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GEMS Founders School Dubai

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 24,749 - 36,272
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum

Umm Suqeim St, Al Barsha South Second, Al Barsha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

GEMS Founders School Dubai has instruction in English.

Location
GEMS Founders School operates across two Dubai campuses: Al Barsha South on Umm Suqeim Street and Dubai South beside Expo Road near Expo City Dubai. The Al Barsha South campus is the long‑standing site that offers the full through‑school programme from Foundation Stage to Year 13. The Dubai South campus opened in August 2024 to serve FS1 to Year 9 and is located in the Dubai South district, close to Expo City Dubai.

Stages
Al Barsha South campus: FS1 to Year 13. Dubai South campus: FS1 to Year 9 (with plans to extend to Year 13 in coming years).

Type
Co‑educational day school. The group does not operate boarding facilities for GEMS Founders School Dubai.

Additional learning support
GEMS Founders School is an inclusive school with a dedicated Inclusion team. It supports students of determination (SEN), English Language Learners, and Gifted & Talented learners. The school offers additional support services such as Speech-Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy through the GEMS LINK Programme.

Country affiliation
UK‑affiliated through the National Curriculum for England; British School Overseas (BSO) accreditation and COBIS recognition.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation. Islamic Studies are offered as a subject at the Dubai South campus, and there are dedicated classrooms for language and Islamic studies.

School day structure
Foundation Stage: doors open at 07:10, school starts at 07:40 and finishes at 12:50 (Mon–Thu) or 11:20 (Fri). Primary (KS1–KS2): doors open at 07:20, lessons run from 07:40 to around 14:20, with breaks scheduled. Secondary starts with gates open at 07:00 and lessons from 07:40 to 14:20. Fridays typically end earlier for some year groups.

Bus service
Bus transport is available through the school's transport partner. To apply, complete the required student registration and parent consent forms for the bus, submit them to the on‑site Service Delivery Executive, and pay bus fees online. A transport rate list is available for route details.
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Fees

Annual tuition at GEMS Founders School Dubai ranges from AED 24,749 to AED 36,272 for 2026/27.

Application fee
- Application fee: AED 525 (inclusive of VAT), payable when applying. Valid for 2 years and refundable if the school does not offer a place; non‑refundable if the school offers a place and the offer is declined. This fee is not deductible from the tuition balance if a place is accepted.

Registration deposit
- Registration deposit: 10% of the total annual tuition fee, payable when an offer is accepted. This deposit is non‑refundable and non‑transferable.

Tuition fees by year group (per term amounts shown; school year split into three terms: Sep–Dec, Jan–Mar, Apr–Jul)
- FS1: Term 1 AED 9,899; Term 2 AED 7,425; Term 3 AED 7,425 — Annual total AED 24,749.
- FS2: Term 1 AED 11,250; Term 2 AED 8,438; Term 3 AED 8,438 — Annual total AED 28,126.
- Year 1: Term 1 AED 12,149; Term 2 AED 9,113; Term 3 AED 9,113 — Annual total AED 30,375.
- Year 2: Term 1 AED 12,149; Term 2 AED 9,113; Term 3 AED 9,113 — Annual total AED 30,375.
- Year 3: Term 1 AED 12,149; Term 2 AED 9,113; Term 3 AED 9,113 — Annual total AED 30,375.
- Year 4: Term 1 AED 12,149; Term 2 AED 9,113; Term 3 AED 9,113 — Annual total AED 30,375.
- Year 5: Term 1 AED 12,149; Term 2 AED 9,113; Term 3 AED 9,113 — Annual total AED 30,375.
- Year 6: Term 1 AED 12,149; Term 2 AED 9,113; Term 3 AED 9,113 — Annual total AED 30,375.
- Year 7: Term 1 AED 13,050; Term 2 AED 9,787; Term 3 AED 9,787 — Annual total AED 32,624.
- Year 8: Term 1 AED 13,050; Term 2 AED 9,787; Term 3 AED 9,787 — Annual total AED 32,624.
- Year 9: Term 1 AED 13,050; Term 2 AED 9,787; Term 3 AED 9,787 — Annual total AED 32,624.
- Year 10: Term 1 AED 13,949; Term 2 AED 10,463; Term 3 AED 10,463 — Annual total AED 34,875.
- Year 11: Term 1 AED 13,949; Term 2 AED 10,463; Term 3 AED 10,463 — Annual total AED 34,875.
- Year 12: Term 1 AED 14,850; Term 2 AED 11,137; Term 3 AED 11,137 — Annual total AED 37,124.
- Year 13: Term 1 AED 14,850; Term 2 AED 11,137; Term 3 AED 11,137 — Annual total AED 37,124.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition fees are invoiced and due in advance of attendance and are payable at the start of each term (terms commencing September, January and April). Tuition is invoiced from the time of admission. Fees are set under KHDA rules and may change where permitted.
- Transport service fees are charged separately (transport is provided by an outsourced provider).

