Tuition at GEMS Dubai American Academy runs from AED 66,185-93,300 per academic year in Al Barsha. 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 14 year groups.
| Year Group | Stage | Ages | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG 1 | Kindergarten | 4-5 | AED 66,185 |
| KG 2 | Kindergarten | 5-6 | AED 66,185 |
| Grade 1 | Elementary | 6-7 | AED 93,300 |
| Grade 2 | Elementary | 7-8 | AED 93,300 |
| Grade 3 | Elementary | 8-9 | AED 93,300 |
| Grade 4 | Elementary | 9-10 | AED 93,300 |
| Grade 5 | Elementary | 10-11 | AED 93,300 |
| Grade 6 | Middle School | 11-12 | AED 93,300 |
| Grade 7 | Middle School | 12-13 | AED 93,300 |
| Grade 8 | Middle School | 13-14 | AED 93,300 |
| Grade 9 | High School | 14-15 | AED 93,300 |
| Grade 10 | High School | 15-16 | AED 93,300 |
| Grade 11 | High School (American/IB) | 16-17 | AED 93,300 |
| Grade 12 | High School (American/IB) | 17-18 | AED 93,300 |
The school publishes a flat tuition of AED 93,300 for Grades 1 to 12 and AED 66,185 for KG1 and KG2, labelled academic year 2025-2026. Discount and optional-fee ranges are from the school's KHDA fee factsheet, which is dated 2024-2025.
AED 500 for new students with assessment fees included, per the school's KHDA fee factsheet. Non-refundable.
Non-refundable and deductible from first-term fees. Existing students re-enrol at up to 5% of tuition or AED 500, whichever is higher.
Tuition is payable in advance of attendance at the start of each term, in three instalments of 40%, 30% and 30%. Invoices are issued from the time of admission.
Uniforms, transport, lunch and external activities.
Loaned books and iPads in Elementary and Middle School, and registration for internal after-school activities.
GEMS Dubai American Academy charges AED 66,185-93,300 per academic year for 2025/26, across 14 year groups. KG 1 is AED 66,185 and Grade 12 is AED 93,300.
GEMS Dubai American Academy charges Up to 10% of annual tuition for new students. Non-refundable and deductible from first-term fees. Existing students re-enrol at up to 5% of tuition or AED 500, whichever is higher.
Yes. Sibling (4th child): Up to 25% off tuition. Sibling (5th child): Up to 50% off tuition. Scholarship: 50% off tuition. Humanitarian financial aid: Up to 100% off tuition. FAB GEMS World Credit Card: Up to 3% off when annual fees are prepaid.
The school publishes a flat tuition of AED 93,300 for Grades 1 to 12 and AED 66,185 for KG1 and KG2, labelled academic year 2025-2026. Discount and optional-fee ranges are from the school's KHDA fee factsheet, which is dated 2024-2025.
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