Gems Founders School Masdar City Abu Dhabi
International School in Abu Dhabi
Quick answer
Gems Founders School Masdar City Abu Dhabi is an international school serving expat families in Abu Dhabi. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Abu Dhabi averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Gems Founders School Masdar City Abu Dhabi.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
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About Gems Founders School Masdar City Abu Dhabi
GEMS Founders School, Masdar City - Abu Dhabi, is an international UK curriculum school, providing students with the high standard of education that GEMS Education embodies.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 26000-Dirham 34000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,500(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,000 |
| Cost position in Abu Dhabi | 76th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
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Other
Arabic, French
GFA will identify any student with additional learning needs (not so identified on admission) through thorough screening strategies and on referral from school staff. The Head of Inclusion will play a direct role in co-ordinating such assessments and screenings. Where students are identified, GFA will amend and enhance the programme to support the learning needs of these students with appropriate strategies that will enable them to make progress and achieve success.
Yes
English as an Additional Language Learners
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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