Abu Dhabi Grammar School (Canada)

AGS sits firmly in the mid-range fee bracket for Abu Dhabi private schools, with ADEK-approved tuition fees for the 2025-2026 academic year ranging from AED 23,350 for KG1 and KG2 to AED 49,190 for Grade 12. This fee progression is gradual and transparent, rising incrementally as students advance through the school. The fee structure is ADEK-regulated and published on the TAMM portal, providing parents with confidence that fees are not subject to arbitrary increases. Beyond tuition, families should budget for additional costs. School bus transport is AED 4,072 per year for all grade levels - a fixed and clearly stated cost. Textbook fees vary by grade: AED 1,375 at KG level, rising to approximately AED 3,295 at Grade 9 (no separate book fee is listed for Grades 10-12, likely because senior high materials are incorporated differently). Uniform costs are AED 360 per year across all grades. For Grades 7-12, the one-time Chromebook purchase of AED 2,150 is an additional cost in the first year, though students retain ownership. The payment schedule for new students involves a registration deposit of 20% of tuition fees, followed by 13% on 1 August (plus transport and textbooks), 33% on 1 December, and 34% on 1 March - effectively a four-instalment structure across the year. Returning students pay a 5% deposit in February, then 28% in August (plus transport and textbooks), 33% in December, and 34% in March. Accepted payment methods are not specified on the public website; parents should confirm directly with the school. Compared to other Abu Dhabi private schools offering internationally recognised curricula, AGS represents genuine value for money. Schools offering IB, A-Level, or American AP programmes at comparable academic ratings typically charge AED 50,000-AED 90,000+ per year. The Nova Scotia diploma is a credible, university-recognised qualification, and receiving it at fees starting under AED 25,000 is a compelling proposition. The caveat is that the facilities and some academic outcomes (particularly Arabic and assessment quality) reflect the mid-range positioning - parents should not expect premium-school infrastructure at these price points. No sibling discount, scholarship, or bursary information is published on the school's public website; families should enquire directly.