GEMS World Academy Dubai

Al Barsha South, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Description

GEMS World Academy is an International School offering International Baccalaureate education from Pre-K to Grade 12. The school opened in 2008 and is located in Al Barsha, Dubai and is a short drive for residents from the Meadows, Springs, Lakes, and the Arabian Ranches developments.

The multicultural community has students from over 90 nationalities, where each student respects, understands, celebrates and appreciates the difference in cultures. The school employs a multi-cultural, multi-lingual international staff of passionate and dedicated educators who encourage students to be an active learner and take part actively in the opportunities facilitated by Gems World Academy. The school develops inquiring and thoughtful students, who will acquire the knowledge and skills with the IB programs to act and build a better peaceful world.

The sprawling campus provides world-class modern facilities that enhance the student learning experience. GWA provides opportunities for students to explore their interests and unlock their potentials with a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school facilities beyond the gate include GWA Language Institute, Early Learners Centre, GWA Entrepreneurship Centre, Senior School Lounge, Auditorium, 3D Planetarium, and Advanced Design Technology Labs, 7 custom-built Science Labs, 50m Olympic-sized Swimming Pool, Basketball court, Rock climbing wall, 400m Running track, Astroturf sports field, Cricket nets, Music Recording Studio, A Main Gym with three smaller gyms, 112 Classrooms and Drama Productions. GWA offers a wide range of science and technology resources and facilities such as early-years computers for KG children, 4IT Labs, 3 Mac Labs, 2 Language Labs, and a Design Technology Lab, ICT resources and a technologically advanced planetarium.

Students from Pre-K to Grade 5 follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) which uses a child-centered approach and develops the personal, social, emotional and physical needs of the whole child. GWA follows the International Baccalaureate's Middle Years Programme (MYP) from Grade 6-10 where students follow a rich, broad and balanced curriculum. At this stage, the curriculum is organized into 8 subject groups. Students aged 16 to 19 will follow the IB Diploma Programme that prepares students for success at university and life beyond.

GEMS World Academy encourages students to participate in co-curricular activities and offers After School Activities which include art, music, drama, sports, and more.

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Fees

Application Fee

Once an online enquiry is submitted, an application fee of AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) is required along with the documentation that completes the Admissions File.

The application fee is:

Refundable if the Academy does not offer the student a place. Unless, the child’s registration is carried forward to the following academic year.
Non-refundable if the Academy offers the student a place but the student chooses not to take it.
Not deductible from the total tuition fees to be paid if the student is offered and accepts a place.
Registration Deposit:This deposit is payable after the student has been offered a place and parents have accepted the offer. The registration deposit is 10% of the total tuition fees, and is deductible from the total tuition fees for the academic year. Please note, this is a non-refundable deposit.

Tuition Fees:The Application Fee is payable at the time of the online registration, and is charged to process the application of new students. Once the child receives a formal offer from the Academy, the registration deposit is charged to enrol the child and secure the place.

Once the signed offer letter is returned and the registration deposit is paid, the full first semester’s tuition is due prior to the student starting at the Academy. Please note that GEMS World Academy - Dubai tuition fees are exclusive of uniforms, food services, transport and any English language or special needs learning support that the student may require.

If new students enrol at the Academy during the course of the academic year, the Academy can charge tuition fees starting from the beginning of the month of enrolment.

The first term’s payment will be 40%, the second 30% and the third term 30% of annual tuition fees.

Grade	Fees
Pre-KG	64,414
KG1	64,414
KG2	80,579
Grade1	80,579
Grade2	80,579
Grade3	80,579
Grade4	80,579
Grade5	100,027
Grade6	100,027
Grade7	100,027
Grade8	100,027
Grade9	110,121
Grade10	110,121
Grade11	120,608
Grade12	120,608

STEP 1 - Online Application

To begin with, complete the online application along with a payment of registration fee of AED 525/student .This fee is:

Non-refundable and can only be transferred to another GEMS school incase the school is in full capacity.

Non-refundable if the Academy offers the student a place but the student chooses not to take it.
Not deductible from the total tuition fees to be paid if the student is offered and accepts a place.STEP 2 - Complete your documentation
Upload copies of your child’s admissions documents to the final page of your online application. Please note that all submitted documents must be in English. If documents require translation, they must be stamped and signed as official, legal translations.

Documents to be submitted at initial registration stage

1 copy of the Student’s Passport
1 copy of the parent's Passport
Student’s last two years of school reports (nursery reports for EC applicants)
1 GEMS World Academy - Dubai Confidential Early Childhood Recommendation Form for applicants Pre-K- KG2 only Download Form Here
1 Early Childhood Parent Survey for applicants Pre-K – KG2 only Download Form Here
1 GEMS World Academy - Dubai Confidential Recommendation Form for applicants Grades 1-12 only Download Form Here
1 GEMS Language Background Questionnaire Download Form Here
1 High School Student Questionnaire for applicants Grades 9-12 only Download Form Here
Full details of any previously identified special educational needs including individual education plans (IEPs), educational psychologist or other therapist reports (only applicable for students with learning support needs)

Documents to be submitted once a student has been enroled

Student's Emirates ID card
Parent's Emirates ID card
Previous school’s Transfer Certificate - please find attached further details
1 copy of student’s immunization record/card

STEP 3 – Onsite Assessment

Once all required documents have been submitted, the Academy will contact parents to book an onsite assessment. If a student is out of the country and unable to attend an assessment in person, the application is shared with the CEO / Principal for review of the submitted academic records, and a provisional acceptance can potentially be granted in advance of an assessment. If a provisional placement is granted, students are still required to complete an assessment upon arrival, for class placement and teacher allocation purposes.

STEP 4 – Review

The application is sent to the CEO / Principal for review, with a 24-hour turnaround time

STEP 5 - Admissions Verdict

The Admissions Team will contact you with an update on your child’s admissions verdict. Possible admissions outcomes include the following:

Full acceptance (based on academic reports and completed assessment)
Provisional acceptance (based on reports alone – assessment to follow)

Please note that if a student is accepted and given a place at GEMS World Academy - Dubai, a registration deposit is payable after the parents have accepted the offer. The registration deposit is 10% of the total tuition fees and is deductible from the total tuition fees for the academic year. This is a non-refundable deposit.