GEMS Al Khaleej International School - Al Warqa

GEMS Al Khaleej International School (AKIS) in Al Warqa offers a structured fee schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year, approved by the KHDA. Tuition fees range from AED 33,932 for Pre-KG up to AED 52,129 for Grades 10–12 on the American curriculum, and AED 63,457 for Grades 11–12 on the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. The school holds a Good DSIB rating and offers both American and IB pathways at the senior level, providing families with a choice of internationally recognised qualifications.

Fees are payable in three termly instalments: 40% at the start of Term 1 (September), 30% at the start of Term 2 (January), and 30% at the start of Term 3 (April). Many year groups benefit from a discounted fee below the KHDA-approved rate — for example, KG1 and KG2 carry an 11% discount, bringing fees down to AED 32,125. A registration deposit of 10% of annual tuition is required upon acceptance of a place and is deductible from the total fees, while a re-registration deposit of 5% applies for returning students.

An application fee of AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) is charged at the time of application. Sibling discounts are available for families with three or more children enrolled: 5% for the third child, 10% for the fourth child, and 15% for the fifth child and above. Parents paying annual tuition fees in advance using the FAB GEMS World Credit Card can also save up to 3% on fees, adding further value for families planning ahead.