Al Salam Community School

Curriculum

British

KHDA Rating

Good

Location

Dubai, Al Twar 2

Annual Fees

AED 24K - 41K

Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition

None / FS 1

AED 23,795

KG 1 / FS 2

AED 23,795

KG 2 / Year 1

AED 27,041

Grade 1 / Year 2

AED 27,041

Grade 2 / Year 3

AED 29,204

Grade 3 / Year 4

AED 29,204

Grade 4 / Year 5

AED 31,367

Grade 5 / Year 6

AED 31,367

Grade 6 / Year 7

AED 35,152

Grade 7 / Year 8

AED 35,152

Grade 8 / Year 9

AED 36,775

Grade 9 / Year 10

AED 38,938

Grade 10 / Year 11

AED 38,938

Grade 11 / Year 12

AED 41,102

Grade 12 / Year 13

AED 41,102

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

Payment Terms

Installments

40/30/30

Payment Methods

Zenda app (credit/debit card, bank transfer, Shariah-compliant Pay Later), direct bank transfer to ADCB

First term payment due 01 August. Second term payment due 01 December. Third term payment due 01 March. First term fees must be paid in full before the academic year begins.

Additional Costs

Assessment Fee

AED 525

one-time

Non-refundable and non-transferable. Payable before child's assessment session.

Registration Fee

AED 2,000

one-time

Non-refundable. Deducted from first tuition fee payment once place is confirmed.

Chromebook (Years 3-13)

Variable

one-time

Available for purchase through the school. Required for all students in Years 3-13.

International Benchmark Assessments

Variable

annual

Fees announced at the start of each academic year. School follows KHDA guidelines.

Transport

Variable

annual

Arranged independently by families. Not provided directly by the school.

Uniforms

Variable

one-time

Not included in tuition fees.

Books and Learning Resources

Variable

annual

Not included in tuition fees. Specific resource lists provided per year group.

Discounts & Offers

Sibling Discount - 2nd Child

5% discount on tuition fees for the second enrolled child

Sibling Discount - 3rd Child

5% discount on tuition fees for the third enrolled child

Sibling Discount - 4th Child

10% discount on tuition fees for the fourth enrolled child

Sibling Discount - 5th Child

15% discount on tuition fees for the fifth enrolled child

Scholarships & Bursaries

No formal scholarship or bursary programme is publicly advertised on the school's website. Families in financial difficulty are encouraged to contact the school directly in advance of payment deadlines. The sibling discount structure provides meaningful relief for larger families.

Value for Money

Al Salam Community School occupies a clearly defined position in the Dubai fee landscape: it is a mid-range British curriculum school offering genuine value relative to its academic outcomes, particularly at secondary and sixth-form level. Annual fees range from AED 23,795 in FS1 to AED 41,102 in Years 12 and 13 - positioning ASCS well below premium British curriculum schools in Dubai, many of which charge AED 70,000 to AED 110,000 for comparable year groups. For a school with a KHDA Good rating, BSO accreditation, ALPS Diamond sixth-form status, and a 93% GCSE pass rate, the fee-to-outcome ratio is difficult to fault at the secondary level. The payment structure is split across three terms: the first term payment is due by 1 August, the second by 1 December, and the third by 1 March - broadly a 40/30/30 split. Fees can be paid via the Zenda app, which offers a Shariah-compliant 'Pay Later' installment option, credit and debit card, or direct bank transfer to ADCB. A non-refundable assessment fee of AED 525 is payable before the child's assessment session. Once a place is offered, a non-refundable registration fee of AED 2,000 secures the seat - this amount is subsequently deducted from the first tuition fee payment. Families with multiple children benefit from a structured sibling discount: 5% for the second child, 5% for the third, 10% for the fourth, and 15% for the fifth child. This is a meaningful saving for larger families and reflects the school's community-oriented ethos. Additional costs to budget for include Chromebook purchase for students in Years 3-13 (available through the school), international benchmark assessment fees as announced annually, and any transport costs which are arranged independently. Uniforms and books are additional costs not included in tuition. Compared to peer schools in Al Twar 2 and the broader Deira-Al Nahda corridor, ASCS fees are competitive. For families seeking a full British curriculum from FS to A-Level at a price point that does not require a premium expat salary, ASCS represents one of the most credible options in Dubai education.