Abu Dhabi · Ib · 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.
Bateen World Academy
AED 979,960
15 year groups, FS1 to Year 13
GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi
AED 1,140,870
15 year groups, Pre-KG to Grade 12
Difference
AED 160,910
16% more at GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi
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How the gap opens up
Bateen World AcademyGEMS 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 | Bateen World Academy | GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 54,000 | 57,850 | +3,850 |
| FS2 | 58,090 | 57,850 | -240 |
| Year 1 | 62,600 | 57,850 | -4,750 |
| Year 2 | 62,600 | 80,610 | +18,010 |
| Year 3 | 62,600 | 80,610 | +18,010 |
| Year 4 | 62,600 | 80,610 | +18,010 |
| Year 5 | 62,600 | 80,610 | +18,010 |
| Year 6 | 62,600 | 80,610 | +18,010 |
| Year 7 | 64,160 | 80,610 | +16,450 |
| Year 8 | 64,160 | 80,610 | +16,450 |
| Year 9 | 68,790 | 80,610 | +11,820 |
| Year 10 | 72,270 | 80,610 | +8,340 |
| Year 11 | 72,270 | 80,610 | +8,340 |
| Year 12 | 75,310 | 80,610 | +5,300 |
| Year 13 | 75,310 | 80,610 | +5,300 |