Yes

Yes

French, Spanish and Arabic. We also run after school activities in other popular languages.

18 for Pre K
22 for KG1
22 for KG2
25 for Grade 1 onwards

20 - 22 students

Yes

We are a Bring Your Own Device (BYOB) school from Grade 4 and above. Younger grades have access to iPads and laptop trolleys to support in class learning. All classrooms are equipped with interactive touch screen boards.

Absolutely, and the school has been commended for its innovative and thorough use of technology to enhance learning.

Muslim students attend Islamic Studies

In the PYP and MYP we run a Personal, Social, Citizenship, Education (PSCE) class during the Islamic Studies class. In our IB Programmes throughout the school, the Learner Profile is followed, which encompasses values such as principled, open-minded, caring and reflective.

IB Diploma exams post 16 and the school has introduced Career-related Programme with second cohort graduating this academic year.

32 point average in IBDP, which is second highest GEMS average for a second year cohort

Teachers will assign homework in all areas and phases of the school.

The amount and style of homework will depend on the age of the students. The expectation increases as students get older and prepares students for demands of the IB Diploma Programme. The key point of homework is to reinforce the learning that has taken place at school, and should be sharp, incisive and useful.

95% (some opted for Gap Year and others had military service in specific countries)

Yes. We have an excellent Inclusion Department with broad-ranging expertise.

We have specialist teachers who will work with students in either a pull-out setting or a push-in setting in order to meet their learning needs. We also work with students who have a 1:1 support or aide. We have Levels 1-3, in terms of severity of need, and customize our support accordingly to ensure personalised learning.

All our teachers receive professional development on how to stretch the most able. Our Gifted and Talented students are encouraged to go beyond the curriculum and many enrichment opportunities are offered. Our Inclusion Department staff work with students identified as being gifted and talented. This may take the form of supporting external programmes and extension programmes or it may be working alongside students in class as the need and occasion arises.

The counseling and the Inclusion team work with external agencies should this arise as a need.

Yes, CAT4 tests, teacher assessment and an English language assessment as necessary.

Prek to Grade 1 applicants would need to attend a play assessment and Grade 2 onwards may sits the CAT4 as necessary.

Several year groups have waiting lists.

No deadline as such for as long as there is an open seat, however, the deadline for accepting students is 15th May of each academic year.

Yes, we are following the KHDA policy for student transfers from the same and different curriculum, within Dubai, other emirates and overseas.

School opens at 8:00am, class starts at 8:10am

3:05pm for Early Years Pre-K to Grade 1 and 3:15pm Grades 2 and above.

Students can enroll in after school activities should they wish to stay after the end of the school day.

Yes, catering from Pre K onwards

Yes

Vegetarian and Vegan options are available. All the food is halal.

Yes

There are a variety of clubs and activities on offer, including sports - both competitive teams, and non-competitve groups - arts, crafts, and academic enrichment such as MUN, debating, mock trials, chess and World Scholar's Cup.

The Physical Education Programme is wide and varied. We have school sports teams in soccer, basketball, athletics and swimming, but the curriculum is wide and varied and covers fitness, health and a wide range of skills and sports, including field hockey, golf and volleyball.

We compete in Basketball, Swimming, Athletics and Soccer at multiple levels and age ranges.

Centre of Excellence for Aviation, Aeronotics and Space, PYP Innovation Hub, 2 Libraries, Robotics Lab, Science Lab, Recording Studios, TV Studio, Music Practice Pods, Black-box Theater, 2 Swimming Pools, Indoor Sports Hall, Multipurpose Hall, DP Lounge, Dance Studio, Food Technology, Design Lab, Fitness Suite, Textile Room

Basketball ball courts, tennis courts, soccer pitches (4G), a 25 meter swimming pool and a smaller training pool, two gymnasia and a smaller outdoor area.

GEMS International School Al Khail prides itself on its strong multicultural community, bringing together students and teachers many different nationalities and promoting Global Citizenship as one of our core values. GIS is an IB all-through school, offering PYP, MYP, DP and CP. We are a Center of Excellence for aviation, aeronautics and space, which offers a really thorough STEAM+ experience for all ages. Student leadership and opportunities abound at GIS and our students drive many initiatives here and across the GEMS network. Through critical thinking and service learning, our students aspire to become philanthropic leaders of the future.

All our lessons should be personalised, applied (real world links), relational and purposeful. Our Program of Inquiry sustains students’ natural curiosity and the desire to learn while promoting integrity along with dispositions, understandings and skills to make a difference. Our approaches build compassion and empathy along with self-efficacy and resilience so our students take action, seek diversity and embrace change toward a more positive world view.