Liwa International School - Qattarah

LISQ sits firmly in the mid-range to value segment of the Abu Dhabi private school market, with tuition fees ranging from AED 23,480 (KG1) to AED 30,630 (Grades 10-12) for the 2025-26 academic year. These are among the most accessible fee levels for an ADEK-rated American curriculum school in the Al Ain region, making LISQ a genuinely attractive proposition for families seeking quality Abu Dhabi education without the premium price tag of larger international operators. Fees are structured on a three-installment payment plan: the first installment (33% of tuition plus books) is due between August 20 and 29; the second installment (33% of tuition) between December 1 and 12; and the third installment (29% of tuition) between February 2 and 12. A non-refundable registration fee of 5% of tuition applies to new students, deducted from the tuition total. Re-registration for returning students requires a 5% fee paid in April or May, also deducted from the following year's tuition. Books are charged separately and range from AED 1,560 (KG) to AED 3,185 (Grades 10-12). Uniform costs range from AED 700 to AED 850 depending on grade, with 5% VAT applied to uniform fees. Transportation is optional at a flat AED 4,413 per year. iPads must be purchased separately by parents. The school offers a 15% discount for Al Ain Municipality staff members - a meaningful benefit for government employees. Sibling discounts apply: the second child receives a 5% discount, and the third child and beyond receive 10%. No formal scholarship or bursary programme is publicly documented beyond these discounts. Compared to peer American curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi, LISQ's fees represent genuine value - the total cost including books and uniform for a KG1 student is approximately AED 25,740, rising to around AED 34,665 for Grades 10-12 when books and uniform are included. For families with multiple children, the sibling discount structure makes LISQ increasingly cost-effective.