GEMS FirstPoint School
Dubailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Per year· 2026-27 school year
AED 44.3K–75.8K
about USD 12.1K–20.6K
Reference rate (2026-11-05)
Fees · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
British curriculum school in Dubailand, Dubai, established in 2014. Serves Nursery to Post-16 and is rated Outstanding by BSO and Very Good by KHDA.
The Villa Dubai, Dubai Al Ain Road, Dubailand, Dubai, UAE
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
Key facts
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · A Level
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 100
- Founded
- 2014
- Top nationalities
- GB
- Entry process
- Interview, Cat4, Eal test
Curriculum and academics
Curricula, explained
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
Fees
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| ECC (2-3) | AED 44,943≈ USD 12.2K |
| FS 1 | AED 44,288≈ USD 12.1K |
| FS2 | AED 44,288≈ USD 12.1K |
| Year 1 | AED 52,447≈ USD 14.3K |
| Year 2 | AED 52,447≈ USD 14.3K |
| Year 3 | AED 52,447≈ USD 14.3K |
| Year 4 | AED 58,274≈ USD 15.9K |
| Year 5 | AED 58,274≈ USD 15.9K |
| Year 6 | AED 58,274≈ USD 15.9K |
| Year 7 | AED 64,102≈ USD 17.5K |
| Year 8 | AED 64,102≈ USD 17.5K |
| Year 9 | AED 64,102≈ USD 17.5K |
| Year 10 | AED 69,929≈ USD 19K |
| Year 11 | AED 69,929≈ USD 19K |
| Year 12 | AED 75,756≈ USD 20.6K |
| Year 13 | AED 75,756≈ USD 20.6K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| ECC (2-3) | AED 44,943 (about USD 12.2K) |
| FS 1 | AED 44,288 (about USD 12.1K) |
| FS2 | AED 44,288 (about USD 12.1K) |
| Year 1 | AED 52,447 (about USD 14.3K) |
| Year 2 | AED 52,447 (about USD 14.3K) |
| Year 3 | AED 52,447 (about USD 14.3K) |
| Year 4 | AED 58,274 (about USD 15.9K) |
| Year 5 | AED 58,274 (about USD 15.9K) |
| Year 6 | AED 58,274 (about USD 15.9K) |
| Year 7 | AED 64,102 (about USD 17.5K) |
| Year 8 | AED 64,102 (about USD 17.5K) |
| Year 9 | AED 64,102 (about USD 17.5K) |
| Year 10 | AED 69,929 (about USD 19K) |
| Year 11 | AED 69,929 (about USD 19K) |
| Year 12 | AED 75,756 (about USD 20.6K) |
| Year 13 | AED 75,756 (about USD 20.6K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-05)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS FirstPoint School (this school) | AED 44,288 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 75,756 (about USD 20.6K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Emirates International School Meadows | AED 28,990 (about USD 7.89K) | AED 85,976 (about USD 23.4K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| Dubai British School Emirates Hills | AED 53,027 (about USD 14.4K) | AED 79,541 (about USD 21.7K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-05)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
- Deposit
- AED 10
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-05). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Student support
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- Swimming
- Netball
- Football
- Cricket
- Tennis
- Climbing
Arts
- Drama
- Music
- Dance
- Art and design
After-school activities
- Sports
- Arts
- Leadership
- Golf
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- Accreditations
- BSO, COBIS, CIE, pearson, AQA
- Inspection
- BSO · Outstanding
The essentials
Country affiliation
Based on the National Curriculum for England, taught by British-trained educators.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Adapts the National Curriculum for England in key stages from Nursery to Post-16.
- Nursery
- EYFS
- Primary
- Secondary
- Post-16
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes GCSE, A Level and BTEC results for 2024 and 2025 and states that 95% of graduates secure university offers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
The Inclusion Support Team may refer students for specialist assessment; large specialist teams support learning needs in all year groups.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Entry includes an English reading and writing test, and specialist language support teams are available in all year groups.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Has Mental Health First Aiders and student leadership roles, with a focus on wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 2014 as a British curriculum school. Runs from Nursery to Post-16.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Aims for a warm, inclusive community where every child is valued, with strong partnership with parents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus with sports, STEAM, library and performing arts facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes a 25m pool, multi-purpose sports hall, climbing walls, cricket nets, all-weather field, netball and tennis courts and a fitness suite.
- 25m Swimming Pool
- Multi-purpose Sports Hall
- Climbing Walls
- Cricket Nets
- All-weather Sports Field
- Netball & Tennis Courts
- Fitness Suite
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic spaces include STEAM labs, science labs, an electronics and robotics lab, ICT spaces and libraries.
- STEAM Labs
- Science Laboratories
- Electronics & Robotics Laboratory
- ICT Discovery Spaces
- Primary & Secondary Libraries
- Post-16 Hub
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Performing arts spaces include a 500-seat auditorium, drama and black box theatre, music technology suite and dance studio, plus outdoor gardens.
- 500-seat Auditorium
- Black Box Theatre
- Music Technology Suite
- Dance Studio
- Desert School
- Bamboo Garden
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Extracurricular programme spans sports, arts and leadership.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Offers student-led initiatives and student leadership roles.
- Student leadership roles
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Holds the Carnegie School Mental Health Award (Silver) and the Primary Science Quality Mark (Gilt).
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Member of HMC, AoBSO, COBIS and BSME, and approved to offer courses from several UK awarding bodies.
- HMC - The Heads' Conference
- AoBSO
- COBIS
- BSME
- Carnegie Mental Health Award (Silver)
- DofE International Award
- Oxford AQA
- AQA
- Cambridge International
- Pearson Edexcel
- Primary Science Quality Mark (Gilt)
- SENDIA
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Online enquiry, document submission, interview and assessment, then an offer. English level and learning needs must be declared before entry.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
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