Italian International School

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Preschool	3	36,965 AED	Early Childhood	(Includes transportation (AED 5,000/year) and canteen (AED 1,900/year) in annual total; Preschool tuition already reflects a 30% discount; 15% new-registration discount applies for Academic Year 2025–2026; Grade-10 founders discount not applicable to Preschool.)
Kindergarten 1	4	47,020 AED	Early Childhood	(Includes transportation (AED 5,000/year) and canteen (AED 1,900/year) in annual total; 15% new-registration discount applies for Academic Year 2025–2026.)
Kindergarten 2	5	47,020 AED	Early Childhood	(Includes transportation (AED 5,000/year) and canteen (AED 1,900/year) in annual total; 15% new-registration discount applies for Academic Year 2025–2026.)
Grade 1	6	51,015 AED	Primary	(Includes transportation (AED 5,000/year) and canteen (AED 1,900/year) in annual total; 15% new-registration discount; Grade 10 founders discount not applicable.)
Grade 2	7	51,015 AED	Primary	(Includes transportation (AED 5,000/year) and canteen (AED 1,900/year) in annual total; 15% new-registration discount.)
Grade 3	8	51,015 AED	Primary	(Includes transportation (AED 5,000/year) and canteen (AED 1,900/year) in annual total; 15% new-registration discount.)
Grade 4	9	51,015 AED	Primary	(Includes transportation (AED 5,000/year) and canteen (AED 1,900/year) in annual total; 15% new-registration discount.)
Grade 5	10	51,015 AED	Primary	(Includes transportation (AED 5,000/year) and canteen (AED 1,900/year) in annual total; 15% new-registration discount.)
Grade 6	11	55,435 AED	Middle School	(Includes transportation (AED 5,000/year) and canteen (AED 1,900/year) in annual total; 15% new-registration discount.)
Grade 7	12	55,435 AED	Middle School	(Includes transportation (AED 5,000/year) and canteen (AED 1,900/year) in annual total; 15% new-registration discount.)
Grade 8	13	55,435 AED	Middle School	(Includes transportation (AED 5,000/year) and canteen (AED 1,900/year) in annual total; 15% new-registration discount.)
Grade 9	14	55,435 AED	Middle School	(Includes transportation (AED 5,000/year) and canteen (AED 1,900/year) in annual total; 15% new-registration discount.)
Grade 10	15	60,280 AED	IB Diploma / MYP	(Includes transportation (AED 5,000/year) and canteen (AED 1,900/year) in annual total; 15% new-registration discount; Grade 10 founders discount of 25% may apply for Academic Year 2025–2026 where applicable.)
Grade 11	16	60,280 AED	IB Diploma / MYP	(Includes transportation (AED 5,000/year) and canteen (AED 1,900/year) in annual total; 15% new-registration discount.)
Grade 12	17	60,280 AED	IB Diploma / MYP	(Includes transportation (AED 5,000/year) and canteen (AED 1,900/year) in annual total; 15% new-registration discount.)

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	0 AED	Not specified in the provided data.

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	0 AED	Not specified in the provided data.

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Registration / Re-registration	0 AED	Non-refundable unless placed on waiting list and a place cannot be offered; prices not provided here.

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Tuition — annual totals (after listed discounts)
- AED 30,065 — Preschool (special 30% discount applied).
- AED 40,120 — KG1.
- AED 40,120 — KG2.
- AED 44,115 — Grade 1.
- AED 44,115 — Grade 2.
- AED 44,115 — Grade 3.
- AED 44,115 — Grade 4.
- AED 44,115 — Grade 5.
- AED 48,535 — Grade 6.
- AED 48,535 — Grade 7.
- AED 48,535 — Grade 8.
- AED 48,535 — Grade 9.
- AED 53,380 — Grade 10.
- AED 53,380 — Grade 11.
- AED 53,380 — Grade 12.

Tuition — per-term breakdown (school term months: Term 1 = 4 months, Term 2 = 4 months, Term 3 = 2 months; annual tuition is split on that basis)
- Preschool (AED 30,065): Term 1 AED 12,026; Term 2 AED 12,026; Term 3 AED 6,013.
- KG1 / KG2 (AED 40,120): Term 1 AED 16,048; Term 2 AED 16,048; Term 3 AED 8,024.
- Grade 1–5 (AED 44,115): Term 1 AED 17,646; Term 2 AED 17,646; Term 3 AED 8,823.
- Grade 6–9 (AED 48,535): Term 1 AED 19,414; Term 2 AED 19,414; Term 3 AED 9,707.
- Grade 10–12 (AED 53,380): Term 1 AED 21,352; Term 2 AED 21,352; Term 3 AED 10,676.

