GEMS Metropole School Motor City
- British
Per yearabout USD 10.5K–13.9K
AED 38.4K–51.2K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
British curriculum school in Motor City, Dubai, established in September 2014. Serves FS1 to Year 13 and follows the National Curriculum for England.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
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Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
British
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – Year 13
- Nationalities
- 100
- Founded
- 2014
- School day
- 07:20-15:05
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 38,393≈ USD 10.5K |
| FS2 | AED 41,884≈ USD 11.4K |
| Year 1 | AED 45,374≈ USD 12.4K |
| Year 2 | AED 45,374≈ USD 12.4K |
| Year 3 | AED 45,374≈ USD 12.4K |
| Year 4 | AED 45,374≈ USD 12.4K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 38,393 (about USD 10.5K) |
| FS2 | AED 41,884 (about USD 11.4K) |
| Year 1 | AED 45,374 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Year 2 | AED 45,374 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Year 3 | AED 45,374 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Year 4 | AED 45,374 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Year 5 | AED 45,374 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Year 6 | AED 45,374 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Year 7 | AED 51,190 (about USD 13.9K) |
| Year 8 | AED 51,190 (about USD 13.9K) |
| Year 9 | AED 51,190 (about USD 13.9K) |
| Year 10 | AED 51,190 (about USD 13.9K) |
| Year 11 | AED 51,190 (about USD 13.9K) |
| Year 12 | AED 51,190 (about USD 13.9K) |
| Year 13 | AED 51,190 (about USD 13.9K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS Metropole School Motor City (this school) | AED 38,393 (about USD 10.5K) | AED 51,190 (about USD 13.9K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
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 (2026-11-09). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Eal test
- Sibling discount
- 15% on fourth child; 25% on fifth child onwards
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Sport
- Outdoor education
- Performing arts
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Intensive support
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
- Farm
- Forest school
- Dance studio
- Robotics
- Makerspace
Sports
- Swimming
- Football
- Athletics
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Netball
- Cricket
- Wrestling
- Rounders
- Calisthenics
- Crossfit
Arts
- Music
- Art
- Drama
- Dance
After-school activities
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- World Scholar's Cup
- Model United Nations
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- BSO, COBIS
- Memberships
- COBIS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Runs an Inclusion Support Team and Inclusion Hub, stating a commitment to the rights of people of determination to be integrated in school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Monday to Thursday runs 7:20 AM to 3:05 PM for Years 1 to 13; Fridays end at 11:30 AM. FS1 and FS2 finish earlier.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School bus service run by a transport provider with GPS, CCTV and child check systems. Registration goes through the school's transport contact.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Based on the National Curriculum for England, with learning areas organised as Forest, Values, Active and Future School.
- Forest School
- Values School
- Active School
- Future School
- Arabic and Islamic
- Technical skills
- Learning Skills
- Innovation
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Highlights 2018/2019 GCSE top achievers in chemistry, English literature and physics.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
Individual language assessments lead to personal language plans, with an intensive English programme then a developed programme. Parent language representatives also support families.
- Intensive English Program
- Developed Program
- Parent Language Representatives
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
The counselling department offers individual and small-group sessions and refers students to community agencies when needed, supporting academic, career and emotional development.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in September 2014 and has grown rapidly in reputation and student numbers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
A members-only business networking group for school parents, with membership limited to parents in their joining year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent Ambassadors, a body of 15 parents, represents parents and caregivers across the school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A modern building split into Forest, Values, Active and Future School areas, with Wi-Fi, libraries, science labs, performing arts spaces and sports facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports halls, an artificial turf field, multi-use courts, a dance studio and a fitness studio.
- Swimming pool
- Sports halls
- Astro turf field
- Multi-use games areas
- Dance studio
- Fitness studio
- Dojo
- Cricket nets
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Seven secondary science labs, libraries including an Arabic library, innovation rooms, music technology rooms and robotics facilities.
- Science labs
- Innovation rooms
- Music technology rooms
- Arabic library
- Robotics facilities
- Careers hub
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Hands-on spaces including a school farm, hydroponics area, student gardens, a radio and performance studio and an indoor forest classroom.
- School farm
- Hydroponics area
- Student gardens
- Radio and performance studio
- Indoor forest school classroom
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Offers a performing arts room, a black box theatre, art rooms, music technology rooms and a dance studio.
- Performing arts room
- Black box theatre
- Art rooms
- Music technology rooms
- Dance studio
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Provides Arabic and Islamic learning and features a heritage and culture centre.
- Arabic and Islamic
- Al Noor Heritage and Culture Center
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Runs day trips, residential camps and international trips, including Week Without Walls for secondary students.
- Day trips
- Residential camps
- International trips
- Week Without Walls
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Includes service projects such as beach clean-ups and community-focused trips.
- Beach clean-ups
- Service projects
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Offers Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver challenges and leadership-focused trips.
- Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver challenges
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Instruction is in English with additional English support, alongside Arabic and Islamic learning.
- English
- Arabic
- Islamic studies
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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