Cambridge International SchoolTuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
All cheque payments must be made to 'Cambridge International School', preferably on any Dubai-based bank. Fees are due prior to the start of each term. First term due 31/08/2025, second term due 31/12/2025, third term due 31/03/2026. Existing families can pay online via the Parent Portal. New families may pay by bank transfer or in person at the Accounts Department.
Additional Costs
Application Fee
Inclusive of VAT. Non-refundable if school offers a place but student declines. Refundable only if school does not offer a place.
Inclusive of VAT. Non-refundable if school offers a place but student declines. Refundable only if school does not offer a place.
Registration Deposit (New Students)
10% of total annual tuition fee. Non-refundable but adjustable against tuition fees for the academic year. Ranges from AED 2,380 (FS) to AED 3,678 (Years 12–13).
10% of total annual tuition fee. Non-refundable but adjustable against tuition fees for the academic year. Ranges from AED 2,380 (FS) to AED 3,678 (Years 12–13).
Re-Registration Deposit (Existing Students)
5% of total annual tuition fee. Non-refundable but deductible from first term fees for the following academic year.
5% of total annual tuition fee. Non-refundable but deductible from first term fees for the following academic year.
Transport Fee
Managed separately via the school transport services portal. Exact fees not specified in source material.
Managed separately via the school transport services portal. Exact fees not specified in source material.
Discounts & Offers
Value for Money
Cambridge International School (GEMS CIS Dubai) offers a British curriculum education from FS1 through Year 13, with tuition fees for the 2025–2026 academic year ranging from AED 23,795 for Foundation Stage to AED 36,775 for Years 12–13. Fees are structured in line with KHDA's School Fee Framework and are payable in three terms: 40% in September, 30% in January, and 30% in April. All tuition fees are due in advance of attendance, and the school accepts payment by credit/debit card, bank transfer, cheque, and cash.
At the time of admission, families pay a non-refundable application fee of AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) and a registration deposit of 10% of the total annual tuition fee, which is adjustable against the year's fees. Existing students wishing to re-enrol for the following academic year are required to pay a re-registration deposit of 5% of total tuition fees, also deductible from the first term's invoice. The school is rated Good by KHDA (2023–2024), with particularly strong ratings in curriculum quality, student wellbeing, and personal development, offering solid value within the mid-range Dubai private school market.
Parents paying annual fees upfront using the GEMS FAB Co-Branded Credit Card can save up to 3% on tuition, with additional cashback benefits on school-related expenses such as bus, canteen, and uniform purchases. Transport fees are managed separately through the school's transport services portal. The school follows KHDA refund bylaws for withdrawals, with registration and admission fees remaining non-refundable in all cases.