GEMS Jumeirah Primary School
- British
- UK EYFS
Per yearabout USD 12K–15.2K
AED 44.2K–55.7K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Primary school in Jumeirah, Dubai, teaching Foundation Stage to Year 6 on an English national curriculum base, with a bespoke curriculum and an inclusion department called JPS Connect.
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 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
British · UK EYFS
Ages
Ages 3–11
Students
1,400
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – Year 6
- Nationalities
- 70
- Founded
- 1996
- School day
- 07:40-14:45
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 44,200≈ USD 12K |
| FS2 | AED 55,714≈ USD 15.2K |
| Year 1 | AED 55,714≈ USD 15.2K |
| Year 2 | AED 55,714≈ USD 15.2K |
| Year 3 | AED 55,714≈ USD 15.2K |
| Year 4 | AED 55,714≈ USD 15.2K |
| Year 5 | AED 55,714≈ USD 15.2K |
| Year 6 | AED 55,714≈ USD 15.2K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 44,200 (about USD 12K) |
| FS2 | AED 55,714 (about USD 15.2K) |
| Year 1 | AED 55,714 (about USD 15.2K) |
| Year 2 | AED 55,714 (about USD 15.2K) |
| Year 3 | AED 55,714 (about USD 15.2K) |
| Year 4 | AED 55,714 (about USD 15.2K) |
| Year 5 | AED 55,714 (about USD 15.2K) |
| Year 6 | AED 55,714 (about USD 15.2K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS Jumeirah Primary School (this school) | AED 44,200 (about USD 12K) | AED 55,714 (about USD 15.2K) |
| 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) |
| Dubai British School Emirates Hills | AED 53,027 (about USD 14.4K) | AED 79,541 (about USD 21.7K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 500
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: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Placement test
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · EYFS
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.
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
- Sport
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Advanced
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Library
- Sports field
- Science labs
- Art studio
- Music room
- Prayer room
Sports
- Swimming
- Gymnastics
Arts
- Art
- Drama
- Music
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- BSO
- Memberships
- COBIS
- Inspection
- KHDA · Outstanding
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
JPS Connect provides additional learning support, including learning support assistants, one-to-one maths and literacy support, and links to outside specialists.
- Learning Support Assistants
- One-to-one literacy and numeracy
- Speech and language, OT, educational psychology
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Based on the National Curriculum in England, and states all class teachers are UK trained.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
FS1 drops off from 7:15 with pickup at 12:30 Mon–Thu; FS2–Year 6 pickup is 2:30–2:45 Mon–Thu. Fridays end around 11:15–11:30.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
House system
Students earn house points (Dojos), and each house's weekly points are shown on a display.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Based on the English National Curriculum, combined with teaching methods from leading international curricula in a bespoke programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports a High International Benchmark score of 611 in Science for its Year 5 students in TIMSS 2019.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
A Wellbeing Department promotes and protects the social and emotional wellbeing of pupils, families and staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
The school describes itself as fully inclusive and writes individual education plans for students with additional needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Runs an English Language Learners programme for children new to English, supported by a reading programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Offers wellbeing support from highly trained school counsellors within the JPS Connect department.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Began in a villa with about 30 students and has grown over 25 years to over 1,400 students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Includes a gym, pool, library, science lab, music rooms, art studio and several playgrounds.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has a multi-purpose sports hall, gymnasium, 25-metre pool, infant pool and all-weather pitch.
- 25m swimming pool
- Infant learning pool
- Gymnasium
- All-weather pitch
- Gymnastics equipment
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has a science lab, music rooms, art studio, library, Arabic reading room and creative learning spaces.
- Science lab
- Music rooms
- Art studio
- Library
- Arabic reading room
- Creative learning spaces
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Has a prayer room, school clinic and learning lounge.
- Prayer room
- Medical clinic
- Learning lounge
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Uses art, drama and creative situations across learning, with individual and group music rooms.
- Art
- Drama
- Music
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Runs charity giving to local and global communities and a kindness programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Offers student leadership opportunities to Year 3 to Year 6 pupils.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Has Arabic teaching and an Arabic and Islamic leadership role, plus an ELL programme for new English learners.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Highlights a TIMSS 2019 science result, KHDA Outstanding ratings since 2010, and an annual excellence award.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are made online, with a virtual admissions centre. 2027/28 applications are open and 2026/27 applicants can join a waitlist.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Applications for all year groups for 2026–27 are open to join the waitlist.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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