AED 44,580 is a meaningful differentiator for cost-conscious families. The fee structure is transparent and ADEK-approved. Additional costs include bus transport (AED 5,000 per year for two-way, two-semester service), books (ranging from AED 650 at KG1 to AED 3,000 at Grades 10-12), and uniforms (AED 393 at KG level to AED 581 at senior grades). A 5% VAT is applied to all fees except tuition fees, books, and transportation. Registration and re-registration fees are set at 5% of annual tuition and are deductible from the tuition total - a parent-friendly structure. Sibling discounts are available from the second child onward, though the specific percentage is not publicly disclosed and should be confirmed with the admissions team. Tuition is paid in three instalments: 33% in August, 33% on 1 December, and 34% on 1 February. The December and February instalments are submitted as post-dated cheques alongside the August payment - a standard UAE private school arrangement. The school also accommodates employer-direct payment arrangements through a formal undertaking form. The refund policy is clearly documented and ADEK-aligned. The school actively supports students in pursuing national and international scholarship opportunities through personalised counselling and preparation workshops - a meaningful commitment for families planning for higher education costs. On value for money, our editorial verdict is clear: at this fee level, with a sustained Very Good ADEK rating, Apple Distinguished School status, Outstanding safeguarding, and a full K-12 American curriculum with AP options, INPS-Khalifa offers exceptional value relative to its peer group in Khalifa City schools and across Abu Dhabi private schools broadly. The gap in international benchmark performance (PISA, MAP) is a genuine caveat, but it does not negate the school's overall quality proposition at this price point.