Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
What each school costs from FS1 to Year 13
Talem publishes every year group’s fee at both schools, so the honest comparison is the whole bill, not a range.
Al Basma British School
AED 510,620
15 year groups, FS1 to Year 13
GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi
AED 499,070
15 year groups, FS1 to Year 13
Difference
AED 11,550
2% more at Al Basma British School
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How the gap opens up
Al Basma British SchoolGEMS 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 Basma British School | GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 21,890 | 23,060 | +1,170 |
| FS2 | 24,110 | 23,730 | -380 |
| Year 1 | 26,610 | 28,430 | +1,820 |
| Year 2 | 27,840 | 28,430 | +590 |
| Year 3 | 31,030 | 30,950 | -80 |
| Year 4 | 32,940 | 30,950 | -1,990 |
| Year 5 | 32,940 | 33,240 | +300 |
| Year 6 | 34,200 | 33,240 | -960 |
| Year 7 | 35,550 | 35,640 | +90 |
| Year 8 | 36,800 | 35,640 | -1,160 |
| Year 9 | 38,040 | 37,940 | -100 |
| Year 10 | 39,280 | 37,940 | -1,340 |
| Year 11 | 41,880 | 39,200 | -2,680 |
| Year 12 | 43,130 | 40,340 | -2,790 |
| Year 13 | 44,380 | 40,340 | -4,040 |