Al Tharawat National Private School

Al Tharawat National Private School offers some of the most affordable school fees 2026 in Abu Dhabi's private sector, making it one of the most accessible MoE-curriculum options for families in the Bani Yas area. Tuition fees for the 2025-2026 academic year range from AED 10,100 at KG level to AED 12,200 for Grade 12 - a remarkably narrow band that reflects the school's community-oriented, non-premium positioning. For context, the average private school fee in Abu Dhabi spans a much wider range, and Al Tharawat sits firmly at the accessible end of the spectrum. Additional costs are transparent and modest. School bus transport is priced at AED 3,500 per year across all grade levels. Books range from AED 300 (KG1) to AED 715 (Grades 5 through 9), with no book fees listed for Grades 9 through 12 in the official ADEK TAMM fee schedule. Uniforms are a flat AED 400 per year across all grade levels. These additional costs are standardised and clearly published, which is a positive transparency indicator. No information is publicly available regarding sibling discounts, scholarships, bursaries, or instalment payment structures - parents should enquire directly with the school's admissions office. Given the school's community focus and fee bracket, it would be reasonable to expect some flexibility on payment terms, but this cannot be confirmed from available sources. On value for money, the assessment must be honest: at AED 10,100 to AED 12,200 per year, Al Tharawat is priced significantly below the Abu Dhabi private school average. However, value is not determined by price alone. With an ADEK Acceptable rating, declining performance trends in core subjects, and acknowledged gaps in facilities, teaching quality, and extracurricular provision, the school does not currently offer a compelling value proposition for families who have options. For families where affordability is the primary constraint and Arabic-medium MoE education is the priority, Al Tharawat remains one of the most financially accessible choices among Bani Yas schools - but the academic risk associated with the current Acceptable rating is real and should be factored into the decision.