GEMS United Indian SchoolTuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
Post-dated cheques are not accepted. Cheques must be made in favour of 'GEMS United Indian School, Abu Dhabi'. Fees are due prior to the start of the academic year and payable in advance at the start of each month. If fees are not paid by the 20th of the month, the student's name may be removed from the admissions roll.
Additional Costs
Bus (Two-Way)
Applies to all grades as per ADEK fee schedule
Applies to all grades as per ADEK fee schedule
New Admission Fee
5% of annual tuition fee; non-refundable but adjustable against first term tuition. Refundable if withdrawal notice given before start of academic year per ADEK policy. Amount varies by grade (e.g. AED 521 for Pre-KG/KG, AED 622 for Grades 1–2, AED 626 for Grades 3–5, AED 727 for Grades 6–8, AED 883 for Grade 9, AED 879 for Grade 10, AED 1,035 for Grades 11–12)
5% of annual tuition fee; non-refundable but adjustable against first term tuition. Refundable if withdrawal notice given before start of academic year per ADEK policy. Amount varies by grade (e.g. AED 521 for Pre-KG/KG, AED 622 for Grades 1–2, AED 626 for Grades 3–5, AED 727 for Grades 6–8, AED 883 for Grade 9, AED 879 for Grade 10, AED 1,035 for Grades 11–12)
Books & Materials – Pre-KG / Preschool
Books & Materials – KG 1
Books & Materials – KG 2
Books & Materials – Grade 1
Books & Materials – Grade 2
Books & Materials – Grade 3
Books & Materials – Grade 4
Books & Materials – Grade 5
Books & Materials – Grade 6
Books & Materials – Grade 7
Books & Materials – Grade 8
Books & Materials – Grade 9
Books & Materials – Grade 10
Books & Materials – Grade 11
Books & Materials – Grade 12
Uniform – Pre-KG / KG 1 / KG 2
Uniform – Grades 1–6
Uniform – Grades 7–10
Uniform – Grades 11–12
CBSE Board Examination Fees – Grade 10 & 12
Charged as per CBSE norms; exact amount not specified
Charged as per CBSE norms; exact amount not specified
Discounts & Offers
Value for Money
GEMS United Indian School in Abu Dhabi offers a CBSE curriculum with annual tuition fees ranging from AED 10,420 for Pre-KG and KG students up to AED 20,700 for Grades 11 and 12. The fee structure is approved by ADEK and set in accordance with the GEMS Education School Fee Framework, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance. Fees are structured to reflect the progression through school phases, with secondary and senior grades attracting higher fees in line with the increased resources and specialist teaching required.
In addition to tuition, families should budget for transport (AED 5,000 annually), books (ranging from AED 99 to AED 1,250 depending on grade), and uniforms (AED 315–AED 345 per year). A new admission fee equivalent to 5% of annual tuition is payable upon acceptance of an offer letter; this fee is non-refundable but is adjustable against the first term's tuition once the student joins. Board examination fees for Grades 10 and 12 are charged separately as per CBSE norms.
Families benefit from flexible payment options, including full upfront payment, termly instalments, or monthly payments spread across 10 months (no payments in July and August). An additional saving of up to 3% is available when paying annual tuition fees in advance using the FAB GEMS World Credit Card, which also offers 10% back on school expenses. Accepted payment methods include cash, current-dated cheques, and credit card.