Repton Foundation School

Curriculum

British

ADEK

Outstanding

Location

Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island

Fees

AED 62K - 69K

Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition

None / FS 1

AED 62,110

KG 1 / FS 2

AED 62,110

KG 2 / Year 1

AED 68,890

Grade 1 / Year 2

AED 68,890

Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Payment Terms

Installments

40% in August (Term 1), 30% in December (Term 2), 30% in March (Term 3)

Payment Methods

To be confirmed directly with school finance office

Full payment at start of academic year also accepted. Refunds processed per ADEK regulations with deductions based on duration of enrolment.

Additional Costs

Book Fee

AED 750

annual

Applicable to all students FS1 to Year 2

Bus / Transportation

AED 8,500

annual

Optional; routes include Khalifa City and surrounding areas

Uniform

AED 400

annual

Approximate cost; purchased separately

Enrolment Deposit

AED 5% of annual tuition

one-time

Deducted from first term's fees; generally non-refundable except in exceptional circumstances per ADEK guidelines

School Lunches

AED Not included in tuition

termly

Charged separately; exact amount to be confirmed with school

Educational Trips

Variable

termly

At least one excursion per term; costs vary by destination

External ECA Providers

Variable

termly

Some after-school clubs with external providers incur additional charges

Discounts & Offers

Sibling Discount

Not publicly advertised for Foundation Stage; parents should enquire directly with the admissions office

Early Payment

Full tuition may be paid at the start of the academic year; no published discount for early payment in full

Scholarships & Bursaries

No formal scholarship or bursary programme is publicly advertised for the Foundation School. Parents seeking financial assistance should contact the admissions office directly. The school's selective admissions process is based on assessment outcomes rather than financial need.

Value for Money

Repton Foundation School's 2025-26 fee structure places it firmly in the premium tier of Al Reem Island schools and among the higher-priced British curriculum early-years providers in Abu Dhabi. Fees are structured across three termly instalments (40% in August, 30% in December, 30% in March) and range from AED 62,601 for FS1 and FS2 to AED 70,700 for Year 1 and Year 2 - the latter figure confirmed by ADEK's TAMM fee registry for 2025-26. Note that the school's own published fee schedule shows Year 1 and Year 2 at AED 69,436, while TAMM records AED 70,700; parents should verify the current figure directly with the admissions office. Additional costs are material. A book fee of AED 750 per annum applies to all students from FS1 to Year 2. Bus services are available at AED 8,500 per annum. Uniforms carry an additional cost of approximately AED 400. Tuition fees explicitly exclude school lunches, transportation, educational trips, and any extracurricular activities provided by external suppliers. A deposit of 5% of the annual tuition fee is required upon enrolment for both new and current students, deducted from the annual fees in line with ADEK regulations. Board examination fees (relevant for older year groups on the Fry Campus) are charged separately per ADEK regulations. For context, at AED 62,601-70,700 per year, Repton Foundation School sits at the upper end of Abu Dhabi's British curriculum primary market. Parents considering this school as the entry point into the full Repton pathway should model the total cost of an education from FS1 through Year 13 across both campuses - with Fry Campus fees currently ranging from AED 71,120 (Years 3-8) to AED 80,960 (Years 12-13), the cumulative investment is substantial. The school does not publicly advertise sibling discounts or scholarship programmes for the Foundation stage; parents should enquire directly. The value proposition is defensible given the dual Outstanding regulatory ratings, the Apple Distinguished School technology infrastructure, and the clear pipeline to a full British secondary education - but it requires families to be comfortable with both the academic selectivity and the compact campus footprint.