International School of Choueifat - Khalifa

ISC-Khalifa City's 2025-26 school fees range from AED 23,420 at Pre-KG/KG level to AED 41,370 for Grade 12 - positioning the school firmly in Abu Dhabi's mid-range fee band. For context, the average annual fee across all year groups is approximately AED 30,000, making this one of the more accessible all-through SABIS schools in the capital. When compared to peer schools in Khalifa City and across Abu Dhabi's private school landscape, ISC-Khalifa City offers a Very Good ADEK-rated education at a fee point that is typically 40-60% lower than the emirate's premium British or IB schools, which commonly charge AED 60,000-95,000 per annum. Additional costs are transparent and regulated through ADEK's TAMM portal. Bus transport is a flat AED 5,500 per year across all year groups. Book fees range from AED 564 (Pre-KG) to AED 4,249 (Grade 12), reflecting the increasing complexity of curriculum materials at higher grades. Uniform costs are a consistent AED 305 across all year groups. Parents should budget for these additional costs on top of tuition: a Grade 12 student's all-in annual cost (tuition + bus + books + uniform) reaches approximately AED 51,424 - still well below the premium tier. The school's fees page on its website directs families to the official Tuition and Fees document for AY 2025-26, confirming that fee information is formally published and accessible. Payment terms and installment structures are managed through the school's accounting department, though specific installment splits are not publicly detailed on the website. Families are advised to contact the school directly to confirm payment schedules. No publicly advertised sibling discounts or scholarship programmes were confirmed from available sources at the time of this review, though families should enquire directly with the admissions team. On value for money, the editorial verdict is clear: for families seeking a structured, academically rigorous, internationally recognised pathway to university - with IGCSE, A Level, and AP/SAT options available - ISC-Khalifa City represents strong value at its price point. The Very Good ADEK rating, strong mathematics results, and established SABIS university placement track record justify the fees. The caveat is that families paying mid-range fees should be aware that inclusion support and gifted-and-talented provision within lessons are not yet at the level that the fee might imply.