GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi fees 2026/27
GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi charges AED 23,060-40,340 in tuition per year for 2026/27, across 15 year groups from FS1 to Year 13, in Baniyas. A full journey from FS1 to Year 13 costs AED 499,070 in tuition across 15 published years. Registration, transport and other charges are additional, and every one Talem holds is listed below.
Fees read from the school's published 2026-27 fee schedule. Last checked 8 August 2026. How Talem verifies →
Tuition fees 2026/27
All fees in AED per academic year, across 15 year groups.
| Year Group | Stage | Ages | ADEK Approved | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | AED 23,060 | AED 23,060 |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | AED 23,730 | AED 23,730 |
| Year 1 | Primary | 5-6 | AED 28,430 | AED 28,430 |
| Year 2 | Primary | 6-7 | AED 28,430 | AED 28,430 |
| Year 3 | Primary | 7-8 | AED 30,950 | AED 30,950 |
| Year 4 | Primary | 8-9 | AED 30,950 | AED 30,950 |
| Year 5 | Primary | 9-10 | AED 33,240 | AED 33,240 |
| Year 6 | Primary | 10-11 | AED 33,240 | AED 33,240 |
| Year 7 | Secondary | 11-12 | AED 35,640 | AED 35,640 |
| Year 8 | Secondary | 12-13 | AED 35,640 | AED 35,640 |
| Year 9 | Secondary | 13-14 | AED 37,940 | AED 37,940 |
| Year 10 | IGCSE | 14-15 | AED 37,940 | AED 37,940 |
| Year 11 | IGCSE | 15-16 | AED 39,200 | AED 39,200 |
| Year 12 | Sixth Form | 16-17 | AED 40,340 | AED 40,340 |
| Year 13 | Sixth Form | 17-18 | AED 40,340 | AED 40,340 |
ADEK Approved is the maximum tuition ADEK has approved this school to charge for 2026-2027. School Fee is what the school itself publishes. This school bills at its approved fee. See the ADEK record
Tuition for 2025-2026 as approved by ADEK (letter REF0004698, 28 February 2025), reflecting an approved 2.63% increase. The school charges the full approved rate at every year group. Textbook fees are included in the tuition fee; uniform and transport are charged separately.
Payment Information
Non-refundable and non-transferable but adjustable against the first term's tuition once the student joins; refundable if the parent gives notice of withdrawal before the academic year begins, per ADEK policy. Re-enrolment for the following year carries the same 5% fee.
Three termly instalments of 40% / 30% / 30%, due on or before the 10th working day of August, December and April.
Other fees and charges
AED 355 in Foundation Stage, AED 375 in Years 1-4, AED 390 in Years 5-8 and AED 395 in Years 9-13, per the ADEK approved-fee letter
AED 5,000 a year for all areas of Abu Dhabi (2,000 / 1,500 / 1,500 by term), operated by School Transport Services LLC (Bright Bus Transport)
https://www.tamm.abudhabi/wb/get-education/schools?lang=en#9232
Common questions
How much are GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi fees?
GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi charges AED 23,060-40,340 in tuition per academic year for 2026/27, across 15 year groups. FS1 is AED 23,060 and Year 13 is AED 40,340.
How much does GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi cost in total?
Adding up the published tuition for every year group, FS1 to Year 13 at GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi comes to AED 499,070 at 2026/27 fees, an average of AED 33,271 a year.
What is the registration fee at GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi?
GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi charges 5% of annual tuition. Non-refundable and non-transferable but adjustable against the first term's tuition once the student joins; refundable if the parent gives notice of withdrawal before the academic year begins, per ADEK policy. Re-enrolment for the following year carries the same 5% fee.
Does GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi offer fee discounts?
Yes. FAB GEMS World Credit Card: Up to 3% off tuition when annual fees are paid in advance. GEMS Rewards Ambassador Programme: 4% of the referred child's annual tuition in GEMS Points for both families, on successful referral.
What do GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi fees include?
Tuition for 2025-2026 as approved by ADEK (letter REF0004698, 28 February 2025), reflecting an approved 2.63% increase. The school charges the full approved rate at every year group. Textbook fees are included in the tuition fee; uniform and transport are charged separately.
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Fees are one part of the picture. See the full GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi profile for ratings, curriculum and facilities, or project the multi-year cost with the Talem fee calculator.