Rashid School for Boys (GEMS)
School in Dubai
Quick answer
Rashid School for Boys is a single-sex British-curriculum boys' school in Dubai operated by GEMS Education, accredited by COBIS. Annual tuition runs $6,000-$12,000 USD (true cost ~$12,500, +39% — among Dubai's most aggressive hidden-fee profiles, GEMS chain typical). Admissions are moderate; best suited to families specifically wanting a boys-only British pathway in Dubai at the lower end of the city's tuition range despite the high effective cost ratio.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at Rashid School for Boys (GEMS).
- Tuition: $6,000–$12,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 11-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: COBIS verified.
Fixed intake
COBIS
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,000 – $12,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $12,500(+39%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $15,000 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 6th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Boys-only secondary (Year 7 to Year 13). Part of the GEMS network. British curriculum, IGCSE and A-Level. KHDA Good. Al Manara area near Jumeirah. Selective entry for Year 7. Exam and registration fees additional.
British
moderate
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Manara, Umm Suqeim, Jumeirah 3, Al Safa, Al Quoz
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
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Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Boys-only secondary (Year 7 to Year 13). Part of the GEMS network. British curriculum, IGCSE and A-Level. KHDA Good. Al Manara area near Jumeirah. Selective entry for Year 7. Exam and registration fees additional.
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