Our Own English High School Al Ain
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 2.33K–4.58K
AED 8.55K–16.8K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
GEMS school in Al Ain offering a dual curriculum (CBSE and CAIE) since 1992, with a counselling programme and a wellbeing award.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by GEMS Education. See all 54 schools of GEMS Education
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IGCSE
Language
English
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1992
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Inspection
- ADEK · Good
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 |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 8,550≈ USD 2.33K |
| KG 2 | AED 8,550≈ USD 2.33K |
| Grade 1 | AED 9,570≈ USD 2.61K |
| Grade 2 | AED 9,570≈ USD 2.61K |
| Grade 3 | AED 10,800≈ USD 2.94K |
| Grade 4 | AED 10,800≈ USD 2.94K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 8,550 (about USD 2.33K) |
| KG 2 | AED 8,550 (about USD 2.33K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 9,570 (about USD 2.61K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 9,570 (about USD 2.61K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 10,800 (about USD 2.94K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 10,800 (about USD 2.94K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 12,470 (about USD 3.4K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 12,470 (about USD 3.4K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 14,000 (about USD 3.81K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 14,000 (about USD 3.81K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 15,390 (about USD 4.19K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 15,300 (about USD 4.17K) |
| Grade 11 (Science) | AED 16,820 (about USD 4.58K) |
| Grade 11 (Commerce) | AED 16,820 (about USD 4.58K) |
| Grade 12 (Science) | AED 16,820 (about USD 4.58K) |
| Grade 12 (Commerce) | AED 16,820 (about USD 4.58K) |
Source: school website (gemsoo-alain.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Our Own English High School Al Ain (this school) | AED 8,550 (about USD 2.33K) | AED 16,820 (about USD 4.58K) |
| Al Ain English Speaking School | AED 23,630 (about USD 6.43K) | AED 48,220 (about USD 13.1K) |
| Manor Hall International School | AED 25,700 (about USD 7K) | AED 36,500 (about USD 9.94K) |
| Brighton College Al Ain | AED 55,090 (about USD 15K) | AED 90,630 (about USD 24.7K) |
| Al Ain British Academy | AED 42,320 (about USD 11.5K) | AED 63,400 (about USD 17.3K) |
| Oasis School | AED 8,200 (about USD 2.23K) | AED 10,970 (about USD 2.99K) |
Source: school website (gemsoo-alain.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Bus
- AED 3,000
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: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIGCSE
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Theatre
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More details
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Diving deeper
Uniform
Books and uniforms are sold through an outsourced store, Threads, located in Al Ain Mall.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
The canteen offers healthy snacks and drinks, with strict hygiene standards and encouragement of healthy eating.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
Has four houses (Caesar, Magellan, Mozart, Oceanus), each with its own newsletter.
- Caesar
- Magellan
- Mozart
- Oceanus
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
The school describes itself as a GEMS school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Runs two curricula: CBSE (K-12) and CAIE (grades 5-12), as described on the counselling page.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
The counselling programme aims to prepare students socially, emotionally and academically.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Received a wellbeing award developed by the National Children's Bureau and Optimus Education, highlighting mental health focus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1992, this school is part of the GEMS group and presents itself as having a long-running education record.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Has a library, auditorium, science and ICT labs, a canteen and a medical centre.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Offers a library, a 600-seat auditorium, four science labs and ICT labs.
- Library
- Auditorium
- Science laboratories
- ICT laboratories
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Lists school and student awards in academic and extra-curricular fields, and notes an ADEK report rating of 'Good'.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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