Bright Riders School, Abu Dhabi
Tuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
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Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
1st Installment (Terms April–June): payable 1st–20th March. 2nd Installment (Terms September–December): payable 1st–20th June. 3rd Installment (Terms January–March): payable 1st–20th November. Cheques should be in favour of 'Bright Riders School SO LLC'. Fee counters open 8:00am–2:00pm on weekdays.
Additional Costs
Bus (Annual)
As per ADEK fee schedule 2025–26
As per ADEK fee schedule 2025–26
Books Fee – KG1 & KG2
Mandatory
Mandatory
Books Fee – Grade 1 & 2
Mandatory
Mandatory
Books Fee – Grade 3 & 4
Mandatory
Mandatory
Books Fee – Grade 5 & 6
Mandatory
Mandatory
Books Fee – Grade 7 & 8
Mandatory
Mandatory
Books Fee – Grade 9 & 10
Mandatory
Mandatory
Books Fee – Grade 11 & 12
Mandatory
Mandatory
Islamic Studies Books Fee
Muslim students only; amount varies by grade
Muslim students only; amount varies by grade
Uniform – KG1 & KG2
As per ADEK fee schedule 2025–26
As per ADEK fee schedule 2025–26
Uniform – Grade 1 & 2
Grade 1: AED 240; Grade 2: AED 260
Grade 1: AED 240; Grade 2: AED 260
Uniform – Grade 3 to 5
Grade 3 & 4: AED 260; Grade 5: AED 410
Grade 3 & 4: AED 260; Grade 5: AED 410
Uniform – Grade 6 to 12
As per ADEK fee schedule 2025–26
As per ADEK fee schedule 2025–26
CBSE Registration Fee – Grade 9
Mandatory; CBSE registration
Mandatory; CBSE registration
CBSE Examination Fee – Grade 10
Mandatory; CBSE board exam
Mandatory; CBSE board exam
CBSE Registration Fee – Grade 11
Mandatory; CBSE registration
Mandatory; CBSE registration
CBSE Examination Fee – Grade 12
Mandatory; CBSE board exam
Mandatory; CBSE board exam
After-School Activities – KG Students
Optional
Optional
Competitive Exam Classes (Grade 6 onwards)
Optional; AED 300 for 8 classes per subject
Optional; AED 300 for 8 classes per subject
Art, Dance & Music (Grade 1 onwards)
Optional; AED 300 for 8 classes
Optional; AED 300 for 8 classes
Karate (KG1 onwards)
Optional
Optional
Value for Money
Bright Riders School offers a CBSE curriculum with tuition fees for the 2025–26 academic year ranging from AED 10,280 for KG1 and KG2 up to AED 21,330 for Grade 12. Fees are structured across three terms and must be paid in three installments, with clear payment windows in March, June, and November. The school's fee levels are competitively positioned within the private CBSE school segment in Abu Dhabi, reflecting its broad offering from Kindergarten through to Grade 12.
In addition to tuition, families should budget for mandatory book fees (AED 400–700 depending on grade), uniform costs (AED 240–410 per year as per ADEK data), and CBSE registration and examination fees for Grades 9–12 (AED 200–650). Optional extras include after-school activities, competitive exam classes, art, dance, music, and karate, providing students with a well-rounded extracurricular experience at transparent, fixed rates.
Tuition fees are subject to change based on ADEK approval, and the school has published its 2026–27 fee structure in advance, allowing families to plan ahead. Payments can be made by debit or credit card (excluding American Express and Diners Club), cheque, or online via the Parent Portal. The school operates a clear refund policy tied to attendance duration within each term, and outstanding fees may result in withholding of report cards or transfer certificates.