GEMS Legacy School

Garhoud, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLicensed
  • Indian

Per yearabout USD 2.32K–5.74K

AED 8.53K–21.1K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)

Image from the school website · gemslegacyschool-dubai.com

About

GEMS Legacy School in Garhoud, Dubai, founded in 1990. Offers Kindergarten to Grade 12 on two campuses and follows the CBSE curriculum.

Key facts

Source: Compiled from public sources

Private Foreign national schoolGEMS Education

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27

  • Curriculum

    Indian

  • Ages

    Ages 4–17

  • Type

    Foreign national school

  • Fee level

Founded
1990
Inspection
KHDA · Good · 2023-2024

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.

GradePer year
KG 1AED 8,532≈ USD 2.32K
KG 2AED 8,532≈ USD 2.32K
Grade 1AED 11,387≈ USD 3.1K
Grade 2AED 11,387≈ USD 3.1K
Grade 3AED 11,387≈ USD 3.1K
Grade 4AED 11,387≈ USD 3.1K
Grade 5AED 11,387≈ USD 3.1K
Grade 6AED 15,143≈ USD 4.12K
Grade 7AED 15,143≈ USD 4.12K
Grade 8AED 15,143≈ USD 4.12K
Grade 9AED 18,902≈ USD 5.15K
Grade 10AED 18,902≈ USD 5.15K
Grade 11AED 21,092≈ USD 5.74K
Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
GEMS Legacy School · Annual tuition by grade
per year
KG 1AED 8,532 (about USD 2.32K)
KG 2AED 8,532 (about USD 2.32K)
Grade 1AED 11,387 (about USD 3.1K)
Grade 2AED 11,387 (about USD 3.1K)
Grade 3AED 11,387 (about USD 3.1K)
Grade 4AED 11,387 (about USD 3.1K)
Grade 5AED 11,387 (about USD 3.1K)
Grade 6AED 15,143 (about USD 4.12K)
Grade 7AED 15,143 (about USD 4.12K)
Grade 8AED 15,143 (about USD 4.12K)
Grade 9AED 18,902 (about USD 5.15K)
Grade 10AED 18,902 (about USD 5.15K)
Grade 11AED 21,092 (about USD 5.74K)

Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
GEMS Legacy School · Fee range vs schools in the same city
minmax
GEMS Legacy School (this school)AED 8,532 (about USD 2.32K)AED 21,092 (about USD 5.74K)
The Winchester School Jebel AliAED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K)AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K)
Arcadia British SchoolAED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K)AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K)
Al Diyafah High SchoolAED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K)AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K)
Dubai British School Emirates HillsAED 53,027 (about USD 14.4K)AED 79,541 (about USD 21.7K)
GEMS International School - Al KhailAED 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 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: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Strengths

  • Service
  • STEM
  • Performing arts
  • Visual arts

Student support

Source: Read from the school's website

Nurse on site
Yes
School bus
Yes

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Facilities

  • Library
  • Theatre
  • Science labs
  • Robotics lab
  • Ict centre
  • Music room
  • Dance room
  • Art room
  • Playground
  • Clinic

Sports

  • Football

Arts

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Art

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The essentials

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Bus service

    Bus service is outsourced to STS, with CCTV and GPS on buses. Not all requested routes are guaranteed.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Curriculum

    The school follows the CBSE curriculum across Kindergarten, primary and secondary, with reading programmes.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Exam results

    The school highlights its first CBSE Grade 10 results as a milestone.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Academic calendar
    Open link

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

Source: Read from the school's website

  • History

    Founded in 1990 and located in Garhoud, Dubai.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Facilities

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Facilities overview

    Campus includes an ICT centre, science and research facilities, a library, a clinic, music and dance rooms and play areas.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Sports facilities

    Physical education and sports are part of the programme, with sand and water play areas for younger students.

    • Play area
    • Sand and water play

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Academic facilities

    Academic facilities include science labs, a robotics lab, a research centre, reading rooms and a library.

    • Science labs
    • Robotics lab
    • Research centre
    • Reading rooms
    • Library
    • ICT centre

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Extra-curricular facilities

    Additional spaces include music and art rooms, a dance room, an auditorium and a traffic park.

    • Music room
    • Dance room
    • Art room
    • Auditorium
    • Traffic park

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Arts and creative

    Music, art and dance are part of the curriculum, supported by dedicated rooms.

    • Music
    • Art
    • Dance

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Community and service

    Students take part in charity fundraising campaigns and support Dubai Cares education efforts.

    • Charity fundraising
    • Dubai Cares campaigns

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Reputation

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Awards

    The school lists awards in environment, philanthropy and sports.

    • Global Green School Award 2017
    • Sustainability Champions Programme 2018
    • Dubai Cares Philanthropic Award

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Admissions

    Online registration is open for KG1 to Grade 9 and Grade 11, and registration for 2027–2028 has opened.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

Source: Read from the school's website

Garhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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