Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Al Ain British Academy vs GEMS Cambridge International School 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 268,070
54% more at Al Ain British Academy
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How the gap opens up
Al Ain British AcademyGEMS Cambridge International School 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 | Al Ain British Academy | GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 42,320 | 23,060 | -19,260 |
| FS2 | 43,780 | 23,730 | -20,050 |
| Year 1 | 43,780 | 28,430 | -15,350 |
| Year 2 | 43,780 | 28,430 | -15,350 |
| Year 3 | 43,780 | 30,950 | -12,830 |
| Year 4 | 43,780 | 30,950 | -12,830 |
| Year 5 | 43,780 | 33,240 | -10,540 |
| Year 6 | 43,780 | 33,240 | -10,540 |
| Year 7 | 53,640 | 35,640 | -18,000 |
| Year 8 | 53,640 | 35,640 | -18,000 |
| Year 9 | 57,480 | 37,940 | -19,540 |
| Year 10 | 63,400 | 37,940 | -25,460 |
| Year 11 | 63,400 | 39,200 | -24,200 |
| Year 12 | 63,400 | 40,340 | -23,060 |
| Year 13 | 63,400 | 40,340 | -23,060 |
Side by side
| Al Ain British Academy | GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Ain, Abu Dhabi | Baniyas, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Very Good (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 42,320 – 63,400 /yr | AED 23,060 – 40,340 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2011 | 2013 |
| Facilities | Science LaboratoriesICT SuitesLibraryArt StudioMusic RoomAuditoriumSixth Form CentreFoundation Stage ClassroomsInteractive Smartboard ClassroomsTwo Swimming PoolsSports Hall & GymnasiumAstroturf Sports FieldPlaygrounds & CourtsSchool ClinicAccessibility FacilitiesSchool TransportInclusion Department | Nine Science LaboratoriesSeven ICT SuitesLibrariesThree Art StudiosMusic Choral & Ensemble RoomsDesign Technology & Media SuitesRadio Station StudioSixth Form CentreGreen Screen StudioDrama Theatre25m Swimming Pool & Learner PoolAstroturf PitchIndoor Sports HallsGymCricket NetsPlaying FieldsShaded & Outdoor CourtsFoundation Stage Play AreaPlaygroundSchool ClinicSchool CanteenBook StoreSchool Transport |
Al Ain British Academy vs GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi at a glance
- Al Ain British Academy publishes annual fees from AED 42,320 to AED 63,400, against AED 23,060 to AED 40,340 at GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi, which works out roughly 67% above GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi across the fee range.
- For FS1, Al Ain British Academy charges AED 42,320 and GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi AED 23,060, so GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi saves AED 19,260 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Al Ain British Academy is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2011, with GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi following in 2013.
- Location wise, Al Ain British Academy sits in Al Ain and GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi in Baniyas, so the school run may decide it.