Sunrise International School

Sunrise International School sits firmly at the affordable end of Abu Dhabi's private school spectrum, with ADEK-approved tuition fees ranging from AED 9,180 for Grades 1 to 6 to AED 12,900 for Grades 11 and 12. KG1 and KG2 are priced at AED 9,720. These figures place the school in the value price band for CBSE curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi, making it accessible to middle-income Indian-subcontinent families for whom curriculum continuity and cost management are both priorities. Compared to peer CBSE schools in Abu Dhabi, Sunrise International's fees are competitive, particularly given the quality and scale of the new campus infrastructure. Additional costs are transparent and published on the school's website. The school bus service costs AED 4,600 annually - a fixed rate regardless of grade - and is a significant additional outlay for families not within walking distance. Book fees vary by grade, ranging from AED 460 in KG to AED 990 in Grade 8, and cover Ministry-mandated books (Islamic Studies, Arabic, UAE Social Studies, and MEP) plus essential stationery. Uniform costs range from AED 480 in KG to AED 690 from Grade 6 upwards. There is no published information on sibling discounts, scholarships, or bursaries, which is a gap parents should address directly with the admissions office. Payment terms and installment structures are also not publicly detailed, though the school's online portal facilitates enquiries. The school's CBSE Affiliation No. 6630267 confirms regulatory standing. On a pure value-for-money basis, the combination of a new campus with a swimming pool, gymnasium, ICT labs, and three libraries at fees under AED 13,000 per year is genuinely strong. The caveat is that an Acceptable ADEK rating means the academic return on that investment is not yet maximised.