Tuition at GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi runs from AED 57,850-80,610 per academic year in Khalifa City. The full breakdown by year group is below, along with registration, discounts and the other charges the school publishes.
All fees in AED per academic year, across 15 year groups.
| Year Group | Stage | Ages | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | Kindergarten | 3-4 | AED 57,850 |
| KG1 | Kindergarten | 4-5 | AED 57,850 |
| KG2 | Kindergarten | 5-6 | AED 57,850 |
| Grade 1 | Elementary | 6-7 | AED 80,610 |
| Grade 2 | Elementary | 7-8 | AED 80,610 |
| Grade 3 | Elementary | 8-9 | AED 80,610 |
| Grade 4 | Elementary | 9-10 | AED 80,610 |
| Grade 5 | Elementary | 10-11 | AED 80,610 |
| Grade 6 | Middle School | 11-12 | AED 80,610 |
| Grade 7 | Middle School | 12-13 | AED 80,610 |
| Grade 8 | Middle School | 13-14 | AED 80,610 |
| Grade 9 | High School | 14-15 | AED 80,610 |
| Grade 10 | High School | 15-16 | AED 80,610 |
| Grade 11 | High School | 16-17 | AED 80,610 |
| Grade 12 | High School | 17-18 | AED 80,610 |
The school's published 2026/2027 tuition is unchanged from the ADEK-approved 2025-2026 schedule for eSIS 9086, which remains in force until ADEK approves a later one. As a Premium School, tuition includes textbooks and supplementary books on loan and materials, including school supplies in the Elementary years. It excludes uniform (ADEK-approved at AED 345 for one PE kit and one uniform), lunches, transport (ADEK-approved at AED 6,000 to 7,500, fee-for-service) and the per-exam charges for Grade 11-12 AP and Grade 12 IB examinations.
Three termly instalments, roughly 40% in Term 1 and 30% in each of Terms 2 and 3 (Grade 1-12: AED 32,240 / 24,185 / 24,185).
Cash, current-dated cheque made out to GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi, credit card, or wire transfer. Term 1 fees are due on or before the first day of the academic year.
GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi charges AED 57,850-80,610 per academic year for 2026/27, across 15 year groups. Pre-KG is AED 57,850 and Grade 12 is AED 80,610.
Yes. Sibling Discount: From the third child. FAB GEMS World Credit Card: Up to 3% off when annual tuition is paid in advance, plus 10% back on school expenses.
The school's published 2026/2027 tuition is unchanged from the ADEK-approved 2025-2026 schedule for eSIS 9086, which remains in force until ADEK approves a later one. As a Premium School, tuition includes textbooks and supplementary books on loan and materials, including school supplies in the Elementary years. It excludes uniform (ADEK-approved at AED 345 for one PE kit and one uniform), lunches, transport (ADEK-approved at AED 6,000 to 7,500, fee-for-service) and the per-exam charges for Grade 11-12 AP and Grade 12 IB examinations.
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