Liwa International School Al Mushrif is a American Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Annual tuition ranges from $7,589 to $9,464 USD.
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About
Liwa International School Al Mushrif is a co-educational day school in the Mushrif district of Abu Dhabi, UAE, serving students from KG1 through Grade 12 under an American Common Core curriculum aligned with California State Standards and UAE National Agenda requirements. The school offers Advanced Placement courses in high school and awards the Liwa International School Diploma recognized by universities worldwide. Part of the Liwa Education group, the school was rated Band A 'good' by ADEK for 2025–2026 and maintains a strong inclusion and wellbeing framework.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG1 | AED 7,352~$ 2,003 |
| KG2 | AED 7,352~$ 2,003 |
| Grade 1 | AED 7,649~$ 2,084 |
| Grade 2 | AED 7,649~$ 2,084 |
| Grade 3 | AED 7,967~$ 2,171 |
| Grade 4 | AED 7,967~$ 2,171 |
| Grade 5 | AED 7,967~$ 2,171 |
| Grade 6 | AED 8,261~$ 2,251 |
| Grade 7 | AED 8,261~$ 2,251 |
| Grade 8 | AED 8,557~$ 2,332 |
| Grade 9 | AED 8,557~$ 2,332 |
| Grade 10 | AED 8,824~$ 2,404 |
| Grade 11 | AED 8,824~$ 2,404 |
| Grade 12 | AED 8,824~$ 2,404 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 27,900 - 34,795. Application fee: $367.
Admissions Process
- 1Students must meet age requirements (KG1: four years old by August 31; KG2: five years old by August 31). Admission requires an interview and entrance examinations in Math and English for Grades 2–5 and 6–12. An additional Science entrance exam is required for High School entry.
School Day
Kindergarten activities run 1:20pm–2:00pm. Whole-school activities run 2:45pm–3:30pm.
Student Life
Uniform is included as standard and can be ordered from Zaks Uniforms (Next to Mushrif Mall, Abu Dhabi; Tel: +971 2 222 1141). Uniform cost is AED 595 for KG1–KG2 and AED 655 for Grades 1–12.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Formal Wellbeing Policy aligned with ADEK's framework covering psychological, mental, social, physical, intellectual, digital, and environmental wellbeing. Includes in-school mental health support, prevention, promotion and early intervention, mindfulness, kindness and gratitude practices, growth mindset development, annual wellbeing surveys, and collaboration with families to arrange external support when needed. Wellbeing teams operate in each school with staff training and formal action plans.
Safeguarding is integral to the school's policy framework, with a dedicated Safeguarding Policy referenced within the Wellbeing Policy. ADEK mandates active safeguarding procedures, health and safety policies, and related protections. The Senior Leadership Team includes a Pastoral Assistant Principal responsible for student safety and emotional development. Policies are reviewed and approved by the Board, and annual wellbeing surveys monitor safeguarding concerns.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of Liwa Education group, which operates Liwa International Schools in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi. Chairman is Dr. Ali Bin Harmal. Policies are reviewed and ratified by the school's Board.
ADEK Band A 'good' overall rating (2025–2026)Core Competency Award recognizing student growth from KG to Grade 12 across Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels