Yas Academy School

Yas Academy School occupies the budget end of Abu Dhabi's private school fee spectrum, with tuition fees for the 2025-26 academic year ranging from AED 5,800 at KG1 and KG2 to AED 14,399 at Grade 12, as confirmed by the official ADEK/TAMM fee schedule. These figures represent some of the most accessible school fees in Abu Dhabi among ADEK-regulated private institutions, and for families on constrained budgets who require an Arabic-medium, MoE-aligned education, the value proposition is clear. The total cost of attendance rises when additional fees are factored in: bus transport costs AED 4,000 per year for all grade levels, and book fees range from AED 210 at KG1 to AED 950 at Grades 7 and 8. Uniform costs are AED 300 at KG level and AED 450 from Grade 1 upwards. Notably, no book fees are listed for Grades 9 through 12 in the official TAMM schedule, which may reflect digital or school-provided resources at the senior level. Compared to peer MoE private schools in Abu Dhabi, Yas Academy's fees are competitive. The school does not publish information about sibling discounts, merit scholarships, or financial assistance on its website, though the school's news feed references the opening of Abu Dhabi scholarship applications for 2026, suggesting awareness of external funding opportunities for eligible families. Payment terms, installment structures, and accepted payment methods are not detailed in available public documentation - parents should contact the school directly at +97126678900 or info@yas.academy to confirm. The value-for-money verdict is nuanced: at this price point, an Acceptable ADEK rating is understandable, and the school delivers a culturally coherent, values-driven education within the MoE framework. However, families investing even in these modest fees deserve a school with a credible improvement trajectory - and the Weak self-evaluation rating gives genuine cause for concern about the school's capacity to improve outcomes over the coming years.