Australian International School - Dubai

AIS Dubai's fee schedule, as approved by the KHDA, positions the school firmly in the premium band of Dubai private schools, with annual tuition ranging from AED 52,000 at the Pre-KG and KG levels to AED 90,000 for Years 11 and 12. This places it above mid-range but below the Premium Plus tier occupied by Outstanding-rated schools such as Nord Anglia and Kings School Al Barsha, which are near neighbours. For context, the KHDA lists the average fee across all year groups at approximately AED 63,133, reflecting the heavier weighting of lower year groups in the current enrolment. The fee schedule for school fees in Dubai 2026 is KHDA-approved and published transparently on the school website. Beyond tuition, families should budget for additional annual costs including a Health Service Fee of AED 300 per child, a Resource Fee starting from AED 400 per child, and an Excursion Fee of AED 450 per child. Bus transportation is available at an additional cost, with fees available on request from the school's transport team. The admissions process requires a non-refundable application fee of AED 500, an enrolment deposit of 10% of annual tuition (deducted from Term 1 fees), and a re-enrolment fee of 5% of annual tuition for returning students. Payment is structured across three terms, with due dates of 1 August (Term 1), 1 November (Term 2) and 1 March (Term 3), with payment accepted by cash, card or bank transfer to the school's Sharjah Islamic Bank account. A 5% early payment discount is available for payments submitted before 1 July. A sibling discount structure offers 5% for the second and third child, 10% for the fourth child and 15% for the fifth child, though this cannot be combined with the new enrolment discount of 5%. On a value-for-money assessment, AIS Dubai offers a genuinely differentiated curriculum proposition - the only Australian curriculum school in Dubai - within a purpose-built, high-specification campus. For families who need or want the Australian system, the premium pricing is justified by the absence of alternatives. For families without a specific need for the Australian curriculum, the value case is less compelling relative to Better-rated British or American curriculum schools at similar price points.