Tuition fees

We endeavour to make our payment process as easy as possible with a range of simple and straightforward payment options, as well as a clear, concise fee structure. You’ll find everything you need to know about our fees and payment process here. Of course, if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Telephone: +971-04-2789700
Email: registrar_fps@gemsedu.com

Application Fee: AED 525 

• This fee is: Refundable if the school does not offer the student a place, unless, the child’s registration is carried forward to the following academic year.
• Non-refundable if the school offers the student a place but the student chooses not to take it. 
• Not deductible from the total tuition fees to be paid if the student is offered and accepts a place.

Registration Deposit

This deposit is payable after the student has been offered a place and parents have accepted the offer. The registration deposit is 10% of the total tuition fees, and is deductible from the total tuition fees for the academic year. Please note, this is a non-refundable deposit.

Registration Deposit

This deposit is payable at the time of re-enrolment to guarantee a place for the following academic year. The re-registration deposit is 5% of the total tuition fees, and is deductible from the total tuition fees for the academic year. Please note, this is a non-refundable deposit.

ELL (English Language Learning) fees

Students may be required to take an additional English language support class to help them develop the skills necessary to get the most out of their time at school.

Tuition fee payments must be made in advance, either per year or per term

Tuition fee payments must be made before the start of each term as follows:

Term 1 – Winter Term

September to December

Fees due: Before the first day of term

Term 2 – Spring Term

January to March

Fees due: Before the first day of term

Term 3 – Summer Term

April to June

Fees due: Before the first day of term

Please ensure your child/children’s fees are paid on time to avoid disruption on the first day of term.

Discounts for 4th and 5th siblings are available, to find out more please contact us: finance_fps@gemsedu.com or pre_fps@gemsedu.com.

• Please note – sibling discounts, as well as any corporate discounts, are not applicable to Nursery places. Sibling and corporate discounts only apply for students from FS1 to Year 13.

To pay fees online, click here.

Payment of fees

• The Application Fee is payable at the time of the online registration, and is charged to process the application of new students. Once the child receives a formal offer from the school, the registration deposit is charged to enrol the child and secure the seat.
• If new students enrol at a school during the course of the academic year, the school can charge tuition fees starting from the beginning of the month of enrolment.
• Schools can collect annual tuition fees in three instalments, due at the beginning of each term. The first term’s payment will be 40%, the second 30% and the third term 30% of annual tuition fees.

We accept

• Cash
• Credit card payments
• Current and post-dated cheques, made out to GEMS FirstPoint School (conditions apply)
• Wire transfers
• Option: Register for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) credit card to receive a 4.25% discount on annual school fees. Contact Zamir Ahmed on +971 55 237 0067 or email on zamir.ahmed@bankfab.com

IMPORTANT

Please include the student’s name and grade when making the wire transfer so we can identify the payment. Please ensure all service fee charges are included so that the correct amount will be transferred. Thank you.

Failure to pay tuition fees or other required fees may result in a loss of the student’s place in the school, withholding of their school reports, references and/or examination results as well as suspension or expulsion from school.

Refunds

1. In the cases of both existing and new students, the registration and re-registration deposit will not be refunded unless there are extenuating circumstances. These circumstances include, but are not limited to relocation to another country/Emirate or any other unforeseen circumstances.
2. In the case of refund, the school fees will be calculated as follows:
   • Tuition fees paid prior to the beginning of the academic year are refundable and only the registration / re-registration fees will be deducted.
   • If the student was enrolled in the school for two weeks or less, a month’s fees will be deducted.
   • If the student was enrolled in the school for a period ranging between two weeks and one month, two months fees will be deducted.
   • If the student was enrolled in the school for more than a month, the full terms fees will be deducted.
3. The refund will be calculated from the start of the term and the date of the official request by the parent stating the intent of withdrawal and not from the date when the student was absent. Being on the school register counts as days in school.
4. If paid with credit card or online, monies will be refunded back to the credit card. Cash payments will be refunded by cheque. 

Student Withdrawals

All students withdrawing from the school must submit notification of their withdrawal in writing to the registrar’s office. A 30 day notification period is required.

If you require more information about the fees at GEMS FirstPoint School, The Villa, please call 04 278 9700.