GEMS American Academy vs Horizon Private School (MOE)

GEMS American Academy and Horizon Private School (MOE) are both in Khalifa & Masdar in Abu Dhabi. ADEK rates GEMS American Academy Very good (2018-2019) and Horizon Private School (MOE) Acceptable (2019-2020). Recorded annual fees: GEMS American Academy AED 48,870 to AED 78,540 (mixed or unverified years); Horizon Private School (MOE) AED 6,070 to AED 19,340 (mixed or unverified years).

GEMS American AcademyHorizon Private School (MOE)
ADEK ratingVery good (2018-2019)Acceptable (2019-2020)
Recorded annual feesAED 48,870 – AED 78,540 (mixed or unverified years)AED 6,070 – AED 19,340 (mixed or unverified years)
CurriculumInternational Baccalaureate, AmericanMinistry of Education
AreaKhalifa & MasdarKhalifa & Masdar
Students (2024-2025)2,100—
Teachers190—
Ages3-184-18
GradesPre-K to Grade 12KG to Grade 12
GenderBoys and GirlsBoys and Girls
Language of instructionEnglish—
AccreditationADEKADEK
External examinationsAP and SATUAE Ministry of Education
Opened20082008

Recorded annual fees by grade

GradeGEMS American AcademyHorizon Private School (MOE)Difference
KG1/FS2AED 52,870 Year unverifiedAED 6,070 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
KG2/Y1AED 56,370 Year unverifiedAED 6,580 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G1/Y2AED 78,540 Year unverifiedAED 6,890 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G2/Y3AED 78,540 Year unverifiedAED 7,410 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G3/Y4AED 78,540 Year unverifiedAED 7,800 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G4/Y5AED 78,540 Year unverifiedAED 7,900 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G5/Y6AED 78,540 Year unverifiedAED 8,310 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G6/Y7AED 78,540 Year unverifiedAED 8,620 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G7/Y8AED 78,540 Year unverifiedAED 15,000 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G8/Y9AED 78,540 Year unverifiedAED 15,720 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G9/Y10AED 78,540 Year unverifiedAED 16,340 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G10/Y11AED 78,540 Year unverifiedAED 17,900 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G11/Y12AED 78,540 Year unverifiedAED 19,340 Year unverifiedYears not comparable
G12/Y13AED 73,670 Year unverifiedAED 19,340 Year unverifiedYears not comparable

Sources: ADEK inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Fee years are shown when verified; differences are only calculated for the same verified year. Full profiles: GEMS American Academy · Horizon Private School (MOE) · methodology

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