GEMS Royal Dubai School

International School in Dubai

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Quick answer

GEMS Royal Dubai School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a highly diverse student body of 60 nationalities. Note: Primary school only (FS1 to Year 6).

Key facts

Curriculum: British taught at GEMS Royal Dubai School.
Tuition: $5,000–$10,000/yr published in AED, US$ equivalent.
60 nationalities top: British.
Ages: 3-11 school day starts at 7:45 am.
Accreditations: COBIS listed accreditations.

BritishAges 3-11English$5,000–$10,000/yr(Dirham 40252-Dirham 61410)

Est. all-in: $11,000/yr(+47%, modeled)Budget-friendly in DubaiGood valueOpen admissions81% data coverage

Official website

Students

1,166

Nationalities

60 (British)

Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

COBIS

british-curriculumbudget-friendlyhigh-hidden-feesopen-admissionshighly-diverse

About GEMS Royal Dubai School

School fees range in AED valid for the academic year 2025/2026

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated

English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.

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.

Learning support: moderate
In-house specialist staff listed

Not published

—Educational-psychologist availability not stated
—EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated

Questions to ask the school

Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
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Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?

Annual fees and costs for GEMS Royal Dubai School
Item	Amount
Annual tuition (USD)	$5,000–$10,000
Annual tuition (AED)	Dirham 40252-Dirham 61410
Fee year	2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate	$11,000(+47%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)	$13,500
Cost position in Dubai	13th percentile(budget-friendly)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Primary school only (FS1 to Year 6). One of the more affordable GEMS British schools. KHDA Good. Muhammad Bin Zayed City location. Bus and registration fees additional.

Curriculum

British

Additional languages

French, Arabic

Learning support

moderate

Special needs staff

GEMS Royal Dubai School has limited spaces for children with additional learning needs but does not have the provision for children with severe or complex educational needs.

School hours

7:45 am – KG1: 12:15 pm KG2 - G5: Sunday to Wednesday 2:30 pm, Thursday - 1:15 pm

School busYes

Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredYes

Recommended neighborhoods

MBZ City, Al Nahda, Al Qusais, Mirdif

Not yet verifiedData source: scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 81%2 named sources

Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Dubai

Budget-friendly

Median

$2,000$5,000–$10,000$30,035

School Profile

GEMS Royal Dubai School

Class size: Not published

Student Diversity

60nationalities1,166 students

Very diverse

Common: British

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