Abu Dhabi · American · 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.
Al Dhafra Private Schools – Abu Dhabi
AED 562,540
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 578,330
103% more at GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi
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How the gap opens up
Al Dhafra Private Schools – Abu DhabiGEMS 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 | Al Dhafra Private Schools – Abu Dhabi | GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | 27,700 | 57,850 | +30,150 |
| KG1 | 27,700 | 57,850 | +30,150 |
| KG2 | 30,160 | 57,850 | +27,690 |
| Grade 1 | 32,610 | 80,610 | +48,000 |
| Grade 2 | 32,610 | 80,610 | +48,000 |
| Grade 3 | 32,610 | 80,610 | +48,000 |
| Grade 4 | 32,610 | 80,610 | +48,000 |
| Grade 5 | 40,200 | 80,610 | +40,410 |
| Grade 6 | 40,200 | 80,610 | +40,410 |
| Grade 7 | 41,430 | 80,610 | +39,180 |
| Grade 8 | 41,430 | 80,610 | +39,180 |
| Grade 9 | 44,010 | 80,610 | +36,600 |
| Grade 10 | 45,130 | 80,610 | +35,480 |
| Grade 11 | 46,460 | 80,610 | +34,150 |
| Grade 12 | 47,680 | 80,610 | +32,930 |