GEMS Founders SchoolTuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
Tuition fees are due prior to the start of the academic year and payable in advance of attendance at the start of each term. Cheques should be made payable to: GEMS Founders School – Al Barsha. For wire transfer details, contact the accounts representative.
Additional Costs
Application Fee
Inclusive of VAT. Valid for 2 years. Refundable if school does not offer a place. Non-refundable if offer is made but declined.
Inclusive of VAT. Valid for 2 years. Refundable if school does not offer a place. Non-refundable if offer is made but declined.
Registration Deposit
10% of total annual tuition fees. Non-refundable and non-transferable.
10% of total annual tuition fees. Non-refundable and non-transferable.
Transport (Bus)
Payable to STS (school transport provider). Refer to 2025-2026 bus fees document for specific amounts.
Payable to STS (school transport provider). Refer to 2025-2026 bus fees document for specific amounts.
KHDA Transfer Certificate
Transfer to another school in or outside UAE.
Transfer to another school in or outside UAE.
KHDA Education Continuation Certificate (Visa Renewal)
Request for student Education Continuation Certificate for visa renewal.
Request for student Education Continuation Certificate for visa renewal.
KHDA Attestation of Certificate or Report Card
Request for attestation of student certificate or report card.
Request for attestation of student certificate or report card.
KHDA 'To Whomsoever It May Concern' Certificate
Issuance of certificate for school-related matters — attestation.
Issuance of certificate for school-related matters — attestation.
Discounts & Offers
Value for Money
GEMS Founders School in Al Barsha, Dubai, offers a British curriculum (UK, 13 years) from FS1 through Year 13. For the 2025/2026 academic year, annual tuition fees range from AED 24,749 for FS1 up to AED 37,124 for Years 12 and 13, placing the school in the mid-range tier for British curriculum schools in Dubai. Fees are structured across four broad bands: Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2), Primary (Years 1–6), Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), and Upper Secondary/Sixth Form (Years 10–13), with each band reflecting the increasing resource intensity of education at those levels.
Tuition fees are payable in three instalments aligned to the school's term dates: Term 1 (September–December), Term 2 (January–March), and Term 3 (April–July). The school accepts a variety of payment methods including cash, cheque, credit card, online payment, and wire transfer. An application fee of AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) is required upon applying, and a non-refundable registration deposit of 10% of annual tuition fees is due upon acceptance of a place. The school is rated Very Good by DSIB (2023–2024), with Outstanding ratings for inclusion and health and safety, supporting its value proposition for families seeking a well-rounded British education in Dubai.
Sibling discounts are available for families enrolling multiple children, with a 15% concession for the 4th child and 25% for the 5th child and above. Families using the FAB GEMS World Credit Card to pay annual fees upfront can save up to 3% on tuition, plus receive 10% back on school expenses. Transport fees are managed separately through STS, the school's transport service provider, and are payable directly to them.