Our Own High School - Al WarqaTuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
Post-dated cheques are not accepted. Cheques should be made in favour of 'Our Own High School-Al Warqa'a, Dubai'. Parents paying via bank transfer must notify the fee counter with student details. Students will not be permitted to sit examinations if fees are unpaid.
Additional Costs
Application Fee (New Admissions)
Non-refundable, non-transferrable, non-adjustable. Not applicable for existing GEMS students.
Non-refundable, non-transferrable, non-adjustable. Not applicable for existing GEMS students.
Registration Deposit
Non-refundable, non-transferrable but adjustable against total tuition fee for the academic year.
Non-refundable, non-transferrable but adjustable against total tuition fee for the academic year.
Bus ID Card, Diary and Report Card
Inclusive of VAT
Inclusive of VAT
Board Exam Fee - Grade 10
Grade 10 board examination
Grade 10 board examination
Board Exam Fee - Grade 12
Grade 12 board examination
Grade 12 board examination
CBSE Registration Fee
Applicable for Grades 9 and 11
Applicable for Grades 9 and 11
Value for Money
Our Own High School - Al Warqa follows the Indian (CBSE) curriculum and offers tuition fees for the 2025–2026 academic year ranging from AED 7,828 for KG1 and KG2 through to AED 16,299 for Grade 11 and Grade 12 (Science stream). Fees are structured across clearly defined grade bands, with separate fee points for Commerce and Science streams at Grades 11 and 12, reflecting the additional resources required for science-based learning. These fees are approved by the KHDA and are subject to change in accordance with applicable UAE private education regulations.
In addition to tuition fees, families should budget for a number of additional costs including a non-refundable application fee of AED 525 for new admissions (not applicable for existing GEMS students), a registration deposit of 10% of the annual fee (adjustable against tuition), and a combined charge of AED 31.50 (including VAT) for the Bus ID card, Diary, and Report Card. Board examination fees apply for Grade 10 (AED 825) and Grade 12 (AED 900), and CBSE registration fees of AED 100 apply for Grades 9 and 11.
Fees can be paid online via the GEMS parent portal, at the school fee counter by cash, credit card, or cheque, or through direct bank transfer. The school also partners with FAB (First Abu Dhabi Bank) through the GEMS World Credit Card, which offers up to 3% savings on annual tuition paid upfront and 10% back on school-related expenses. Post-dated cheques are not accepted. Students with outstanding fees will not be permitted to sit school examinations and reports will be withheld until fees are settled.