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GEMS Founders School DS DWC, Dubai

Tuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026

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Curriculum
British
Location
Dubai, Dubai South HQ
Fees
AED 36K - 50K
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Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition
None / FS 1
AED 36,400
KG 1 / FS 2
AED 39,900
KG 2 / Year 1
AED 43,400
Grade 1 / Year 2
AED 43,400
Grade 2 / Year 3
AED 43,400
Grade 3 / Year 4
AED 44,800
Grade 4 / Year 5
AED 44,800
Grade 5 / Year 6
AED 44,800
Grade 6 / Year 7
AED 47,600
Grade 7 / Year 8
AED 47,600
Grade 8 / Year 9
AED 47,600
Grade 9 / Year 10
AED 50,400
Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Payment Terms

3
Installments
40/30/30
Payment Methods
Credit/Debit CardBank Transfer

Tuition fee invoices are sent to the fee sponsor on record two months prior to the start of the academic year. Payments are due on or before the 10th working day of the respective term month.

Discounts & Offers

AY 2025–26 KHDA Discount
15% discount applied to KHDA approved fees for the 2025–26 academic year
AY 2026–27 Early Payment Discount
A 5% discount may be applicable for AY 2026–27 subject to KHDA approval, for paying annual tuition fees in advance
FAB GEMS World Credit Card Discount
Save up to 3% by paying annual tuition fees in advance using the FAB GEMS World Credit Card, plus 10% back on school expenses

Value for Money

GEMS Founders School DS DWC offers a British National Curriculum education across Foundation Stage and Secondary year groups, with tuition fees for the 2026–27 academic year ranging from AED 36,400 (FS1) to AED 50,400 (Year 10). These fees have been approved by the KHDA and reflect the school's positioning as a quality British curriculum provider within the Dubai South community. The school is relatively new, having been founded in 2024, and is currently expanding its year group offering up to Year 10 for AY 2026–27.

Tuition fees are structured across three terms, with Term 1 carrying a higher proportion of the annual fee (approximately 40%) and Terms 2 and 3 each accounting for around 30%. For the 2025–26 academic year, a 15% discount was applied to fees, and a potential 5% discount may be applicable for AY 2026–27 subject to KHDA approval. Payments are due on or before the 10th working day of August (Term 1), December (Term 2), and April (Term 3).

The school also offers the option to pay annual tuition fees in advance using the FAB GEMS World Credit Card, which provides savings of up to 3% plus 10% back on school expenses. The registration fee is non-refundable, and tuition refunds follow the Ministry of Education's policy upon written request. Students withdrawing must provide a 30-day written notification to the registrar's office.