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ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-27 

THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ABU DHABI’S FEES

At The British International School Abu Dhabi, every day is packed with life-changing learning experiences. Our school fees reflect our commitment to excellence and innovation, which will ensure your child thrives. 
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OUR SCHOOL FEES

The British International School Abu Dhabi’s fees reflect the extraordinary learning opportunities and world-leading British international curriculum we offer.

Alongside your child’s formal teaching and learning, our fees include pioneering Nord Anglia collaborations with The Juilliard School, UNICEF, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, plus many exciting co-curricular activities. These will inspire your child to be creative, follow their passions, and think differently.

Like all school fees in Abu Dhabi, our costs are subject to Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) approval.

BIS ABU DHABI'S FEES

The British International School Abu Dhabi 2026-2027 fees are listed below. Our fees are charged evenly, based on a 10-month year.

Registration Fee

To secure your child’s place, you'll need to pay a non-refundable registration fee of 5%. This fee will then be deducted from your tuition fees, once your child takes up their place.

Year Group

5% Registration Fee

Nursery

2,500 AED

Early Years FS2

2,500 AED

Years 1-5

3,000 AED

Years 6-11

3,000 AED

Years 12-13

3,500 AED

 

Tuition Fees

 Year GroupAnnual FeeAutumn Term
(Aug - Dec)
(4 Months)		 Spring Term
(Jan - Mar)
(3 Months)		Summer Term
(Apr - Jul)
(3 Months)
Nursery54,204 AED 21,682 AED 16,261 AED 16,261 AED
 FS256,090 AED 22,436 AED 16,827 AED16,827 AED 
 Years 1- 568,259 AED 27,304 AED20,478 AED 20,478 AED 
 Years 6 - 1169,881 AED 27,952 AED 20,964 AED 20,964 AED
 Years 12 - 1376,952 AED30,781 AED 23,086 AED 23,086 AED 

 

Year Groups Chart

 

Sibling Discount

We offer a sibling discount to families who already have children at our school. This is a 7.5% discount for the fourth child and 10% discount for the fifth child.

 

Re-enrolment Fee

A re-enrolment fee of AED 2,500 is payable at the start of Term 3 to confirm your child’s place for the following academic year. This amount will be fully credited toward Term 1 fees of the next school year.

Bus Fees

We run a safe and efficient bus service that covers the main residential areas of Abu Dhabi. The costs of our service are detailed below.

 

Trip


Annual Fee

Autumn Term

(Aug-Dec)

Spring Term

(Jan-Mar)

Summer Term

(Apr-Jul)

Return Journey

8,000 AED

3,200 AED

2,400 AED

2,400 AED

One-way Journey

6,300 AED

2,520 AED

1,890 AED

1,890 AED

 

Examination Fees

IGCSE, BTEC and IB Diploma Programme examination fees are not included in the school fees and require additional payment from parents. Examination fees are set by the external examination boards and are typically confirmed between September and November each year. Once the fees have been confirmed by the examination boards, they will be communicated to the relevant parents.

In addition to the examination fees, an administration fee is charged for exam entries processed through the school. For the 2026-2027 academic year, the administration fee is AED 50 per IGCSE subject, AED 150 per IB Diploma Programme student, and GBP 60 per BTEC Level 2/3 student. These fees are subject to change each academic year.

 

Fee Policy

The full school's 2026-2027 fee schedule and fee policy can be accessed here.

 

 

 

 

STEP-BY-STEP ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Ready to start your child’s enrolment journey? Here’s what you need to do.
Make an enquiry
Get in touch with our admissions team to let us know you’re interested in joining the BIS Abu Dhabi family. We can answer any questions, discuss your situation, and confirm whether we have places available.
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Join us for a tour
The best way to get a feel for our inclusive school community is to take a tour of our campus. If you’re not in Abu Dhabi, you can meet us online.
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Send us your application
We accept applications all year round. We promise to get back to you within 24 hours (excluding weekends and national holidays) of receiving your form.
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Assessment
Every child who joins us takes a short assessment, which vary by age. This may include testing your child’s English language fluency, writing, and cognitive skills.
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Finalising your place
You’re almost there! Once you’ve completed the first four steps – and if our school is the right match – we’ll offer you a place. We’ll send you an offer of enrolment to sign, too.
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Getting started
Once your child’s place is confirmed, we’ll make sure they get a warm welcome.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Does The British International School Abu Dhabi charge any additional fees?

     

    Our tuition fees cover the cost of teaching and learning, textbooks and associated curricula materials for the academic year.

    School uniforms are purchased at an additional cost from Zaks Uniforms. 
    If additional learning support is required, this may be subject to extra cost.
    Exam fees are chargeable and have applied since the 2025–2026 academic year.

  • How can I pay the school fees?

    School fees can be paid conveniently through Zenda, a secure platform that makes managing and paying school fees simple. Parents can use Zenda to make payments and manage their school payment information in one place.

    For more information about Zenda and how to get started, please read our guide: Introducing Zenda: A Simpler Way to Manage School Payments.

     
  • How does the process differ if my company is paying the tuition fees?

    Our aim is to make applying to our school as simple as possible. If your company is paying your child’s school fees, our Admissions and Finance Teams will guide you through the process.

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