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St. Joseph's School, Abu Dhabi is a girls' higher secondary school established in 1967. It is administered by the Apostolic Vicariate of the Roman Catholic Church to Arabia and led on a day‑to‑day basis by the Carmelite Sisters of St. Theresa, with Sister Suranjana as principal. Located in the Al Mushrif area, the school follows the CBSE curriculum for Grades 1–12, with English as the medium of instruction for core subjects. Arabic is a mandatory non‑native language; Hindi is offered as a CBSE‑aligned language and French is an optional third language in Grades 9–10. ADEK standards and Future‑Ready Skills guide the program, with aims to develop multilingual proficiency and UAE values. The campus features an on‑site clinic, two libraries, three science laboratories, three computer laboratories, a music room, and interactive smartboards. A range of clubs, environmental initiatives and partnerships reinforce inquiry, creativity and service, preparing students for university and learning.
St. Joseph's School, P.O. Box 3361, 17th Street, Al Mushrif Area, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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The Essentials
St Joseph’s School Abu Dhabi has 1,308 pupils, typical class sizes of 30, instruction in English.
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Located on 17th Street in the Al Mushrif area. Postal address is P.O. Box 3361, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Stages
Primary, middle and high school (grades 1–12).
Type
Girls' school.
Additional learning support
Inclusion policy aligned with ADEK Inclusion Policy. The school has a Head of Inclusion (maximum 10% workload), an Inclusion teacher, Inclusion Assistants, and provides 1:1 support. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) pathway is used with progress tracked in ESIS, and accommodations may be provided to support learning, with parental involvement.
Country affiliation
CBSE, India
Religious affiliation
Catholic
School day structure
School Hours: 07:20–14:30 (Classes 1–12, Monday to Thursday) and 07:20–11:20 (Friday). Office Hours: 07:20–14:30 (Mon–Thu) and 07:20–11:20 (Fri).
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Fees
Annual tuition at St Joseph’s School Abu Dhabi ranges from AED 6,650 to AED 11,460 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration Fees - Registration / re-registration fee: charged when a student is enrolled and is deductible from the annual tuition. The school follows the Abu Dhabi ADEK rule that registration/re-registration fees must not exceed 5% of the annual tuition.
Tuition fees by year group (term amounts and annual total) — Academic Year 2026/2027 - Grade 1: Term 1 (Apr–Aug) AED 1,995; Book fees AED 374; Term 2 (Sept–Dec) AED 2,660; Term 3 (Jan–Mar) AED 1,995. Annual tuition total (sum of three term fees): AED 6,650. Book fees charged separately: AED 374. - Grade 2: Term 1 AED 1,995; Book fees AED 401; Term 2 AED 2,660; Term 3 AED 1,995. Annual tuition total: AED 6,650. Book fees AED 401. - Grade 3: Term 1 AED 1,995; Book fees AED 418; Term 2 AED 2,660; Term 3 AED 1,995. Annual tuition total: AED 6,650. Book fees AED 418. - Grade 4: Term 1 AED 1,995; Book fees AED 429; Term 2 AED 2,660; Term 3 AED 1,995. Annual tuition total: AED 6,650. Book fees AED 429. - Grade 5: Term 1 AED 1,995; Book fees AED 429; Term 2 AED 2,660; Term 3 AED 1,995. Annual tuition total: AED 6,650. Book fees AED 429. - Grade 6: Term 1 AED 2,238; Book fees AED 462; Term 2 AED 2,984; Term 3 AED 2,238. Annual tuition total: AED 7,460. Book fees AED 462. - Grade 7: Term 1 AED 2,238; Book fees AED 468; Term 2 AED 2,984; Term 3 AED 2,238. Annual tuition total: AED 7,460. Book fees AED 468. - Grade 8: Term 1 AED 2,238; Book fees AED 495; Term 2 AED 2,984; Term 3 AED 2,238. Annual tuition total: AED 7,460. Book fees AED 495. - Grade 9: Term 1 AED 2,715; Book fees AED 484; Term 2 AED 3,620; Term 3 AED 2,715. Annual tuition total: AED 9,050. Book fees AED 484. - Grade 10: Term 1 AED 2,715; Book fees AED 484; Term 2 AED 3,620; Term 3 AED 2,715. Annual tuition total: AED 9,050. Book fees AED 484. - Grade 11 (Science): Term 1 AED 3,438; Book fees AED 470; Term 2 AED 4,584; Term 3 AED 3,438. Annual tuition total: AED 11,460. Book fees AED 470. - Grade 11 (Commerce): Term 1 AED 3,027; Book fees AED 451; Term 2 AED 4,036; Term 3 AED 3,027. Annual tuition total: AED 10,090. Book fees AED 451. - Grade 12 (Science): Term 1 AED 3,438; Book fees AED 451; Term 2 AED 4,584; Term 3 AED 3,438. Annual tuition total: AED 11,460. Book fees AED 451. - Grade 12 (Commerce): Term 1 AED 3,027; Book fees AED 358; Term 2 AED 4,036; Term 3 AED 3,027. Annual tuition total: AED 10,090. Book fees AED 358.