GEMS Founders School

GEMS Founders School in Al Barsha, Dubai, follows the UK curriculum and offers tuition across FS1 through Year 13. For the 2025/2026 academic year, annual 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 bracket for British curriculum schools in Dubai. Fees are structured across three terms (September–December, January–March, and April–July), with Term 1 carrying a slightly higher charge than Terms 2 and 3.

The school's fee structure is set in compliance with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) guidelines. Upon applying, families pay a non-refundable application fee of AED 525 (inclusive of VAT), valid for two years. Once a place is offered and accepted, a registration deposit of 10% of the total annual tuition fee is required — this deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Transport fees are charged separately and payable directly to STS, the school's transport provider.

GEMS Founders School offers sibling discounts for larger families, with a 15% concession for the 4th child and 25% for the 5th child and above enrolled across GEMS schools. Families can pay fees via cash, cheque, credit card, online payment, or wire transfer. The school also partners with FAB (First Abu Dhabi Bank), offering the GEMS FAB Credit Card which provides up to 3% savings on annual tuition fees paid in advance, plus 10% back on school expenses.