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Yas Academy School, Abu Dhabi

Tuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026

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Curriculum
Ministry of Education
ADEK
Acceptable
Location
Abu Dhabi, Al Danah
Fees
AED 57K - 69K
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Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition
None / FS 1
AED 57,090
KG 1 / FS 2
AED 57,090
KG 2 / Year 1
AED 57,090
Grade 1 / Year 2
AED 59,330
Grade 2 / Year 3
AED 59,330
Grade 3 / Year 4
AED 59,330
Grade 4 / Year 5
AED 59,330
Grade 5 / Year 6
AED 59,330
Grade 6 / Year 7
AED 63,820
Grade 7 / Year 8
AED 63,820
Grade 8 / Year 9
AED 63,820
Grade 9 / Year 10
AED 68,850
Grade 10 / Year 11
AED 68,850
Grade 11 / Year 12
AED 68,850
Grade 12 / Year 13
AED 68,850
Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Payment Terms

3
Installments
40/30/30
Payment Methods
Credit CardDebit CardBank TransferCheque

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)

AED 5% of annual tuition
one-time

Non-refundable upon offer acceptance; adjusted against final term's tuition fee as per ADEK guidelines

Re-registration Fee (Returning Students)

AED 5% of annual tuition
annual

Charged to confirm seat; adjusted against final term's tuition fee as per ADEK guidelines

Bus Transportation (Return Journey)

AED 5,000
annual

Two-way; provided by Emirates Transport; subject to change pending ADEK approval

Uniform

AED
annual

Available online or at Alforsan Mall; cost not specified

External Examination Fees

AED
per-exam

Additional charge applies; refer to school's published exam fees schedule

ECA (External Provider)

AED
per-term

ECAs led by external providers are paid directly to the provider; teacher-led ECAs are free

Food Services

AED
annual

Not included in tuition; cost not specified

Discounts & Offers

Sibling Rebate – 3rd Child
10% rebate on annual tuition fees for the third enrolled child
Sibling Rebate – 4th Child and Above
15% rebate per child on annual tuition fees for the fourth child and any additional children
Pre-KG & KG1 Welcome Discount
10% off annual tuition fees for new Pre-KG or KG1 enrolments for academic year 2026–2027; contact pre@yasamericanacademy.ae for eligibility and T&Cs
Scholarship Programme
20% off annual tuition fees for students accepted into the school's Scholarship Programme
Referral Campaign
Both the referring parent and the referred family each earn back 4% of their child's annual tuition fee when a new student is successfully enrolled

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.