GEMS Royal Dubai School vs International Academic School
GEMS Royal Dubai School and International Academic School are both in Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs in Dubai. KHDA rates GEMS Royal Dubai School Very good (2023-2024) and International Academic School Acceptable (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: GEMS Royal Dubai School AED 40,000 to AED 76,763 (2026-2027); International Academic School AED 14,992 to AED 28,112 (2026-2027), and International Academic School starts lower.
| GEMS Royal Dubai School | International Academic School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Very good (2023-2024) | Acceptable (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 40,000 to AED 76,763 (2026-2027) | AED 14,992 to AED 28,112 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | UK (13 Y) | American |
| Area | Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs | Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs |
| Students (2023-2024) | 846 | 1,488 |
| Teachers | 56 | 85 |
| Ages | 3 to 11 | 3 to 18 |
| Grades | FS1 to Year 6 | KG 1 to Grade 12 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English, Arabic |
| Accreditation | BSO, COBIS | US |
| External examinations | GL, ABT | US |
| Opened | 2005 | 2006 |
Sources: KHDA 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 Royal Dubai School · International Academic School · methodology
