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Yas American Academy
Aldar Education American-curriculum school on Yas Island (formerly West Yas Academy). KG1-Grade 12 fees AED 38,000-65,060/year.
Curriculum
American
Fees, annual
AED 57–69k
Ages
3 to 18
Pupils
~1,500
Founded
2007
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG-KG2 | 3 | Annual | AED 57,090 |
| Grade 1-5 | 6 | Annual | AED 59,330 |
| Grade 6-8 | 11 | Annual | AED 63,820 |
| Grade 9-12 | 14 | Annual | AED 68,850 |
| Registration Fee (5% of annual tuition, adjustable) | One-time | AED 2,855 |
Reviews
- Parent comments praise the school as warm, family-friendly, and loved by children, with positive mentions of staff, confidence-building, and facilities.
- One parent specifically recommended it for families living near Yas Island or Noya, which supports the school as a practical fit for that side of Abu Dhabi.
- Staff signal is thin but more cautious. A teacher praised colleagues and middle leadership, while flagging weak executive communication, limited resources, and a British feel inside an American-curriculum school.
Head of school
Sarah Griffiths
لقد عملت في مجال التعليم لمدة 30 سنة، وخلال هذه السنوات رأيت الكثير من التغييرات. لكن الشيء الذي لم يتغير هو أن التعليم من أهم وأغلى الأشياء التي يمكن أن نمتلكها. التعليم يؤثر على طريقة فهمنا للعالم وكيف نشارك فيه. أنا سعيدة بكوني جزءًا من عائلة الدار للتعليم منذ 13 سنة، وأنا أؤمن برؤيتها التي تهدف إلى تمكين الجيل الجديد من بناء مستقبلهم.
Accreditations
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 01
Academic results
- TIMSS 2023 Grade 4 Math 508.65, Grade 8 Math 484.24, Grade 4 Science 521.99, Grade 8 Science 491.46
- PIRLS 2021 Reading 509
- AP Pre-Calculus 2023/24 Good levels
- Grade 12 MoE external examination 2023/24 Outstanding attainment.
Location
FHVQ+PF9 - Al Tahaddur St - Yas Island - YS3 05 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates