Tuition Fees

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Fees and Payments

We endeavour to make our payment process as easy as possible with a range of simple and straightforward payment options, as well as a clear, concise fee structure. You’ll find everything you need to know about our fees and payment process here. Of course, if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Telephone:  +971 4 519 5211 Finance Team
+971 4 519 5222 Front of House Administration Team

Email: [email protected]

Payment Policies

The tuition fees are due prior to the start of the academic year and payable in advance of attendance, at the start of each term. Tuition fees will be invoiced from the time of admission to ensure that payments can be processed before the start of the term. If your circumstances change, it is essential that you contact us in advance of the deadline so that we can guide you on available options. Please note, all tuition fees are in accordance with the fee structure established by GEMS Education under the guidance of KHDA established School Fee Framework.

Our Tuition Fees and other associated costs must be paid up front. Our fees are set in compliance with the rules set by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), and may change, as permitted by the KHDA.

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Tuition Fees 2024/25

 

Sibling Discount

• Sibling discounts for students already enrolled at a GEMS school for the 2023-2024 academic year will be grandfathered for 2024-2025. 
• GEMS families with additional siblings enrolled for April 2024 and September 2024 will be grandfathered on the 2023-2024 sibling discount. 
• New students enrolled for April 2024 and September 2024 will be eligible for the below sibling discounts: 
  • Sibling Concession 4th child is 15%
  • Sibling Concession 5th child and above is 25%

Fee-Payment Schedule

Application Fee

 (payable upon applying for admission): Dh525 (inclusive of VAT)

• Valid for 2 years and refundable if the school does mot offer students a place, unless, the child's registration is carried forward to the following academic year.
• Non-refundable if the school offers the student a place but the student chooses not to take it.
• Not deductible from the total tuition fees to be paid if the student is offered and accepts a place.

Registration Deposit

This deposit is payable after the student has been offered a place and parents have accepted the offer. The registration deposit is 10% of the total tuition fees of an academic year. Please note, this is a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit.

Transport service fees (payable to STS, our school transport service provider)

Tuition fees (payable per term (September, January and April))

Payment Methods

Fees can be paid by:

• Cash
• Cheque (made payable to: GEMS Founders School – Al Barsha)
• Credit card. To help with your cash flow, GEMS Founders School, Dubai offers to its parents the availability of paying fees using the GEMS FAB Credit Card. You may contact Mr. Jaimon at +971509008909 or Mr. Nayeemuddin at +971565482378 - FAB representatives. 
• Online payment
• Wire transfer (please speak to our accounts representative for details)

Non-Payment of Fees

Students may not be permitted to appear for the school examination if their fees are not paid. Failure to pay school fees may result in a loss of the student’s place in the school, withholding of their school reports, references and/or examination results, as well as temporary or permanent expulsion or exclusion from school.

Refunds

For refund policies relating to other fees paid to the school, please contact us on +971 4 5195210/211  for information.

Student Withdrawals

All students withdrawing from the school must submit notification of their withdrawal in writing to the registrar’s office. A 30-day notification period is required to ensure all necessary documents are ready.

Disclaimer:

Please note: school fees for the upcoming academic year are subject to change in accordance with Article 51, Bylaw of Federal Law No. (28) of 1999 Concerning Private Education and Applicable Regulations.

Applications can be made with ease using our online Enquiry form

KHDA Fees

• Transfer from another school (120 AED).
• Request for student Education Continuation Certificate for visa renewal (120 AED instead of 15 AED).
• Request for student leaving form for the students who are leaving Dubai (120 AED instead of 15 AED).
• Request for student transfer between private schools (within the stipulated time frame)-Student transfer (120 AED instead of 15 AED).
• Request for student transfer between private schools (after the stipulated time frame)-Student transfer (520 AED instead of 15 AED).
• Request for attestation of student certificate or report card (120 AED instead of 15 AED).
• Issuance of 'To whomsoever it may concern' certificate for matters related to School – Attestation (120 AED instead of 15 AED).
• Issuance of 'To whomsoever it may concern' certificate for matters related to Students - Academic History (120 AED instead of 15 AED).
• Request to change student data at the Authority - Student exam grade amendment (120 AED instead of 15 AED).

In case any of the above services are required, please make payment of the respective amount at the school cashier (Fee Counter) before collecting the document listed above.