GEMS International School - Al Khail
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
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Per yearabout USD 12.7K–21.6K
AED 46.5K–79.5K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)
About
IB World School in Dubai Hills, opened in September 2013. Offers the Kindergarten, Primary Years, Middle Years, Career-related and Diploma programmes for students aged 3 to 19.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-08 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–19
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 100
- Founded
- 2013
- School day
- 08:00-15:30
Fees
Source: Read 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 |
|---|---|
| Pre KG | AED 46,500≈ USD 12.7K |
| KG 1 | AED 54,301≈ USD 14.8K |
| KG 2 | AED 54,301≈ USD 14.8K |
| Grade 1 | AED 59,023≈ USD 16.1K |
| Grade 2 | AED 59,023≈ USD 16.1K |
| Grade 3 | AED 59,023≈ USD 16.1K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre KG | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) |
| KG 1 | AED 54,301 (about USD 14.8K) |
| KG 2 | AED 54,301 (about USD 14.8K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 59,023 (about USD 16.1K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 59,023 (about USD 16.1K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 59,023 (about USD 16.1K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 59,023 (about USD 16.1K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 70,827 (about USD 19.3K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 70,827 (about USD 19.3K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 70,827 (about USD 19.3K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 70,827 (about USD 19.3K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 75,550 (about USD 20.6K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 75,550 (about USD 20.6K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
Source: school website (gemsinternationalschool-dubaihills.com) · checked 2026-11-08 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS International School - Al Khail (this school) | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| Greenwood International School | AED 20,124 (about USD 5.48K) | AED 30,860 (about USD 8.4K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
Source: school website (gemsinternationalschool-dubaihills.com) · checked 2026-11-08 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Advanced
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Makerspace
Arts
- Music
- Art
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Uses a graduated support model for all learners, from classroom accommodations to individual education plans with specialist staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
School day structure
School starts at 8:00 Monday to Thursday. Primary ends at 3:15pm and secondary at 3:30pm; Friday ends around 11:15 to 11:30am.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academics
Curriculum
Runs IB programmes for ages 3 to 19. Kindergarten blends the PYP with the EYFS in a play-driven, inquiry-based approach.
- PYP
- MYP
- DP
- CP
- Kindergarten (PYP and EYFS)
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Exam results
States that 100% of the class of 2025 secured university entry, with 91% placed at their first-choice university.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-08
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Places emphasis on personal, social and emotional development, especially in the MYP, and on learner profile traits such as balance and caring.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Parent experience
History
Opened in September 2013 and has since operated as an IB World School.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Community
A multicultural community of students and staff from over 100 nationalities, with a focus on acceptance, communication and mutual understanding.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Facilities
Academic facilities
Operates a STEAM and Aviation Centre supporting drone building, coding, robotics and pilot training activities.
- STEAM and Aviation Centre
- Aviation Centre of Excellence
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Languages
Language provision
English is the main language of instruction. Arabic, French and Spanish are offered, with many more languages in the IB Diploma and mother tongue classes where numbers allow.
- Arabic
- French
- Spanish
- Mother tongue (where numbers allow)
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Reputation
Accreditations
An IB World School and CIS member. Lists College Board and UCAS links and the IQM Inclusive School Award and Centre of Excellence Award.
- IB World School
- Council of International Schools (CIS)
- College Board
- UCAS
- IQM Inclusive School Award
- IQM Centre of Excellence Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Admissions
Admissions
Enrolment is through an online form. Applications are open for 2027-28, with limited places in some year groups for 2026-27.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Location
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Al Marabea Street, Exit 18 Al Khail Road, Dubai Hills Estate,, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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