Affordable Schools in Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi 2026 — Under AED 30K
6 schools in Bani Yas with annual fees under AED 30,000 and an Irtiqaa rating of Good or better.
6 schools in Bani Yas charge less than AED 30,000 per year on average and hold a current Irtiqaa rating of Good, Very Good, or Outstanding. Bani Yas sits in a band of Abu Dhabi where family-affordable schools cluster — useful if you want to keep school close to home without committing to AED 50K+ tuition.
| # | School | Irtiqaa Rating | Curriculum | Avg Fee | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baraem Al Ain Private School | MOE | AED 13,400 | 1336 | |
| 2 | Global Indian International School | Indian | AED 12,693 | 2285 | |
| 3 | Gems United Indian School | Indian | AED 14,258 | 3992 | |
| 4 | International Indian School | Indian | AED 16,408 | 1686 | |
| 5 | Al Muneera Private School | MOE | AED 18,611 | 643 | |
| 6 | Baniyas International Private School | US | AED 23,422 | 661 |
Irtiqaa rating distribution
Fee range
Based on 6 schools with published fees. Many schools offer sibling discounts of 5-15%.
Curriculum mix
Frequently Asked Questions
How affordable are schools in Bani Yas compared with the rest of Abu Dhabi?
The schools listed here charge AED 16,465/yr on average and start as low as AED 12,693/yr — towards the affordable end of the Abu Dhabi market.
Are these schools any good?
Yes. Every school listed holds a current Irtiqaa rating of Good or better. Schools rated Acceptable or Weak are excluded.
What curricula are available at affordable schools in Bani Yas?
The mix is shown in the curriculum chart above. Bani Yas tends to have a healthy mix across curricula at the affordable end of the market.
How are these schools ranked?
By Irtiqaa rating first (Outstanding → Very Good → Good), then by lowest average fee within each rating band.