GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai BranchTuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
Fees are due prior to the start of the academic year and payable in advance at the start of each term. Fee counter open Monday–Thursday 7:30am–3:00pm and Friday 7:30am–12:00pm. Wire transfer details: Bank: First Abu Dhabi Bank, Account No: 4031006721554001, Account Name: GEMS Dubai American Academy, Swift: NBADAEAAXXX, IBAN: AE180354031006721554001. Please quote applicant's name and grade with all transfers.
Additional Costs
Application Fee
Plus AED 25 VAT. Refundable only if school does not offer a place. Non-refundable if offer is made but declined.
Plus AED 25 VAT. Refundable only if school does not offer a place. Non-refundable if offer is made but declined.
VAT on Application Fee
Applied on top of AED 500 application fee
Applied on top of AED 500 application fee
Registration Deposit (New Students)
10% of total tuition fees; deductible from annual fees; non-refundable
10% of total tuition fees; deductible from annual fees; non-refundable
Re-Registration Deposit (Existing Students)
5% of total tuition fees; deductible from annual fees; non-refundable
5% of total tuition fees; deductible from annual fees; non-refundable
English Language Learner (ELL) Program
Applicable from AY 2026-2027 for eligible students in KG 2 through Grade 12
Applicable from AY 2026-2027 for eligible students in KG 2 through Grade 12
Cheque Return Fee
Charged per returned cheque
Charged per returned cheque
Uniform
Not included in school fees; cost not specified
Not included in school fees; cost not specified
Transport / Bus
Not included in school fees; cost not specified
Not included in school fees; cost not specified
Lunch / Meals
Not included in school fees; cost not specified
Not included in school fees; cost not specified
External Activity Offerings
Not included in school fees; cost not specified
Not included in school fees; cost not specified
Laptop (Middle & High School)
Students in Middle and High School are expected to bring their own laptop; cost not specified
Students in Middle and High School are expected to bring their own laptop; cost not specified
Discounts & Offers
Value for Money
GEMS Dubai American Academy offers a clear and structured fee schedule for the 2025-2026 academic year. Tuition fees are set at AED 66,185 for KG 1 and KG 2, and AED 93,300 for Grade 1 through Grade 12 (including IB Diploma Grades 11 and 12). These fees are established in accordance with the KHDA School Fee Framework and are among the higher end of Dubai's private school market, reflecting the school's consistent Outstanding DSIB inspection rating since 2011-2012.
School fees are inclusive of loaned books and an iPad (for Elementary and Middle School students only), as well as registration for internal after-school activities. Fees do not include uniforms, transport, lunch, or external activity offerings. Middle and High School students are expected to bring their own laptop. An additional fee of AED 10,000 per annum will apply from AY 2026-2027 for students enrolled in the English Language Learner (ELL) Program (applicable to KG 2 through Grade 12).
Fees are payable in three termly installments (40% Term 1, 30% Term 2, 30% Term 3) and can be paid via the GEMS Connect App, GEMS Parent Portal, bank transfer, cash, cheque, or credit card. A registration deposit of 10% of annual tuition is required for new students upon acceptance, while existing students pay a re-registration deposit of 5% — both deductible from total tuition fees for the year. Parents using the FAB GEMS World Credit Card can save up to 4.25% on advance fee payments.