International Community Schools - Falah

ICS Falah's school fees 2026 (ADEK-approved for AY2025-2026) range from AED 33,000 for KG1 and KG2 up to AED 43,923 for Grades 10, 11, and 12. This places the school firmly in the mid-range bracket for American curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi - below the premium American-curriculum institutions (which can exceed AED 70,000-80,000 annually) but above the most budget-oriented options. For families in the Al Falah community, these fees represent a genuinely accessible entry point to an internationally accredited American pathway education. The school's published fee structure includes a significant new-student discount programme: 25% off tuition for new KG1 and KG2 students (bringing fees down to AED 24,750), 15% off for new students in Grades 1-6, and 10% off for new students in Grades 7-12. An additional 5% sibling discount is available on top of these rates. These are meaningful reductions that substantially lower the effective first-year cost, particularly for families enrolling younger children. A non-refundable registration fee of AED 1,000 is charged following the admissions assessment; this is adjusted against Term 1 fees. Additional costs are transparent and clearly published. Books range from AED 300 (KG1) to AED 3,850 (Grade 12). Uniforms are a flat AED 350 across all grades. Two-way school bus transport is AED 5,000 annually - a competitive rate for Abu Dhabi. Notably, the school confirms that most co-curricular activities and secondary exams are included within the tuition fee, which meaningfully reduces the hidden-cost burden that parents at some other schools experience. Payment is flexible: families can choose full payment upfront by 30th August, two equal instalments (30th August and 3rd January), or three equal instalments (30th August, 1st December, and 4th April). Accepted payment methods include bank transfer, card payment, and cheques drawn on UAE banks. The school banks with Ajman Bank. From a value-for-money perspective, ICS Falah offers a compelling physical proposition - a purpose-built campus with a 500-seat theater, multiple science labs, a swimming pool, gymnasium, and 6,000-title library - at a price point that would typically deliver far more modest facilities elsewhere in Abu Dhabi. The trade-off is an Acceptable ADEK rating and documented academic attainment gaps. Parents who prioritise campus quality, an inclusive environment, and the American curriculum pathway for a mid-range investment will find reasonable value here. Those prioritising measurable academic outcomes above all else should weigh the attainment data carefully before committing.