Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Al Ain British Academy 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 228,370
30% more at GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi
Compare by
How the gap opens up
Al Ain British AcademyGEMS World 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 | Al Ain British Academy | GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 42,320 | 55,420 | +13,100 |
| FS2 | 43,780 | 59,530 | +15,750 |
| Year 1 | 43,780 | 59,530 | +15,750 |
| Year 2 | 43,780 | 65,680 | +21,900 |
| Year 3 | 43,780 | 65,680 | +21,900 |
| Year 4 | 43,780 | 65,680 | +21,900 |
| Year 5 | 43,780 | 65,680 | +21,900 |
| Year 6 | 43,780 | 65,680 | +21,900 |
| Year 7 | 53,640 | 67,740 | +14,100 |
| Year 8 | 53,640 | 67,740 | +14,100 |
| Year 9 | 57,480 | 67,740 | +10,260 |
| Year 10 | 63,400 | 67,740 | +4,340 |
| Year 11 | 63,400 | 73,890 | +10,490 |
| Year 12 | 63,400 | 73,890 | +10,490 |
| Year 13 | 63,400 | 73,890 | +10,490 |
Side by side
| Al Ain British Academy | GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Ain, Abu Dhabi | Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | IB, British |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Very Good (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 42,320 – 63,400 /yr | AED 55,420 – 73,890 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 17 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2011 | 2011 |
| Facilities | Science LaboratoriesICT SuitesLibraryArt StudioMusic RoomAuditoriumSixth Form CentreFoundation Stage ClassroomsInteractive Smartboard ClassroomsTwo Swimming PoolsSports Hall & GymnasiumAstroturf Sports FieldPlaygrounds & CourtsSchool ClinicAccessibility FacilitiesSchool TransportInclusion Department | 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 |
Al Ain British Academy vs GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi at a glance
- Al Ain British Academy publishes annual fees from AED 42,320 to AED 63,400, against AED 55,420 to AED 73,890 at GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi, which works out roughly 18% below GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi across the fee range.
- For FS1, Al Ain British Academy charges AED 42,320 and GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi AED 55,420, so Al Ain British Academy saves AED 13,100 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.
- Both schools were established in 2011.
- Location wise, Al Ain British Academy sits in Al Ain and GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi in Al Reem Island, so the school run may decide it.