At a glance
Al Yasat Private School grew from one of Abu Dhabi earliest American style nurseries, founded in 1992, into an established co educational school of around 1,150 pupils from kindergarten to Grade 12. It teaches the American curriculum with a substantial Arabic and English bilingual programme strand, which suits both Emirati and mixed heritage families alongside the wider expatriate community. You can place it within the market of international schools in Abu Dhabi through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | American curriculum (standards based), with a bilingual Arabic and English strand; High School Diploma |
| Stages | Kindergarten to Grade 12 (ages 4 to 18) |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Accreditation | Accredited by Cognia; licensed and rated by ADEK |
| Fee band | Mid (see the Abu Dhabi fees guide) |
| Campus area | Al Shamkha, eastern Abu Dhabi |
Curriculum and academics
Al Yasat delivers a standards based American curriculum leading to the American High School Diploma, taught in English. What sets it apart is the genuine bilingual programme provision: Arabic language, Islamic education and UAE social studies are woven through the programme rather than bolted on, which makes it a strong fit for families who want their children fluent in both Arabic and English. The school is accredited by Cognia, the United States based body whose review covers curriculum, assessment and teaching standards against recognised international benchmarks. Families weighing the High School Diploma against a British or IB route should ask the school for recent graduation outcomes and university destinations, since the school publishes these directly.
Al Yasat Private School fees
Al Yasat Private School fees sit in the mid band for Abu Dhabi, above the cheapest value schools but well below the premium American and British flagships. Annual tuition rises by grade, with the high school the most expensive stage. We do not print a single headline figure here because the school revises its schedule each year and publishes current rates to applicants, and you can sense check the band against our guide to international school fees in Abu Dhabi. Beyond tuition, budget for a new application and file processing fee, an annual seat reservation fee, books, uniform and optional transport. These line items are standard across Abu Dhabi schools and can add a meaningful sum in the first year.
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Admissions
Admission is rolling across the academic year, which begins in late August or early September. Kindergarten and the early grades fill earliest, so families relocating to Al Shamkha and the eastern districts should register as soon as a place is foreseeable. Assessment is age appropriate, with curriculum based testing in English and mathematics for older applicants and an Arabic assessment where the bilingual strand applies. The school requests previous reports and a reservation fee to confirm a place, and the admissions team sets out the current intake position on request.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Al Shamkha, in the eastern part of Abu Dhabi, a residential area that has grown quickly with new villa communities and Emirati housing. That location makes it convenient for families in Al Shamkha, Shakhbout City and the eastern suburbs who want a school close to home rather than a long commute to the islands. The community blends Emirati and mixed heritage families drawn by the bilingual strand with the wider expatriate population of the eastern capital. For the broader picture of where families settle, return to the Abu Dhabi city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Al Yasat Private School fees?
Al Yasat Private School fees sit in the mid tier for Abu Dhabi, above the value schools but below the premium American and British flagships. Tuition rises by grade, with high school the most expensive stage. Budget separately for an application fee, an annual reservation fee, books, uniform and optional transport.
Is Al Yasat Private School a good school?
Al Yasat is an established American curriculum school founded in 1992 and accredited by Cognia, with a genuine bilingual Arabic and English strand. Whether it suits your child depends on budget, your interest in the bilingual route and proximity to the Al Shamkha campus.
What curriculum does Al Yasat Private School follow?
It follows a standards based American curriculum leading to the High School Diploma, taught in English, with a substantial bilingual Arabic and English strand and the Arabic, Islamic education and UAE social studies required across the emirate.
When do Al Yasat Private School applications open?
Admission is rolling across the August to June year, but kindergarten and the early grades fill earliest, so register as soon as a place is foreseeable.
Where is Al Yasat Private School located?
The school is in Al Shamkha in the eastern part of Abu Dhabi, serving Al Shamkha, Shakhbout City and the eastern suburbs.
