Abu Dhabi school fees increase for 2023/24 explained
Private schools in the UAE capital recently received the go-ahead from ADEK to increase their tuition fees for the upcoming academic year. ADEK is allowing schools to adjust their fee based on their ranking ‘Irtiqaa.’ Read on as we provide complete details about the school fee increase in Abu Dhabi.
SCHOOL FEE INCREASE IN ABU DHABI – AN OVERVIEW
Private schools in Abu Dhabi are set to benefit from a long-awaited increase in tuition fees for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge announced the decision to allow schools which have been operational for at least three years to increase their fees.
School fee increase in Abu Dhabi is based on the Educational Cost Index findings, supported by the Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi and the results of school inspections (Irtiqaa).
Inspectors spend four days in every school and evaluate its performance in different areas. This includes student achievement, personal and social development, teaching and curriculum standards, leadership, management and support structures.
PERCENTAGE OF ABU DHABI SCHOOL FEES INCREASE 2023-24
As mentioned above, the Abu Dhabi school fees rise depends on the rankings schools have scored during the inspection. For example, the schools ranked highest are allowed a higher percentage increase than those with a lower ranking.
Here’s a breakdown of the percentages of Abu Dhabi school fees increase in 2023-24.
- Schools with an “Outstanding” rating can increase their fees by a maximum of 3.94%.
- Schools rated “Very Good” can increase fees by up to 3.38%.
- Schools with a “Good” ranking can increase fees by up to 2.81%.
- Schools rated “Acceptable”, “Weak”, and “Very Weak” are allowed to increase the fees by a maximum of 2.25%.
11 schools in Abu Dhabi were rated “outstanding”, 37 secured a place in the “Very Good” category, and 85 were rated as “Good.” 63 schools got an “Acceptable” rating, and one school was rated “Weak.”
FAQS
WILL ALL SCHOOLS INCREASE FEES IN ABU DHABI?
ADEK has allowed all private schools to increase their tuition fee. However, the school management has the option not to implement the hike.
WHICH ARE THE TOP SCHOOLS IN ABU DHABI?
Whether you are looking for British, IB or American schools in the capital, here’s a look at the most popular schools in Abu Dhabi. If feasible for the child, parents can also apply for the best public schools in Abu Dhabi.
That concludes our look at the school fee increase in Abu Dhabi. Check the rating of your child’s school to find out how much more you can expect to pay moving forward if the school implements this increase. This can help you plan your budget for the upcoming months.
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