Abu Dhabi International School Fees Comparison

Comparing international school fees in Abu Dhabi helps families choose the right school for their budget and curriculum. This guide compares schools across budget, mid-tier and premium bands with indicative annual tuition in AED.

Fee bands at a glance (primary, annual, indicative)

Band	Annual tuition (primary)	Example schools
Budget	AED 25,000–45,000	GEMS Founders, Sunrise English, Raffles
Mid-tier	AED 50,000–75,000	Repton Abu Dhabi, GEMS Wellington, Jumeirah College
Premium	AED 75,000–120,000+	Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, JESS, British International School

Budget schools comparison

GEMS Founders School, Sunrise English Private School and Raffles International School typically sit in the AED 30,000–45,000 range for primary. Curricula include British, IB and American. Fees rise in secondary and exam years.

Mid-tier schools comparison

Repton Abu Dhabi, GEMS Wellington International School and Jumeirah College offer primary fees around AED 55,000–75,000 per year. Secondary and IGCSE/IBDP can be AED 75,000–95,000. Strong curricula and facilities.

Premium schools comparison

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) and British International School Abu Dhabi sit at the premium end. Primary AED 80,000–100,000; secondary/IBDP AED 95,000–120,000+ per year. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to add beyond tuition

Include registration, application, learning support, EAL and board exam fees. See our UAE fees guide and Hidden Fees guide.

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