Al Sanawbar Private School

Al Sanawbar's fee structure for 2025-26 is one of the most accessible among American curriculum schools in Al Ain, ranging from AED 14,440 at KG level to AED 30,760 at Grade 9 - with Grade 10 through Grade 12 fees settling at AED 30,680. This positions the school firmly in the mid-range to affordable bracket for the Al Ain private school market, particularly when compared to premium international schools in Abu Dhabi city where fees regularly exceed AED 60,000-90,000 per annum. For a Cognia-accredited, ADEK-licensed school offering a complete KG-12 American curriculum pathway with SAT and AP examination preparation, this fee level represents genuine value.

Additional costs are clearly structured and published by ADEK. The annual bus fee is AED 4,298 across all grades. Book fees range from AED 973 (KG2) to AED 3,773 (Grade 11), with Grade 9 and Grade 11 notably higher due to examination preparation materials. The uniform fee is a flat AED 286 across all grades - a predictable and modest cost. A one-time non-refundable registration fee of AED 500 is due by the beginning of May and is deducted from the following year's tuition fees.

Tuition is paid in three equal instalments: the first due in the first two weeks of September, the second in January, and the third in April. Books, uniforms, and transport must be paid in full at the time of the first instalment. The school does not accept cheques from parents with a history of returned payments. The refund policy is structured: full refunds are available for unused books and uniforms upon withdrawal, while tuition refunds are tiered based on how far into the semester a student has enrolled. No information is publicly available regarding sibling discounts, merit scholarships, or bursaries - parents should enquire directly with the admissions team. The school fees in Al Ain at this level, combined with Cognia accreditation and a stable ADEK Good rating, make Al Sanawbar a compelling proposition for budget-conscious families who do not require the premium facilities or internationally diverse environment of higher-fee competitors.