Dubai · 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.
Deira International School
AED 974,436
15 year groups, FS1 to Year 13
GEMS World Academy - Dubai
AED 1,468,840
15 year groups, Pre-KG to Grade 12
Difference
AED 494,404
51% more at GEMS World Academy - Dubai
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How the gap opens up
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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 | Deira International School | GEMS World Academy - Dubai | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 44,616 | 71,113 | +26,497 |
| FS2 | 44,616 | 71,113 | +26,497 |
| Year 1 | 58,034 | 88,960 | +30,926 |
| Year 2 | 58,034 | 88,960 | +30,926 |
| Year 3 | 58,034 | 88,960 | +30,926 |
| Year 4 | 58,034 | 88,960 | +30,926 |
| Year 5 | 58,034 | 88,960 | +30,926 |
| Year 6 | 63,057 | 102,378 | +39,321 |
| Year 7 | 63,057 | 102,378 | +39,321 |
| Year 8 | 68,094 | 102,378 | +34,284 |
| Year 9 | 68,094 | 102,378 | +34,284 |
| Year 10 | 71,453 | 112,709 | +41,256 |
| Year 11 | 81,501 | 112,709 | +31,208 |
| Year 12 | 89,889 | 123,442 | +33,553 |
| Year 13 | 89,889 | 123,442 | +33,553 |