Shining star international school

Shining Star International School positions itself explicitly as a "Budget School Offering Premium Education" - and the school fees Abu Dhabi parents encounter here are among the most accessible for a Good-rated, full-through CBSE school in the emirate. ADEK-approved tuition fees for 2025-2026 range from AED 8,630 for KG1 and KG2 up to AED 16,930 for Grades 11 and 12. When books and uniforms are added, the all-in yearly cost ranges from approximately AED 9,644 at KG level to AED 18,388 at the senior secondary level - figures that compare very favourably against the broader Abu Dhabi private school market. Fees are payable in three terms: Term 1 (April-June), Term 2 (September-November), and Term 3 (December-March). Parents paying by cash or card in Term 1 must submit post-dated cheques for Terms 2 and 3. A one-time annual payment attracts a 5% discount, and sibling discounts are structured at 7% for the second child and 10% for the third, fourth, and fifth child. The Anmol Ratan Scholarship offers an AED 5,000 prize distributed among top-performing students, and an I-Shine Discount of 7% is available for students with achievements at national level. A teacher referral bonus of AED 250 and a parent referral discount (5% on referred child fees or AED 500, whichever is lower) further demonstrate the school's community-oriented approach to growth. Additional costs to budget for include transport (AED 4,428 per year), books (AED 495 to AED 880 depending on grade), uniforms (AED 519 to AED 640), and CBSE board examination fees (AED 375 for Grade 9 and Grade 11; AED 750 for Grade 10; AED 900 for Grade 12). Compared to peer CBSE schools in Abu Dhabi and the broader Indian curriculum segment, SSIS sits firmly in the value-to-mid range. For families seeking a Good-rated ADEK school with a genuine Indian curriculum pathway at accessible fees, the value proposition is strong.