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American International School

Curriculum
American
ADEK
Very Good
Location
Abu Dhabi
Fees
AED 33K - 60K

Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition
KG 1 / FS 2
AED 32,950
KG 2 / Year 1
AED 34,450
Grade 1 / Year 2
AED 46,430
Grade 2 / Year 3
AED 46,430
Grade 3 / Year 4
AED 46,430
Grade 4 / Year 5
AED 46,430
Grade 5 / Year 6
AED 50,910
Grade 6 / Year 7
AED 50,910
Grade 7 / Year 8
AED 50,910
Grade 8 / Year 9
AED 50,910
Grade 9 / Year 10
AED 59,900
Grade 10 / Year 11
AED 59,900
Grade 11 / Year 12
AED 59,900
Grade 12 / Year 13
AED 59,900
Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Payment Terms

3
Installments
Minimum 3 equal installments per academic year; up to 10 installments by formal written agreement
Payment Methods
Cash (AED only), cheque (local banks payable to American International School LLC), wire transfer (ADCB, IBAN: AE960030011749439920002), Skiply mobile app (RAK Bank)

First installment collectible up to one month before academic year start. Non-payment after three consecutive weekly reminders may result in enrollment suspension, withholding of results, or eSIS access restriction.

Additional Costs

Registration Fee (KG1 to Grade 4)

AED 2,000
one-time

Non-refundable; credited against first-term tuition fees

Registration Fee (Grade 5 to Grade 8)

AED 2,400
one-time

Non-refundable; credited against first-term tuition fees

Registration Fee (Grade 9 to Grade 12)

AED 2,800
one-time

Non-refundable; credited against first-term tuition fees

Bus / Transportation Fee

AED 5,000
annual

Annual bus fee per student

Bus Registration Fee

AED 500
annual

Non-refundable upfront payment; credited as advance towards bus fees for first semester

Uniform (KG1 to Grade 5)

AED 210
annual

Per ADEK/TAMM fee schedule 2025-26; home delivery within Abu Dhabi costs an additional AED 15

Uniform (Grade 6 to Grade 12)

AED 220
annual

Per ADEK/TAMM fee schedule 2025-26

IB Examination Fees (Grade 11-12 IB DP)

Variable
annual

Published separately per IB World Schools billing schedule for May/November exam sessions

Discounts & Offers

ADEK Scholarship (Emirati Students)
Emirati senior students are actively supported with ADEK scholarship pathways and university guidance. Specific discount amounts are managed through ADEK directly.

Scholarships & Bursaries

No merit-based scholarships or sibling discounts are publicly advertised on the school's website. Emirati students are supported through ADEK-managed scholarship programmes. Families seeking financial assistance should contact the school admissions office directly.

Value for Money

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.