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Rashid School for Boys (GEMS)

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Rashid School for Boys (GEMS) is a British-curriculum school in Dubai, UAE. Annual tuition runs $6,000-$12,000; total annual cost reaches roughly $12,500 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. It is accredited by COBIS and serves ages 11-18.

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 listed accreditations.
BritishAges 11-18English$6,000–$12,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $12,500/yr(+39%, modeled)Budget-friendly in DubaiModerate admissions
Official website
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Fixed intake

Accreditations

COBIS

british-curriculumbudget-friendlyhigh-hidden-fees

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

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

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  3. 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.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Rashid School for Boys (GEMS)
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$6,000–$12,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$12,500(+39%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$15,000
Cost position in Dubai24th 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.

Curriculum

British

Learning support

moderate

Recommended neighborhoods

Al Manara, Umm Suqeim, Jumeirah 3, Al Safa, Al Quoz

Verified: 2026-04-26Data source: manual+webConfidence: highData completeness: 41%2 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Dubai

Budget-friendly
Median
$2,000$6,000–$12,000$30,035

Class size: Not published

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