American International School

AISA's school fees 2026 position it as a mid-range to accessible option within Abu Dhabi's private school market, particularly given its dual American and IB accreditation. Annual tuition runs from AED 32,950 for KG1 to AED 59,900 for Grades 9-12 - a fee ceiling that is notably lower than many comparable IB-authorised or American-curriculum schools in the capital. For context, schools offering the IB Diploma in Abu Dhabi frequently charge AED 70,000-90,000+ at the senior secondary level; AISA's Grade 12 fee of AED 59,900 represents meaningful value for families seeking IB access without premium pricing. Additional costs are transparent and structured. Registration fees are tiered: AED 2,000 for KG1-Grade 4, AED 2,400 for Grades 5-8, and AED 2,800 for Grades 9-12 - all non-refundable but credited against first-term tuition. Bus fees are AED 5,000 per year with an upfront AED 500 bus registration fee (non-refundable). Uniform costs are modest: AED 210 for KG1-Grade 5 and AED 220 for Grades 6-12. IB examination fees apply for Diploma Programme candidates and are published separately via the IB World Schools billing schedule. No book fees are listed in the ADEK/TAMM fee schedule for 2025-26. Payment terms follow ADEK policy: a minimum of three equal installments per academic year, with the first installment collectible up to one month before the academic year begins. Families seeking more installments (up to 10) may arrange this by formal written agreement with the school. Accepted payment methods include cash (UAE Dirhams), cheque, wire transfer to Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, and the Skiply mobile payment app via RAK Bank. No sibling discounts or merit scholarships are publicly advertised on the school website, though Emirati students are supported through ADEK scholarship pathways. Overall, AISA's fee structure delivers credible value: an internationally accredited, IB-authorised American curriculum school at fees that undercut many direct competitors.