GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar
- British
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 6.77K–10.3K
AED 24.9K–37.9K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar is an international UK curriculum school in Dubai, part of GEMS Education, covering Foundation Stage through Key Stage 5.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Run directly by GEMS Education. See all 54 schools of GEMS Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – Y13
- Accreditations
- BSO, COBIS, pearson, CIE
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
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 |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 24,877≈ USD 6.77K |
| FS2 | AED 28,122≈ USD 7.66K |
| Year 1 | AED 30,285≈ USD 8.25K |
| Year 2 | AED 30,285≈ USD 8.25K |
| Year 3 | AED 30,285≈ USD 8.25K |
| Year 4 | AED 30,285≈ USD 8.25K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 24,877 (about USD 6.77K) |
| FS2 | AED 28,122 (about USD 7.66K) |
| Year 1 | AED 30,285 (about USD 8.25K) |
| Year 2 | AED 30,285 (about USD 8.25K) |
| Year 3 | AED 30,285 (about USD 8.25K) |
| Year 4 | AED 30,285 (about USD 8.25K) |
| Year 5 | AED 30,285 (about USD 8.25K) |
| Year 6 | AED 30,285 (about USD 8.25K) |
| Year 7 | AED 32,448 (about USD 8.84K) |
| Year 8 | AED 32,448 (about USD 8.84K) |
| Year 9 | AED 32,448 (about USD 8.84K) |
| Year 10 | AED 35,694 (about USD 9.72K) |
| Year 11 | AED 35,694 (about USD 9.72K) |
| Year 12 | AED 37,856 (about USD 10.3K) |
| Year 13 | AED 37,856 (about USD 10.3K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar (this school) | AED 24,877 (about USD 6.77K) | AED 37,856 (about USD 10.3K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| 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 (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
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 (2026-11-09). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 4, 9
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 4th child 15%; 5th child and above 25% (for new students enrolling from April 2024 onwards)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · IGCSE
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.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Welcomes students of determination, gifted students and English language learners, supported through adjusted teaching.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
An international British curriculum school that states it meets the British Schools Overseas (BSO) standards.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Part of the GEMS Education network; states it holds the Effective School Governance Award.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the British curriculum from Foundation Stage through secondary and Key Stage 5, with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and Oxford AQA qualifications.
- Foundation Stage
- Primary School
- Secondary School
- KS5
- Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
- Oxford AQA
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Educates students with special educational needs in a common learning environment following KHDA guidance; holds the SEND Inclusion Award.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Includes English language learners in the school community, supported through tailored teaching adjustments.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Holds the Wellbeing Award for Schools; inspection rated student wellbeing as very high.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
States that health and safety, including child protection, was rated Outstanding in all phases in the KHDA inspection.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Member of Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots UAE and founding member of TASS, with student ambassadors leading environmental initiatives.
- Roots & Shoots UAE
- TASS
- Eco-Schools
- UNESCO Greening Education Partnership
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Leadership and professional
Offers Duke of Edinburgh International Award levels Bronze, Silver and Gold for students aged 14 to 18.
- Duke of Edinburgh International Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Lists the Founders Way Award, Duke of Edinburgh International Award, Effective School Governance Award and SEND Inclusion Award.
- Founders Way Award
- Duke of Edinburgh International Award
- Effective School Governance Award
- SEND Inclusion Award
- TED-Ed Student Talks
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Holds certifications and memberships including Pearson Edexcel, Oxford AQA, COBIS, BSO and Cambridge Assessment.
- Pearson Edexcel
- Oxford AQA
- COBIS
- BSO
- Cambridge Assessment
- Wellbeing Award for Schools
- Eco-Schools
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Scholarships
Students in FS2 to Year 9 who complete the Founders Way Award can apply for Founders Fellowship Scholarships; Years 10 to 13 apply based on academic or leadership merit.
- Founders Fellowship Scholarships
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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