GEMS Cambridge International School branch Abu Dhabi Bani Yas

GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi's school fees 2026 range from AED 23,060 for FS1/Pre-KG to AED 40,340 for Year 12 and Year 13, as approved by ADEK under the established School Fee Framework. These fees are structured across three terms: Term 1 (September-December) accounts for approximately 40% of the annual fee, with Terms 2 (January-March) and 3 (April-June) each representing approximately 30%. This three-term payment structure provides families with manageable installments rather than a single annual lump sum. For context within Abu Dhabi's private school landscape, this fee range positions CIA Abu Dhabi firmly in the mid-range tier - significantly below the premium British curriculum schools on Abu Dhabi island (where fees can exceed AED 70,000-90,000 per annum) but above the most budget-oriented options in the emirate. For a school holding a Very Good ADEK rating, BSO accreditation for an Excellent standard, and publishing A Level results that outperform UK national averages, the value-for-money proposition is compelling. The ADEK inspection itself describes the school as exceptionally cost-effective - a rare editorial endorsement from a regulatory body. Additional costs are transparent and regulated. Bus fees are a flat AED 5,000 per annum regardless of year group, managed through School Transport Services LLC (BBT). Uniform costs range from AED 355 for FS1/FS2 to AED 395 for Year 9 through Year 13. No book fees are listed in the ADEK-approved fee schedule, as the school provides learning materials within the tuition fee structure. For new admissions, a non-refundable registration fee equivalent to 5% of annual tuition is payable upon acceptance of the offer letter, adjustable against the first term's fees. An annual re-enrollment fee of 5% is also required to secure places for the following academic year. The FAB GEMS World Credit Card partnership offers up to 3% savings on annual fees paid in advance, plus 10% back on school expenses - a meaningful benefit for families who can manage upfront payment. No formal scholarship or bursary programme is publicly documented on the school's website for external applicants, though the GEMS Rewards programme provides ongoing savings benefits to enrolled families. Parents seeking financial assistance should contact the registrar directly.