GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi: Details and Fees

Leaving qualifications
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	20 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	22 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

Yearly fees:	from: Dirham 55,420 to: Dirham 73,890

School fees range in AED valid for the academic year 2025/2026

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School details

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Number of students	860
Number of nationalities represented in the school	76

Native English speaking teachers	Yes
Language support for students not fluent in English	Yes
Additional language classes offered by the school	Arabic, French, Mandarin

Max. number of students per class	22
Average number of students per class	20
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes
Use of technology in the classroom	Mac book/IPAD/interactive board
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)	Students are learning remotely in our virtual and collaborative learning environments.
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?	Islam
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?	Yes

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	Very limited
Learning support offered	English learning
Student access to education psychologist	A counselor is available on campus

Entry evaluation for students	No
Brief description of entry evaluation required	Just a meeting
Waiting list	Not at the moment
Deadline for registration (new academic year)	Not yet advised
Students can join after academic year begins	Yes

School start time	7:50 am
School finish time	3:15 pm and 11:30 am on Friday
Supervised care before/after school	Yes
School bus service available	Yes
School provided lunches	Cafeteria is available but at each student expense
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)	Yes
Uniform required	Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	After school activities/ sport and other
Sports activities included	Football, swimming, volleyball, basketball, rugby, gymnastic.
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes

Facilities at the school	Library, Innovation Studio, Science Labs, Indoor Playground, Outdoor Playground
Sports facilities at the school	Multi Purpose Hall, Sport Hall, Football Pitch, Swimming Pools, Tennis Courts