Al Dhafra Private School

Al Dhafra Private Schools – Abu Dhabi is located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City (MBZ City), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The campus is positioned in MBZ City along the local streets and is accessible by car; nearby public transit serves the area. Public bus routes 930 and 970 stop within walking distance of the campus at nearby streets such as Khaled Ibn Sultan Street and Zayed Al Awwal Street.

The Abu Dhabi campus operates from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. School phases are: Kindergarten (Pre-KG to KG2), Elementary (Grade 1–5), Middle School (Grade 6–8), and High School (Grade 9–12).

The school is private and co-educational; from Middle School onward, boys and girls are taught in separate classes.

A School Clinic system operates with three clinics (main clinic for primary and female secondary, a male clinic for Grade 6–12 boys, and a KG clinic) staffed by registered nurses and a visiting DOH- Abu Dhabi doctor. Public information does not specify a dedicated SEN program; families should inquire for details on additional learning support.

The school offers an American Curriculum at the Abu Dhabi campus, with UK and/or US curriculum options available across campuses.

No religious affiliation is stated.

Regular days begin around 7:30–7:50 AM with an assembly. Pre-KG to KG2 dismissal is around 1:00 PM; Elementary and Secondary dismissal is around 2:15 PM on regular days. Fridays operate on a half-day schedule with earlier dismissal.

A school bus service is available, with annual fees typically in the range of AED 4,000 to AED 4,500 depending on the route. The service is provided for student travel and routes are established through the school's transportation arrangements.

Application / Registration fees

- A registration (re‑registration) deposit is charged to confirm a place and is deductible from the annual tuition. The registration/re‑registration amount is set at up to 5% of the annual tuition fee.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)

The school charges tuition per academic year. Fees are commonly collected in a minimum of three instalments; the per‑term figures below show each annual tuition divided into three equal instalments for clarity.

- PREKG: AED 24,000 per year (AED 8,000.00 per term).
- KG1: AED 25,520 per year (AED 8,506.67 per term).
- KG2: AED 27,780 per year (AED 9,260.00 per term).
- Grade 1: AED 30,040 per year (AED 10,013.33 per term).
- Grade 2: AED 30,040 per year (AED 10,013.33 per term).
- Grade 3: AED 30,040 per year (AED 10,013.33 per term).
- Grade 4: AED 30,040 per year (AED 10,013.33 per term).
- Grade 5: AED 37,040 per year (AED 12,346.67 per term).
- Grade 6: AED 37,040 per year (AED 12,346.67 per term).
- Grade 7: AED 38,170 per year (AED 12,723.33 per term).
- Grade 8: AED 38,170 per year (AED 12,723.33 per term).
- Grade 9: AED 40,540 per year (AED 13,513.33 per term).
- Grade 10: AED 41,570 per year (AED 13,856.67 per term).
- Grade 11: AED 42,800 per year (AED 14,266.67 per term).
- Grade 12: AED 43,930 per year (AED 14,643.33 per term).

These tuition figures are the school's approved fee amounts and appear in the school's published fee schedule. Per‑term amounts above are annual divided by three to reflect the standard three‑instalment billing structure.

Mandatory and additional charges

- Books and learning resources: charged in addition to tuition; amounts vary by grade (examples range from around AED 1,000 in early years up to AED 3,300–3,500 in senior grades).
- Transportation (bus): a single annual bus charge is applied where used (the school's published figure for transport is AED 4,950 for the Abu Dhabi campus; other breakdowns commonly show a range of AED 4,000–5,000 depending on route and grade).
- Uniform: a one‑off uniform cost is charged (typical ranges shown are AED 90–120).
- External/exam fees and other course‑specific charges: charged separately where applicable (for example, board/entrance/exam fees for college‑board or external exam sessions).

These ancillary charges are billed in addition to the tuition line and vary by grade and by service selected.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are payable in a minimum of three instalments per academic year. Typical instalment timing is: first instalment at registration or at the start of the first term (August/September), second instalment in December, and third instalment in March. Instalment timing and exact due dates follow the school's published fee calendar.
- The registration/re‑registration deposit is deductible from the tuition and is normally applied against the final instalment (the school adjusts the registration deposit into the tuition schedule).
- The school follows the private school policy guidance on instalments and deposits; instalment proportions and any alternative payment plans (for example monthly plans where offered) are subject to the school's accounts office terms.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Al Dhafra Private Schools operate as day schools and do not publish boarding charges.

Other one‑off or recurring costs

- Application or assessment fees: small one‑time application/assessment fees may be required when applying (amounts and whether these are refundable depend on the school's admissions procedures).
- Re‑registration fees: charged annually to hold a place for the following academic year and are deductible from that year's tuition (subject to the 5% rule above).
- Activity, co‑curricular and remedial fees: charges for optional activities, clubs, and certain intervention programmes are additional.
- Insurance/medical and consumables: occasional charges may apply for insurance, trips, or consumable materials.

These additional costs vary by student choices and grade and are billed as applicable.

Refund information

- The registration/re‑registration deposit is deductible from tuition. The school follows the regulator's rules on refunds; registration/re‑registration deposits are generally non‑refundable except in limited circumstances allowed under the regulator's guidance (for example approved relocation or other extenuating cases). If a refund is required, the school applies the regulatory refund calculation rules for tuition already paid and for the period of enrolment.

Fee payment options and payment administration

- Accepted payment methods include bank transfer (wire), cash payment at the accounts office, credit/debit card payments at the school payment counter, and post‑dated cheques submitted to cover later instalments.
- Returned cheque penalties and bank charges apply if a cheque is dishonoured; a returned‑cheque administrative fee commonly published is AED 250.
- Receipts are issued for every payment; the accounts office provides bank account details and invoice breakdowns on request. Late payment may attract penalties in line with the school's accounts policies.

Notes and practical points for parents

- Registration deposit: expect to pay a deposit equal to up to 5% of the annual tuition to secure a place; that amount will normally be deducted from the annual tuition.
- Instalments: plan for three instalments across the academic year (first instalment at registration/start of term, second in December, third in March).
- Ancillary costs (books, bus, uniform, exams) are charged separately and should be budgeted on top of the tuition figures listed above.

(Referenced sources used for the fee figures and terms: the Al Dhafra Abu Dhabi and Al Ain school fee schedules and ADEK/AUH approved fee schedule documents, plus recent independent school‑guide summaries.)

The school serves a diverse international student body, with more than 1,300 students across KG to Grade 12 reported for the Abu Dhabi campus. Publicly available data do not publish a detailed breakdown of nationalities or the local-to-international student ratio.