Application / registration fees
- A non-refundable registration (or re-registration) fee is charged for new and returning students. If a student remains on the waiting list and a place cannot be offered, the registration / re-registration fee will be refunded; no refund is given when a parent voluntarily withdraws a child. Specific registration fee amounts are charged at the time of application and are processed through the school's enrolment/registration procedures.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Term payment due dates: Term 1 due 01/09/2025 (covers 4 months); Term 2 due 01/12/2025 (covers 4 months); Term 3 due 01/03/2026 (covers 2 months). Tuition is collected according to these term dates.
- Fee deduction policy based on attendance: no-show or present less than 1 week — registration/re-registration fee only; attendance over 1 week up to 3 weeks in a term — one full month's tuition; over 3 weeks up to 6 weeks — two full months' tuition; over 6 weeks of the term — full term tuition.

Banking and payment methods
- Payment methods accepted: bank transfer, credit card payment at the school accounts counter, cash at the accounts counter, or cheque at the accounts counter.
- Bank account details for bank transfers:
- Account name/title: Italian International School.
- Account number: 4031005609765001.
- IBAN: AE410354031005609765001.
- Bank: First Abu Dhabi Bank (SWIFT NBADAEAAXXX).

Boarding
- The school operates as a day school; boarding facilities do not apply.

Other compulsory or commonly charged items
- Transportation: AED 5,000 per year for school bus service (specific routes covered are defined by the school).
- Canteen: Mandatory three-month canteen meal subscription; special rate AED 1,900 for 3 months (discounted from AED 2,050). Parents can choose any three months within the academic year for this subscription.
- Uniform: Purchased separately (online from the school's official supplier). Uniform costs are charged separately at point of purchase.
- Books and external-provider ECAs: Charged separately when applicable; costs vary by provider.
- Device requirement: Students from Grade 3 are required to supply their own device; associated costs are borne by parents.
- MYP / Grade 10 examination fees: MYP board/examination fees apply for Grade 10 students; IB exam and registration fees are charged in line with the IB billing schedule and applicable examination fees.

Refunds and credits
- Registration / re-registration fee: refundable only when a student is on the waiting list and a place cannot be offered; otherwise non-refundable for voluntary withdrawal.
- Tuition refunds/credits on withdrawal are governed by the school's attendance-based fee deduction policy (see Billing schedule and payment terms). Specific pro rata refunds or charges are applied according to the period of attendance within the term as stated in the fee deduction policy.

Notes on discounts and special cases
- A flat 15% new-registration discount is applied to the listed tuition amounts for new registrations for Academic Year 2025–2026; other discounts (cardholder, employee, community partner and grade-specific) may apply as defined in the school's discount policy. Grade 10 students have a specific 25% founders discount for Academic Year 2025–2026 where applicable.

Contact for fee queries and payments
- Finance contact: Mr. Jithu Mohanan, Finance Manager (email provided by the school for fee and payment queries). Bank remittance instructions require sending a scanned copy of the remittance advice with the student ID to the school's finance contact to allow reconciliation.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Italian

Fees AED 30,065 - 53,380

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 225

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

Located in Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, Sama International School – formerly Italian International School – serves students aged 3 to 17. The campus is the founding site of Sama International Schools, part of expansion preserving its Italian identity. The school delivers an American Curriculum aligned with California/Common Core within the IB framework, taught in English and reinforced by a multilingual approach including Arabic and Italian. The Italian language department offers two pathways: Language A for mother-tongue Italian speakers and Language B for Italian learners; Language A enables Italian graduation through the IB Diploma Programme at higher or standard level. The IB continuum covers PYP and MYP, with the Career-related Programme as a candidate arriving 2026–2027, with final authorization planned for May 2026. Facilities include 100% smart classrooms and 21st-century learning spaces, plus culinary programs and sport academies. Extras include over 20 ECAs, such as Chess, Coding, Swimming, and Arts initiatives.

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