Al Khaleej International School is a American Curriculum / UAE Curriculum / IB Diploma Programme school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1992. Annual tuition ranges from $8,742 to $14,181 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
GEMS Scholarships are merit-based and offer concessions ranging from 25% to 100% off annual fees for a single academic year. Recipients must apply for renewal annually and their academic progress is reviewed during the renewal process.
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About
GEMS Al Khaleej International School is a co-educational day school located in Al Warqa'a 4, Dubai, serving students from Pre-KG through Grade 12 with an American curriculum, UAE curriculum, and the IB Diploma Programme. NEASC-accredited since 2018, the school enrolls approximately 2,441 students from around 80 countries and offers a broad enrichment programme covering languages, arts, sports, science and technology. The school provides inclusive SEN and EAL support, a robust counselling service, and is part of the GEMS Education network.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
AKIS is a NEASC-accredited American curriculum school offering dual pathways including the IB Diploma Programme. It features the first food tech lab in an American school in Dubai, a Center of Excellence for Arabic Language and Culture, a bilingual KG environment, and a diverse student body from around 80 countries. GEMS network students have been accepted by approximately 1,050 universities in 53 countries including 66 of the world's top 100.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG1 | AED 8,742~$ 2,382 |
| KG2 | AED 8,742~$ 2,382 |
| Pre KG | AED 9,228~$ 2,514 |
| Grade 1 | AED 9,694~$ 2,641 |
| Grade 2 | AED 9,694~$ 2,641 |
| Grade 3 | AED 9,694~$ 2,641 |
| Grade 4 | AED 10,565~$ 2,879 |
| Grade 5 | AED 10,663~$ 2,905 |
| Grade 6 | AED 10,663~$ 2,905 |
| Grade 7 | AED 12,036~$ 3,280 |
| Grade 8 | AED 12,036~$ 3,280 |
| Grade 9 | AED 12,169~$ 3,316 |
| Grade 10 | AED 14,181~$ 3,864 |
| Grade 11 (American) | AED 14,181~$ 3,864 |
| Grade 12 (American) | AED 14,181~$ 3,864 |
| Grade 11 (IB Diploma) | AED 17,262~$ 4,704 |
| Grade 12 (IB Diploma) | AED 17,262~$ 4,704 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 32,125 - 52,129. Application fee: $143.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online application with AED 525 application fee (inclusive of VAT). 2. School reviews application and makes offer if a place is available. 3. If place is offered and accepted, pay registration deposit of 10% of total tuition fees (non-refundable but deductible from tuition). 4. Re-registration deposit of 5% of total tuition fees required annually to guarantee place for following year.
Student Life
AKIS uses a House Point System for students in K-8 with four houses: Falcons, Sharks, Camels, and Oryxes. Students wear house shirts on designated days.
There is a school uniform policy. Incorrect uniforms incur a 2-point deduction from house points. Students also wear house shirts on designated house activity days.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
AKIS provides mental wellbeing support through a School Guidance Counsellor offering confidential individual and group counselling on social, educational, developmental, emotional, and behavioral matters. The counsellor also handles crisis management, parental guidance, and supports integration of new students. On-site medical facilities with a full-time physician and nurses are also available.
Safeguarding at AKIS is governed by the GEMS Safeguarding Policy, aligned with UAE laws including Wadeema's Law. A Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSL are designated, with staff trained in safeguarding. Procedures cover disclosures, case management via the Guard system, escalation protocols, allegations against adults, whistleblowing, safer recruitment, and online safety.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of the GEMS Education network; each school is governed by a Local Governing Body established by GEMS Education.