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Al Yasat Private School

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 34,570 - 55,370
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1427
Bus Service No
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Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Typical class size 25

Sector SH 10, Plot P1, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Al Yasat Private School has 1,427 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Al Yasat Private School is located in Al Shamkha, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits on Sector SH 10, Plot P1. Al Shamkha is a growing residential area with good road access, and the school's campus is described as a modern, purpose-built facility with world-class amenities.

Stages
The school serves students from KG1 through Grade 12, encompassing kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school levels. The Elementary program covers Grades 1–5 as part of this structure.

Type
The school is private and co-educational. It follows an American curriculum and holds Cognia accreditation.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body includes multiple nationalities, with the majority of students being local Emirati (about 96%), and international students forming a small minority. The exact number of nationalities represented is not publicly disclosed.

Additional learning support
The school provides comprehensive student support services, including Inclusion Support with Documented Learning Plans, on-site therapies (Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, Psychological Services, ABA), ongoing parent collaboration, a Gifted & Talented program, and enrichment activities such as Genius Hour.

Country affiliation
The school follows an American curriculum and is Cognia-accredited, indicating alignment with United States educational standards.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation. Islamic Education is included as part of the UAE MoE curriculum for students who follow that track.

School day structure
The typical school day runs from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with hours aligned to the UAE school calendar and site practices.

Bus service
A school bus service is provided for student transport; details about routes and providers are discussed during the admissions process.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Al Yasat Private School ranges from AED 34,570 to AED 55,370 for 2026/27.

Application Fee

- A non-refundable application and file-processing fee of AED 500.00 is charged for each new application.

Reservation Fee

- A reservation fee of AED 1,000.00 is payable each year to reserve a seat for the following school year. New students must pay the same fee within seven (7) days of notice of acceptance. This reservation fee is applied towards the tuition fee.

Tuition & Book Fees (Annual amounts and per-term breakdown for 2025–26)

- The published Grade Level Tuition & Book Fees for the academic year are as follows (annual amount and installment breakdown using the school payment schedule: Fall 40%, Winter 30%, Spring 30%):

- KG1 – KG2: AED 34,570 per year. Term installments: Fall (40%) AED 13,828.00; Winter (30%) AED 10,371.00; Spring (30%) AED 10,371.00.
- Grade 1 – Grade 3: AED 39,070 per year. Term installments: Fall AED 15,628.00; Winter AED 11,721.00; Spring AED 11,721.00.
- Grade 4: AED 43,350 per year. Term installments: Fall AED 17,340.00; Winter AED 13,005.00; Spring AED 13,005.00.
- Grade 5: AED 42,890 per year. Term installments: Fall AED 17,156.00; Winter AED 12,867.00; Spring AED 12,867.00.
- Grade 6: AED 42,780 per year. Term installments: Fall AED 17,112.00; Winter AED 12,834.00; Spring AED 12,834.00.
- Grade 7: AED 45,960 per year. Term installments: Fall AED 18,384.00; Winter AED 13,788.00; Spring AED 13,788.00.
- Grade 8: AED 45,760 per year. Term installments: Fall AED 18,304.00; Winter AED 13,728.00; Spring AED 13,728.00.
- Grade 9: AED 54,540 per year. Term installments: Fall AED 21,816.00; Winter AED 16,362.00; Spring AED 16,362.00.
- Grade 10: AED 54,810 per year. Term installments: Fall AED 21,924.00; Winter AED 16,443.00; Spring AED 16,443.00.
- Grade 11: AED 54,760 per year. Term installments: Fall AED 21,904.00; Winter AED 16,428.00; Spring AED 16,428.00.
- Grade 12: AED 55,370 per year. Term installments: Fall AED 22,148.00; Winter AED 16,611.00; Spring AED 16,611.00.

Books / Resource Provision

- The published grade-level figures are described as "Tuition & Book Fees," and the school provides ministry textbooks, subject textbook borrowing, and specified online digital resources as part of its resource provision. No separate numeric amount for a standalone books/resource fee is published.

Transport / Bus Fees

- Bus transport is an optional service. Published bus fees are AED 5,000.00. Transportation is not included in the annual tuition figures.

