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 over satisfying any profit or investment expectations of owners or shareholders.
2020-2021 Tuition & Facility Fees
| Grades | Facility Fee | Tuition Fee (AED)* |
| PreK | - | 56,000 |
| K1 | - | 59,225 |
| K2 | 12,984 | 64,683 |
| G1 - 12 | 12,984 | 82,581 |
| *For USD, the rate is 3.672 | ||
Late Payment Fee: A fee of AED 250 will be applied for any late payments of Tuition Fees.
Note: The annual facility fee is part of the Corporate Seat-holder amount. North American companies may be eligible to purchase corporate seats for USD 75,000. For details, please email the Superintendent's Office.
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.
2019-2020 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 Fees
Capital Fee
All new students who are non-corporate seat holders 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.
New students with siblings enrolled prior to the 2014-2015 school year may pay the refundable deposit of AED 29,850 instead of the Capital Fee.
Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, all new families may pay the Capital Fee in three annual installments of 7,333AED.
Registration Fee
A one-time registration fee of AED 1,000 is payable for new students. It is invoiced along with the school fees.
Refundable Book Deposit
The one-time AED 500 book deposit is refundable to parents when the student withdraws, provided all book and library obligations are fulfilled.
Apply Now
Applications for the next enrolling school year usually begins on October 1.
They are only accepted online and there is no application fee with the initial submission.
Payment Terms
Tuition Deposit
Once a space has been offered, an AED 2,500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the seat until the full tuition payment is paid (this amount applies to the 2020-2021 SY). This fee is credited towards tuition. The tuition and fees for the upcoming school year are due on July 15, 2020.
Payment Plans for SY 2020-2021
Parents/individuals can make their payments as follows for full, two, or four installments:
- July 15, 2020: Deadline for payment of 25% of the fees per invoice
- October 15, 2020: Deadline for payment of 25% of the fees per invoice
- January 15, 2021: Deadline for payment of 25% of the fees per invoice
- April 15, 2021: Deadline for payment of 25% of the fees per invoice
Corporations
Payments for corporations as a full payment or in two installments have the following options for SY 2020-2021. These are for the deposit, tuition, and facility fees.
- July 15, 2020: Deadline for payment of 50% of the fees per invoice
- Oct 15, 2020: Deadline for payment of 50% of the fees per invoice
Re-enrollment
If the July 15 payment and post-dated checks are not received in accordance with the payment schedule, your child's re-enrollment is incomplete and the seat will be forfeited and made available to others in the waitpool. This date is for the 2020-2021 SY.
Payment can be made in the form of cash, local check, 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.
Where Tuition Fees Go
The Director of Finance manages the school’s finances under the guidance of the Superintendent and overseen by the Board of Trustees. All are committed to delivering an instructional program aligned with the mission of the school while also maintaining and improving the school’s long-term financial health. Below are highlights from the 2019-2020 school year operating budget.
| Text | Value |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 41,541 |
| Interest Income | 65 |
| Other Income | 340 |
| Text | Value |
|---|---|
| Salaries & Benefits | 31,596 |
| Education Support Expenses | 4,075 |
| General & Administrative | 1,770 |
| Facilities & Maintenance | 4,498 |