Quick summary of key school information
School details
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language Learners |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
GFA will identify any student with additional learning needs (not so identified on admission) through thorough screening strategies and on referral from school staff. The Head of Inclusion will play a direct role in co-ordinating such assessments and screenings. Where students are identified, GFA will amend and enhance the programme to support the learning needs of these students with appropriate strategies that will enable them to make progress and achieve success. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Your child will be invited by the School Registrar for an assessment or for an interview (when appropriate and if necessary) via email notification or phone. OBSERVATION - Foundation Stage 1 and 2 (FS1 and FS2)
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School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
GFA offers many clubs and activities. |
Facilities at the school |
Laboratories, computer labs, music and drama rooms, art rooms, food tech, library, canteen, makerspace, clinics. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Primary sports hall, senior sports hall, indoor play area for early years, 2 football fields, 4 MUGA courts (basketball, netball, volleyball). |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
GEMS Founders School, Masdar City - Abu Dhabi, is an international UK curriculum school, providing students with the high standard of education that GEMS Education embodies. Nestled at the heart of Abu Dhabi's sustainable urban community Masdar City, the new GEMS Founders School takes a bold step towards a more sustainable educational future with a keen focus on green initiatives and responsible environmental practices along with developing and shaping young minds to become the best version of themselves. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Offering the National Curriculum for England, the school is set to inspire students from FS1 to Year 8 and redefine the benchmarks of sustainability in the education sector.
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