GEMS School of Research and Innovation
- British
Per yearabout USD 25.3K–35.1K
AED 92.8K–129K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-03)
About
British-curriculum school on a purpose-built campus in Dubai Sports City, serving FS1 to Year 9 with a focus on research, innovation and sport and arts.
Key facts
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- Run directly by GEMS Education. See all 54 schools of GEMS Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
British
Ages
Ages 3–14
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 60
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
Fees
Source: Read 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 |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 92,800≈ USD 25.3K |
| FS2 | AED 92,800≈ USD 25.3K |
| Year 1 | AED 107,200≈ USD 29.2K |
| Year 2 | AED 107,200≈ USD 29.2K |
| Year 3 | AED 107,200≈ USD 29.2K |
| Year 4 | AED 107,200≈ USD 29.2K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 92,800 (about USD 25.3K) |
| FS2 | AED 92,800 (about USD 25.3K) |
| Year 1 | AED 107,200 (about USD 29.2K) |
| Year 2 | AED 107,200 (about USD 29.2K) |
| Year 3 | AED 107,200 (about USD 29.2K) |
| Year 4 | AED 107,200 (about USD 29.2K) |
| Year 5 | AED 121,600 (about USD 33.1K) |
| Year 6 | AED 121,600 (about USD 33.1K) |
| Year 7 | AED 128,800 (about USD 35.1K) |
| Year 8 | AED 128,800 (about USD 35.1K) |
| Year 9 | AED 128,800 (about USD 35.1K) |
Source: school website (gemsschoolofresearchandinnovation.com) · checked 2026-11-03 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS School of Research and Innovation (this school) | AED 92,800 (about USD 25.3K) | AED 128,800 (about USD 35.1K) |
| 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 (gemsschoolofresearchandinnovation.com) · checked 2026-11-03 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
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: school website (checked 2026-11-03)
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
- STEM
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Academics
- Languages
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Theatre
- Makerspace
Sports
- Swimming
- Football
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Padel
- Fencing
- Gymnastics
- Cricket
- Golf
- Motorsports
- Esports
Arts
- Music recording
- Instrument tuition
- Dance
- Drama
- Photography
- Digital arts
After-school activities
- Trailblazer extended-day programmes
- Esports
- Golf Academy
- Motorsports Academy
- Student Council
- House system
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Inclusion runs through every phase, with adapted teaching, targeted interventions and specialist strategies where needed, through to Year 9.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
House system
Every student belongs to a House, where students take on leadership responsibilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Teaching follows the Pioneer Framework, based on the National Curriculum for England, with learning, digital, research, values and student agency strands.
- Learning Skills
- Digital Skills
- Research Skills
- Values in Action
- Student Agency
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
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Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
PSHE from Year 3 builds emotional literacy and social skills, with dedicated resilience and empathy work in Year 4.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Wellbeing support includes counsellors, dedicated wellbeing centres and phase-based pastoral teams across all phases.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a shared responsibility, with designated leads, and parents are encouraged to raise concerns directly with the team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
The school community includes families from more than 60 nationalities, with regular events for parents, students and staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Pioneering Parents Association is a parent body supporting academics, sports, performance, fundraising and social events.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A purpose-built campus in Dubai Sports City with sports, arts, innovation and research facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include an Olympic-size pool, football field, 400m track, basketball court, padel courts and fencing studio.
- Olympic-size swimming pool
- FIFA-standard football field
- 400m running track
- NBA-spec basketball court
- Four padel courts
- Fencing studio
- Gymnastics arena
- Strength and conditioning suite
- Cricket nets
- Two indoor sports halls
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include university-level science labs, robotics and STEM labs, and innovation labs for each phase.
- University-level science labs
- Industry-level robotics and STEM labs
- Innovation and disruption labs
- Design-tech and photography labs
- Food, nutrition and hydroponics labs
- Prep, Senior and Sixth Form research centres
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Performance spaces include a 600-seat auditorium, a Blackbox theatre and professional recording studios.
- 600-seat auditorium
- Blackbox theatre
- Professional recording studios
- Dance and drama spaces
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Trailblazer extended-day programmes and research-led learning extend academic interests beyond the classroom.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Creative activities include music, instrument tuition, dance, drama and visual arts.
- Music
- Instrument tuition
- Dance
- Drama
- Visual arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Students can take leadership roles such as House Captains, Student Council representatives and subject ambassadors.
- House Captains
- Student Council
- Innovation, Sport, CAPA and Global Awareness Ambassadors
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Arabic is taught as a first and additional language, and from Year 3 students study at least two of French, Spanish and Mandarin.
- Arabic
- French
- Spanish
- Mandarin
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
The enrolment journey runs from enquiry through assessment to offer, with a campus tour available.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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