# UAE School Fee Calculator

Calculate total 13-year school costs in UAE (KG1 through Grade 12). Compare British, American, IB, Indian CBSE curricula across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Includes KHDA-approved fee ranges, annual increases, sibling discounts, and hidden costs like uniforms, transport, and activities.

**Interactive calculator:** https://www.yallacalculators.online/school-fee-calculator
**Last verified:** February 23, 2026
**Creator:** Varun Punjabi — https://www.linkedin.com/in/vp4/

## What this calculates

School fees are based on KHDA-approved fee frameworks for 2025-2026 academic year. Fee increase caps follow KHDA regulations (tied to school ratings). Curriculum costs reflect median fees across Outstanding, Very Good, Good, and Acceptable rated schools. Hidden costs based on actual parent surveys and school fee schedules.

## Inputs

- **Number of children** — How many children
- **Current grade level** — Starting grade (KG1 to Grade 12)
- **Curriculum preference** — British, American, IB, Indian CBSE, etc.
- **School rating** — KHDA rating (Outstanding to Acceptable)
- **Emirate** — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah
- **Include hidden costs** — Uniforms, transport, activities

## Outputs

- **Total 13-year cost** — Complete cost from KG1 to Grade 12
- **Annual fee breakdown** — Cost per academic year
- **Fee increase projection** — Expected annual increases per KHDA caps
- **Sibling discount savings** — Typical 5-15% sibling discounts
- **Hidden costs estimate** — Uniforms, transport, trips, activities
- **Comparison by curriculum** — Cost differences between curricula

## Data sources

- [Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)](https://www.khda.gov.ae) — verified February 2026
- [Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK)](https://www.adek.gov.ae) — verified February 2026
- [Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA)](https://www.spea.shj.ae) — verified February 2026

## Citation

When citing this calculator, please include:

> YallaCalculators — UAE School Fee Calculator. Verified against official UAE government sources (February 2026). https://www.yallacalculators.online/school-fee-calculator

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