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GEMS World Academy Dubai

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 42,271 - 123,442
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2100
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 23

Al Barsha South First, Al Barsha South, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

GEMS World Academy Dubai has 2,100 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English.

Location
GEMS World Academy – Dubai is located in Al Barsha South, Dubai, UAE. The 42,000 m² campus includes a dedicated Senior School for Grades 9–12 and is easily accessible for families from Meadows, Springs, Lakes, Arabian Ranches and Damac Hills, with Mall of the Emirates nearby.

Stages
GWA offers Nursery through Grade 12 and delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). A Senior School campus serves students in Grades 9–12.

Type
Co-educational; day school with no boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school has over 2,100 students from more than 100 nationalities; there is no publicly published single most represented nationality, and the local-to-international student ratio is not published.

Additional learning support
An Inclusion department provides learning support and English as an Additional Language (EAL) alongside counselling services. The KHDA/DSIB inspection notes inclusive provision and describes the school as fully inclusive.

Country affiliation
None. The school operates as an international IB World School within the UAE-based GEMS Education network.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation. Islamic Education is provided where required by UAE law; Muslim students must take Islamic Education from Grade 1 to Grade 12.

School day structure
The Academy day starts between 07:45 and 08:00. Students are dismissed at 15:20 Monday to Thursday and 12:00 on Fridays; enrichment activities run 15:20–16:20 Monday to Thursday.

Bus service
The school contracts School Transport Services (STS) to provide bus transport. STS operates a network of routes with safety features (CCTV, GPS) and assigns a dedicated Service Delivery Executive; a route and fee schedule is published by the school.
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Fees

Annual tuition at GEMS World Academy Dubai ranges from AED 42,271 to AED 123,442 for 2026/27.

Application fee and registration deposit

- Application fee: AED 525 (inclusive of VAT). The application fee is refundable if the Academy does not offer the student a place; it is non‑refundable if a place is offered and the family chooses not to accept it. The application fee is not deductible from total tuition.

- Registration deposit: 10% of the total tuition fees. The registration deposit is payable after an offer is accepted, is deductible from the total tuition for the academic year and is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees (annual and per‑term)

- Nursery: AED 42,271 per year — Term 1: AED 16,909; Term 2: AED 12,681; Term 3: AED 12,681.

- Pre‑K: AED 71,113 per year — Term 1: AED 28,445; Term 2: AED 21,334; Term 3: AED 21,334.

- KG 1: AED 71,113 per year — Term 1: AED 28,445; Term 2: AED 21,334; Term 3: AED 21,334.

- KG 2: AED 88,960 per year — Term 1: AED 35,584; Term 2: AED 26,688; Term 3: AED 26,688.

- Grade 1: AED 88,960 per year — Term 1: AED 35,584; Term 2: AED 26,688; Term 3: AED 26,688.

- Grade 2: AED 88,960 per year — Term 1: AED 35,584; Term 2: AED 26,688; Term 3: AED 26,688.

- Grade 3: AED 88,960 per year — Term 1: AED 35,584; Term 2: AED 26,688; Term 3: AED 26,688.

- Grade 4: AED 88,960 per year — Term 1: AED 35,584; Term 2: AED 26,688; Term 3: AED 26,688.

- Grade 5: AED 102,378 per year — Term 1: AED 40,952; Term 2: AED 30,713; Term 3: AED 30,713.

- Grade 6: AED 102,378 per year — Term 1: AED 40,952; Term 2: AED 30,713; Term 3: AED 30,713.

- Grade 7: AED 102,378 per year — Term 1: AED 40,952; Term 2: AED 30,713; Term 3: AED 30,713.

- Grade 8: AED 102,378 per year — Term 1: AED 40,952; Term 2: AED 30,713; Term 3: AED 30,713.

- Grade 9: AED 112,709 per year — Term 1: AED 45,083; Term 2: AED 33,813; Term 3: AED 33,813.

- Grade 10: AED 112,709 per year — Term 1: AED 45,083; Term 2: AED 33,813; Term 3: AED 33,813.

- Grade 11: AED 123,442 per year — Term 1: AED 49,376; Term 2: AED 37,033; Term 3: AED 37,033.

- Grade 12: AED 123,442 per year — Term 1: AED 49,376; Term 2: AED 37,033; Term 3: AED 37,033.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment timing: Tuition fees are due prior to the start of the academic year and are payable in advance of attendance; invoices are issued from the time of admission so that payments can be processed before the start of the term.

- Term split: The first term payment is 40% of the annual tuition, the second term is 30%, and the third term is 30% (i.e., 40% / 30% / 30%). Once the signed offer letter and registration deposit are received, the full first semester's tuition is due prior to the student starting. If a student joins during the academic year, tuition can be charged from the beginning of the month of enrolment.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: The Academy does not operate a boarding provision; fees for boarding are not applicable.

Other costs and exclusions

- Tuition fees are exclusive of: school uniform, food services (lunch), transport, and any English language or special needs learning support the student may require. These items will incur additional charges where applicable.

- The school's KHDA fee factsheet and the published fee listings include the tuition and term breakdowns; items such as loaned books or devices (where provided) and the inclusion/exclusion of internal extracurricular registration vary by level.

Refunds and withdrawal calculations

- Application fee refund: refundable only if the Academy does not offer a place (except where registration is carried forward); non‑refundable if an offer is made and not accepted. Registration deposit is non‑refundable.

- Tuition refund calculation on withdrawal: tuition paid prior to the beginning of an academic year is refundable subject to deduction of registration/re‑registration deposit; where a student has been enrolled, the refundable amount is calculated according to the length of enrolment (examples used for calculation include: if enrolled two weeks or less — one month's fees retained; if enrolled between two weeks and one month — two months' fees retained; if enrolled more than one month — a full term's fees retained). Refunds are returned to the original payee and, where payment was made by card/online, refunded back to the card; cash is refund‑issued by cheque.

Fee payment options

- The Academy offers payment via the FAB GEMS World Credit Card with specific benefits for paying annual tuition in advance. The school processes payments online and by card; refund wording confirms card/online and cash refund channels. Specific bank‑transfer or account details and other payment channels are provided by the Academy at invoice or on request to the admissions/accounts team.

Notes on mid‑year enrolment and non‑payment

- When students enrol mid‑term, fees may be charged from the beginning of the month of enrolment and can be prorated in some circumstances. Failure to pay fees on time may result in withholding of reports, loss of place, or other actions in line with the Academy's policies.
Academics

GEMS World Academy Dubai teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
GEMS World Academy – Dubai offers the IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Pre-K to Grade 5, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) for senior students. The PYP uses inquiry-based learning across six subject areas—Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts, and Physical, Social and Personal Education—and six transdisciplinary themes, with learner dispositions, key concepts, and action guiding learning. The MYP spans Grades 6–10 and comprises eight subject groups (Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Mathematics, Sciences, Individuals and Societies, Design, The Arts, Physical and Health Education) and includes Contextual Learning, Conceptual Understanding, Service as Action, and the Personal Project (started in Grade 9 and completed in Grade 10). The DP is a two-year, university-preparatory programme with six subject groups and a Core of CAS, the Extended Essay, and Theory of Knowledge. The CP combines two DP courses with a four-component Core and a career-related study, including a BTEC-Business Level 3 Extended Diploma, for Grades 11–12.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Make an initial enquiry with the Admissions Team. The team guides you from your first enquiry to your child's first day and answers questions to help you feel confident about joining the international community. You can start the process by using Apply Now, Get a Call Back, or Book a Tour. Guided campus tours are available Monday to Thursday 08:00–15:30 and Friday 08:00–11:30; appointments must be booked in advance. 2. Schedule a campus visit. Tours provide information about the IB continuum and school life. Tours run Monday–Thursday 08:00–15:30 and Friday 08:00–11:30; please book in advance. 3. Submit the application and review requirements. Apply Now enables application submission. The IB continuum is offered across PYP, MYP, CP, and DP for ages 2–18. Arabic language instruction is required for Grades 1–9, and Muslim students from Grade 1 to 12 must take Islamic Education. If there are questions about grade-level placement, contact the Registration Team. 4. Grade placement and enrollment. GEMS World Academy – Dubai places students in age-appropriate grade levels in accordance with MOE/KHDA regulations. The country comparison chart helps align English and local grade naming (e.g., Year 2 in England is equivalent to Grade 1 at GWA). For placement questions, contact the Registration Team.
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