GEMS Metropole School Al Waha
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
- BTEC
Per yearabout USD 10.9K–14.4K
AED 40K–53K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
British curriculum school in Al Waha, Dubai, serving FS1 to Year 10, with a planned Futures School for Years 10 to 13 offering IGCSE, A-Level and BTEC pathways.
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 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–16
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Selectivity
- Open entry
- School bus
- 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.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 40,000≈ USD 10.9K |
| FS2 | AED 40,000≈ USD 10.9K |
| Year 1 | AED 45,000≈ USD 12.3K |
| Year 2 | AED 45,000≈ USD 12.3K |
| Year 3 | AED 45,000≈ USD 12.3K |
| Year 4 | AED 45,000≈ USD 12.3K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 40,000 (about USD 10.9K) |
| FS2 | AED 40,000 (about USD 10.9K) |
| Year 1 | AED 45,000 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Year 2 | AED 45,000 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Year 3 | AED 45,000 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Year 4 | AED 45,000 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Year 5 | AED 45,000 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Year 6 | AED 45,000 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Year 7 | AED 50,000 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Year 8 | AED 50,000 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Year 9 | AED 50,000 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Year 10 | AED 53,000 (about USD 14.4K) |
| Year 11 | AED 53,000 (about USD 14.4K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS Metropole School Al Waha (this school) | AED 40,000 (about USD 10.9K) | AED 53,000 (about USD 14.4K) |
| 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) |
| 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)
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
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · IGCSE · A Level · BTEC
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.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Outdoor education
- Performing arts
- Sport
- STEM
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Sports field
- Gym
- Theatre
Sports
- Cricket
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Swimming
Arts
- Drama
- Music
- Dance
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- BSO
- Inspection
- British Schools Overseas (BSO) · Outstanding
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Bus service
School bus service run by STS. Parents driving children are asked to share lifts and drop off safely outside the school site.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
Cafeterias are managed by Slices Catering, with options for students, parents and visitors.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the National Curriculum for England from FS1 to Year 10. Years 10 to 13 are planned to offer IGCSE, A-Level and BTEC qualifications.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
A dedicated wellbeing hub offers programmes on resilience, mindfulness, self-awareness and peer support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
A brand-new campus in Al Waha, which the school says reached an Outstanding BSO rating early in its life.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The campus includes a Bio Cube ecosystem classroom, a farm, performing arts spaces, sports facilities and a wellbeing hub.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Offers cricket nets, tennis courts, a multi-use games area, sports halls, a strength and conditioning suite and dance studios.
- Cricket nets
- Tennis courts
- Multi-use games area
- Sports halls
- Strength and conditioning suite
- Dance studios
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Includes a library, ICT labs, chemistry labs, language rooms and a Bio Cube for hands-on science.
- Library
- ICT labs
- Chemistry labs
- Language rooms
- Bio Cube
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
A school farm with a farm shop, plus Forest School activities for FS1 to Year 2 students.
- Farm
- Farm shop
- Forest School
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Drama, music and dance activities, using a Black Box Studio, an auditorium, music rooms and practice rooms.
- Drama
- Music
- Dance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Cultural enrichment for Years 3 to 6 includes activities such as salsa dancing and origami.
- Salsa dancing
- Origami
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Student leadership programmes run for students, developed in collaboration with parents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Has language rooms and dedicated Arabic and Islamic rooms, with an Arabic and Islamic programme.
- Language rooms
- Arabic and Islamic programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Rated Outstanding by British Schools Overseas (BSO), described as the youngest new school in the world to achieve this rating.
- BSO Outstanding rating
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Families can book a tour, submit an online enquiry or visit the admissions team. Seats are limited across FS1 to Year 10.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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