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed in three instalments each academic year. Payment schedule for the 2026/2027 year: 1st instalment (covers April–June) — payable in the first week of March; 2nd instalment (covers Sept–Dec) — payable at the end of August; 3rd instalment (covers Jan–Mar) — payable at the end of December. Term fees are charged as shown in the term columns above. A late fee of AED 5 per day is applied after the specified due date. Cheque/online bank transfer are accepted; cash is not accepted. Cheques should be made payable to SAINT JOSEPH PRIVATE SCHOOL LLC. The school publishes bank transfer details for fee payments.
Boarding / Hostel - Boarding is not offered. St. Joseph's School operates as a day school (no boarding/hostel fees apply).
Other costs and regularly charged items - Book fees: charged per grade as listed above (these are charged in addition to term tuition). - Uniform: a separate uniform charge appears in the ADEK-approved fee schedule; a uniform fee of AED 3,150 is shown in the ADEK-approved schedule. Uniforms are charged separately from tuition. - Transport: transport (school bus) is charged separately; tuition figures above exclude transport. Transport is treated as an additional charge. (Tuition is exclusive of transport, textbooks, uniforms and school magazines.) - Field trips, after-school clubs, and additional extracurricular activities are charged separately and are not included in the tuition figures above. - CBSE registration and board-exam fees (charged for relevant grades): Grade 9 — AED 150 (total); Grade 10 — AED 700 (total); Grade 11 — AED 150 (total); Grade 12 — AED 800 (total). These CBSE registration/exam charges are additional to tuition and are billed as applicable.
Refund and withdrawal terms - Refunds on tuition are processed according to attendance in the term: if a student attends any part of week one of the term or fails to show up without prior written notice, the school retains the registration / re-registration fee. If a student attends between one week and three weeks in a term, the school retains the value of one full month of tuition. If a student attends over three weeks and up to six weeks in a term, the school retains two months' tuition. If a student attends over six weeks in a term, the school retains the full-term fee. Transfer Certificates are issued only after all outstanding payments are settled and one month's written notice is required.
Fee-payment methods and bank details - Accepted methods: cheque, bank transfer (online transfer). The school's accounts counter accepts cheque/online transfer for term fees; cash is not accepted. Cheques must be made payable to SAINT JOSEPH PRIVATE SCHOOL LLC. Bank transfer details provided by the school: Bank of Baroda, Abu Dhabi; Account Number: 90020200009506; IBAN: AE840110090020200009506. The accounts counter operating hours for fee collection are published by the school.
Academics
St Joseph’s School Abu Dhabi teaches CBSE Curriculum.
Curriculum
The school covers Grades 1–12 and follows the CBSE curriculum with English as the medium of instruction for core subjects. Arabic is a mandatory non-native language per ADEK requirements; Hindi is offered as a CBSE-aligned language; an optional third language, French, is offered in Grades 9–10. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and Languages. Moral Education & Life Skills, Creative Arts, and Physical Education & Health are part of the program, with ICT, Digital Fluency and AI integrated across grades. The curriculum aims to develop multilingual proficiency and UAE values, and aligns with ADEK standards and Future-Ready Skills.
Student Teacher Ratio
The school reports a teacher-section ratio of 30:1.
Exam Results
CBSE examination patterns are followed. For Classes I–VIII, the year is divided into two terms with PT-1, half-yearly, PT-2 and yearly examinations, plus note-book submission and Subject Enrichment Activities. For Classes IX–X, the end-of-year examination is 80% written with 20% from periodic tests (10 marks), notebook submission (5 marks) and Subject Enrichment Activity (5 marks). Pass marks range from 50% (Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral & Cultural Studies I–VIII) to 60% (Arabic & Islamic Studies for IX–XII); promotion depends on aggregate marks and at least 75% attendance; a Full Attendance certificate is awarded to perfect attenders, and General Proficiency is awarded to the top scorer in core subjects.
