GEMS World AcademyTuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
Full first term's tuition is due prior to the student starting at the Academy. Tuition fees are due prior to the start of each term and payable in advance of attendance. If new students enrol during the academic year, fees are charged from the beginning of the month of enrolment.
Additional Costs
Application Fee
Inclusive of VAT; refundable only if school does not offer a place
Inclusive of VAT; refundable only if school does not offer a place
Registration Deposit
Non-refundable; deductible from total tuition fees upon enrolment
Non-refundable; deductible from total tuition fees upon enrolment
Uniform
Not included in tuition fees; cost not specified
Not included in tuition fees; cost not specified
Transport
Not included in tuition fees; cost not specified
Not included in tuition fees; cost not specified
Food Services / Meals
Not included in tuition fees; cost not specified
Not included in tuition fees; cost not specified
English Language Support
Not included in tuition fees; cost not specified
Not included in tuition fees; cost not specified
Special Needs Learning Support
Not included in tuition fees; cost not specified
Not included in tuition fees; cost not specified
Discounts & Offers
Value for Money
GEMS World Academy Dubai offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) education from Nursery through Grade 12, with tuition fees for the 2025-26 academic year ranging from AED 42,271 for Nursery up to AED 123,442 for Grades 11 and 12. The school holds a Very Good DSIB rating (2023-24) and is recognised for outstanding personal development, curriculum quality, and student wellbeing, positioning it as a premium IB institution in Dubai's Al Barsha district. Note that Nursery fees for 2024-25 are listed at AED 42,271, reflecting the prior academic year's approved rate.
Tuition fees are payable in three instalments: 40% in Term 1, 30% in Term 2, and 30% in Term 3, with full first-term fees due before the student starts. An application fee of AED 525 (VAT inclusive) is required at the time of online registration, and a non-refundable registration deposit of 10% of annual tuition is charged upon acceptance of an offer, which is then deducted from the total fees. Fees are exclusive of uniforms, food services, transport, and any English language or special needs support.
Parents can benefit from the FAB GEMS World Credit Card, which offers up to 3% savings when paying annual tuition fees in advance, plus 10% back on school expenses. All fees are set in accordance with the KHDA School Fee Framework, ensuring regulatory oversight and transparency in fee-setting.