Abu Dhabi Indian School, Al Wathba vs GEMS Cambridge International School
Abu Dhabi Indian School, Al Wathba and GEMS Cambridge International School are both in Baniyas & Wathba in Abu Dhabi. ADEK rates Abu Dhabi Indian School, Al Wathba Very good (2022-2023) and GEMS Cambridge International School Very good (2018-2019). For 2026-2027, Abu Dhabi Indian School, Al Wathba charges AED 8,208 to AED 14,548 a year and GEMS Cambridge International School AED 23,060 to AED 40,340 — Abu Dhabi Indian School, Al Wathba starts lower.
| Abu Dhabi Indian School, Al Wathba | GEMS Cambridge International School | |
|---|---|---|
| ADEK rating | Very good (2022-2023) | Very good (2018-2019) |
| Annual fees 2026-2027 | AED 8,208 – AED 14,548 | AED 23,060 – AED 40,340 |
| Curriculum | Indian | British, UK |
| Area | Baniyas & Wathba | Baniyas & Wathba |
| Students (2024-2025) | 3,450 | — |
| Ages | 4-18 | 3-18 |
| Grades | KG1 to Grade 12 | FS1 to Year 13 |
| Gender | Boys and Girls | Boys and Girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
| Accreditation | ADEK | ADEK |
| External examinations | CBSE | GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, International A Level |
| Opened | 2014 | 2013 |
Annual fees by grade (2026-2027)
| Grade | Abu Dhabi Indian School, Al Wathba | GEMS Cambridge International School | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS2 | AED 9,360 | AED 23,730 | −AED 14,370 |
| KG2/Y1 | AED 9,360 | AED 28,430 | −AED 19,070 |
| G1/Y2 | AED 8,208 | AED 28,430 | −AED 20,222 |
| G2/Y3 | AED 8,208 | AED 30,950 | −AED 22,742 |
| G3/Y4 | AED 8,382 | AED 30,950 | −AED 22,568 |
| G4/Y5 | AED 8,382 | AED 33,240 | −AED 24,858 |
| G5/Y6 | AED 8,706 | AED 33,240 | −AED 24,534 |
| G6/Y7 | AED 8,706 | AED 35,640 | −AED 26,934 |
| G7/Y8 | AED 9,986 | AED 35,640 | −AED 25,654 |
| G8/Y9 | AED 9,986 | AED 37,940 | −AED 27,954 |
| G9/Y10 | AED 11,646 | AED 37,940 | −AED 26,294 |
| G10/Y11 | AED 12,226 | AED 39,200 | −AED 26,974 |
| G11/Y12 | AED 13,946 | AED 40,340 | −AED 26,394 |
| G12/Y13 | AED 14,548 | AED 40,340 | −AED 25,792 |
Sources: ADEK inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Figures carry the year they belong to. Full profiles: Abu Dhabi Indian School, Al Wathba · GEMS Cambridge International School · methodology
