Liwa International School - Al Ain - Falaj Hazza'

LISF's school fees Al Ain position it firmly in the mid-range bracket for the emirate - and as genuine value when benchmarked against American curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi city, where comparable schools charge significantly more. Tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year run from AED 19,400 for KG1 and KG2 to AED 35,030 for Grade 12, with a structured step-up across phases: KG and early primary in the AED 19,400-21,020 range, upper primary at AED 23,630, middle school at AED 27,290, and high school rising from AED 29,820 to AED 35,030. Books are charged separately and range from AED 1,560 (KG) to AED 3,185 (Grades 10-12). Total costs including books therefore range from approximately AED 20,960 at KG level to AED 38,215 at Grade 12. Fees are payable in three installments: the first (33% of tuition plus books) is due between 20 August and 12 September; the second (33% of tuition) between 1-12 December; and the third (29% of tuition) between 2-13 February. A non-refundable registration fee of 5% of tuition applies for new students, deducted from the first installment. Re-registration fees of 5% apply annually in February/March. Transportation within Al Ain city costs AED 4,037 per year; outside city limits, AED 4,800. Uniforms attract a 5% VAT surcharge. The school explicitly states that fees are not subject to any discount - there are no sibling discounts, bursaries, or fee reductions publicly available. Scholarships are not mentioned in official school communications, though the university guidance programme references scholarship support for outgoing students. In terms of value for money, the editorial verdict is clear: for an ADEK Very Good-rated American curriculum school with Outstanding safeguarding, a 1:15 teacher ratio, extensive facilities including swimming pools and a robotics room, and a nationally recognised community service programme - all at fees well below Abu Dhabi city equivalents - LISF represents a genuinely strong proposition for Emirati and Arab families in Al Ain. The caveat is that international assessment scores and MAP attainment lag, so families prioritising elite academic outcomes may find the value calculus less compelling.