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GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 55,420 - 73,890
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 875
Bus Service No
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Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 12

Al Reem Island, RR7, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi has 875 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

Location
GEMS World Academy – Abu Dhabi is on Al Reem Island in the Najmat area of Abu Dhabi. The campus is a purpose-built site that opened in 2022 and remains a central part of the Al Reem Island community. It is accessible to families from nearby neighbourhoods via established road links and local transport routes.

Stages
The school currently serves Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) through Year 11. It follows a curriculum structure that integrates the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Primary Years Programme (PYP), and Middle Years Programme (MYP), with a long-term plan to extend to Year 13.

Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school (no boarding facilities are offered).

Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body represents over 80 nationalities and 33 languages. UAE nationals are part of the local presence, but the exact local-to-international ratio is not published.

Additional learning support
The curriculum is described as fully inclusive with hyper-personalised learning pathways to support diverse learners. This approach is designed to accommodate a wide range of abilities within the IB framework and the English National Curriculum blend.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation stated; the school blends the International Baccalaureate framework with the National Curriculum for England.

Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation stated for the school.

School day structure
The school day typically runs from around 7:00–7:30 am to about 3:30 pm, with after-school activities that may extend later. Exact timings can vary by phase and term.

Bus service
STS Group provides the school bus service, delivering a dedicated transport option with safety features such as CCTV, GPS tracking, and RFID systems. To register a child, contact the school's transport team via the provided SDE email and phone number; fees are payable online.
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Fees

Annual tuition at GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi ranges from AED 55,420 to AED 73,890 for 2026/27.

Application / New-admissions fee

- A fee equivalent to 5% of the Annual tuition fee is payable upon acceptance of the Offer Letter to confirm enrolment. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable but is adjustable against the first term tuition fee once the student joins the school.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term) — 2025/26 academic year

- FS1: Annual AED 55,420; Term 1 AED 22,168; Term 2 AED 16,626; Term 3 AED 16,626.

- FS2 – Year 1: Annual AED 59,530; Term 1 AED 23,812; Term 2 AED 17,859; Term 3 AED 17,859.

- Year 2 – Year 6: Annual AED 65,680; Term 1 AED 26,272; Term 2 AED 19,704; Term 3 AED 19,704.

- Year 7 – Year 10: Annual AED 67,740; Term 1 AED 27,096; Term 2 AED 20,322; Term 3 AED 20,322.

- Year 11 – Year 13: Annual AED 73,890; Term 1 AED 29,556; Term 2 AED 22,167; Term 3 AED 22,167.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition fees are invoiced from the time of admission and are due prior to the start of the academic year, payable in advance of attendance at the start of each term. Payment of the first term's fees is due on or before the first day of the academic year.

- The school follows the ADEK-approved fee framework for its fee structure.

Re-enrolment fee

- To secure a seat for the next academic year, a re-enrolment fee is required. This fee is non-refundable but adjustable against the first term fees. Students with outstanding documentation or unpaid balances will not be able to re-enrol.

Boarding fees

- The school operates as a day school; there are no boarding provisions and therefore no boarding fees.

Other costs and what is / is not included

- Tuition fees are inclusive of textbooks, supplementary books and materials.

- Tuition fees do not include school uniforms, lunches or school transport. A bus service is offered on a fee-for-service basis with separate charges. Parents should budget separately for uniforms, daily lunches and any optional transport.

- Any optional extras (for example extended-day care, specific extracurriculars with additional charges, external exam entry fees where applicable) are charged separately as required.

Refund policy and how fees are retained on early withdrawal

- The school may retain part or all of fees depending on the date of attendance/withdrawal within a term:
- If a student attends any part of week one of a term or fails to show without sufficient prior written notice, the school may retain the registration or re-registration fee.
- If a student attends from one week up to three weeks in a term, the school may retain the value of one full month of tuition fees.
- If a student attends over three weeks up to six weeks in a term, the school may retain the value of two full months of tuition fees.
- If a student attends over six weeks in a term, the school may retain the full term fee.

- All notices of withdrawal must be submitted in writing to the Registrar. The school requires a minimum of two weeks' notice of withdrawal. Outstanding books, fees or fines must be cleared before records or a Transfer Certificate will be released.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods: cash; current-dated cheque (made out to GEMS World Academy, Abu Dhabi); credit card; and wire transfer (wire transfer details are handled by the accounts department). The school also promotes payment via the FAB GEMS World Credit Card with incentives for paying annual tuition in advance.

Contact for fee and accounts queries

- Accounts and fee enquiries are handled by the school's administration and finance teams (contact telephone and email provided by the school for fee queries and wire transfer instructions).
Academics

GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
GEMS World Academy – Abu Dhabi offers an IB-based curriculum that blends the IB framework with the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum for England, underpinned by High-Performance Learning. The school currently welcomes FS1 to Year 11, with EYFS for ages 3–5, PYP for ages 5–11, and MYP for ages 11–16. Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) are planned for introduction, with DP as a Candidate School and CP as a Candidate Programme as part of moves toward IB authorisation, targeting August 2026. The DP comprises six subject groups and includes the IB Core—Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service. The CP offers a flexible, career-focused pathway that blends DP-style courses with career-related studies, internships and industry projects. In the Middle Years Programme, eight subject groups support interdisciplinary inquiry and global citizenship, with additional features such as the Mother Tongue Programme and related co-curricular opportunities.
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Admissions

Admissions
FS1 to Year 11 are admitted. Applications are submitted online and the learner profile is completed with documentation uploaded, including a recent passport photo, the applicant's passport, the applicant's most recent school report in English, the applicant's birth certificate in English, immunization records in English, and any applicable special education documentation. A registration fee equal to 5% of the annual tuition is required to confirm enrolment; the fee is non-refundable and is deducted from the first term fees. Enrollment is confirmed after payment, and a welcome email with information for the first day is sent. Prior to joining, the Parent relations Executive provides a teacher letter, handbook, school timings, and uniform details, and the Government Relations Executive ensures the file is completed to register the child with ADEK. The school is fully inclusive and supports Students of Determination with mild to moderate learning needs, subject to availability, through an Inclusion Panel. English language proficiency is required to participate in instructional programmes; learners may still be admitted without proficiency if they satisfy enrolment regulations and qualify for the English Language Learner programme, subject to availability. Re-enrolment for the upcoming academic year requires completing the online re-enrolment form and paying a 5% deposit by the end of April; the deposit is non-refundable if a student does not take up the place in September but is fully adjustable against the first term fees. FS1–FS2/Year 1 must be toilet-independent. All documents must be in English and display an official school stamp. UAE ADEK age guidelines are provided in the Age Placement Guide, with ages and year correspondences published for UK/IB/American curricula. For more information, contact the Admissions team.
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