Fees.
The Fee structure for the 2024-2025 Academic Year can be found below.
Please note the fees do not include school uniform, meals in the cafeteria and transportation fees.
For a complete list of all fees,please visit the following link: https://web.khda.gov.ae/en/Education-Directory/Schools
* The discounted fee structure is subject to terms and conditions ,
Payment methods
Online payment
Payment can be made via our online parent portal here.
Please review our Payment User Guide here, for step by step instructions on how to do this.
Cash/Cheque payment
Payment can be made by cash / cheque drawn in the name of Universal American School (Branch of Al Futtaim Education Foundation LLC). Electronic bank transfer / direct deposit to below mentioned bank account is also accepted.
Please note that AED 250/- will be charged in case of dishonored cheque.
Bank transfer payment
Should payment be made by transfer, parents must notify the school by email to accounts@uasdubai.ae with the payment details as well as the full name of the student as well as the grade the student is in.
Al Futtaim Credit Card payment
The Blue FAB Visa card has replaced the Al Futtaim FAB Mastercard. Payment can be made using your Blue FAB Credit Card, the benefits of which include:
• Higher Rewards on Al-Futtaim Retail Brands:
- Earn 5%, 6%, or 8% in rewards for all spending across Al-Futtaim Retail brands, including depending on your card tier (Platinum, Signature, or Infinite).
• Enhanced School Fee Rewards:
- Earn 2%, 3%, or 4% in FAB Rewards for every Dirham spent on Al-Futtaim Schools (Deira International School and Universal American School) based on your card tier.
The updated programme positions the Blue FAB Credit Card as one of the most competitive in the market, offering exceptional value to our parents.
To apply for your Al-Futtaim Credit Card SMS ‘UAS’ to 2121 or visit Blue FAB Credit Cards by Al-Futtaim | FAB – UAE (bankfab.com)
* Cashback is up to the value of AED 6,000 per month depending on the card used; Cashback rewards shall be awarded in the form of Al-Futtaim FAB Reward points and you can redeem your points at any participating Al-Futtaim stores.
Introducing New Flexible Payment Solution
Starting January 2025, Universal American School introduced a new way to make paying school fees and other payments more flexible and convenient for you. We partnered with zenda, a trusted payments and financing app in the UAE, to provide enhanced payment options tailored to meet your needs.
Here’s how you can pay your child’s fees and other school-related expenses via the zenda app. 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.
In the near future:
- a) Use zenda app to pay for other school services like meals, uniforms, transport and more.
- b) Online payment plans: Use your credit/debit card without the need of Post-Dated Cheques subject to terms and conditions.
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 at: itsupport@uasdubai.ae for technical assistance or accounts@uasdubai.ae for payment related queries
Tel: +971 4 524 0444
We hope this new payment option adds convenience and flexibility to your school fee payments.
KHDA Refund Policy
In the case of refund, the school fees will be calculated as follows:
- Fees paid prior to the beginning of the academic year are refundable and only the registration/ re-registration fees will be deducted;
- If the student was enrolled in the school for two weeks or less, a month’s fees will be deducted;
- If the student was enrolled in the school for a period ranging between two weeks and one month, two months’ fees will be deducted;
- If the student was enrolled in the school for more than a month, the full term’s fees will be deducted.
Transportation Fees
Click here to view the 2024- 2025 Transportation Fees
KHDA Fees
- Request for student Education Continuation Certificate – Attested (AED 120)
- Request for student leaving form for the students who are leaving Dubai – Attested (AED 120)
- Request for student transfer between private school (within the stipulated time frame ) Student transfer (AED 120)
- Request for student transfer between private schools (after the stipulated time frame). Student transfer (AED 120)
- Request for attestation of student Certificate or report card (AED 120)
- Issuance of ‘to whomsoever it may concern’ Certificate for matters related to school – Attestation (AED 120)
- Issuance of ‘To whomsoever it may concern Certificate for matters related to Students – Attested Sequence letter (AED 120)