Tuition at GEMS School of Research and Innovation runs from AED 116,000-161,000 per academic year in Dubai Sports City. 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 11 year groups.
| Year Group | Stage | Ages | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | AED 116,000 |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | AED 116,000 |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | AED 134,000 |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | AED 134,000 |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | AED 134,000 |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | AED 134,000 |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | AED 152,000 |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | AED 152,000 |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | AED 161,000 |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | AED 161,000 |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | AED 161,000 |
Fees shown are the KHDA-approved rates for 2026/27, and KHDA records that the school requested no increase for that year. The school has extended its Founding Families Discount for 2026/27, bringing those rates to AED 92,800 (FS1-FS2), 107,200 (Years 1-4), 121,600 (Years 5-6) and 128,800 (Years 7-9). Fees include the Breakfast Club from 7:00am, the Sibling Club, and co-curricular programmes across academics, sport, arts and innovation until 4:15pm. Sibling discounts apply to families with three or more children enrolled. Scholarships of up to 100% are open to students in Years 5 to 9 across four pathways, assessed by portfolio presentation and a CAT4 cognitive assessment. KHDA approves fees for FS1 to Year 9 only; rates for Years 10 to 13 will follow as those year groups open. Uniform, transport, canteen and optional activities are charged separately.
Payable by new students; assessment fees are included. Published on the school's KHDA fee fact sheet for 2026/27.
Enrolment fee for new students: up to 10% of the tuition fee, non-refundable and deductible from the first term's fees. Existing students re-enrol at up to 5% of tuition or AED 500, whichever is higher, on the same terms.
Three terms — 40% Term 1 (September–December), 30% Term 2 (January–March), 30% Term 3 (April–June)
GEMS School of Research and Innovation charges AED 116,000-161,000 per academic year for 2026/27, across 11 year groups. FS1 is AED 116,000 and Year 9 is AED 161,000.
GEMS School of Research and Innovation charges Up to 10% of annual tuition. Enrolment fee for new students: up to 10% of the tuition fee, non-refundable and deductible from the first term's fees. Existing students re-enrol at up to 5% of tuition or AED 500, whichever is higher, on the same terms.
Yes. Founding Families Discount: 20%. Sibling discount, 3rd child: 10%. Sibling discount, 4th child: 15%. Sibling discount, 5th child: 20%. GEMS FAB World Credit Card (fees paid in advance): Up to 3%.
Fees shown are the KHDA-approved rates for 2026/27, and KHDA records that the school requested no increase for that year. The school has extended its Founding Families Discount for 2026/27, bringing those rates to AED 92,800 (FS1-FS2), 107,200 (Years 1-4), 121,600 (Years 5-6) and 128,800 (Years 7-9). Fees include the Breakfast Club from 7:00am, the Sibling Club, and co-curricular programmes across academics, sport, arts and innovation until 4:15pm. Sibling discounts apply to families with three or more children enrolled. Scholarships of up to 100% are open to students in Years 5 to 9 across four pathways, assessed by portfolio presentation and a CAT4 cognitive assessment. KHDA approves fees for FS1 to Year 9 only; rates for Years 10 to 13 will follow as those year groups open. Uniform, transport, canteen and optional activities are charged separately.
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