GEMS United Indian School

GEMS United Indian School's school fees Abu Dhabi 2026 position it as one of the most affordable CBSE options in the emirate. Annual tuition ranges from AED 10,420 for Pre-KG and KG through to AED 20,700 for Grades 11 and 12 - a spread that keeps the school accessible to Indian expat families across a range of income levels. For context, the average annual fee across Abu Dhabi private schools is significantly higher, and even within the GEMS network, this school sits at the more accessible end of the pricing spectrum. Fees are paid over 10 months (no payments in July and August) and can be structured as monthly payments, termly instalments, or a single annual payment. The termly split follows a 30/40/30 pattern (Term 1: 30%, Term 2: 40%, Term 3: 30%). For new admissions, a non-refundable registration fee equivalent to 5% of annual tuition is due upon acceptance of the offer letter, though this is adjustable against the first term's fees once the student joins. Grade 10 and Grade 12 CBSE board examination fees are charged separately in accordance with CBSE norms. Additional costs include transport (AED 5,000 per year, per the ADEK/TAMM fee schedule), books (ranging from AED 99 for Pre-KG to AED 1,250 for Grade 12), and uniforms (AED 315-345 depending on grade). The school offers a partnership with FAB (First Abu Dhabi Bank) through the GEMS World Credit Card, enabling families to save up to 3% on annual fees paid in advance and receive 10% back on school expenses. No formal scholarship or bursary programme is publicly documented by the school, though ADEK's fee framework governs annual fee increases. Payment is accepted by cash, current-dated cheques, or credit card; post-dated cheques are not accepted. At these fee levels, and given the Good ADEK rating, HPL World Class School Award, and strong secondary-phase outcomes, GEMS United Indian School represents strong value for money within the Abu Dhabi CBSE market.