GEMS Legacy School
- 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)
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
- Run directly by GEMS Education. See all 54 schools of GEMS Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
Indian
Ages
Ages 4–17
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
Lower fees
- 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.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 8,532≈ USD 2.32K |
| KG 2 | AED 8,532≈ USD 2.32K |
| Grade 1 | AED 11,387≈ USD 3.1K |
| Grade 2 | AED 11,387≈ USD 3.1K |
| Grade 3 | AED 11,387≈ USD 3.1K |
| Grade 4 | AED 11,387≈ USD 3.1K |
| Grade 5 | AED 11,387≈ USD 3.1K |
| Grade 6 | AED 15,143≈ USD 4.12K |
| Grade 7 | AED 15,143≈ USD 4.12K |
| Grade 8 | AED 15,143≈ USD 4.12K |
| Grade 9 | AED 18,902≈ USD 5.15K |
| Grade 10 | AED 18,902≈ USD 5.15K |
| Grade 11 | AED 21,092≈ USD 5.74K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 8,532 (about USD 2.32K) |
| KG 2 | AED 8,532 (about USD 2.32K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 11,387 (about USD 3.1K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 11,387 (about USD 3.1K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 11,387 (about USD 3.1K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 11,387 (about USD 3.1K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 11,387 (about USD 3.1K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 15,143 (about USD 4.12K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 15,143 (about USD 4.12K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 15,143 (about USD 4.12K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 18,902 (about USD 5.15K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 18,902 (about USD 5.15K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 21,092 (about USD 5.74K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS Legacy School (this school) | AED 8,532 (about USD 2.32K) | AED 21,092 (about USD 5.74K) |
| 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 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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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 linkSchool 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
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