Our Own English High School

School fees at Our Own English High School are among the most affordable in Al Ain's private school sector, and represent one of the school's most compelling propositions for budget-conscious families. ADEK-approved tuition fees for 2025-26 range from AED 8,550 at KG level to AED 17,310 at Grade 11-12 on the CAIE track - a fee ceiling that is a fraction of what comparable dual-curriculum schools charge in Abu Dhabi city. The CBSE track is marginally cheaper than CAIE at every secondary grade level, reflecting the higher examination costs associated with Cambridge qualifications. Beyond tuition, families should budget for books (AED 326-933 depending on grade and curriculum), transport via Bright Bus Transport LLC (AED 3,000 per year, flat rate), uniform from Threads DGT Trading LLC (AED 389-550 per year), and examination fees where applicable: AED 725 for CBSE Grade 10, AED 800 for CBSE Grade 12, AED 900 per subject for CAIE Grade 10 (IGCSE), AED 1,200 per subject for CAIE Grade 11 (AS Level) and AED 1,300 per subject for CAIE Grade 12 (A Level). Cambridge exam fees per subject at A Level in particular can add meaningfully to the total cost for families with students sitting five or more subjects. Payment terms are structured across 10 monthly instalments (excluding July and August), making the fee outlay genuinely manageable. A new admission fee of 5% of annual tuition is payable on acceptance of an offer letter - this is non-refundable but is adjustable against the first term's fees once the student joins. Payment methods include online via the parent portal, cash, credit card and cheque at the school fee counter. The FAB GEMS World Credit Card offers up to 3% savings on annual fees paid in advance, plus 10% back on school expenses. The GEMS Genius Scholarship Programme is available for exceptional students applying for Grade 9 (Year 10) and Grade 11 (Year 12) entry for the 2026-27 academic year, offering up to 100% tuition fee coverage for two years. Eligibility extends to non-GEMS students with strong academic performance or outstanding talent in STEM, leadership, sports, arts, technology or Arabic studies. Sibling re-enrolment processes are structured, with separate timelines for CBSE (February) and CAIE (April-May). In value-for-money terms, OOL sits firmly in the value tier of Abu Dhabi private schools. The combination of a dual curriculum, PISA-benchmarked academic outcomes, a 600-seat auditorium, four science labs and GEMS group infrastructure at fees starting under AED 9,000 is difficult to match in this region. Families seeking premium facilities, smaller class sizes or a wider range of extracurricular provision at higher fee levels will find alternatives in Abu Dhabi city - but for families prioritising academic substance and curriculum flexibility at an accessible price point in Al Ain, OOL delivers strong value.