Dubai · Ib · 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 World Academy - Dubai
AED 1,468,840
15 year groups, Pre-KG to Grade 12
Universal American School
AED 997,032
15 year groups, Pre-KG to Grade 12
Difference
AED 471,808
47% more at GEMS World Academy - Dubai
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How the gap opens up
GEMS World Academy - DubaiUniversal American School
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 World Academy - Dubai | Universal American School | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | 71,113 | 40,377 | -30,736 |
| KG1 | 71,113 | 43,103 | -28,010 |
| KG2 | 88,960 | 48,960 | -40,000 |
| Grade 1 | 88,960 | 61,986 | -26,974 |
| Grade 2 | 88,960 | 61,986 | -26,974 |
| Grade 3 | 88,960 | 61,986 | -26,974 |
| Grade 4 | 88,960 | 61,986 | -26,974 |
| Grade 5 | 102,378 | 72,328 | -30,050 |
| Grade 6 | 102,378 | 72,328 | -30,050 |
| Grade 7 | 102,378 | 72,328 | -30,050 |
| Grade 8 | 102,378 | 72,328 | -30,050 |
| Grade 9 | 112,709 | 81,834 | -30,875 |
| Grade 10 | 112,709 | 81,834 | -30,875 |
| Grade 11 | 123,442 | 81,834 | -41,608 |
| Grade 12 | 123,442 | 81,834 | -41,608 |