
The Gulf International Private Academy, Al Ain
Tuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
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Tuition Fees
Additional Costs
Bus (Transportation)
Flat rate across all grade levels
Flat rate across all grade levels
Books – KG 1
Books – KG 2
Books – Grade 1
Books – Grade 2
Books – Grade 3
Books – Grade 4
Books – Grade 5
Books – Grade 6
Books – Grade 7
Books – Grade 8
Books – Grade 9
Books – Grade 10
Books – Grade 11
Books – Grade 12
Uniform – KG 1 & KG 2
Uniform – Grade 1 to Grade 6
Uniform – Grade 7 to Grade 9
Uniform – Grade 10 to Grade 12
Value for Money
The Gulf International Private Academy (GIPA) in Al Ain offers a competitive and transparent fee structure approved by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) for the 2025–2026 academic year. Tuition fees range from AED 12,840 for KG1 and KG2 through to AED 27,750 for Grade 12, reflecting the increasing complexity and resources required at each stage of education. These fees are the maximum permissible levels set by ADEK and cannot be increased without prior written approval from the department.
In addition to tuition, families should budget for supplementary costs including bus transportation, books and materials, and school uniform. The bus fee is a flat AED 3,510 per year across all grade levels, providing consistent and accessible transport for all students. Book costs scale with grade level, ranging from AED 590 in KG1 to AED 4,000 in Grade 12, while uniform costs are AED 300–500 depending on the school phase. Standardised Assessment fees are included within the tuition fees for students in Grades 3 to 9.
GIPA's fee schedule is valid for future academic years unless replaced by a subsequently ADEK-approved schedule, giving families confidence in long-term financial planning. The school's positioning within the mid-range of Abu Dhabi private school fees reflects its commitment to delivering quality international education while remaining accessible to a broad range of families in the Al Ain community.