Maplewood Canadian International School

MCIS sits in the mid-range bracket for Abu Dhabi private schools, with tuition fees running from AED 38,000 for KG1 and KG2 up to AED 46,000 for Grade 12 according to ADEK's official 2025-26 fee schedule. This positions the school as accessible relative to premium international schools in Abu Dhabi - where fees at British and IB schools frequently exceed AED 70,000-90,000 per annum - while still representing a meaningful annual commitment of AED 38,000-46,000 in tuition alone. The school's own published fee schedule on its website shows slightly lower tuition figures (KG1 at AED 30,000 through to Grade 12 at AED 46,000), which may reflect an older published rate. Parents should verify the current year's fees directly with the school and against the ADEK TAMM portal, which is the authoritative source. For this review, we use the ADEK-verified 2025-26 figures. Additional costs are material and should be factored into total annual spend. School bus transport costs AED 6,000 annually per the ADEK fee schedule - a significant addition for families relying on transportation. Books and digital resources range from AED 1,800 for KG grades to AED 2,300 for Grades 9-12. Uniform costs range from AED 350 for KG students to AED 700 for secondary students. A one-time, non-refundable registration fee of AED 1,000 is payable on entry (this is included within the total tuition fee rather than charged additionally). Chromebooks are provided from Grade 2 onwards, and students are not required to purchase a new device each year - a genuine cost saving compared to schools requiring annual device purchases. The school offers a corporate discount for employees of selected partner entities - families should enquire directly at registrar@maplewood.school. Payment terms follow a three-term structure with fees payable in advance per term. No specific scholarship or bursary programme is publicly detailed on the school's website. On value-for-money: for families specifically seeking the Canadian curriculum and the Alberta High School Diploma, MCIS offers the most accessible price point among Abu Dhabi's Canadian schools. The ADEK Good rating, above-average PISA scores, and Very Good pastoral care provision support the case that the fees deliver reasonable educational value. However, the Weak governance rating and MAP assessment gaps introduce uncertainty about the school's trajectory - parents paying mid-range fees should expect a school actively addressing its structural weaknesses, not one coasting on a maintained rating.