Aldar Academies-Al Yasmina School

Yasmina British Academy's school fees 2026 range from AED 49,740 at Foundation Stage and Year 1 to AED 67,270 for Years 10 through 13 - a fee band that positions the school firmly in the mid-range for British-curriculum Abu Dhabi schools, and notably below several IB and premium American-curriculum competitors in the Khalifa City and Al Raha corridor. The fee structure is approved by ADEK for AY2025-2026, with the 2026-2027 structure published at the same rates (subject to potential ADEK-approved increases). For context, families are paying for a dual-accredited Outstanding school with examination results that significantly outperform UK national averages. On a pure academic-outcomes-per-dirham calculation, YBA represents strong value. The jump from Year 9 (AED 61,010) to Year 10 (AED 67,270) - an increase of AED 6,260 - reflects the additional resource intensity of GCSE and A-Level programmes, including examination registration costs which are charged separately. Additional costs are clearly disclosed. Bus transport via Emirates Transport costs AED 5,841 per year for a return journey - a fixed, transparent fee. Uniforms are available from Magrudy at Al Wahda Mall (approximately AED 400 per student per ADEK data). Books for curriculum subjects are included within tuition fees - a genuine saving versus schools that charge separately for textbooks. External examination fees are charged additionally and are published separately on the school's website. Most teacher-led ECAs are free; only external-provider ECAs carry an additional charge. Registration fees follow ADEK guidelines: new joiners pay a non-refundable fee of 5% of annual tuition upon offer acceptance (adjustable against the final term's invoice). Returning students pay a re-registration fee of 5% to confirm their place, also adjustable against the final term. A 2,000 AED registration fee is noted for 2025-2026 specifically, adjusted against Term 1 fees. Payment is structured across three terms: Term 1 at 40% of annual fees, Terms 2 and 3 at 30% each. The school offers 0% instalment plans through FAB, ADIB, and ENBD credit cards, allowing families to spread monthly payments without interest - a practically useful facility for managing cash flow. Payment is accepted by bank transfer or cheque. No sibling discounts or bursary schemes are publicly advertised on the school's website. This is a notable absence for a school of this size and profile; families with multiple children should enquire directly with the admissions team. The school does not publish scholarship information on its public-facing pages.