Academic Year 2025-26 - Fee Structure
Fee Schedule for Academic Year 2025-26
Fee Structure for Academic Year 2026-27
Located on Abu Dhabi Island in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Diyafah International School was established in 2013 and has since carved a niche amongst the private schools in the emirate as a school providing quality and affordable education.
Fee Structure 2025-26
| Year | ADEK Approved Fee* | Fee Charged For 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 28,180 | 23,000 |
| FS2 | 29,000 | 24,500 |
| Year 1 to 3 | 31,790 | 30,980 |
| Year 4 to 6 | 34,380 | 33,500 |
| Year 7 to 9 | 38,290 | 37,310 |
| Year 10 & 11 | 42,100 | 41,020 |
| Year 12 & 13 | 46,360 | 45,170 |
Source of Funds
Parents/Guardians must disclose the source of tuition fee payment when making payment, as required by ADEK guidelines.
Students with Additional Learning Needs
School aims to support students with additional learning needs through appropriate internal provisions, which may include grouping students across year levels to facilitate targeted support. In such cases, the school may consider providing in-class assistance in the form of a Learning Support Assistant or other relevant resources.Parents are advised that, should such provisions become necessary and formally implemented (in line with any future regulatory requirements and school policies), an Additional Learning Support Fee may apply. This fee, if introduced, would be determined on a case-by-case basis and communicated to parents in advance.
Board Examination
- Every year a Board Examination fee will be charged to the students in Year 11, 12 & 13 who appear for these selected boards of the exams based on their selection of subjects.
- These fees will be on a cost recovery basis. The school will raise an invoice for each student which will be available on the parent portal for easy access and payment.
Personal Enrichment Programme (PEP)
The Personal Enrichment Programme is our Co-Curricular Activities provision which is charged separately if organized by an External Provider. Parents are provided with information about Co-Curricular Activities once the school reopens in September. (Subject to change as per Regulator guidelines).
Transport
We have outsourced the school transport to an external provider. You can register your child/children for transport requirements. The contact details are given below for ease of reference. (Subject to change as per Regulator guidelines)
Bright Bus Transport
Uniform
We have an authorized uniform provider. You can purchase uniforms either from their shop or by ordering online. (Subject to change as per Regulator guidelines.)
Shop at Sumeru
Books
The Curriculum Textbooks & the Notebooks will be issued by the respective Class Teacher normally within the first week of school. There are no separate book fees charged for these books.
Re-Registration
- Every year a Re-Registration Fee of approximately 5% of the school fee is charged in the month of April from students who want to continue into the next Academic Year. Re-Registration is compulsory to guarantee a place.
- The Re-Registration Fee paid is adjustable against the First Term Fees but is not refundable in case the enrollment is withdrawn. The last date for payment of the Re-Registration Fees will be communicated to all parents.
New Admission
- A registration fee of 5% is payable on acceptance of your application. This fee is adjusted against the First Term Fees but not refundable in case the enrolment is withdrawn.
Refund Policy
In case of any withdrawal of admission, refunds are calculated based on ADEC guidelines..
Non-Payment of Fees
When fees are not paid, the school reserves the right to:
- Suspend students from learning for a maximum of 3 days per term, excluding exam days.
- Not re-enroll students for the following academic year. This will be documented by the school through the issuance of dated warning letters.
- Withhold students’ progress reports and refer the issue to the ADEK.
- Withhold the Transfer Certificate.
- The student will be blocked in eSIS for non-payment of fees...
Transfer Certificate (TC)
A minimum of one month’s notice must be given when applying for a TC, failing which the Ministry guidelines will be applied with regards to the payment and refund of school fees. Any application received for TC after the month of April cannot be processed until September.
Options to Pay
The parents who do not have credit card or debit card are requested to submit Post Dated Cheque (PDC) (as per the due dates mentioned in the fee table) for the Term 2 & Term 3 along with Fee payment for Term 1.
- Diyafah Parent Portal – Online Payment 24/7 – Credit/Debit Card – Parents can pay using credit/debit cards through Parent portal – go to Fees & Services tab
- Fee payment via Cash, Cheque or Credit /Debit card at the school fee counter.
- Cheques are subject to realization; Bank charges apply for cheques dishonored for any reason.
Notes
- After payments are made, allow for a minimum of ONE working day for reconciliation.
- Save and whitelist the school email address and ensure your contact details in the ERP are updated.
- Regular delay in payment of fees will lead to temporary suspension, withheld Term report & non-re-registration of your child for the next academic year.
Disclaimer
All Payment options, online via Diyafah portal and Bank ATM use external service providers, and Diyafah Schools cannot predict nor control these services and be responsible for downtimes. Finance email to contact for any clarification: ebilling@diyafahinternationalschool.com
Cheque Return/Replace & Withdrawal Process (T&C Apply)
A minimum of 7 days notice period is required via email to ebilling@diyafahinternationalschool.com
Returned Cheque by the Bank
In the event of a Cheque being returned by the bank for ANY REASON, AED 250/- will be charged and the payment will be accepted either by Credit/Debit Card for a returned Cheque. The school will not accept responsibility for any returned Cheques.
Withdrawal of Cheque
In the event that a parent needs to replace or withdraw the PDC for any reason, the parent must send an email giving a minimum of 7 working days’ notice period to ebilling@diyafahinternationalschool.com to hold the Cheque and must replace the Cheque within the required timeline. ebilling@diyafahinternationalschool.com
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