GEMS Founders School Dubai South: Details and Fees

Leaving qualifications		N/A
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average
Class sizes	Maximum	30 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Yearly fees:	from: Dirham 36,400 to: Dirham 47,600

School fees range in AED valid for the academic year 2024/2025

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Nationalities

Number of students	600
Number of nationalities represented in the school	60
Most common nationality	Indian

Languages

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

Classroom

Max. number of students per class	25 in EYFS and 30 in Years 1-8
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes
Use of technology in the classroom	BYOD
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?	Islamic Studies is taught as a mandatory subject for all Muslim students

Academics

External examinations or assessments available	GL Education CAT4 and Progress Tests. ABT.
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	GFD has a home learning policy
Approximate hours of homework given	The amount of time varies depending on the age of the child
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation	N/a

Student support

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	Yes
Learning support offered	The Head of Inclusion works with a team of qualified LSAs to support children.

Admissions

Entry evaluation for students	Assessment
Brief description of entry evaluation required	OBSERVATION - Foundation Stage 1 and 2 (FS1 and FS2) WRITTEN ASSESSMENTS - Year 1 and Year 2 CAT4 AND WRITTEN ASSESSMENTS - Year 3 to Year 8
Students can join after academic year begins	Yes

School day

School start time	7:30am
School finish time	3:00pm
School bus service available	Yes
School provided lunches	Yes
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)	Yes
Uniform required	Yes

Facilities

Facilities at the school	- Spacious Classrooms - Science Labs - Food Technology and ICT Labs - Art and Music Rooms - Language & Islamic Studies Classrooms - Green Spaces - Library
Sports facilities at the school	- Swimming Pool - Football Pitch & Sports Halls - Padel tennis courts - Tennis court - Multi Use Games Areas

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GEMS Founders School Dubai South is a British Curriculum school in the heart of Dubai South.

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