Al Ittihad National Private School - Falaj Hazza

For families comparing school fees in Al Ain, INPS Falaj Hazza occupies a clear value position: it is among the most affordable American curriculum schools in the emirate, with ADEK-approved tuition fees for 2025-26 ranging from AED 18,820 at Pre-K/KG1 to AED 32,370 at Grade 12. These are regulated fees confirmed by ADEK's TAMM platform and cannot be increased without regulatory approval. The fee progression is gradual and logical, rising incrementally as grade complexity increases. Beyond tuition, families should budget for additional costs. Bus transport is AED 4,025 per year (two-way, two semesters), with one-way or one-semester options also available at AED 3,350. Books range from AED 500 at Pre-K/KG1 to AED 3,000 at Grades 10-12. A 5% VAT applies to all fees except tuition, books, and transport. Uniform is available via an online retailer (Emirates Industries). Registration fees for new students are 5% of annual tuition, deductible from the first instalment; re-registration for existing students follows the same structure. Payment terms are structured across three instalments: 33% in August, 33% on 1 December, and 34% on 1 February. The December and February instalments must be submitted as post-dated cheques at the time of the August payment - a standard UAE practice that parents should plan for. The school offers a sibling discount from the second child onwards, and additional discounts are available for parents employed at UAE University, Al Ain Municipality, Al Ain Club, and Al Ain Distribution Company - a targeted community benefit that reflects the school's local roots. Compared to peer American curriculum schools in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi, INPS Falaj Hazza sits firmly in the value-for-money segment. Families will not find a Cognia-accredited, AP-offering, American curriculum school with SAT exam centre status at these fees in many other locations. The trade-off is clear: this is not a premium-facilities school, and the ADEK inspection confirms that academic outcomes, particularly in English-medium subjects in the upper school, do not yet match the ambitions of the curriculum design. For families prioritising cultural alignment, community feel, accessible fees, and a credible pathway to university through SAT/TOEFL/AP, the value proposition is strong. For families whose primary priority is top-tier English-medium academic results in the upper school, the evidence warrants caution.