GEMS Founders School - Dubai South fees 2026/27
GEMS Founders School - Dubai South charges AED 32,760-45,360 in tuition per year for 2026/27, across 12 year groups from FS1 to Year 10, in Dubai South. Every published year added together comes to AED 480,690. 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 10 July 2026. How Talem verifies →
Tuition fees 2026/27
All fees in AED per academic year, across 12 year groups.
| Year Group | Stage | Ages | KHDA Approved | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | AED 36,400 | AED 32,760 |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | AED 39,900 | AED 35,910 |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | AED 43,400 | AED 39,060 |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | AED 43,400 | AED 39,060 |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | AED 43,400 | AED 39,060 |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | AED 44,800 | AED 40,320 |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | AED 44,800 | AED 40,320 |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | AED 44,800 | AED 40,320 |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | AED 47,600 | AED 42,840 |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | AED 47,600 | AED 42,840 |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | AED 47,600 | AED 42,840 |
| Year 10 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 14-15 | AED 50,400 | AED 45,360 |
KHDA Approved is the maximum tuition KHDA has approved this school to charge for 2026-2027. School Fee is what the school itself publishes. This school currently bills below its approved fee in 12 of 12 year groups. See the KHDA record
The fees shown are what every family pays: KHDA's approved tuition less a 10% discount that both KHDA and the school apply to all pupils, which is why the approved column is higher. That discount was 15% in 2025/26, so although the approved fee has not risen, the amount actually billed is up 5.88% on last year. Billed in three terms at 40%, 30% and 30%. Enrolment is up to 10% of tuition for new pupils and up to 5% to re-enrol, both deductible. The school currently teaches to Year 10 and is adding year groups towards Year 13.
Payment Information
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.
- The registration deposit is non-refundable
- Paid tuition refunds follow the Ministry of Education policy
- Refund requests must be submitted in writing to the admissions office
- A 30-day written notification is required to withdraw
Other fees and charges
- Transport: AED 6,600 to 9,000
- Uniform: AED 600 to 2,000
- Laptop or digital device: AED 515
Common questions
How much are GEMS Founders School - Dubai South fees?
GEMS Founders School - Dubai South charges AED 32,760-45,360 in tuition per academic year for 2026/27, across 12 year groups. FS1 is AED 32,760 and Year 10 is AED 45,360.
How much does GEMS Founders School - Dubai South cost in total?
Adding up the published tuition for every year group, FS1 to Year 10 at GEMS Founders School - Dubai South comes to AED 480,690 at 2026/27 fees, an average of AED 40,058 a year.
What is the registration fee at GEMS Founders School - Dubai South?
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.
Does GEMS Founders School - Dubai South offer fee discounts?
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.
What do GEMS Founders School - Dubai South fees include?
The fees shown are what every family pays: KHDA's approved tuition less a 10% discount that both KHDA and the school apply to all pupils, which is why the approved column is higher. That discount was 15% in 2025/26, so although the approved fee has not risen, the amount actually billed is up 5.88% on last year. Billed in three terms at 40%, 30% and 30%. Enrolment is up to 10% of tuition for new pupils and up to 5% to re-enrol, both deductible. The school currently teaches to Year 10 and is adding year groups towards Year 13.
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