School system: IB system
Current rating: Very Good
Enrollment grade: PreKG-G12
Address: AI Barsha South, Dubai, UAE
As an IB World Academy, students are surrounded by international learning opportunities every day. The experienced and caring educators at this school ensure that every child is happy and prepared for tomorrow's world.
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IB course
The school's tailor-made IB integrated curriculum creates a unique experience for each child, extending the academic rigor of the IB curriculum beyond the classroom and preparing students for life after graduation at GEMS World Academy Dubai.
GEMS World Academy - Dubai believes that the International Baccalaureate program is the best educational experience today. It is the gold standard for international education and has been proven to provide the best preparation for the most competitive universities and other institutions. However, the most unique aspect of IB is that it is not just a qualification; This is a broad and coherent educational vision supported by a clearly defined set of values, making our students and faculty global leaders. The IB of the college provides our students with a unique educational experience. It allows students to learn a wide range of subjects and gain various experiences, while giving them the freedom and opportunity to choose the subjects they wish to delve deeper into. Students have the opportunity to develop their professional knowledge and skills in the topics they are most interested in. IB also provides teachers with opportunities to discuss topics and issues of interest to students. IB students have also developed the ability to embrace interdisciplinary new ideas throughout their lives. We are authorized to offer PYP, MYP, DP, and CP courses and have been recognized by the International School Council and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
All courses in the school are guided by the philosophy and framework of IB. Through the IB core curriculum, we offer volunteer service, critical thinking, and reflection programs to help students develop skills and experiences beyond their academic qualifications. A decisive feature of the GEMS World Academy spirit - Dubai is a fully inclusive community with excellent academic performance, with annual IB diploma course grades significantly higher than the world and UAE averages. We are the most powerful mathematics school in the United Arab Emirates. Our graduates are admitted to top universities in the world, and our students often take the podium in innovation and entrepreneurship challenges.
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Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Social Impact
As the core of Dubai GEMS World Academy, our mission is to cultivate diligent, reflective, and compassionate leaders who will graduate from our college with the knowledge, skills, and character to take action and create a better and more peaceful world.
In today's constantly changing world, our role is to prepare our students for the world that awaits them. In tomorrow's world, students are more likely to create their own job opportunities because 65% of the jobs they will engage in do not exist today. We cannot prepare them for work that does not yet exist, so we are here to prepare them to remain agile and adaptable in the face of profound changes.
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languages institute
GEMS World Academy - Dubai Language Institute offers the largest mother tongue course among all schools in the United Arab Emirates.
Cross cultural understanding involves recognizing and reflecting on one's own views as well as those of others. In our highly diverse international community, learning another language and preserving and understanding one's mother tongue are crucial.
The language school of the college enables us to impart cross-cultural understanding and respect to students from over 90 countries. Multilingual opportunities can enhance critical thinking skills, allowing students to interact and understand the world as global citizens.
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University Purpose
We have dedicated universities and career counseling centers on campus to create personal pathways for students and connect them with top universities and businesses.
Our students continue to study at some of the world's leading universities, with over 60% of IBDP students being admitted to the top 50 universities in QS World Rankings. This includes the University of Cambridge, Yale University, Oxford University, Princeton University, London School of Economics, Australian National University, University of Edinburgh, New York University, Durham University, and McGill University. All GEMS World Academy Dubai students are admitted to one or more of the top three universities they have chosen.
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Enrichment and opportunities
Enriching experiences for all age groups
GEMS World Academy- Dubai has a comprehensive and proactive enrichment program that offers a range of activities to ensure that every child is inspired and enriched, whether they are athletic, musical, dramatic, thoughtful, competitive, curious, caring, or creative. We encourage students of all ages to sign up for a variety of exciting and challenging activities. This project is diverse and offers opportunities across multiple disciplines, including music, performing arts, sports, science, language, and public speaking.
Beyond the classroom
Our diverse opportunities can be divided into the following categories: clubs and committees, performing and expressive arts, sports, language, entrepreneurship, innovation and social influence, travel and activities, and genius methods: leadership and volunteering. We offer opportunities in all three semesters of each academic year, with some clubs offering them annually and others offering them on a per semester basis. The vast majority of expansion opportunities are free, but some may require additional fees to cover professional materials or external tuition fees (such as skiing and golf).
It is not uncommon for students to develop sustained interest and enthusiasm for their activities, and many continue to reach higher levels of progress both inside and outside the classroom. Therefore, our rich curriculum has made an important contribution to the comprehensive education provided by the college.
Rich opportunities
The activities will be held on campus during pre school, primary and secondary school lunchtime, and after school from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm. This rich program has been tailored to ensure compliance with the health and safety guidelines established by KHDA and Dubai authorities.
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Nursery
GEMS World Academy - Dubai Kindergarten provides Reggio inspired courses for children aged 2 and 3, starting from the age of 3 and entering the IB program.
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Early Childhood Plan
The early childhood plan is an inquiry based development plan that can meet the individual needs of different groups of learners aged two and a half to six and a half.
