Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
The British School Al Khubairat 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 Nursery to Year 13
Difference
AED 444,690
89% more at The British School Al Khubairat
The British School Al Khubairat also offers the FS1 Extended Day in its final years, which takes the whole journey to AED 949,610. The figures above take the cheaper route.
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How the gap opens up
The British School Al KhubairatGEMS 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 | The British School Al Khubairat | GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | 45,560 | 23,060 | -22,500 |
| FS2 | 51,410 | 23,730 | -27,680 |
| Year 1 | 55,520 | 28,430 | -27,090 |
| Year 2 | 55,520 | 28,430 | -27,090 |
| Year 3 | 55,520 | 30,950 | -24,570 |
| Year 4 | 55,520 | 30,950 | -24,570 |
| Year 5 | 55,520 | 33,240 | -22,280 |
| Year 6 | 55,520 | 33,240 | -22,280 |
| Year 7 | 71,810 | 35,640 | -36,170 |
| Year 8 | 71,810 | 35,640 | -36,170 |
| Year 9 | 71,810 | 37,940 | -33,870 |
| Year 10 | 74,560 | 37,940 | -36,620 |
| Year 11 | 74,560 | 39,200 | -35,360 |
| Year 12 | 74,560 | 40,340 | -34,220 |
| Year 13 | 74,560 | 40,340 | -34,220 |
Side by side
| The British School Al Khubairat | GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi | Baniyas, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Very Good (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 45,560 – 74,560 /yr | AED 23,060 – 40,340 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1968 | 2013 |
| Facilities | Science & Innovation CentreTheatre, Auditorium & Conference Hall25m Pool & Beginner PoolSports Halls, Dance Studio & GymPrimary, Secondary & Outdoor LibrariesMusic Department & Recording StudioFour Art StudiosEsports LabDesign & Technology Workshops & Food TechnologyComputer Science Lab, ICT & Media SpacesPitches & Netball CourtsEarly Years Outdoor AreasPrimary Dining HallLicensed Nursing ClinicInclusion & Learning SupportCounselling ServiceSchool Bus Service | 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 |
The British School Al Khubairat vs GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi at a glance
- The British School Al Khubairat publishes annual fees from AED 45,560 to AED 74,560, against AED 23,060 to AED 40,340 at GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi, which works out roughly 89% above GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi across the fee range.
- For FS2, The British School Al Khubairat charges AED 51,410 and GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi AED 23,730, so GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi saves AED 27,680 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- The British School Al Khubairat is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1968, with GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi following in 2013.
- Location wise, The British School Al Khubairat sits in Al Mushrif and GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi in Baniyas, so the school run may decide it.