Virginia International Private School

Virginia International Private School is located in Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, in Khalifa City B (MFW-31). The P.O. Box is 7732. The area is a residential neighbourhood with convenient road access, reachable via 33 Street and Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road and near 7 Street Shakhbout City.

The school serves Pre-KG through Grade 12, making it an all-through institution. It currently accepts students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, and has been an all-through school since 2021.

The school is co-educational (mixed gender).

Virginia International Private School follows the ADEK Inclusion Policy (2024). It staffs an inclusion framework with a Head of Inclusion, an inclusion team, and inclusion assistants to support students with Additional Learning Needs, including those identified as Students of Determination. The school also provides Student Services to assist pupils with information, guidance and non-academic enquiries.

The school operates within the UAE educational framework and offers an American-based curriculum with NEASC accreditation; it does not have a formal country affiliation beyond its American curriculum positioning.

There is no formal religious affiliation stated; Islamic education is provided as part of the UAE curriculum where applicable, with emphasis on Islamic values and UAE culture.

The school day typically runs from 8:00 to 16:00. On Fridays, attendance commonly ends earlier (about 12:30), per local school practices observed in Abu Dhabi listings.

A school bus service is provided by Emirates Transport. Buses are DoT-approved, with staff trained in first aid and safety; the school coordinates transportation through Emirates Transport and a dedicated bus coordinator.

Application / Registration Fees

- Registration fee: 5% of the annual tuition fee, payable after an offer is accepted and deductible from the Term 3 tuition balance.
- Re‑registration fee (to hold a place for the following academic year): 5% of the annual tuition fee, payable at re‑enrolment and deductible from the Term 3 tuition balance.

Tuition fees (per grade, term breakdown and total) — amounts in AED

- Pre‑KG: Total tuition AED 27,880 — Term 1: AED 11,152; Term 2: AED 8,364; Term 3: AED 8,364. Book fee: AED 1,817. Uniform: AED 529. Bus (optional): AED 5,000.
- KG1: Total tuition AED 27,880 — Term 1: AED 11,152; Term 2: AED 8,364; Term 3: AED 8,364. Book fee: AED 1,817. Uniform: AED 529. Bus (optional): AED 5,000.
- KG2: Total tuition AED 27,880 — Term 1: AED 11,152; Term 2: AED 8,364; Term 3: AED 8,364. Book fee: AED 1,910. Uniform: AED 529. Bus (optional): AED 5,000.
- Grade 1: Total tuition AED 32,530 — Term 1: AED 13,012; Term 2: AED 9,759; Term 3: AED 9,759. Book fee: AED 2,506. Uniform: AED 556. Bus (optional): AED 5,000.
- Grade 2: Total tuition AED 33,660 — Term 1: AED 13,464; Term 2: AED 10,098; Term 3: AED 10,098. Book fee: AED 2,525. Uniform: AED 556. Bus (optional): AED 5,000.
- Grade 3: Total tuition AED 34,790 — Term 1: AED 13,916; Term 2: AED 10,437; Term 3: AED 10,437. Book fee: AED 2,881. Uniform: AED 556. Bus (optional): AED 5,000.
- Grade 4: Total tuition AED 35,930 — Term 1: AED 14,372; Term 2: AED 10,779; Term 3: AED 10,779. Book fee: AED 2,982. Uniform: AED 556. Bus (optional): AED 5,000.
- Grade 5: Total tuition AED 37,180 — Term 1: AED 14,872; Term 2: AED 11,154; Term 3: AED 11,154. Book fee: AED 2,965. Uniform: AED 556. Bus (optional): AED 5,000.
- Grade 6: Total tuition AED 38,310 — Term 1: AED 15,324; Term 2: AED 11,493; Term 3: AED 11,493. Book fee: AED 2,939. Uniform: AED 556. Bus (optional): AED 5,000.
- Grade 7: Total tuition AED 39,440 — Term 1: AED 15,776; Term 2: AED 11,832; Term 3: AED 11,832. Book fee: AED 2,995. Uniform: AED 556. Bus (optional): AED 5,000.
- Grade 8: Total tuition AED 40,580 — Term 1: AED 16,232; Term 2: AED 12,174; Term 3: AED 12,174. Book fee: AED 2,978. Uniform: AED 556. Bus (optional): AED 5,000.
- Grade 9: Total tuition AED 41,820 — Term 1: AED 16,728; Term 2: AED 12,546; Term 3: AED 12,546. Book fee: AED 3,045. Uniform: AED 556. Bus (optional): AED 5,000.
- Grade 10: Total tuition AED 42,960 — Term 1: AED 17,184; Term 2: AED 12,888; Term 3: AED 12,888. Book fee: AED 3,707. Uniform: AED 556. Bus (optional): AED 5,000.
- Grade 11: Total tuition AED 44,100 — Term 1: AED 17,640; Term 2: AED 13,230; Term 3: AED 13,230. Book fee: AED 4,035. Uniform: AED 556. Bus (optional): AED 5,000.
- Grade 12: Total tuition AED 45,230 — Term 1: AED 18,092; Term 2: AED 13,569; Term 3: AED 13,569. Book fee: AED 4,085. Uniform: AED 556. Bus (optional): AED 5,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual tuition is split into three termly instalments. Term lengths are: Term 1 (Sep–Dec, 4 months), Term 2 (Jan–Mar, 3 months), Term 3 (Apr–Jun, 3 months).
- Standard due dates for term invoices: Term 1 due 1 August; Term 2 due 1 December; Term 3 due 1 March. A full‑year invoice may be raised on request with a due date of 1 August. Registration fee is due within seven days of offer acceptance; re‑registration fees are collected at the re‑enrolment time (key re‑registration date given as 1 May in the fee policy).
- Late / non‑payment process: the school issues up to three consecutive warning notices (at least one week apart), may suspend a student for up to three days for late payment (only once per term after warnings), and may withhold report cards, transfer certificates or re‑enrolment until outstanding fees are settled.

