Dubai · Ib · fees published for 2026/27
What each school costs from KG 1 to Year 13
Talem publishes every year group’s fee at both schools, so the honest comparison is the whole bill, not a range.
Dubai International Academy
AED 936,850
15 year groups, KG 1 to Year 13
GEMS World Academy - Dubai
AED 1,468,840
15 year groups, Pre-KG to Grade 12
Difference
AED 531,990
57% 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 | Dubai International Academy | GEMS World Academy - Dubai | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG 1 | 44,979 | 71,113 | +26,134 |
| KG 2 | 50,726 | 71,113 | +20,387 |
| Year 1 | 51,202 | 88,960 | +37,758 |
| Year 2 | 57,983 | 88,960 | +30,977 |
| Year 3 | 57,983 | 88,960 | +30,977 |
| Year 4 | 57,983 | 88,960 | +30,977 |
| Year 5 | 57,983 | 88,960 | +30,977 |
| Year 6 | 57,983 | 102,378 | +44,395 |
| Year 7 | 65,224 | 102,378 | +37,154 |
| Year 8 | 65,224 | 102,378 | +37,154 |
| Year 9 | 65,224 | 102,378 | +37,154 |
| Year 10 | 72,482 | 112,709 | +40,227 |
| Year 11 | 72,482 | 112,709 | +40,227 |
| Year 12 | 79,696 | 123,442 | +43,746 |
| Year 13 | 79,696 | 123,442 | +43,746 |