Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Ajyal International School vs GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi
Talem publishes every year group’s fee at both schools, so the honest comparison is the whole bill, not a range.
What each costs from FS1 to Year 13
Difference
AED 322,040
48% more at GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi
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How the gap opens up
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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 | Ajyal International School | GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 30,130 | 55,420 | +25,290 |
| FS2 | 30,130 | 59,530 | +29,400 |
| Year 1 | 30,130 | 59,530 | +29,400 |
| Year 2 | 43,750 | 65,680 | +21,930 |
| Year 3 | 43,750 | 65,680 | +21,930 |
| Year 4 | 43,750 | 65,680 | +21,930 |
| Year 5 | 43,750 | 65,680 | +21,930 |
| Year 6 | 43,750 | 65,680 | +21,930 |
| Year 7 | 50,590 | 67,740 | +17,150 |
| Year 8 | 50,590 | 67,740 | +17,150 |
| Year 9 | 50,590 | 67,740 | +17,150 |
| Year 10 | 50,590 | 67,740 | +17,150 |
| Year 11 | 53,990 | 73,890 | +19,900 |
| Year 12 | 53,990 | 73,890 | +19,900 |
| Year 13 | 53,990 | 73,890 | +19,900 |
Side by side
| Ajyal International School | GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi | Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | IB, British |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Very Good (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 30,130 – 53,990 /yr | AED 55,420 – 73,890 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 17 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2014 | 2011 |
| Facilities | Two Indoor Swimming Pools350-Seat AuditoriumIndoor Sports HallScience LaboratoriesDesign & Technology Rooms (3D Printer)Library (12,000+ Books)SEN & Gifted/Talented ProvisionSEN Support | Innovation StudioScience LaboratoriesDesign & Technology LabsLibrary & Secondary LibraryMusic Rooms & Practice StudiosArt & Activity RoomsArabic & Islamic Education Spaces25m Six-Lane PoolLearner PoolSix-Court Sports HallFootball PitchIndoor & Outdoor Play AreasFitness SuiteCanteen & Dining AreaParent Cafe & LoungePrayer RoomsBookshop & Uniform ShopSchool Transport |
Ajyal International School vs GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi at a glance
- Ajyal International School publishes annual fees from AED 30,130 to AED 53,990, against AED 55,420 to AED 73,890 at GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi, which works out roughly 35% below GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi across the fee range.
- For FS1, Ajyal International School charges AED 30,130 and GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi AED 55,420, so Ajyal International School saves AED 25,290 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum; GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi adds IB.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2011, with Ajyal International School following in 2014.
- Location wise, Ajyal International School sits in Mohammed Bin Zayed City and GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi in Al Reem Island, so the school run may decide it.