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Ajyal International School MBZ
The original Ajyal campus in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, opened in 2014 and running a British curriculum from FS1 to Year 13.
In brief
The original Ajyal campus in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, opened in 2014 and running a British curriculum from FS1 to Year 13.
Fees sit in the mid-range at roughly AED 24,000 to AED 43,000, well below the premium Saadiyat schools and competitive for a BSME-accredited UK-stream option. The student body is largely Arab expat and Emirati, with a smaller mix of South Asian and Western families than the international-flagship schools.
Parents praise the modern, well-resourced campus and the quality of pastoral care. The relationship between the school and families is generally rated strongly in ADEK reports. Sister-school links to the Al Falah branch give some flexibility for siblings on different curricula. Most direct comparisons in MBZ are with Al Najah, Bright Riders, and the GEMS-run schools in the same catchment.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 Tuition (with 20% discount) | 3 | Annual | AED 24,104 |
| FS2 Tuition (with 20% discount) | 4 | Annual | AED 24,104 |
| Year 1 Tuition (with 20% discount) | 5 | Annual | AED 24,104 |
| Year 2 Tuition (with 20% discount) | 6 | Annual | AED 35,000 |
| Year 3 Tuition (with 20% discount) | 7 | Annual | AED 35,000 |
| Year 4 Tuition (with 20% discount) | 8 | Annual | AED 35,000 |
| Year 5 Tuition (with 20% discount) | 9 | Annual | AED 35,000 |
| Year 6 Tuition (with 20% discount) | 10 | Annual | AED 35,000 |
| Year 7 Tuition (with 20% discount) | 11 | Annual | AED 40,472 |
| Year 8 Tuition (with 20% discount) | 12 | Annual | AED 40,472 |
| Year 9 Tuition (with 20% discount) | 13 | Annual | AED 40,472 |
| Year 10 Tuition (with 20% discount) | 14 | Annual | AED 40,472 |
| Year 11 Tuition (with 20% discount) | 15 | Annual | AED 43,192 |
| Year 12 Tuition (with 20% discount) | 16 | Annual | AED 43,192 |
| Year 13 Tuition (with 20% discount) | 17 | Annual | AED 43,192 |
| Transport (annual) | Annual | AED 5,000 | |
| Registration | One-time | AED 1,000 |
Reviews
- A teenager identifying as a current Ajyal MBZ student posted in mid-2024, which is the only direct first-person account that surfaces in open forums.
- ADEK awarded the school Very Good for the first time in November 2024, with roll around 1,500 and a predominantly Emirati student body.
- Aggregate parent ratings sit middling but the sample is too small to be representative.
- Public parent comments on aggregator sites focus on supportive teachers, modern facilities and a safe environment, with no recurring critical theme.
Head of school
Mrs. Allison McDonald
Mrs. Allison McDonald is the Principal of Ajyal International School, MBZ, with over two decades of educational leadership experience in the UK and UAE. She is committed to the holistic development of each student, fostering high expectations alongside compassion and collaboration. Her guiding principle is that education should open doors, ignite passions, and empower young people to positively impact the world.
Accreditations
- British Schools in the Middle East accreditation 01
- ADEK 02
Academic results
- IGCSE 2024 average A* / A 52%
- A Level 2024 average A* / A 50%
Location
شارع مَلاقط - Mohamed Bin Zayed City - Z15 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates