Annual tuition at The Arbor School ranges from AED 49,500 to AED 90,250 for 2026/27.
TUITION FEES (AED)
- Annual tuition fees by year group (Fees for Academic Year 2025–26):
- FS1: AED 49,500 — Term 1: AED 19,800; Term 2: AED 14,850; Term 3: AED 14,850.
- FS2: AED 54,580 — Term 1: AED 21,832; Term 2: AED 16,374; Term 3: AED 16,374.
- Year 1: AED 61,500 — Term 1: AED 24,600; Term 2: AED 18,450; Term 3: AED 18,450.
- Year 2: AED 61,500 — Term 1: AED 24,600; Term 2: AED 18,450; Term 3: AED 18,450.
- Year 3: AED 65,500 — Term 1: AED 26,200; Term 2: AED 19,650; Term 3: AED 19,650.
- Year 4: AED 65,500 — Term 1: AED 26,200; Term 2: AED 19,650; Term 3: AED 19,650.
- Year 5: AED 70,200 — Term 1: AED 28,080; Term 2: AED 21,060; Term 3: AED 21,060.
- Year 6: AED 70,200 — Term 1: AED 28,080; Term 2: AED 21,060; Term 3: AED 21,060.
- Year 7: AED 80,500 — Term 1: AED 32,200; Term 2: AED 24,150; Term 3: AED 24,150.
- Year 8: AED 80,500 — Term 1: AED 32,200; Term 2: AED 24,150; Term 3: AED 24,150.
- Year 9: AED 85,000 — Term 1: AED 34,000; Term 2: AED 25,500; Term 3: AED 25,500.
- Year 10: AED 85,000 — Term 1: AED 34,000; Term 2: AED 25,500; Term 3: AED 25,500.
- Year 11: AED 85,000 — Term 1: AED 34,000; Term 2: AED 25,500; Term 3: AED 25,500.
- Year 12: AED 90,250 — Term 1: AED 36,100; Term 2: AED 27,075; Term 3: AED 27,075.
- Year 13: AED 90,250 — Term 1: AED 36,100; Term 2: AED 27,075; Term 3: AED 27,075.
APPLICATION / ASSESSMENT FEES
- Admissions assessment fee: AED 500 payable per child.
REGISTRATION / RE-REGISTRATION DEPOSITS
- New-student registration deposit: 10% of the annual tuition fee, payable on acceptance and deducted from the first instalment.
- Returning-student re-registration deposit: 5% of the annual tuition fee, deducted from the first instalment.
BILLING SCHEDULE AND PAYMENT TERMS
- Annual tuition is billed in three instalments due on or before: 1 August (first), 1 December (second), and 1 March (third). The first instalment is 40% of the annual tuition; the second and third instalments are 30% each. A student may not start unless the first instalment is paid and previous arrears cleared.
- Returning students are not entitled to pro‑rata reductions for late start within a term. Additional educational-support costs are charged under a separate agreement where applicable.
BOARDING FEES
- Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school.
TRANSPORT (SCHOOL BUS) FEES
- School transport fees are charged by residential area and by one-way or two-way service. Examples of annual and per-term transport fees for Academic Year 2025–2026 (one-way / two-way shown where available):
- Al Furjan: One‑way full year AED 5,250 (Term 1 AED 2,100; Term 2 AED 1,575; Term 3 AED 1,575). Two‑way full year AED 7,000 (Term 1 AED 2,800; Term 2 AED 2,100; Term 3 AED 2,100).
- Discovery Gardens / The Gardens / Jebel Ali Village (Wasl Gate): One‑way full year AED 6,000 (Term 1 AED 2,400; Term 2 AED 1,800; Term 3 AED 1,800). Two‑way full year AED 8,000 (Term 1 AED 3,200; Term 2 AED 2,400; Term 3 AED 2,400).
- Jumeirah Lakes Towers / Springs / Marina / JBR / Palm Jumeirah: One‑way full year AED 6,750 (Term 1 AED 2,700; Term 2 AED 2,025; Term 3 AED 2,025). Two‑way full year AED 9,000 (Term 1 AED 3,600; Term 2 AED 2,700; Term 3 AED 2,700).
- Mira / Town Square: One‑way full year AED 7,500 (Term 1 AED 3,000; Term 2 AED 2,250; Term 3 AED 2,250). Two‑way full year AED 10,000 (Term 1 AED 4,000; Term 2 AED 3,000; Term 3 AED 3,000).
- Transport registrations are confirmed by the school; transport fees for the current term must be paid within 5 days of confirmation. Refunds for transport are applied pro‑rata when a student is withdrawn from the service; no refunds are given for days a student is absent unless the student is formally withdrawn from the bus service for the remainder of the term.
SCHOOL LUNCH / CANTEEN COSTS
- Meal arrangements and pricing:
- FS1–Year 3: term-based subscription required (subscription discounts apply for purchases within the first week of term). Years 4–12: pay‑as‑you‑go top-up account. Replacement cashless card: AED 50.
- Daily meal fees listed: Snack AED 12/day; Lunch AED 20 or AED 25/day depending on selection; Dessert AED 10/day.
- Meal payments are processed through the canteen's online system; completed payments show confirmation via Payfort.
UNIFORM COSTS AND PURCHASE
- Uniforms are purchased from the school's approved supplier, Zaks. A uniform brochure and purchase details are provided by the school and the supplier; itemised uniform prices are set by the supplier. Replacement and sports kit items (e.g., hats, bags, PE kit) are available from Zaks.
OTHER COSTS
- Tuition figures exclude uniform, food services and bus transportation. Additional optional or compulsory charges (for example, specified trips, specialist learning support where applicable, examination fees, and extra‑curricular activities) may be charged separately. Sibling, Emirati, embassy/government, and upfront-payment discounts may be available under the school's discount structure.
REFUND AND CANCELLATION RULES
- Registration/re‑registration deposits are not refunded except in extenuating circumstances as defined by the KHDA. Tuition paid before the academic year starts is refundable with the registration/re‑registration deposit deducted. Refund scale during the term:
- Student attends two weeks or less: one month's fees deducted.
- Student attends more than two weeks but less than one month: two months' fees deducted.
- Student attends more than one month: the current term's fees are deducted. Refunds are calculated from the start of the term and according to the official written withdrawal date; for refund calculations each term is treated as one third of the annual fee. Transport refunds (if service withdrawn) are applied pro‑rata under the transport terms.
NON‑PAYMENT AND CONSEQUENCES
- The school may withhold progress reports, final examination results or transfer certificates until all outstanding fees are cleared; re‑registration may be refused where fees are unpaid or repeatedly late.
FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS (PROCESSING)
- Canteen meal payments are processed online via Payfort. Transport fees are paid by payment link sent after registration; the school can issue a proforma invoice for employer reimbursement where required. The school uses online payment links for specific services and provides confirmation receipts; individual payment methods accepted for tuition (for example, bank transfer or card) are managed by the school's finance team and individual invoices/payment links will specify the available method.
NOTES
- Tuition instalment calculations above use the school's stated instalment proportions (40% / 30% / 30%). Replacement card, meal and transport term charges are published by the school and applied as stated in the canteen and transport terms. Discounts and additional charges may change by arrangement and are applied at the school's discretion under the published fee structure.
