Abu Dhabi · American, Ib · fees published for 2026/27
What each school costs from Pre-KG to Grade 12
Talem publishes every year group’s fee at both schools, so the honest comparison is the whole bill, not a range.
Abu Dhabi International Private School – MBZ City
AED 589,500
15 year groups, Pre-KG to Grade 12
GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi
AED 1,140,870
15 year groups, Pre-KG to Grade 12
Difference
AED 551,370
94% more at GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi
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How the gap opens up
Abu Dhabi International Private School – MBZ CityGEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi
Cumulative tuition, one point per year group.
Year by year
Every figure below is the fee each school publishes for that year group.
| Year group | Abu Dhabi International Private School – MBZ City | GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | 20,000 | 57,850 | +37,850 |
| KG1 | 31,800 | 57,850 | +26,050 |
| KG2 | 31,800 | 57,850 | +26,050 |
| Grade 1 | 37,200 | 80,610 | +43,410 |
| Grade 2 | 37,200 | 80,610 | +43,410 |
| Grade 3 | 38,850 | 80,610 | +41,760 |
| Grade 4 | 38,850 | 80,610 | +41,760 |
| Grade 5 | 40,500 | 80,610 | +40,110 |
| Grade 6 | 40,500 | 80,610 | +40,110 |
| Grade 7 | 43,000 | 80,610 | +37,610 |
| Grade 8 | 43,000 | 80,610 | +37,610 |
| Grade 9 | 45,450 | 80,610 | +35,160 |
| Grade 10 | 45,450 | 80,610 | +35,160 |
| Grade 11 | 47,950 | 80,610 | +32,660 |
| Grade 12 | 47,950 | 80,610 | +32,660 |