Tuition at GEMS Founders School - Dubai South runs from AED 32,760-45,360 per academic year in Dubai South. 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 12 year groups.
| Year Group | Stage | Ages | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | AED 32,760 |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | AED 35,910 |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | AED 39,060 |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | AED 39,060 |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | AED 39,060 |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | AED 40,320 |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | AED 40,320 |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | AED 40,320 |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | AED 42,840 |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | AED 42,840 |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | AED 42,840 |
| Year 10 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 14-15 | AED 45,360 |
Fees shown are the school's published 10 per cent discounted rate for AY 2026-27. KHDA-approved list fees run from AED 36,400 (FS1) to AED 50,400 (Year 10), and the school requested no increase for 2026-2027. The school opened in August 2024 and currently offers FS1 to Year 10, rolling up towards Year 13.
AED 500 for new students, with assessment fees included, per the school's KHDA fee factsheet. Non-refundable.
Payable once a place is offered and the offer accepted. Deductible from the year's tuition fees and non-refundable. KHDA caps new-student enrolment fees at 10%; the school charges 5%. Existing students re-enrol at up to 5% of tuition or AED 500, whichever is higher.
Tuition may be paid in full or in three termly instalments of 40%, 30% and 30%, due on or before the 10th working day of August, December and April. Invoices are sent to the fee sponsor two months before the academic year starts.
Cash, cheque, credit card, online payment and wire transfer. The FAB GEMS World Credit Card offers up to 3% off when annual fees are prepaid, plus a 12-month interest-free plan.
GEMS Founders School - Dubai South charges AED 32,760-45,360 per academic year for 2026/27, across 12 year groups. FS1 is AED 32,760 and Year 10 is AED 45,360.
GEMS Founders School - Dubai South charges 5% of the total tuition fee. Payable once a place is offered and the offer accepted. Deductible from the year's tuition fees and non-refundable. KHDA caps new-student enrolment fees at 10%; the school charges 5%. Existing students re-enrol at up to 5% of tuition or AED 500, whichever is higher.
Yes. Sibling (4th child): 15% off tuition. Sibling (5th child): 25% off tuition. Scholarship: Up to 50% off tuition. Academic scholarship: Up to 100% off tuition. Humanitarian financial aid: Up to 100% off tuition. FAB GEMS World Credit Card: Up to 3% off when annual fees are prepaid.
Fees shown are the school's published 10 per cent discounted rate for AY 2026-27. KHDA-approved list fees run from AED 36,400 (FS1) to AED 50,400 (Year 10), and the school requested no increase for 2026-2027. The school opened in August 2024 and currently offers FS1 to Year 10, rolling up towards Year 13.
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