Horizon Private School (MOE) - Khalifa

Horizon Private School's fee structure, as published on the official ADEK/TAMM portal for Academic Year 2025-2026, positions it firmly at the accessible end of Abu Dhabi's private school fee spectrum. Tuition fees range from AED 6,340 (KG1) to AED 20,200 (Grades 11-12) - a range that is significantly below the mid-range and premium American curriculum schools in the emirate. This is the school's most powerful differentiator: it offers an MoE-aligned, AP-accredited, Cognia-certified education at a price point that makes it genuinely accessible to a broad range of families. Note that the school's own website publishes a separate fee schedule that appears to reflect a different (possibly older or branch-specific) fee structure with higher tuition figures. The authoritative fee data for ADEK compliance purposes is the TAMM portal schedule, which is used in the fee table below. Parents should confirm the applicable schedule directly with the school's admissions office at the time of enrolment. Additional costs are significant and must be factored into the total annual spend. Transport (AED 4,950 per year) is a fixed additional cost for bus users. Book fees range from AED 210 (KG1) to AED 950 (Grades 7-8). Uniform fees range from AED 400 (KG) to AED 800 (Grades 10-12). AP exam registration carries an additional fee of AED 550 per course, with a late/drop fee of AED 160. A non-refundable registration fee of AED 500 is charged upon enrolment. Tuition fees may be paid in full at the start of the academic year or in three instalments (approximately 40% Term 1, 30% Term 2, 30% Term 3, based on the published school schedule). Transport fees follow the same three-instalment structure, with each instalment due one month before the term begins. Lunches, educational trips, and some externally-provided ECA activities carry additional charges not included in tuition. Value-for-money verdict: For families seeking an American curriculum, AP access, and Cognia accreditation at the lowest price point in Abu Dhabi, Horizon delivers strong value. The school fees Abu Dhabi families pay here are among the most competitive for this curriculum type. However, the ADEK Good rating (not Outstanding or Very Good), the interim facilities situation, and the acknowledged gaps in English and inclusion provision mean families are not getting a premium product at a budget price - they are getting a genuinely good-value, improving school that still has work to do.