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Universal Private School

Founded 1993

Updated July 2026

Established in 1993 and licensed by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), Universal Private School is an international institution in Al Ain offering both Ministry of Education and British curricula.

Term structure

Three terms

Teaching approach

The school is guided by the motto, "International Standards, Inspired by National Values." Its core values include integrity, respect, tolerance, excellence, perseverance, kindness, fairness, forgiveness, responsibility, and collaboration, with a mission to foster self-confident, socially responsible, and globally aware lifelong learners.

Programmes

The school offers two primary academic pathways: the Ministry of Education curriculum from Grade 1 to Grade 12, and the British curriculum from KG1 to Grade 12. The British programme operates under the supervision of the University of Cambridge and leads to IGCSE, GCE-AS, and GCE-AL certifications. Students in the Ministry of Education track participate in IBT international exams (Grades 3–10), while British curriculum students participate in GL-PT Progress Tests (Grades 3–9).

Student support

EAL support
Unknown
Learning support
Unknown

Learning support

The school maintains an inclusion policy and guide to support its student body. Additionally, resources are available for parents regarding mental health to support the well-being of students.

Frequently asked questions(4)
What curriculum does Universal Private School offer?
Universal Private School offers National Curriculum (England), IGCSE and Cambridge A-Level.
How much is tuition at Universal Private School?
Annual tuition at Universal Private School is AED 5.3K–AED 16.6K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
What accreditations does Universal Private School hold?
Universal Private School holds accreditations including Cambridge International.
Where is Universal Private School located?
Universal Private School is an international school in Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates.

Tuition & fees

Annual tuition by grade

2025/2026
Annual tuition by grade
GradeAgesAnnual
KG 14–5AED 5.3K
KG 25–6AED 6.2K
Grade 16–7AED 6.9K
Grade 27–8AED 7.8K
Grade 38–9AED 8.8K
Grade 49–10AED 9.6K
Grade 510–11AED 10.5K
Grade 611–12AED 11.4K
Grade 712–13AED 12.3K
Grade 813–14AED 13.2K
Grade 914–15AED 14K
Grade 1015–16AED 14.8K
Grade 1116–17AED 15.7K
Grade 1217–18AED 16.6K

Source:PDFMOE tuition Fees 2025.2026.pdfPDFBritish tuition Fees 2025.2026.pdfPDFAdmission-Policy_UPS.pdfPDFECA - Guide to distance learning.pdf

Other fees(5)
Other fees
Bus / transport· Annual bus fee for all gradesAED 3.6K
Uniform· Uniform fee for all gradesAED 200
Materials· Books fees vary by grade and curriculum. For British curriculum, books range from 500 AED to 750 AED. For MOE curriculum, books range from 210 AED to 1,290 AED.
Placement test· International IBT exam fee for Ministry of Education curriculum (Grades 3–10)AED 105
Placement test· International GL-PT-Progress Test (PT Series) exam fee for British curriculum (Grades 3–9)AED 80

Admissions

The school maintains a formal admissions policy, which is available for review alongside other institutional guidelines. Families are required to complete seat reservation procedures as part of the enrollment process. Tuition fees for all grade levels are payable in three installments throughout the academic year.

Calendar

The school operates on a weekly schedule from Monday to Thursday, 7:00 to 16:00, and Friday, 7:00 to 12:30. The campus is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Facilities

Swimming pool

About the campus

The campus features a modern architectural design equipped with a fully integrated security and safety system. The school provides state-of-the-art facilities, including specialist provision for technology and the arts.

Co-curriculars

The school offers swimming courses as part of its extracurricular provision. Additional guidance is provided to parents regarding extracurricular activities (ECA) to support student engagement.