GEMS World Academy Dubai
International School in Dubai
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $15,000–$28,000/yr published in AED, US$ equivalent.
- 80 nationalities top: We are a truly international school. Less than 11% represent the highest nationality..
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at Monday - Thursday 08:00am, Friday 07:30am for the whole school..
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS listed accreditations.
80 (We are a truly international school. Less than 11% represent the highest nationality.)
24 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS
IB Diploma
About GEMS World Academy Dubai
We are a truly international school with more than 90 different nationalities represented in our student body. No nationality is higher than 9% which makes our school truly unique. As a Premium Plus school, with world class facilities including a planetarium, a green screen room, an auditorium which seats 600+, a fully equipped recording studio, an Olympic sized swimming pool, design technology labs etc., we are proud to provide our students with a tremendous range of opportunities. Our school has four pillars - the Language Institute, our entrepreneurship programme, the environmental group and revolutionized learning. These together create a school which we call "IB Plus". Give us a call to book a school tour, to hear more about what this means.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $15,000–$28,000 |
| Annual tuition (AED) | Dirham 42271-Dirham 123442 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $25,350(+18%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $27,850 |
| Cost position in Dubai | 85th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Registration fee, transport, uniforms, and exam fees additional. Tuition varies by grade level.
IB
IB Diploma
IB Diploma SAT, ILEIS.
SAT tests are not mandatory - we do not release individual student results.
Arabic as per Ministry of Education, in addition to French and Spanish from Grade 6. We also offer a mother tongue programme within the curriculum in Grade 1 - 5, which is complementary for our students. As part of the mother tongue programme we currently offer Hindi, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, Italian, German, Turkish, Dutch, Korean, Portuguese and Swedish.
Support is determined on a case to case basis for a variety of learning needs. Parents can contact the school for further information.
Yes, we offer SEN (Special Educational Needs).
We offer English as Additional Language (EAL) to students in need of extra support.
Monday - Thursday 08:00am, Friday 07:30am for the whole school. – Monday to Thursday 15:10, Fridays 12:00 noon for the whole school
Lunch is available for purchase from our canteen and Cafes around the school. For the younger students classroom delivery option is available.
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Barsha, Dubai Hills, Motor City, Arabian Ranches
At a Glance
Fee Position in Dubai
PremiumSchool Profile
Class size: Not published
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: We are a truly international school. Less than 11% represent the highest nationality.
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