Higher Education Progression
Career & University (CU) Guidance provides structured guidance for postsecondary education, including higher education and TVET. It covers Cycle 2 (Grades 5–8) and Cycle 3 (Grades 9–12), with exploration of university options, subject choices and admissions processes, including information on UCAS, OUAC, CAO and the Common App. Guidance includes university visits, scholarships, CVs and personal statements, and fosters partnerships with higher education institutions to support university applications.
Gifted and Talented
Inclusion and Support provides equitable CU guidance to all students, including those with Additional Learning Needs or exceptional abilities; enrichment programs are offered for gifted students.
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Open Campus visit. Prospective parents and students may visit the school campus through Open days and scheduled appointments. The visit enables families to become familiar with the school environment. Appointments are arranged to suit families' calendars. This is the first step in the admissions process.
2. Admissions for students with additional learning needs. Students with additional learning needs shall not be denied admission if capacity is available. Priority is given to students with additional learning needs and their siblings in the same school. Parents must submit original clinical assessment reports from specialists.
3. Admission decision and accommodations. If the school cannot accommodate the student, the admission decision will be issued within seven days. The school will make reasonable adjustments to enable admission for all students with additional learning needs. Targeted transition support will be provided as students transfer from alternative education settings. Assessments used in admissions are intended to inform learning support and not to deny admission.
4. Inclusion staffing and ongoing support. The school has a Head of Inclusion with a maximum 10% workload and appoints one Inclusion Teacher per cycle with a maximum 10% workload. Inclusion Assistants provide additional support to teachers for students with additional learning needs, including whole-class support, targeted pull-out and push-in support, and 1:1 assistance. The school develops Individual Education Plans (IEP) or Personal Learning Plans (PLP) and tracks progress in ESIS and PASS, with reviews conducted twice a year.
5. Additional fees for specialized intervention. If a student requires intervention beyond standard inclusive provision, the school may charge additional fees for an individual assistant. Additional charges will not exceed 50% of the tuition fee. The school is working towards in-school specialists and ensures that fees do not exceed 10% of the cost. Termly financial statements are provided to parents detailing the allocation of these funds.
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FAQs
What grades does St Joseph's School Abu Dhabi serve and what is the starting age?
The school covers Grades 1–12 and follows the CBSE curriculum, with English as the medium of instruction for core subjects. Arabic is mandatory as a non-native language per ADEK requirements. The starting age is 6 years old, with the upper age limit not specified in the available data.
Where is St Joseph's School Abu Dhabi located and what is the postal address?
The campus is on 17th Street in the Al Mushrif area of Abu Dhabi. The postal address is P.O. Box 3361, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
What curriculum does the school follow and what languages are used for instruction?
St Joseph's follows the CBSE curriculum with English as the language of instruction for core subjects. Arabic is a mandatory non-native language, Hindi is offered as a CBSE-aligned language, and French is an optional third language in Grades 9–10. The program emphasizes multilingual proficiency and UAE values.
What are the tuition fees by grade and what is included in the annual total?
Tuition is tiered by grade. Grades 1–5 have an annual tuition of AED 6,650 (book fees charged separately, e.g., AED 374–429 depending on grade). Grades 6–8 are AED 7,460; Grades 9–10 are AED 9,050; Grade 11–12 ranges from AED 10,090 (Commerce) to AED 11,460 (Science), with book fees listed separately. Fees are billed in three instalments, and transport, uniforms, textbooks and extra activities are charged separately.
How does the admissions process handle students with additional learning needs?
Open campus visits are available for prospective families. Priority is given to students with additional learning needs and their siblings when capacity allows, and parents must submit original clinical assessment reports. If the school cannot accommodate a student, a decision is issued within seven days, with reasonable adjustments and targeted transition support as needed.
What other costs should families budget for beyond tuition?
In addition to tuition, families should budget for uniforms (AED 3,150), textbooks (book fees listed per grade), transport (bus service charged separately), field trips and after-school activities. CBSE registration/board-exam fees apply for certain grades (e.g., Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12). Tuition is billed in three instalments, and payments are via cheque or bank transfer.
