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| Number of students |
989 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
72 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
The school has a specialist teacher who deals with teaching ELL (English Language Learning). |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
| Max. number of students per class |
FS1 and FS2 - maximum of 25 students per class with a teacher and teaching assistant.
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| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
The school operates a “Bring your own Device” (BYOD) policy from Y1. All Pupils in Year 1 and 2 will bring an iPad to school with them each day. Pupils from Year 3 onwards are expected to bring a laptop. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The school has a Special Needs Coordinator who takes charge of support for students. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Educators recognise that there is a wide range of behaviour and performance within any grade or year. The admission process includes academic and developmental assessments to identify those students most likely to benefit from the school's program. Proper placement will ensure that those students admitted have a higher probability of a successful learning experience & outcomes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The school will undertake screening and assessments to determine the right placement of an applicant. After a student has been registered and required paperwork submitted, students entering Years 1 - 8 will be asked to complete a placement test. Students entering Foundation Stage 1 & 2 will meet in groups with a member of the Educational team. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| School start time |
7:55 am |
| School finish time |
2:30 pm |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
The school has an onsite canteen facility that will provide both hot and cold food. It will be available for all pupils attending school for a full day.
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| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The range of activities include Sports, Arts and Crafts, Academic activities and Performance. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor and outdoor play, multi-purpose halls, 25 metre swimming pool, learners pool, full-size artificial football pitch, multi-use games area |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
GEMS Metropole School is a modern, purpose built school designed for education in the 21st century. The school itself is one of the latest additions to the trusted network of GEMS schools and has quickly made a name for itself as one of the best private schools in Dubai.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Developing the learners of today for tomorrow's global citizens, GMS will foster leadership, creativity, innovation and the pursuit of excellence, to create successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. |
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