Boarding

- Boarding provision is not listed in the fee policy or fee schedule; there are no boarding fees included in the published fee schedule.

Other costs and optional charges

- Book fees: charged per grade as listed above and payable in full with the Term 1 invoice (due by 1 August). Book fees are refundable if written notice is provided at least two weeks prior to the start of the new academic year and the items have not been used.
- Uniform: listed per grade above; uniform fees will not be refunded if the items have been used, altered, or are outside original packaging. Uniforms are collected after payment.
- Transport (bus): standard bus charge AED 5,000 (optional).
- External examination fees and any extra‑curricular activities outside school hours are charged separately and are not included in tuition. Specific exam fees are published separately.

Refund information

- Registration fee for new students is refundable if parents provide written notification at least two weeks before the start of the new academic year. Re‑registration fee is refundable if written notification is provided on or before 30 June.
- Pro‑rata retention policy when a student leaves during term: if a student attends up to part of the first week and then discontinues without sufficient written notice, the school may retain up to 5% of the annual tuition (equivalent to the registration/re‑registration fee). Attendance of one to three weeks: school retains one month's tuition plus registration; attendance over three up to six weeks: two months' tuition plus registration; attendance over six weeks in a term: the full term fee plus registration. Books and uniform are refundable only under the conditions described above.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods: Aldar Live Mobile App, online payment link, bank transfer, cheque or credit card. Cash payments are not accepted. Parents are liable for bank charges on returned cheques.
- 0% instalment options: interest‑free credit card instalment plans are available through partner banks (examples listed include FAB, ADIB and ENBD) to spread payments monthly.

Notes and exclusions

- Tuition figures do not include uniform, food/canteen charges, transport, examination fees, or extra‑curricular activities outside school hours; these are billed separately as outlined above.

The school has a total enrolment of 1,312 students. Emirati students number 1,158, making Emirati the largest nationality group; other represented nationalities include Jordanian and Yemeni. There are 71 students of determination.