Abu Dhabi Grammar School (Canada)
International School in Abu Dhabi
1,032
36 (Jordanian)
20 avg
Rolling
1994
Alberta Education, ADEK
About Abu Dhabi Grammar School (Canada)
Abu Dhabi Grammar School (AGS), established in 1994, is open to students from KG to Grade 12. AGS is officially licensed by the Ministry of Education and adheres to the Nova Scotia public schools programme. The school is rated C6 by ADEC, the emirate’s education regulator, which is a school “in need of serious improvement”.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $8,000 – $18,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 24725-Dirham 53490 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $14,500(+12%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $16,000 |
| Cost position in Abu Dhabi | 81th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Registration AED 1,000. Tuition ranges AED 29,000-66,000 by grade. Alberta/Ontario curriculum. Exam fees AED 1,500-3,000. Uniforms AED 800-1,200. Transport AED 4,500-7,000/year. Canadian diploma recognized globally.
Canadian
Arabic, French
moderate
Yes
Students who are identified as requiring extra help in English or other core subject. Skills will be assisted by the Program Support Teacher (PST) who will then devise a need-based support schedule for students. Students will work toward specific objectives with the PST teacher. Their progress will be monitored and the need for continuing support will be assessed at the end of each term.
8:00 – KG3 - G2: 13:50 G3 - G12: 15:00
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Muroor, Al Nahyan, Al Mushrif, Al Karamah
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Abu Dhabi
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Jordanian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Registration AED 1,000. Tuition ranges AED 29,000-66,000 by grade. Alberta/Ontario curriculum. Exam fees AED 1,500-3,000. Uniforms AED 800-1,200. Transport AED 4,500-7,000/year. Canadian diploma recognized globally.
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