Over the last 10 years, school fees have risen significantly in Abu Dhabi, varying between schools and curricula. As of 2016, Abu Dhabi has 185 registered private schools and approximately 200,000 students of different nationalities.
School fees in Abu Dhabi range from AED 2200 to AED 96,333 (USD 600 to 26,300) per annum. This excludes additional fees for admission, transportation, school uniforms, and books. Several factors including location, curriculum (UK, US, CBSE, IB, etc), academic track record and facilities affect the range in school fees.
Edarabia maintains a comprehensive list of Abu Dhabi schools with lots of information including parent reviews, accreditation details and ADEC ratings.
