American School of Dubai

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 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 school year may pay the refundable deposit of AED 29,850 instead of the Capital Fee. 

Beginning with this 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.

Medical Fee

A one-time medical fee of AED 350 is charged to all new students. This fee covers all medicals required while the student is enrolled at ASD.

Payment Terms

Tuition Deposit

Once a space has been offered, an AED 10,000 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the seat until the full tuition payment is paid. This fee is credited towards tuition. The tuition and fees for the upcoming school year are due on May 15, last year. The following payment plans are available for this SY:

Payment Plans

For individuals who wish to make their payments over an eight-month period via post-dated checks, there will be one plan available with the following payment deadlines:

• May 15 last year: Deadline for payment of 25% of the fees per invoice
• August 1 last year: Deadline for payment of 25% of the fees per invoice
• November 1 last year: Deadline for payment of 25% of the fees per invoice
• February 1 current year: Deadline for payment of 25% of the fees per invoice

Corporations

• May 15 last year: For companies and individuals who wish to elect this payment option, this is the deadline for either full payment of the tuition and fees for this SY or 50% of the fees with the balance due on August 1.
• August 1 last year: Payment of the remaining 50% of the semester deposit, tuition, and facility fee.

Re-enrollment

If the May 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. 

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 this school year operating budget.