What is the curriculum structure and which languages are available for learners?
The CBSE-based curriculum uses English for core subjects, with Arabic mandatory as a non-native language. Hindi is offered as a CBSE-aligned language, and French is available as an optional third language in Grades 9–10. The program includes Moral Education, Life Skills, Creative Arts and Physical Education, with ICT and AI integrated across grades.
How are exams structured and what are the promotion criteria?
For Classes I–VIII the year is split into two terms with PT-1, half-yearly, PT-2 and yearly exams, plus notebook submission and Subject Enrichment Activities. For Classes IX–X, the end-of-year exam accounts for 80% of the grade, with 20% from periodic tests, notebook submission and Subject Enrichment Activities. Pass marks are 50% for some subjects and 60% for others, with promotion based on aggregate marks and at least 75% attendance.
What support is available for higher education and university guidance?
The school provides Career & University (CU) Guidance for Grades 5–12, exploring university options, courses and admissions processes, including UCAS, OUAC, CAO and the Common App. Guidance includes university visits, scholarships, CVs and personal statements, and partnerships with higher education institutions to support applications. Gifted students also receive enrichment within the CU framework.
What on-site facilities support learning and student wellbeing?
The campus includes a modern on-site clinic with a full-time nurse, two libraries (primary and high school), three computer laboratories, a music room and three fully equipped science laboratories (Chemistry, Physics, Biology). These facilities are designed to support a wide range of academic and wellbeing activities.
How are libraries and computer labs equipped and what are their hours?
There are two libraries with broad collections: a primary library on the first floor and a high school library in the Jubilee block. The library hours run from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM on school days. The primary lab houses 30 laptops, while Jubilee labs have 30 desktops each, with Interactive Smartboards and programming resources.
What arts and music facilities or programs exist on campus?
The campus features a dedicated music room equipped with pianos, keyboards and percussion, supporting the Music Club and school band activities. Art and dance are also active through the Cultural Club, with performances at school events and student artwork showcased on the school's platforms.
What clubs are available and how are they organized?
Clubs are organized into four zones: Zone 1 Literature (reading, MUN, student newspaper), Zone 2 Cultural (Dance, Music, Art), Zone 3 Sports (outdoor activities like Kho-Kho, Badminton, Athletics and football, plus indoor activities like Table Tennis and Chess), and Zone 4 Robotics & GK Club (K-teams and AI activities). All students are encouraged to join at least one club, with weekly sessions during a zero-period on Thursdays.
What leadership opportunities exist for students?
Student leadership is fostered through the Student Council and regular School Parliament meetings. Verte (eco-club) roles, Head Girl, Club Secretaries and House Captains offer additional leadership chances and contribute to governance and student voice.
What environmental and international programs does the school offer?
Verte, Roots and Shoots and a Twinning Programme connect students with environmental campaigns and UAE/UK partner schools. The school also participates in community service campaigns such as Earth Day, Environment Day, E-Waste campaigns and World Food Day.
How does the school support wellbeing and inclusion?
The school follows a Wellbeing Strategy aligned with ADEK policies, offering SEN support, small-group interventions and 1:1 assistance through the SENCO team, plus access to a school counsellor. English is the primary language of instruction, with Arabic and Hindi as additional language supports, and wellbeing is reinforced through pupil voice and regular Wellbeing Committee reviews.
Are there safeguarding arrangements and mental health supports?
Safeguarding is a core responsibility with designated safeguarding leads and regular staff training every two years. Parents are involved through an open-door policy, and clear procedures exist for reporting concerns, with coordination with authorities as needed. A school counsellor is available to support student mental health.
How is wellbeing monitored and how can parents get involved?
Wellbeing is reviewed monthly by the Wellbeing Committee and annually via a wellbeing survey. Student voice is encouraged through the Student Council and assemblies, and parental involvement is supported through open communications and the PTA.
Is uniform mandatory and what does it include?
Uniforms are mandatory. Girls wear a grey pinafore and white blouse with white socks and a red ribbon in the hair; boys wear grey shorts or pants with a white shirt. The PE uniform is worn on designated days, and uniforms are purchased from Al Falah Plaza—Lulu.
How is the school organized in terms of houses and house activities?
Students are divided into four houses: Bluebell (Blue), Rose (Red), Shamrock (Green) and Sunflower (Yellow). Each house has its own motto, and house points contribute to the Best House of the Year Trophy.
