Fees and Funding | Universal American School | Al-Futtaim, UAE


**Please note the fees do not include school uniform, meals in cafeteria and transportation fee.

 

The Registration Fee will be deducted from the first term tuition fee. The Registration Fee will not be refunded if the student chooses not to take the offered place.

For a complete list of all fees, please visit the following link: KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2025-2026.

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Tuition Fees for Academic Year 2026-2027
Download the fees document here. 

* The discounted fee structure is subject to terms and conditions, 


Payment Methods

Cash payment

Payment can be made directly at the Finance Office. 

Cheque payment

Cheques should be made payable to Universal American School.

Fees can also be paid by post-dated cheques at the beginning of the academic year or before the following dates:

Term 1: 25 August 2026
Term 2: 25 December 2026
Term 3: 25 March 2027

Please note that AED 250 will be charged in case of a dishonoured cheque.

Zenda App

Parents can avail flexible payment plan options on Zenda. *Terms and conditions apply.
Download the Zenda app here: https://app.zenda.com/getstarted

We partnered with zenda, a trusted payments and financing app in the UAE, to provide enhanced payment options tailored to meet your needs.

Conveniently manage payments from your smartphone, including:

  • School Fees
  • From January 2025, new Local & International Educational Trips and events can only be paid using the zenda app.
To use the zenda app, getting started is easy:
  • Download zenda App for Android/iOS devices here: app.zenda.com/getstarted
  • Or simply scan the QR code below
  • Log in with your registered email or mobile number on file with the school.

For any additional assistance, feel free to contact us here for technical assistance or here for payment related queries. We hope this new payment option adds convenience and flexibility to your school fee payments.

Schools Online Portal

Payment can be made via the Schools Online Portal:
https://powerschool.uasdubai.ae
Please review our Payment User Guide here,for step by step instructions on how to do this.
Payment can be made via our online parent portal here.

Bank Transfer or Direct Deposit

Payment can also be made by bank transfer or direct deposit into the school account.

Important: If fees are paid via bank transfer or deposited directly into the school’s bank account, please email a copy of the transfer/deposit slip to accounts@uasdubai.ae, mentioning the student’s name and ID number to help us identify and allocate the payment correctly.
 
 

Blue FAB Credit Card payment

Benefits and Savings with the Al-Futtaim Credit Card.

With the Al-Futtaim FAB Credit Card, paying for your children’s tuition fees is just as rewarding as your enjoyable lifestyle. The Credit Card’s features and benefits bring you the best that Al-Futtaim brands have to offer, along with lifestyle and travel benefits from our partner Bank (FAB) and MasterCard.


Unlock Exclusive Rewards & Lifestyle Benefits with the Blue FAB Credit & Blue Rewards.

Benefits
  • Save up to AED 4,000 on tuition fees with the Blue FAB Credit Card.
  • Earn 1% cashback* in the form of Al-Futtaim FAB Rewards for every AED 1 spent elsewhere.
  • Get an additional 1% cashback* credited to your Blue Wallet when you shop at participating Al-Futtaim brands. [Blue App Benefit]
  • Get 2% cashback* on Blue Wallet top-ups. [Blue App Benefit]
  • Enjoy 0% interest Easy Payment Plans (EPP) on purchases from Al-Futtaim showrooms and brands.
  • Get a complimentary 0% balance transfer* for up to 12 months.
  • Enjoy exclusive offers from Al-Futtaim brands.
  • No annual fees.

To learn more, or apply for a card, please visit: Get Your Blue FAB Credit Card.

Terms and conditions apply.
استمتع بمكافآت حصرية ومزايا فريدة لحياتك اليومية مع بطاقة بنك أبوظبي الأول بلو الائتمانية وبلو ريووردز
وفّر حتى 4,000 درهم على الرسوم الدراسية مع بطاقة بنك أبوظبي الأول بلو الائتمانية.

  • اكسب 1% كاش باك* في شكل مكافآت الفطيم من بنك أبوظبي الأول مقابل كل 1 درهم يتم إنفاقه في أي مكان آخر.
  • احصل على 1% كاش باك إضافية* تُضاف إلى محفظة بلو عند التسوق في العلامات المشاركة من الفطيم. [ميزة عبر تطبيق بلو]
  • اكسب 2% كاش باك* عند إعادة شحن محفظة بلو. [ميزة عبر تطبيق بلو]
  • استمتع بخطط دفع سهلة بدون فوائد على المشتريات من صالات عرض الفطيم.
  • تحويل رصيد مجاني 0% لمدة تصل إلى 12 شهراً.
  • استفد من عروض حصرية من علامات الفطيم.
  • بدون رسوم سنوية. .احصل على بطاقة بنك أبوظبي الأول بلو الائتمانيةللمزيد من المعلومات أو للتقديم على البطاقة، يرجى زيارة:
Fee Refund Policy

In the case of refund, the school fees will be calculated as follows:

  • Tuition fees paid prior to the beginning of the academic year are refundable, and only the registration or re-registration fees will be deducted if the withdrawal was requested less than 60 calendar days prior to the start date.

  • If the student was enrolled in the term for two weeks or less: a month's fees will be deducted.
  • If the student was enrolled in the term for a period between two weeks and one month: two months fees will be deducted.
  • If the student was enrolled in the term for more than one month: the full term's fees will be deducted.
School Delinquency Policy

Please find the School Delinquency Policy below 

Download delinquency policy  

Transportation Fees

Universal American School partners with Maverick, one of Dubai’s leading school transportation providers, offering safe, reliable and technology-enabled transport services for students across the city.

Student safety is at the heart of Maverick’s operations, supported by trained drivers and bus attendants, GPS tracking, real-time monitoring and dedicated parent communication tools. Through the Maverick Parent App, families can register for transport services, track journeys and receive important updates.

For transport registration, route information and support, parents can contact Maverick directly.

Download the Maverick Parent App

Download App for iOS Download App for Android

 View Registration Guide 

For transport registration, route information and support, parents can visit the Maverick Parent App or contact the Maverick team directly.

Contact Maverick 
Tel: +971 4 338 8043
Email: info@maverickrental.com

KHDA Service Fees
  • Request for student Education Continuation Certificate – Attested is 126 AED (inclusive of VAT)
  • Request for student leaving form for the students who are leaving Dubai – Attested is 126 AED (inclusive of VAT)
  • Request for student transfer between private school (within the stipulated time frame) Student transfer is 126 AED (inclusive of VAT)
  • Request for student transfer between private schools (after the stipulated time frame). Student transfer is 126 AED (inclusive of VAT)
  • Request for attestation of student Certificate or report card is 126 AED (inclusive of VAT)
  • Issuance of ‘to whomsoever it may concern’ Certificate for matters related to school – Attestation is 126 AED (inclusive of VAT)
  • Issuance of ‘To whomsoever it may concern Certificate for matters related to Students – Attested Sequence letter is 126 AED (inclusive of VAT)

Contact the Finance Team For fee-related enquiries

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