Ajyal International School Abu Dhabi
International School in Abu Dhabi
Quick answer
Ajyal International School Abu Dhabi prepares students for IGCSE and A-Levels, as a large campus with 1,540 students. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Abu Dhabi averages. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 24 (max 25) Abu Dhabi international school · 1,540 students total.
- 31 nationalities top: Emirati.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:45 am.
1,540
31 (Emirati)
24 avg / 25 max
Rolling
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Ajyal International School Abu Dhabi
Ajyal International School commits to: - Offering students an education that is meaningful and relevant to their personal, academic, and social life using the Significant Learning Model; - Providing active learning experiences, avoiding rote learning; - Using means of assessment that are educative in nature (assessment for learning), qualitative and quantitative, standardised, frequent, performance–based (criterion and standards) and involving self-assessment; - Aligning its teaching and assessment activities to Significant Learning Outcomes by a process referred to as backward design; - Collecting wide-ranging performance data to continuously improve learning and teaching, curriculum provision, and institutional efficacy; - Using technology to enhance learning, and not just to facilitate teaching; - Providing continuous professional development to all our staff; and - Adhering to the highest standards of student physical safety, health and personal well-being.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 24104-Dirham 43192 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,500(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,000 |
| Cost position in Abu Dhabi | 76th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Verify fees directly with school. Fees may not include registration, transport, or exam costs.
Other
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels, AS Levels, A Levels, AQA,
French, Arabic, Spanish
The school's SEN team meets with all families and students with identified additional learning needs before they commence their schooling. Part of this interview’s purpose is to discuss whether there are any additional learning needs to be considered. Having additional learning needs does not exclude a student from entering Ajyal International School. However, the School needs to ensure that there are appropriate resources available to provide the level of support required. Ajyal asks for as much information as possible during the enrolment process to ensure that all relevant considerations are made, and that the school and the family have the same understanding and expectations. There may be additional fees required with in ADEC guidelines to fully deliver the additional identified support.
Yes
Yes
7:45 am – 2:40 pm
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Abu Dhabi
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Emirati
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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