Gems Firstpoint School Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Gems Firstpoint School Dubai offers Other education, with a highly diverse student body of 89 nationalities. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Dubai averages. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 25 Dubai international school · 1,950 students total.
- 89 nationalities top: British.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 07:30.
1,950
89 (British)
25 avg
Rolling
2014
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Gems Firstpoint School Dubai
Established in 2014 in The Villa development, GEMS FirstPoint School is a bright, modern school, welcoming pupils aged 2-19 as they enrol on the English National Curriculum in the heart of Dubai. From early years foundation stage to Year 13, GFPS offers students a truly international education, which includes world-class teaching and a strong focus on global values, helping our pupils become well-rounded world citizens.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dirham 37453-Dirham 75756 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $13,500(+35%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $16,000 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 79th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Verify fees directly with school. Fees may not include registration, transport, or exam costs.
Other
IGCSE and A-Levels
GCSE, A Levels
Arabic, French, Spanish
The school will appoint specialist teachers and assistants to take charge of learning support for students.
Yes, we have a Primary and Secondary Inclusion department that are here to support students along with specialist teachers and LSAs
Yes, we have English as an additional language provision
07:30 – 15:00
We have the option for meals to be purchased online for students FS1 - Y3, students Y4-13 have the option to buy from the school canteen
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: British
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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