
Yas Academy School, Abu Dhabi
Tuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
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Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
0% installment plans available through partner banks FAB, ADIB, and ENBD. Finance Officer in school can assist with payment process.
Additional Costs
Registration Fee (New Students)
Non-refundable upon offer acceptance; adjusted against final term's tuition fee as per ADEK guidelines
Non-refundable upon offer acceptance; adjusted against final term's tuition fee as per ADEK guidelines
Re-registration Fee (Returning Students)
Charged to confirm seat; adjusted against final term's tuition fee as per ADEK guidelines
Charged to confirm seat; adjusted against final term's tuition fee as per ADEK guidelines
Bus Transportation (Return Journey)
Two-way; provided by Emirates Transport; subject to change pending ADEK approval
Two-way; provided by Emirates Transport; subject to change pending ADEK approval
Uniform
Available online or at Alforsan Mall; cost not specified
Available online or at Alforsan Mall; cost not specified
External Examination Fees
Additional charge applies; refer to school's published exam fees schedule
Additional charge applies; refer to school's published exam fees schedule
ECA (External Provider)
ECAs led by external providers are paid directly to the provider; teacher-led ECAs are free
ECAs led by external providers are paid directly to the provider; teacher-led ECAs are free
Food Services
Not included in tuition; cost not specified
Not included in tuition; cost not specified
Discounts & Offers
Scholarships & Bursaries
Yas American Academy offers a Scholarship Programme providing a 20% reduction on annual tuition fees for eligible students. Further details are available on the school's scholarship page.
Value for Money
Yas American Academy offers a comprehensive American curriculum education with fees structured across three key phases. For the 2025–2026 academic year, tuition ranges from AED 57,090 for Pre-KG through KG2, rising to AED 59,330 for Grades 1–5, AED 63,820 for Grades 6–8, and AED 68,850 for Grades 9–12. The same fee structure applies for the 2026–2027 academic year, subject to ADEK approval. Fees are payable across three terms, with Term 1 accounting for approximately 40% and Terms 2 and 3 each at 30% of the annual total.
Tuition fees include all curriculum books and core teacher-led extra-curricular activities. However, uniform, food services, transport, external examination fees, and ECA activities led by external providers are not included in the tuition fee. A non-refundable registration fee of 5% of annual tuition applies for new students, adjustable against the final term's fees as per ADEK guidelines. The school partners with FAB, ADIB, and ENBD to offer 0% installment payment plans via credit card, providing families with flexible payment options.
The school offers several discount programmes to support families, including a sibling rebate of 10% for a third child and 15% for a fourth child and above, a 10% welcome discount for new Pre-KG and KG1 enrolments, a 20% scholarship programme for eligible students, and a 4% referral reward for both referring and referred families. These initiatives reflect the school's commitment to making quality American curriculum education accessible and rewarding for its community.