GEMS Our Own English High School Dubai
- Indian
Per yearabout USD 2.13K–4.7K
AED 7.83K–17.3K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
CBSE curriculum school in Dubai, founded 1968 and the flagship school of GEMS. Teaches kindergarten to Grade 12 and is rated Very Good by DSIB.
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
Indian
Ages
Ages 4–18
Students
10,000
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1968
- Sibling discount
- 4th child up to 25%; 5th child up to 50%; 6th child up to 50% (tuition only, all children at GEMS network)
- School bus
- Yes
- Inspection
- DSIB · Very Good
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 7,828≈ USD 2.13K |
| KG 2 | AED 7,828≈ USD 2.13K |
| Grade 1 | AED 9,585≈ USD 2.61K |
| Grade 2 | AED 9,585≈ USD 2.61K |
| Grade 3 | AED 9,585≈ USD 2.61K |
| Grade 4 | AED 9,641≈ USD 2.63K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 7,828 (about USD 2.13K) |
| KG 2 | AED 7,828 (about USD 2.13K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 9,585 (about USD 2.61K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 9,585 (about USD 2.61K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 9,585 (about USD 2.61K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 9,641 (about USD 2.63K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 9,641 (about USD 2.63K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 10,890 (about USD 2.97K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 10,890 (about USD 2.97K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 10,890 (about USD 2.97K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 13,612 (about USD 3.71K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 13,612 (about USD 3.71K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 17,257 (about USD 4.7K) |
| Grade 11 (Science) | AED 16,562 (about USD 4.51K) |
| Grade 11 (Commerce) | AED 15,883 (about USD 4.32K) |
| Grade 11 (Humanities) | AED 15,883 (about USD 4.32K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 16,549 (about USD 4.51K) |
| Grade 12 (Science) | AED 16,562 (about USD 4.51K) |
| Grade 12 (Commerce) | AED 15,883 (about USD 4.32K) |
| Grade 12 (Humanities) | AED 15,883 (about USD 4.32K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS Our Own English High School Dubai (this school) | AED 7,828 (about USD 2.13K) | AED 17,257 (about USD 4.7K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Greenwood International School | AED 20,124 (about USD 5.48K) | AED 30,860 (about USD 8.4K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| 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) |
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)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Sports field
- Makerspace
- Science labs
- Ict lab
- Dance studio
- Music rooms
- Art studio
- Clinic
- Swimming pool not listed
Sports
- Astroturf
- Synthetic track 200m
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Cricket net
- Football field
- Chess
- Table tennis
- Badminton
Arts
- Art studios
- Dance studio
- Music rooms
After-school activities
- Budding Authors
- Word Whistle
- Primary Olympiad
- Genius Within
- Debate Club
- Model United Nations Club
- Environment Club
- Youth-to-Youth Programme
- Research & Design activities
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More details
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The essentials
Bus service
Provides a school bus service run by STS, with on-campus parking for 213 buses.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
Students must wear school uniform daily, as required by the UAE Ministry of Education. An on-campus uniform store is available.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the CBSE curriculum that meets KHDA/MOE standards. Senior school offers Science, Commerce and Humanities streams.
- Science stream
- Commerce stream
- Humanities stream
- Hindi
- Malayalam
- Urdu
- French
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Describes outstanding CBSE Board results in Grades 10 and 12 each year, with students ranked as UAE and GEMS toppers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Admits students of determination with varied special educational needs and provides graduated systems of support under KHDA inclusion guidelines.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Prioritises emotional wellbeing in senior school, with individual and group counselling and career guidance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
States child safeguarding is the highest priority, citing a March 2023 GEMS audit that found procedures and staff training compliant.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1968, one of the oldest schools in the country and the flagship school of GEMS.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Has a large hall, three libraries, science and ICT labs, art, dance and music rooms. Facilities are described as in line with international schools.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes a 200m synthetic track, astroturf playground, basketball courts, football field and indoor game facilities.
- 200m synthetic track
- Astroturf playground
- Basketball courts
- Football field
- Cricket practice net
- Badminton
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has nine science labs, nine ICT labs, three libraries, a math lab and research and design labs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Offers academic enrichment such as debate, Model United Nations, Primary Olympiad, Budding Authors and Word Whistle.
- Debate Club
- Model United Nations Club
- Primary Olympiad
- Budding Authors
- Word Whistle
- Genius Within
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Service activities include Community Connect, an Environment Club and sustainable development competitions.
- Community Connect
- Environment Club
- Sustainable Development Competitions
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Leadership activities include leadership workshops, youth-to-youth mentoring, pitch and business competitions.
- Leadership Workshops
- Youth to Youth Mentoring
- Pitch Competitions
- Business Cup Challenge
- Internship opportunities
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Grades 9 and 10 can choose a second language from Hindi, Malayalam, Urdu or French.
- Hindi
- Malayalam
- Urdu
- French
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Recognises academic excellence, all-rounder, sports, co-curricular and outgoing student achievement through various awards.
- Academic Excellence Commendation
- ACE Scholar Badges
- Proficiency Prizes
- All Rounder Award
- Co-curricular Champion Award
- Sports Champion Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Reports a DSIB rating of 'Very Good' and operates under the CBSE curriculum framework.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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