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.
GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi
AED 1,140,870
15 year groups, Pre-KG to Grade 12
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls
AED 846,320
15 year groups, Pre-KG to Grade 12
Difference
AED 294,550
35% more at GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi
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How the gap opens up
GEMS American Academy Abu DhabiThe Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls
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 | GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi | The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | 57,850 | 33,910 | -23,940 |
| KG1 | 57,850 | 33,910 | -23,940 |
| KG2 | 57,850 | 33,910 | -23,940 |
| Grade 1 | 80,610 | 50,000 | -30,610 |
| Grade 2 | 80,610 | 50,000 | -30,610 |
| Grade 3 | 80,610 | 50,000 | -30,610 |
| Grade 4 | 80,610 | 50,000 | -30,610 |
| Grade 5 | 80,610 | 56,890 | -23,720 |
| Grade 6 | 80,610 | 56,890 | -23,720 |
| Grade 7 | 80,610 | 63,220 | -17,390 |
| Grade 8 | 80,610 | 63,220 | -17,390 |
| Grade 9 | 80,610 | 69,890 | -10,720 |
| Grade 10 | 80,610 | 78,160 | -2,450 |
| Grade 11 | 80,610 | 78,160 | -2,450 |
| Grade 12 | 80,610 | 78,160 | -2,450 |