GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi is a private, co-educational British school at Bawabat Al Sharq in Baniyas, part of GEMS Education. Founded in 2013, it teaches the National Curriculum for England from the Early Years Foundation Stage through IGCSE, AS and A Level, complemented by Edexcel BTEC Level 2 and Level 3, across FS1 to Year 13 (ages 3-18). One of the largest and most diverse British schools in the emirate — around 3,500 students from 88 nationalities, with Pakistani, Indian and Egyptian the biggest communities and Emiratis just over 20% — it offers a strong set of facilities at one of the more affordable British-curriculum fee bands in Abu Dhabi (AED 23,060-40,340). The school is rated Very Good by ADEK (held since 2021-22) and is led by Principal & CEO Hazel Govender. Its campus includes nine science laboratories, seven ICT suites, a 25-metre swimming pool, cricket nets and an indoor sports hall.
British
FS1 – Year 13
+1
2013
Fees for 2025/2026, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Official ADEK-approved 2025/26 fees (GEMS Education) — among the more affordable British fee bands in Abu Dhabi. Tuition excludes uniform, transport and external activities.
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ADEK 2024–2025 inspection
The Early Years Foundation Stage, building communication, early literacy and numeracy through play.
National Curriculum for England across Key Stages 1 and 2 with specialist teaching.
Key Stage 3 across a broad subject range, supported by nine science labs and seven ICT suites.
Cambridge/Edexcel IGCSE with BTEC Level 2 options.
AS and A Level with Edexcel BTEC Level 3, with university and careers guidance.
Complete the online registration form and pay the registration fee.
Applicants sit an age-appropriate assessment where required.
Meet the admissions team and tour the campus.
Accept the offer and pay the deposit to secure the place.
Reach the admissions team directly to book a visit or ask about places.
Principal & CEO
Principal & CEO of GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi; joined the school in 2016 and appointed Principal in 2022. Holds a Master's in Educational Leadership & Management.
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Bawabat Al Sharq, Baniyas (Baniyas East), PO Box 56825, Abu Dhabi, UAE
