SAIS-AUH's school fees 2026 position it firmly in the mid-range tier of Abu Dhabi's American curriculum schools. Tuition fees run from AED 29,500 at Preschool and KG level to AED 43,200 in Grades 11 and 12 - a fee ceiling that is significantly below the premium American curriculum schools in the capital, many of which charge AED 60,000-90,000+ at senior level. For families in Shakhbout City and surrounding residential communities, this represents genuine value for a school that carries a Very Good ADEK rating and a documented track record of academic improvement.
The official ADEK/TAMM fee schedule for 2025-2026 shows three fee bands: AED 29,500 for Preschool through KG2; AED 32,500 for Grades 1-5; AED 35,700 for Grades 6-8; AED 39,300 for Grades 9-10; and AED 43,200 for Grades 11-12. These are tuition-only figures. Additional costs include bus transport (AED 5,000 annually, consistent across all grades), books (ranging from AED 500 at Preschool/KG1 to AED 3,000 at Grade 10), and uniforms (AED 300-400 depending on grade). Total annual cost of attendance at Grade 12, including all listed additional costs, reaches approximately AED 49,700 - still well below comparable schools at this level. The school does not publicly disclose scholarship, bursary, or sibling discount structures on its website, and prospective parents should enquire directly. Payment terms and accepted methods are similarly not detailed in public-facing materials. Compared to peer schools in the Shakhbout City and broader Abu Dhabi American curriculum market, SAIS-AUH occupies a clear value position: it is not the cheapest option, but it offers a Very Good-rated education at a price point that makes it accessible to a broader range of families than the premium tier.