Annual tuition at GEMS Cambridge International School Dubai ranges from AED 23,795 to AED 36,775 for 2026/27.
Application fee
- AED 525 payable at the time of application (includes VAT). The application fee is charged to process new student applications; it is refundable if the school does not offer the student a place and is non‑refundable if a place is offered and the family chooses not to accept it. The application fee is not deductible from the total tuition.
Registration / Re‑enrolment deposit
- Registration deposit (new students): 10% of the total annual tuition fee, payable when accepting an offer. This registration deposit is non‑refundable but is deducted from the total tuition payable for the academic year. Examples of registration deposit amounts shown in the published schedule: FS AED 2,380; Years 1–2 AED 2,704; Years 3–4 AED 2,812; Years 5–6 AED 2,920; Years 7–9 AED 3,245; Years 10–11 AED 3,461; Years 12–13 AED 3,678. The combined amount payable at the time of admission (application fee + registration deposit) is shown per year group in the published schedule.
- Re‑enrolment deposit (existing students): 5% of the total annual tuition, payable to secure a place for the following academic year; this fee is non‑refundable and is adjusted against the first term fees for the following year.
Tuition fees (2025–2026 academic year — published schedule)
- Foundation Stage (FS)
- Term 1 (September): AED 9,519.
- Term 2 (January): AED 7,138.
- Term 3 (April): AED 7,138.
- Annual total: AED 23,795.
- Years 1–2
- Term 1 (September): AED 10,817.
- Term 2 (January): AED 8,112.
- Term 3 (April): AED 8,112.
- Annual total: AED 27,041.
- Years 3–4
- Term 1 (September): AED 11,248.
- Term 2 (January): AED 8,437.
- Term 3 (April): AED 8,437.
- Annual total: AED 28,122.
- Years 5–6
- Term 1 (September): AED 11,682.
- Term 2 (January): AED 8,761.
- Term 3 (April): AED 8,761.
- Annual total: AED 29,204.
- Years 7–9
- Term 1 (September): AED 12,980.
- Term 2 (January): AED 9,734.
- Term 3 (April): AED 9,734.
- Annual total: AED 32,448.
- Years 10–11
- Term 1 (September): AED 13,846.
- Term 2 (January): AED 10,383.
- Term 3 (April): AED 10,383.
- Annual total: AED 34,612.
- Years 12–13 (Post‑16)
- Term 1 (September): AED 14,711.
- Term 2 (January): AED 11,032.
- Term 3 (April): AED 11,032.
- Annual total: AED 36,775.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- All tuition fees are payable in advance of attendance and are normally invoiced from the time of admission so payments can be processed before the start of term.
- Standard KHDA payment schedule (published for the 2025–2026 cycle):
- First term due: 31 August 2025.
- Second term due: 31 December 2025.
- Third term due: 31 March 2026.
- Formal term installment structure (schools may invoice on this basis): First term = 40% of annual tuition; Second term = 30%; Third term = 30%. Schools may also require full annual fees to be paid in advance if parents choose that option.
- If a student enrols during the academic year, tuition charged may start from the beginning of the month of enrolment. Non‑payment may result in withholding of reports, references or examination results and possible temporary or permanent exclusion.
Boarding
- Boarding is not offered and no boarding fees are published for this school.
Transport (school bus) fees
- School bus annual and per‑term fees are published by route/area. Example published values:
- Route group 1 (Al Mamzar, Al Nahda 1 & 2, Al Qusais, Al Twar, Deira, Hor Al Anz, Muhaisnah, Rashidiya): Annual AED 5,480; Term 1 AED 2,192; Term 2 AED 1,644; Term 3 AED 1,644.
- Route group 2 (Al Garhoud, Al Jaddaf, Bur Dubai, Downtown, International City, Karama, Mirdif, Oud Metha, Ras Al Khor, Satwa, Zabeel, etc.): Annual AED 5,790; Term 1 AED 2,316; Term 2 AED 1,737; Term 3 AED 1,737.
- Route group 3 (Al Quoz, Business Bay, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Jumeirah 1, Sharjah, etc.): Annual AED 6,310; Term 1 AED 2,524; Term 2 AED 1,893; Term 3 AED 1,893.
- Route group 4 (Al Barsha 1, The Meadows, Motor City, Tecom, The Greens, The Villa, etc.): Annual AED 6,520; Term 1 AED 2,608; Term 2 AED 1,956; Term 3 AED 1,956.
- Route group 5 (Ajman, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Mira Oasis, Mudon, Sports City, Town Square, etc.): Annual AED 6,930; Term 1 AED 2,772; Term 2 AED 2,079; Term 3 AED 2,079.
- Route group 6 (Akoya): Annual AED 7,300; Term 1 AED 2,920; Term 2 AED 2,190; Term 3 AED 2,190.
Uniforms and other school supplies
- Uniform items are specified by year group and are required to be purchased through the school's approved supplier (Threads). Specific item lists are published by phase (FS – Year 2; Year 3 – Year 6; Year 7 – Year 13) and include PE and winter uniform items. Uniform prices are not published on the school fee pages.
External examination and other incidental fees
- External examination entry fees (IGCSE, AS, A Level, BTEC, etc.) are charged separately to tuition and are invoiced as applicable; exam entry charges are set by the examination boards and by the school's exam administration; parents are advised that these fees are additional to tuition. Specific exam entry fees are not published in the general tuition schedule.
Refunds and withdrawal charges
- Registration and admission/application fees are non‑refundable in most cases. Refund rules for paid tuition follow Ministry/KHDA bylaws and the published policy:
- If a student withdraws prior to the start of the academic year, the balance of the first semester fees paid will be refunded, except registration and admission fees.
- If a student withdraws during the school year, the registration and admission fees remain non‑refundable; refunds of tuition are calculated according to Ministry/KHDA bylaws: attendance for two weeks or less = one full month's fee charged; attendance of more than two weeks but less than one month = two full months' fees charged; attendance of more than one month = entire semester fees charged. Refunds are returned to the original payee. Written notice (one month in advance) is required for withdrawal.
Payment methods and options
- Accepted payment methods: Online payment via the parent portal for existing families; bank transfer (bank details provided on request); in‑person payment at the Accounts Department by debit card, credit card, cheque or cash. Transport fees can be paid online via the transport payment portal.
- Promotional/payment options: Use of the GEMS FAB / GEMS World co‑branded credit card and related offers may provide discounts or instalment plans (subject to bank terms and conditions). 0% EPP promotions and cashback offers have been publicised as payment options.
