GEMS World AcademyTuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
Cheques should be made out to GEMS World Academy, Abu Dhabi. Wire transfer details available from finance_waa@gemsedu.com. First term fees due on or before the first day of the academic year.
Additional Costs
Bus (Two-Way)
Fee-for-service basis; contact Administration Officer for details
Fee-for-service basis; contact Administration Officer for details
New Admission Fee
Non-refundable and non-transferable; adjustable against first term tuition fee upon joining
Non-refundable and non-transferable; adjustable against first term tuition fee upon joining
Re-enrolment Fee
Non-refundable; adjustable against first term fees for the next academic year
Non-refundable; adjustable against first term fees for the next academic year
Uniform
Not included in tuition fees
Not included in tuition fees
Lunch / Meals
Not included in tuition fees
Not included in tuition fees
Discounts & Offers
Value for Money
GEMS World Academy – Abu Dhabi offers a British curriculum education with tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year ranging from AED 55,420 for FS1 to AED 73,890 for Years 11–13. All fees are approved by ADEK and are inclusive of textbooks, supplementary books, and materials, making the overall cost proposition transparent and comprehensive for families. As a GEMS premium school, the fee structure reflects the high-quality international education and facilities on offer.
Fees are payable in three terms, with Term 1 accounting for approximately 40% of the annual fee and Terms 2 and 3 each accounting for 30%. A new admission fee equivalent to 5% of the annual tuition fee is payable upon acceptance of an offer letter; this is non-refundable but adjustable against the first term's fees. A re-enrolment fee is also required to secure a place for the following academic year, which is similarly non-refundable but adjustable against first-term fees.
Fees do not include uniforms, lunches, or school transport. The school operates a bus service on a fee-for-service basis, with ADEK data indicating a bus fee of AED 7,000 per year. A sibling discount of 10% on tuition fees is available for the third child from academic year 2026/27. Parents can also benefit from the FAB GEMS World Credit Card, which offers savings of up to 3% on annual tuition fees paid in advance, plus 10% back on school expenses.