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The Gulf International Private Academy, Al Ain

Tuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026

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Curriculum
American
ADEK
Good
Location
Al Ain, Al Muwaij'i
Fees
AED 13K - 28K
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Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition
KG 1 / FS 2
AED 12,840
KG 2 / Year 1
AED 12,840
Grade 1 / Year 2
AED 14,580
Grade 2 / Year 3
AED 14,690
Grade 3 / Year 4
AED 15,210
Grade 4 / Year 5
AED 16,200
Grade 5 / Year 6
AED 16,630
Grade 6 / Year 7
AED 17,500
Grade 7 / Year 8
AED 20,550
Grade 8 / Year 9
AED 21,310
Grade 9 / Year 10
AED 22,820
Grade 10 / Year 11
AED 25,250
Grade 11 / Year 12
AED 26,550
Grade 12 / Year 13
AED 27,750
Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Additional Costs

Bus (Transportation)

AED 3,510
annual

Flat rate across all grade levels

Books – KG 1

AED 590
annual

Books – KG 2

AED 650
annual

Books – Grade 1

AED 1,450
annual

Books – Grade 2

AED 1,500
annual

Books – Grade 3

AED 1,560
annual

Books – Grade 4

AED 1,600
annual

Books – Grade 5

AED 1,900
annual

Books – Grade 6

AED 1,950
annual

Books – Grade 7

AED 2,100
annual

Books – Grade 8

AED 2,280
annual

Books – Grade 9

AED 3,100
annual

Books – Grade 10

AED 3,300
annual

Books – Grade 11

AED 3,500
annual

Books – Grade 12

AED 4,000
annual

Uniform – KG 1 & KG 2

AED 300
annual

Uniform – Grade 1 to Grade 6

AED 350
annual

Uniform – Grade 7 to Grade 9

AED 450
annual

Uniform – Grade 10 to Grade 12

AED 500
annual

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.