
GEMS International School - Al Khail offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from Pre-KG through Grade 12, with KHDA-approved tuition fees for the 2025-26 academic year ranging from AED 52,415 for Pre-KG up to AED 79,488 for Grades 11 and 12. The fee structure reflects distinct pricing bands across the school's year groups, with Early Years (Pre-KG to KG2) fees between AED 52,415 and AED 54,301, Primary grades (1–4) at AED 59,023, upper primary and middle school (Grades 5–8) at AED 70,827, and senior school (Grades 9–10) at AED 75,550 before rising to AED 79,488 for the IB Diploma years.
The school holds a Good overall rating from DSIB (most recently 2023-24), with particular strengths noted in student wellbeing, health and safety (rated Outstanding), and curriculum quality. For new students, an application fee of AED 525 is charged, along with a registration deposit of 10% of annual tuition fees (deductible from fees). Existing students pay a re-registration deposit of 5% of annual tuition fees upon re-enrolment. Additional English Language Learning (ELL) support fees may apply for students requiring language assistance.
Tuition fees are payable in advance either annually or in three termly instalments, with Term 1 accounting for 40% of the annual fee and Terms 2 and 3 each accounting for 30%. A sibling discount of 15% is available for the 4th sibling and 25% for the 5th sibling and above (applicable from Pre-KG to Grade 12 only). The school accepts a range of payment methods including cash, credit card, cheque, wire transfer, and direct online payment.