GEMS Royal Dubai School vs Newlands School
GEMS Royal Dubai School and Newlands School are both in Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs in Dubai. KHDA rates GEMS Royal Dubai School Very good (2023-2024) and Newlands School Good (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: GEMS Royal Dubai School AED 40,000 to AED 76,763 (2026-2027); Newlands School AED 21,372 to AED 40,072 (2026-2027), and Newlands School starts lower.
| GEMS Royal Dubai School | Newlands School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Very good (2023-2024) | Good (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 40,000 to AED 76,763 (2026-2027) | AED 21,372 to AED 40,072 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | UK (13 Y) | UK (13 Y) |
| Area | Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs | Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs |
| Students (2023-2024) | 846 | 1,018 |
| Teachers | 56 | 79 |
| Ages | 3 to 11 | 3 to 16 |
| Grades | FS1 to Year 6 | FS1 to Year 11 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English, Arabic |
| Accreditation | BSO, COBIS | none |
| External examinations | GL, ABT | IGCSE |
| Opened | 2005 | 2017 |
Recorded annual fees by grade
| Grade | GEMS Royal Dubai School | Newlands School | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 40,252 2026-2027 | AED 21,372 2026-2027 | +AED 18,880 |
| FS2 | AED 50,753 2026-2027 | AED 21,372 2026-2027 | +AED 29,381 |
| YEAR 1 | AED 50,753 2026-2027 | AED 26,047 2026-2027 | +AED 24,706 |
| YEAR 2 | AED 50,753 2026-2027 | AED 26,047 2026-2027 | +AED 24,706 |
| YEAR 3 | AED 50,753 2026-2027 | AED 26,047 2026-2027 | +AED 24,706 |
| YEAR 4 | AED 50,753 2026-2027 | AED 26,047 2026-2027 | +AED 24,706 |
| YEAR 5 | AED 50,753 2026-2027 | AED 29,387 2026-2027 | +AED 21,366 |
| YEAR 6 | AED 50,753 2026-2027 | AED 29,387 2026-2027 | +AED 21,366 |
| YEAR 7 | AED 76,762 2026-2027 | AED 32,058 2026-2027 | +AED 44,704 |
| YEAR 9 | AED 76,763 2026-2027 | AED 35,397 2026-2027 | +AED 41,366 |
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 · Newlands School · methodology
