Al Marfa International School offers some of the most affordable school fees in Abu Dhabi's private sector, with annual tuition ranging from AED 3,270 to AED 6,930 depending on grade level. These fees are set and regulated by ADEK under the TAMM fee framework for the 2025-2026 academic year, and they represent a fraction of the cost of mid-range Abu Dhabi private schools, where fees typically begin at AED 25,000 and can exceed AED 90,000 per year. For families in the Al Marfa and Al Dhafra Region who need an affordable, accessible private education option, this fee structure is genuinely significant.
The fee schedule shows a clear progression: KG1 and KG2 are priced at AED 3,270, Grades 1-2 at AED 3,270, Grades 3-4 at AED 3,350, Grades 5-8 at AED 4,170, Grade 9 at AED 5,400, and Grade 10 at AED 5,320. Additional costs include a school bus fee of AED 1,380 per year, book fees ranging from AED 100 to AED 250 depending on grade, and a uniform cost of AED 200 across all grade levels. The school's official fee PDF is available for download from the school website, and parents are advised to review it carefully before registration.
In terms of value for money, the assessment must be contextual. Against the absolute cost, the school delivers a regulated curriculum, a safe environment, and - in Cycles 1 and 3 - some genuinely competitive academic outcomes including a standout PIRLS reading score. However, parents paying even AED 3,270 per year deserve Acceptable teaching quality across all year groups, and the current Weak rating in KG means the school is not fully delivering value at that entry level. For Cycle 1-3 families, the combination of low fees, improving Maths and Science results, and a close-knit community environment represents reasonable value. No scholarship, bursary, or sibling discount information is publicly available from the school's website or ADEK sources.