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; GEMS Founders School operates as a day school (no boarding provision).

Other costs and typical additional charges
- School transport: charged separately via the contracted transport provider. Specific route and tariff details are set by the transport provider.
- Uniform: a full school uniform and PE kit are required. Uniform items are supplied via the school's approved supplier (Threads); prices vary by item and year group.
- KHDA document fees (examples for administrative documents): Transfer between schools AED 126; Education Continuation Certificate for visa renewal AED 126; attestation of certificates/reports AED 120 (note: these charges apply when those specific services are requested).
- Examination and course‑specific charges (where applicable): certain external examination or vocational course fees may apply for IGCSE, A‑level or BTEC routes; such charges are applied as required and billed in addition to tuition.

Refund and withdrawal information
- Application fee: refundable if the school does not offer a place; non‑refundable if the school offers a place and the parent declines.
- Registration deposit: non‑refundable and non‑transferable once paid to secure a place.
- Refunds for other fees: refundability for other charges is handled on a case‑by‑case basis and the school's finance team provides details for specific payments. A written withdrawal notice is required; a 30‑day notification period is required when a student withdraws.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods: cash; cheque (payable to GEMS Founders School – Al Barsha); credit card; online payment; and wire transfer (bank transfer) through the school accounts team. Use of the FAB GEMS World Credit Card for annual fee payment is offered with promotional benefits where available.

Consequences of non‑payment
- Non‑payment may lead to withholding of reports, examination exclusion, loss of the student's place, or temporary/permanent exclusion until accounts are cleared.

(Contacts and specific billing arrangements are managed by the school finance team.)
Academics

GEMS Founders School Dubai teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the National Curriculum for England from FS1 through Year 13. It is an international UK curriculum school located in Al Barsha South, Dubai. The school offers iGCSE and A Level qualifications for the senior years. It is highly accredited by the UK Department of Education as a British School Overseas (BSO) and internationally recognised by the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). It is a High Performance Learning (HPL) school and achieved iFoundation status in 2021, with ongoing progression toward HPL World Class Accreditation. The school serves students from over 100 nationalities.

Student Teacher Ratio
Not disclosed

Exam Results
The school reports strong results in iGCSEs and A Levels, reflecting the effectiveness of the curriculum and preparation for higher education.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates progress to higher education at universities around the world, supported by the iGCSE and A Level qualifications.

Gifted and Talented
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Wellbeing
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
Admissions are online; start with ENROL ONLINE to submit the online Student Enquiry & Registration and receive an online reference number and next steps. The school teaches in English and follows the British Curriculum for ages 3 to 18 (FS1 to Year 13), and it is inclusive, supporting a range of learning needs including SEND and English Language Learners with adjustments as required. A 525 AED application fee (including VAT) applies; it is refundable if no place is offered, non-refundable if a place is offered but not taken, and not deductible from tuition. The process proceeds through Registration (10% deposit due on enrollment), Assessment (FS1/FS2 observation; Year 1–Year 13 assessments), and Enrolment (offers issued; tuition payable in three terms); if a seat is not available, the application is placed on a waitlist until a seat becomes available; if you withdraw from the waiting list, the 500 AED plus VAT application fee can be refunded.

Scholarships
iFlourish Scholarships are available to students in Years 10–13 in recognition of outstanding achievement. The 2025–26 program is open, with an application form and deadline (12:00pm on Monday 2 February) shared on the Scholarships page and applications emailed to the provided address. Award categories include High Performance Learning Academic Excellence, The Foley Award for Outstanding Contribution to the School Community and Wellbeing, The Florenza Spinola Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Creative Arts, and Outstanding Contribution to Innovation and/or Sustainability.

Waitlist
Seats are allocated subject to availability; if no seat is available after assessment, the child is placed on a waitlist until a seat becomes available. If withdrawing from the waiting list, the application fee (500 AED plus VAT) can be refunded.
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