Jumeira Baccalaureate School vs GEMS World Academy
Jumeira Baccalaureate School, in Jumeirah, is listed by KHDA under the IB curriculum and is rated Very good (2023-24) by KHDA. Annual payable tuition: AED 43,325 to AED 91,840 after published discounts (KHDA AED 64,201 to AED 96,300 before discount). GEMS World Academy, in Al Barsha South, is listed by KHDA under the IB curriculum and is rated Very good (2023-24) by KHDA. Annual payable tuition: AED 71,113 to AED 123,442.
Last checked against KHDA on 22 October 2026.
Side by side
| Jumeira Baccalaureate School | GEMS World Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Very good (2023-24) | Very good (2023-24) |
| Curriculum (KHDA listing) | IB | IB |
| Annual tuition | AED 43,325 to AED 91,840 after published discounts (KHDA AED 64,201 to AED 96,300 before discount) | AED 71,113 to AED 123,442 |
| Area | Jumeirah | Al Barsha South |
Sources: KHDA directory entry for Jumeira Baccalaureate School and KHDA directory entry for GEMS World Academy. Where a school publishes a discount on its KHDA fact sheets, the fee after that discount is shown. Fees rise with year group, so check the fee for your child's year with the school.
Frequently asked questions
Which is rated higher by KHDA, Jumeira Baccalaureate School or GEMS World Academy?
Both are rated Very good by KHDA (2023-24).
Which has the lower starting fee?
Jumeira Baccalaureate School has the lower lowest annual tuition, at AED 43,325, according to KHDA. Fees rise with year group, so compare the fee for your child's year.
Where are Jumeira Baccalaureate School and GEMS World Academy?
Jumeira Baccalaureate School is in Jumeirah and GEMS World Academy is in Al Barsha South.
Are fees rising in 2026-27?
No. KHDA confirmed on 22 May 2026 that there will be no increase in school fees for private schools in Dubai for the 2026-27 academic year.