Affordable Schools in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi 2026 — Under AED 30K
3 schools in Khalifa City with annual fees under AED 30,000 and an Irtiqaa rating of Good or better.
3 schools in Khalifa City charge less than AED 30,000 per year on average and hold a current Irtiqaa rating of Good, Very Good, or Outstanding. Khalifa City 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 | Horizon Private School (Moe) - Khalifa | MOE | AED 11,923 | 1517 | |
| 2 | International Community Schools - Khalifa | US | AED 29,667 | 652 | |
| 3 | Rawafed Private School | US | AED 29,833 | 1451 |
Irtiqaa rating distribution
Fee range
Based on 3 schools with published fees. Many schools offer sibling discounts of 5-15%.
Curriculum mix
Frequently Asked Questions
How affordable are schools in Khalifa City compared with the rest of Abu Dhabi?
The schools listed here charge AED 23,808/yr on average and start as low as AED 11,923/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 Khalifa City?
The mix is shown in the curriculum chart above. Khalifa City tends to have a narrower curriculum mix 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.