GEMS International School Al Khail

GIS Al Khail is located in Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai. The campus sits within the Dubai Hills development and is accessible via Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Al Khail Road (E44), serving families across Dubai including areas such as Al Barsha, Arabian Ranches, and Business Bay. The address is Al Marabea Street, Exit 18 Al Khail Road, Dubai Hills Estate, Al Marabea East, Dubai, UAE.

GIS Al Khail serves Pre-KG to Grade 12. It is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP) for a continuous IB continuum from early childhood to the pre‑university level. The typical age range is about 3 to 19 years.

The school is a co‑educational day school.

GIS emphasises inclusive education and provides support for English language learners (ELL) and students with Additional Learning Needs (SEN) within its campus. There is a focus on inclusion and multilingual learning environments.

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The school day starts at 8:10 am. For Early Years, formal learning ends at 2:20 pm with optional after‑school activities until 3:05 pm. For Grades 1–12, the usual finish is around 3:15 pm from Monday to Thursday, with Friday hours typically earlier (about 11:40 am).

STS Group provides GIS with a dedicated transport service featuring CCTV surveillance, GPS tracking, and ADAS. To register or query routes, contact the school's Service Delivery Executive at sde-gis@sts-group.com or call +971 558775488.

Application fee

- Application fee for new students: AED 525. This fee is refundable only if the school does not offer a place (unless registration is carried forward to the following academic year). The application fee is non‑refundable if the school offers a place and the family chooses not to accept it, and it is not deductible from total tuition if a place is accepted.

Registration deposit

- New students: a registration deposit equal to 10% of total tuition fees is payable once a place is offered and parents accept the offer. This 10% deposit is deductible from the total tuition for the academic year and is non‑refundable.
- Existing (re‑enrolling) students: a re‑registration deposit equal to 5% of total tuition fees is payable at re‑enrolment; this is deductible from the total tuition for the academic year and is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)

- Pre KG: Annual fee AED 52,415. Term 1 AED 20,965; Term 2 AED 15,725; Term 3 AED 15,725.
- KG 1: Annual fee AED 54,301. Term 1 AED 21,721; Term 2 AED 16,290; Term 3 AED 16,290.
- KG 2: Annual fee AED 54,301. Term 1 AED 21,721; Term 2 AED 16,290; Term 3 AED 16,290.
- Grade 1: Annual fee AED 59,023. Term 1 AED 23,609; Term 2 AED 17,707; Term 3 AED 17,707.
- Grade 2: Annual fee AED 59,023. Term 1 AED 23,609; Term 2 AED 17,707; Term 3 AED 17,707.
- Grade 3: Annual fee AED 59,032. Term 1 AED 23,609; Term 2 AED 17,707; Term 3 AED 17,707.
- Grade 4: Annual fee AED 59,023. Term 1 AED 23,609; Term 2 AED 17,707; Term 3 AED 17,707.
- Grade 5: Annual fee AED 70,827. Term 1 AED 28,331; Term 2 AED 21,248; Term 3 AED 21,248.
- Grade 6: Annual fee AED 70,827. Term 1 AED 28,331; Term 2 AED 21,248; Term 3 AED 21,248.
- Grade 7: Annual fee AED 70,827. Term 1 AED 28,331; Term 2 AED 21,248; Term 3 AED 21,248.
- Grade 8: Annual fee AED 70,827. Term 1 AED 28,331; Term 2 AED 21,248; Term 3 AED 21,248.
- Grade 9: Annual fee AED 75,550. Term 1 AED 30,220; Term 2 AED 22,665; Term 3 AED 22,665.
- Grade 10: Annual fee AED 75,550. Term 1 AED 30,220; Term 2 AED 22,665; Term 3 AED 22,665.
- Grade 11: Annual fee AED 79,488. Term 1 AED 31,796; Term 2 AED 23,846; Term 3 AED 23,846.
- Grade 12: Annual fee AED 79,488. Term 1 AED 31,796; Term 2 AED 23,846; Term 3 AED 23,846.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition fees must be paid in advance, either annually (single payment) or by term. Schools collect annual tuition in three instalments if paid by term. The instalment split is: Term 1 = 40% of annual tuition; Term 2 = 30%; Term 3 = 30%.
- For students enrolling during an academic year, tuition may be charged starting from the first day of the month of enrolment.
- Non‑payment consequences include potential loss of the student's place, withholding of school reports, references and/or examination results, and possible suspension or expulsion.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school with the campus facilities and student services listed for day students.

Other costs and fees

- Uniforms: Uniforms are required and are available for purchase from the named supplier (Threads). A uniform guide is provided; uniform items and costs are purchased separately from the supplier.
- Transport: A school bus service is provided by the contracted operator (STS Group). Bus registration and route allocation are managed through the school/transport provider; bus fees are separate and payable via the online payment channel indicated by the school. Specific bus fees vary by route and must be arranged with the transport team.
- English language support (ELL): Students requiring additional English language learning may be charged for supplementary ELL classes.
- Sibling discounts: discounts apply for the 4th sibling (15%) and the 5th sibling and above (25%). Sibling and corporate discounts are not applicable to Nursery places; they apply from PKG to Grade 12.

Refund information

- Registration and re‑registration deposits are non‑refundable except in extenuating circumstances (for example relocation). Refunds are processed according to the school's refund schedule:
- Tuition paid prior to the academic year start is refundable subject to deduction of the registration/re‑registration fees.
- If a student is enrolled for two weeks or less, one month's fees are deducted on refund.
- If enrolled between two weeks and one month, two months' fees are deducted on refund.
- If enrolled for more than one month, the full term's fees will be deducted on refund.
- Refunds are calculated from the start of the term and the date of the official written withdrawal request. Refunds paid by credit card or online are returned to the card used; cash refunds are issued by cheque.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods: cash, credit card, cheque (payable to GEMS International School, Al Khail), wire transfer, and direct online payment via the school's online payment portal. Bank account details (account name, account number, bank, IBAN and SWIFT) are provided for wire transfers in UAE Dirhams (AED). Parents are instructed to include the applicant name and enquiry number in wire transfer memos and to account for service fees so the school receives the full amount.

Important notes on deposits and deductions

- Registration deposits (10% for new students, 5% for returning students) are deductible from the total tuition payable for the year but are non‑refundable except in specified extenuating circumstances.

The school hosts students from more than 100 nationalities; the community includes 105 nationalities represented in Early Childhood. The most represented nationalities are not published, and the local Emirati proportion is not disclosed.