Tuition and Fees
As an independent, not-for-profit school, all tuition and fees fund the cost of education. The not-for-profit status is an important feature of ASD as it supports the ability of the school to focus on the quality of education.
2025-2026 Facility & Tuition Fees
| Grade | Facility Fee | Tuition Fee (AED)* |
|---|---|---|
| PreK | 60,571 | |
| K1 | 64,092 | |
| K2 | 12,984 | 69,961 |
| Grades 1-12 | 12,984 | 89,319 |
| *For USD, the rate is 3.672 | ||
Life Centered Education: For SY 2025-2026 a fee of AED 51,300 applies in addition to the school fees listed above for Students of Determination who require Life Centered Education services as specified in their Individualized Service Agreement.
Annual Fees
Facility Fee
Students from K2 to G12 who are non-corporate seat holders are required to pay an annual fee of AED 12,984. This fee is dedicated to the annual maintenance of the school facilities.
Tuition Fees
The Tuition Fees are dedicated to providing the educational program. A significant percentage of this fee is allocated to employee salaries and benefits.
One-Time Fee
Capital Fee
All new students who are non-corporate seat holders, or current students no longer holding corporate seats, contribute to sustaining and developing the facilities with a one-time capital fee of AED 22,000. This fee is dedicated to the continuous development of the world-class facilities funded by former and current ASD families.
All new families may pay the Capital Fee in three annual installments of 7,333AED.
Payment Terms
Seat Reservation
Once a space has been offered, a non-refundable seat reservation is required to secure the seat. This amount is credited towards the total school fees.
Payment Plans for SY 2025-2026
ASD provides a variety of payment options to both individuals and corporations. For corporations and individuals, payments can be made through bank transfers. In addition, for individuals who wish to make their payments through installments, there are several options:
- ENBD Credit Card 0% Installment plan*
- Direct Debit (monthly or quarterly)
- Post-Dated Checks
*For more information, please check directly with the bank
For more details on payment options, deadlines, and procedures, please contact the Business Office at +971 04 395 0005 ext. 1870 or ar@asdubai.org.
Re-enrollment
If the June 1 payment, along with required post-dated checks or direct debit application, is not received in accordance with the payment schedule, your child's re-enrollment will remain incomplete, and the seat may be released to another student in the waitpool.
Payment can be made in the form of cash, local check, direct debit, or wire transfer. Questions regarding payment procedures should be directed to the Business Office at +971 04 395 0005 ext. 1870 or ar@asdubai.org.
