Canadian International School

CIS's fee structure is one of its most strategically important attributes. School fees 2026 for the 2025-26 academic year run from AED 37,010 for KG1 to AED 49,820 for Grades 10-12 - and critically, these fees include books. In the context of Abu Dhabi private school fees, where comparable Outstanding-rated schools routinely charge AED 60,000-90,000+ annually, CIS's positioning is genuinely mid-range to value, not merely marketed as such. The fee structure is organised into three bands with modest increments between them: KG1-KG2 (AED 37,010-39,510), Grades 1-5 (AED 43,090-43,210), Grades 6-9 (AED 46,240), and Grades 10-12 (AED 49,820). The increments between bands are approximately AED 2,000-3,500, meaning parents do not face dramatic fee jumps as children progress through the school. Fees are paid in three terms, with Term 1 payment (minus the registration fee) due in August, Term 2 due 1 December, and Term 3 due 2 March. Additional costs are transparent and ADEK-approved: transportation is AED 5,000 annually, books AED 2,000 (though books are stated as included in the tuition fee - parents should confirm the specific arrangement with the school), and uniform AED 700. The registration fee is non-refundable and is deducted from the first term payment rather than charged separately on top of annual fees. Card payments must be made at the school; bank transfer and cheque payment steps are available online. The school does not publicly advertise sibling discounts, merit scholarships, or bursary programmes on its website. Families requiring financial flexibility should contact the accounts department directly. The refund policy follows UAE Ministry of Education regulations: full-term fees are retained if a student attends more than six weeks of a term, with graduated retention for shorter attendance periods. Value-for-money verdict: For an ADEK-Outstanding rated school with internationally benchmarked PISA results, a Tier-1 Alberta accreditation, and fees that sit 30-50% below many comparable-rated schools in Abu Dhabi, CIS represents strong value. The fee ceiling of AED 49,820 for senior high is particularly notable - families with children approaching Grade 10-12 will find this significantly more affordable than IB or A-Level alternatives at the same inspection rating.