Al Ittihad National Private School - Shakhbout

INPS-Shakhbout sits firmly in the value tier of Abu Dhabi private schools, with ADEK-approved tuition fees ranging from AED 31,110 for KG1/KG2 to AED 41,430 for Grades 10-12. These are among the most accessible fee levels for an American curriculum school in Abu Dhabi that holds a Very Good ADEK rating and AIAA accreditation. For comparison, many American curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi charge AED 50,000-90,000+ for equivalent grade levels. The school's fee transparency is commendable: the ADEK-approved fee schedule is publicly downloadable from the school website, and all additional costs - books, uniform, transport - are itemised per grade.

The fee structure breaks into three bands: KG1-KG2 at AED 31,110, Grades 1-5 at AED 34,250, Grades 6-9 at AED 37,620, and Grades 10-12 at AED 41,430. Book fees range from AED 650 (KG1) to AED 3,000 (Grades 10-12). Uniform costs range from AED 393 (KG) to AED 581 (senior grades). Bus transport is a flat AED 5,000 per year for two-way, two-semester service - straightforward and competitively priced. A 5% VAT applies to all fees except tuition, books, and transport.

The sibling discount structure is structured: 5% discount for the second and third child, and 10% for the fourth child and above, applied to tuition fees. This is a meaningful benefit for larger families and reflects the school's community-oriented positioning. Payment is structured across three installments: 33% in August, 33% on 1 December, and 34% on 1 February, with the December and February installments submitted as post-dated cheques at the time of the first payment. Registration fee for new students is 5% of annual tuition, deductible from tuition fees. Re-registration for existing students is also 5% of annual tuition, also deductible. The school offers a scholarship program referenced on the student life page, though specific scholarship criteria, values, and availability are not publicly disclosed and should be confirmed directly with the admissions team.

The overall value-for-money verdict is strong. At AED 41,430 for Grade 12 - the most expensive year group - families are accessing a Very Good ADEK-rated, AIAA-accredited American curriculum school with Outstanding safeguarding, Outstanding curriculum design in the lower phases, and TIMSS scores above international averages. The honest qualification is that the senior phase academic performance does not yet fully justify even this modest fee for families with high university ambitions. For families with children in KG through Grade 9, the value proposition is excellent.