Uniforms and Other Costs

- Uniform costs are not included in the tuition figures and are payable separately; no fixed uniform price is published. Additional costs (for example, optional trips, specialist course fees, external exam fees such as AP exams) may apply and are charged separately. Information about AP exam fees is published separately.

Invoicing, Billing Schedule and Payment Terms

- Invoices are issued to returning students prior to the end of the school year; new students are invoiced when accepted. Payment of tuition and fees is due on or before 01 August. All payments must be received before starting each term; students joining after the start of the school year must pay before starting classes. A student's name is not added to class lists (or to the bus list) until required payments are received. Parents remain personally responsible for timely payment, regardless of employer arrangements.

- Payment may be made in full or on an installment basis using the school schedule: Fall Term 40% (due on or before 01 August), Winter Term 30% (due on or before 01 December), Spring Term 30% (due on or before 01 March).

Payment Methods and Related Terms

- Accepted payment methods include: Cash (UAE Dirhams only); Card payment (major cards accepted in the UAE); Dirham cheque payable to Al Yasat Private School drawn on local UAE banks; and Wire Transfer payable in UAE Dirhams only (all wire-transfer charges are the payer's responsibility). Post-dated checks (PDCs) may be used; to withdraw a PDC parents must inform the school in writing or by email at least seven days prior to the PDC date.

Boarding Fees

- No boarding or boarding fees are published. Boarding is not listed as a service.

Refund Information

- No separate refund policy or refund amounts for fees (for example, tuition refunds, reservation fee refunds, or bus fee refunds) is published in the school's fee structure. Specific refund provisions are not stated.
Academics

Al Yasat Private School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows an American curriculum and is Cognia-accredited, aligning English and Math with US Common Core, Science with the Next Generation Science Standards, and other subjects with the Virginia Tech framework, while integrating Arabic, Islamic Studies, and UAE Social Studies to meet UAE MoE requirements. The full program is organized into four stages: Kindergarten (KG1–KG2), Elementary (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12). Across all phases, core subjects include English Language Arts, Arabic Studies, Mathematics, Science, UAE Social Studies/Civics, and Moral Education, with additional offerings in Art, Performing Arts, Design Technology, Robotics, Coding, AI, Aviation Design & Simulation, Mechanical Engineering, and World Languages such as Chinese and French. Elementary emphasizes literacy, MAP Growth assessment, and project-based learning, with dedicated coding/robotics and AI integration; Middle and High School provide Pre-AP/AP pathways (e.g., AP English, AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP Computer Science, AP Economics, AP Physics) and STEM tracks (Aeronautics & Aviation, AI, Robotics), plus college/career counseling from Grade 9. The school uses internal progress monitoring and external benchmarks (MAP Growth, AP exams, SATs) and participates in global assessments such as PISA and TIMSS; Arabic language and Emirati culture are emphasized across the curriculum.
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Admissions

Admissions
The school is located in Al Shamkha, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school offers an online application for the 2025-2026 academic year. Kindergarten applicants are invited to a familiarization visit and are assessed on their ability to follow instructions and on fine and gross motor skills, with an informal interview with parents. For Elementary, Middle and High School, applicants are assessed in literacy and mathematics using MAP testing, and school reports for the previous two academic years are mandatory. School tours can be requested online to observe classrooms, facilities and amenities. The 2025-2026 admissions are currently open. The school has 1,425 students under instruction and holds Cognia accreditation; it has an ADEK rating of A Band.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available for high school students in grades 9–12. Up to three scholarships are offered for each grade, with 50% of tuition covered for each recipient. Availability depends on places and excludes children or relatives of school employees. Scholarships do not cover transport, extracurricular activities, field trips, books or uniforms. To apply, families complete the school registration form (if new), the scholarship application form, and submit the last three report cards. Applicants must show a minimum of 90% in English, Mathematics and Arabic on their prior year's report card. Selected applicants sit for online Mathematics and English international exams, and the scholarship committee reviews results before Board approval. Recipients must maintain a minimum 90% average and demonstrate good behavior; the Board's decisions are final. The application deadline and required documents include February 23rd each year and copies of academic qualifications, evidence of extracurricular activities, and other supporting documents. Scholarship decisions are signed by the Chairman of the Board.
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