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GEMS International School Dubai Hills

Dubai Hills, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLicensed
  • IB PYP
  • IB MYP
  • IB Diploma

Per yearabout USD 14.3K–21.6K

AED 52.4K–79.5K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)

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About

GEMS International School – Dubai Hills opened in September 2013. It is an IB World School offering the IB programme from Pre-KG to Grade 12, with students and staff from over 100 nationalities and a Bring Your Own Device programme.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Private International schoolGEMS Education
School website

Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year

  • Curriculum

    IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma

  • Ages

    Ages 3–19

  • Students

    2,200

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Nationalities
100
Founded
2013
Scholarships
Yes

Fees

Source: Official records

2026-27 school year

Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.

GradePer year
Pre PrimaryAED 52,415≈ USD 14.3K
KG 1AED 54,301≈ USD 14.8K
KG 2AED 54,301≈ USD 14.8K
Grade 1AED 59,023≈ USD 16.1K
Grade 2AED 59,023≈ USD 16.1K
Grade 3AED 59,023≈ USD 16.1K
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Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
GEMS International School Dubai Hills · Annual tuition by grade
per year
Pre PrimaryAED 52,415 (about USD 14.3K)
KG 1AED 54,301 (about USD 14.8K)
KG 2AED 54,301 (about USD 14.8K)
Grade 1AED 59,023 (about USD 16.1K)
Grade 2AED 59,023 (about USD 16.1K)
Grade 3AED 59,023 (about USD 16.1K)
Grade 4AED 59,023 (about USD 16.1K)
Grade 5AED 70,827 (about USD 19.3K)
Grade 6AED 70,827 (about USD 19.3K)
Grade 7AED 70,827 (about USD 19.3K)
Grade 8AED 70,827 (about USD 19.3K)
Grade 9AED 75,550 (about USD 20.6K)
Grade 10AED 75,550 (about USD 20.6K)
Grade 11AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K)
Grade 12 (Advance)AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K)

Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
GEMS International School Dubai Hills · Fee range vs schools in the same city
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GEMS International School Dubai Hills (this school)AED 52,415 (about USD 14.3K)AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K)
Greenwood International SchoolAED 20,124 (about USD 5.48K)AED 30,860 (about USD 8.4K)
Ranches Primary SchoolAED 50,436 (about USD 13.7K)AED 61,643 (about USD 16.8K)
Arcadia British SchoolAED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K)AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K)
Pristine Private SchoolAED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K)AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K)
St. Mary's Catholic High School DubaiAED 7,361 (about USD 2K)AED 15,812 (about USD 4.31K)

Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)

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)

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)

The IB's four programmes

Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. IB CP (Career-related)Not here

    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

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • STEM

Student support

Source: Read from the school's website

English support (EAL)
Yes
Nurse on site
Yes
Device policy
Bring your own device

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Facilities

  • Theatre
  • Library
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Amphitheatre
  • Cafeteria

Arts

  • Visual arts
  • Performing arts
  • Music
  • Dance
  • Drama

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Accreditation and memberships

Source: Read from the school's website

Accreditations
IB
Inspection
KHDA · Good

More details

Source: Read from the school's website

Diving deeper

  • Governance and ownership

    Part of the GEMS Education group of schools.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

  • Curriculum

    An IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate programme from Pre-KG to Grade 12.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Wellbeing

  • Mental wellbeing

    Students have access to trained professional counsellors, and overall wellbeing is a stated priority.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Safeguarding

    Each school has a designated Child Safeguarding Lead, supported by a group-wide safeguarding team.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

  • History

    Opened in September 2013 and has since aimed to provide a premium education.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Community

    A multicultural community of students and staff from over 100 nationalities, with a parent café for engagement.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Facilities

  • Facilities overview

    Has spacious classrooms, specialist science, technology and arts rooms, a black box theatre, library and on-site medical centre.

    • Black box theatre
    • Library
    • Dance studio
    • Music classrooms
    • Medical centre
    • Outdoor amphitheatre
    • Parent café
    • Design & Technology lab
    • Cafeteria

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Academic facilities

    Has specialist science, technology and visual and performing arts classrooms, plus a Design & Technology lab.

    • Science classrooms
    • Technology classrooms
    • Design & Technology lab
    • Visual & performing arts classrooms

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

  • Arts and creative

    Arts activities use a dance studio, music classrooms and a black box theatre.

    • Dance
    • Music
    • Drama

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Languages

  • Language provision

    Instruction is delivered in English.

    • English

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

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