Al Maharat Private School

Al Maharat's fee structure positions it as one of the most accessible British-curriculum options among Shakhbout City schools and across Abu Dhabi's private school landscape more broadly. School fees 2026 run from AED 20,110 for Preschool (FS1) to AED 31,260 for Year 10, as set by ADEK's TAMM fee approval system for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is firmly mid-range pricing for a British-curriculum school in Abu Dhabi - comparable schools with similar ADEK ratings and British/Cambridge credentials typically charge AED 35,000-55,000 and above. The school's fee band reflects its current stage of development and enrolment scale rather than a compromise on educational quality. Additional costs are transparent and regulated. Bus transport is available at AED 5,000 per year for most year groups (not listed for Year 10 in ADEK's published data). Uniform costs run AED 434 per year. No book fees are listed in the ADEK TAMM data, suggesting textbooks may be included or managed separately. SEN support carries an additional fee of approximately AED 3,000-3,500 per year for students requiring individual programme support. Meals are available through the school canteen, though specific pricing is not published in available sources. In value-for-money terms, the combination of a Good ADEK rating, Cambridge International Education accreditation, BSME membership, HPL accreditation, an exceptionally favourable teacher-to-student ratio of approximately 1:5, and fees well below the Abu Dhabi British-curriculum average represents genuine value. Parents should weigh this against the fact that primary attainment in core subjects is currently Acceptable rather than Good, and that the school does not yet offer sixth form. For families in Shakhbout City and surrounding communities who want a credentialed British education without the premium price tag, Al Maharat is a compelling proposition.