GEMS World Academy Dubai
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
Per yearabout USD 19.4K–33.6K
AED 71.1K–123K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Co-educational IB international school in Al Barsha South, Dubai, for students aged 2 to 18. Offers the PYP, MYP, CP and DP, with Arabic and Islamic Education required for Grades 1 to 9 under UAE rules.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by GEMS Education. See all 54 schools of GEMS Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 100
- School day
- 07:45-15:20
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
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 |
|---|---|
| Pre Primary | AED 71,113≈ USD 19.4K |
| KG 1 | AED 71,113≈ USD 19.4K |
| KG 2 | AED 88,960≈ USD 24.2K |
| Grade 1 | AED 88,960≈ USD 24.2K |
| Grade 2 | AED 88,960≈ USD 24.2K |
| Grade 3 | AED 88,960≈ USD 24.2K |
| Grade 4 | AED 88,960≈ USD 24.2K |
| Grade 5 | AED 102,378≈ USD 27.9K |
| Grade 6 | AED 102,378≈ USD 27.9K |
| Grade 7 | AED 102,378≈ USD 27.9K |
| Grade 8 | AED 102,378≈ USD 27.9K |
| Grade 9 | AED 112,709≈ USD 30.7K |
| Grade 10 | AED 112,709≈ USD 30.7K |
| Grade 11 | AED 123,442≈ USD 33.6K |
| Grade 12 | AED 123,442≈ USD 33.6K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre Primary | AED 71,113 (about USD 19.4K) |
| KG 1 | AED 71,113 (about USD 19.4K) |
| KG 2 | AED 88,960 (about USD 24.2K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 88,960 (about USD 24.2K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 88,960 (about USD 24.2K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 88,960 (about USD 24.2K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 88,960 (about USD 24.2K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 102,378 (about USD 27.9K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 102,378 (about USD 27.9K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 102,378 (about USD 27.9K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 102,378 (about USD 27.9K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 112,709 (about USD 30.7K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 112,709 (about USD 30.7K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 123,442 (about USD 33.6K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 123,442 (about USD 33.6K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS World Academy Dubai (this school) | AED 71,113 (about USD 19.4K) | AED 123,442 (about USD 33.6K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| 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) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Greenwood International School | AED 20,124 (about USD 5.48K) | AED 30,860 (about USD 8.4K) |
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
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
- Sport
- Service
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- Device policy
- None
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
- Makerspace
- Planetarium
- Cafeteria
Sports
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Climbing
- Athletics
- Cricket
- Padel
Arts
- Art rooms
- Music practice rooms
- Black box theatre
- Music recording studio
After-school activities
- Enrichment programme
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB, CIS, NEASC, AQA
- Memberships
- COIS
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Part of the GEMS Education network, led by a principal and CEO, with a Local Advisory Board.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Offers the PYP, MYP, CP and DP. Inquiry-led teaching, with service and reflection built into the IB core.
- PYP
- MYP
- CP
- DP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Has IBDP and IBCP results pages and top-achiever announcements. States over 60% of alumni joined top 50 QS universities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
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Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Campus on about 42,000 m² with classrooms, an auditorium, a pool, a library and science and IT labs.
- Auditorium
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Planetarium
- Science labs
- IT labs
- Cafeteria
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include a pool, a 400m track, an astroturf field, gyms, tennis and basketball courts and a climbing wall.
- Swimming pool
- 400m running track
- Astroturf field
- Gym
- Fitness centre
- Tennis courts
- Basketball court
- Climbing wall
- Cricket nets
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include science labs, IT and Mac labs, a design technology lab, language labs and a planetarium.
- Science labs
- IT labs
- Mac labs
- Language labs
- Design technology lab
- Planetarium
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts and creative
Art and music spaces, a black box theatre and a music recording studio support creative activities.
- Art
- Music
- Black box theatre
- Music recording studio
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Service is part of the IB core. The school runs a UN SDG Student Ambassador Programme.
- UN SDG Student Ambassador Programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Arabic is required for Grades 1 to 9, with separate native and non-native classes. The school is also a Spanish DELE exam centre.
- Arabic
- Spanish (DELE exam centre)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Holds IB, CIS and NEASC accreditation and AQA approval. Affiliated with DASSA and the Dubai School Games, and a DELE exam centre.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
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Admissions
Tours need advance booking: Mon-Thu 08:00-15:30 and Fri 08:00-11:30. Online registration is open for 2026-27 and 2027-28.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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