We believe that every child is endowed with their unique talents, talents, learning methods, and preferences, and we are committed to investing in realizing their potential to make them passionate problem solvers and lifelong learners. In early childhood education programs, our students are encouraged to ask questions, establish connections, and build their own understanding of the key concepts, skills, knowledge, and personalities outlined in the International Baccalaureate Primary School Program curriculum under the guidance of the entire curriculum. The acquisition of mathematics and language skills is not only taught separately, but also combined with exploration units, providing a meaningful background for building understanding. Social research, science, and art are also taught through exploration units created for each grade. In addition, our preschool students learn courses in the fields of art, sports, swimming, music, information technology (ICT), and library with single subject teachers outside of the regular classroom. KG1 offers a course on Arab studies as an introduction and appreciation of local culture and traditions.
The core of our course is the image of IB learners, encouraging students to become explorers, knowledgeable individuals, thinkers, communicators, principled, open, caring, adventurous, balanced, and reflective individuals. Our child centered classroom creates a warm and pleasant atmosphere, welcoming children and stimulating their innate curiosity for learning. The curriculum is planned in collaboration with grade and subject teachers, with the aim of establishing a balance between guided learning and free exploration.
In our early childhood program, we place greater emphasis on:
1. Learning through games and personal discoveries
2. Learning through comprehensive exploration units
3. Developing skills for collaborative work among students
4. Learn by operating specific materials
5. Through various learning activities
6. Differentiation achieved through selection and preparation
7. Initiate inquiries and raise questions
8. Building a highly sensory environment suitable for multiple intelligences
In addition to studying in the classroom, students also share an indoor exploration corridor, providing space for various activities and supporting their learning through games. We also have an outdoor learning space aimed at challenging and developing gross motor skills through playing sand and water, cycling, climbing, ball and basketball, and other activities.
We know that children have different developmental rates, but after entering our early childhood program, children should be prepared to fully participate in all aspects of daytime classes. To support children's learning, we encourage their independence, including the ability to separate from caregivers and parents every morning. Children should also independently take care of their personal needs, such as going to the bathroom, eating, swimming, changing clothes, and monitoring personal belongings. We look forward to providing support for your child's learning journey.
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Primary School (Preschool -5th Grade)
GEMS World Academy - Dubai is an IB World College that offers the IB Primary School Program (PYP). The primary school project provides an overall curriculum design approach and places children at the center of the learning process. The PYP framework displays a series of concentric circles, representing the fundamental elements of the PYP curriculum. These elements are interrelated to meet the personal, social, emotional, and physical needs of the entire child.
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Middle school (grades 6-10)
The college follows the International Baccalaureate Organization's High School Program (MYP), which is a natural development of PYP and a well prepared program for 11th and 12th grade DP. MYP spans grades 6 to 10, during which teenagers are experiencing rapid and profound development. To achieve physical, emotional, and intellectual development. The courses taught and the teaching and learning provided are designed to meet the needs of this specific stage of development. Students will rigorously acquire knowledge and undefined information in an environment that promotes their exploration, conceptual thinking, and creative and critical thinking development.
Subjects studied: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Mathematics, Science, Personal and Social, Art, Design, Sports and Health Education
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High School (grades 11-12)
1. Career related plans
The Career Related Program (CP) is an international education framework that integrates IB values into a unique program to meet the needs of students engaged in career related education. Among all IB schools in the UAE, Dubai GEMS World Academy is one of the only two schools in the region to receive certification for all four IB courses.
CP is specifically developed for students who wish to engage in career related learning while acquiring transferable and lifelong skills such as applied knowledge, critical thinking, communication, and cross-cultural engagement.
CP students should take at least two IB Diploma courses (DP), one of which is a core course consisting of four parts, and one is related to their career.
2. IB Diploma Program
Diploma Course Preparation
Students will work with their teachers and learning directors to arrange courses and evaluations in five to six subject areas of interest to them as part of the desired diploma program. This will provide students and teachers with an opportunity to understand the knowledge required to start a diploma program. In addition, teachers will be able to develop personalized plans to help guide students to ensure successful transitions by understanding the content, skills, and concepts of DP courses.
The IB Diploma Program (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced educational program with final exams aimed at helping students aged 16 to 19 achieve success in college and beyond. It aims to address students' intellectual, social, emotional, and physical health issues. This project has gained recognition and respect from world leading universities. This program is designed for proactive students seeking a rigorous educational experience.
3. IB Connection Course
What is the IB bridging course like?
Students will work with their teachers and learning directors to arrange courses and evaluations in five to six subject areas of interest to them as part of the desired diploma program. This will provide students and teachers with an opportunity to understand the knowledge required to start a diploma program. In addition, teachers will be able to develop personalized plans to help guide students to ensure successful transitions by understanding the content, skills, and concepts of DP courses.
Students will receive introductory seminar support to successfully master the core elements of IBDP CAS, TOK, and EE, as well as course selection support from our university consulting team and university and career guidance.
GWA freshmen and returning students will have the opportunity to build important relationships with new classmates through a series of team building exercises and participating in our guest speech series, which aims to motivate, guide, and build students' confidence in their learning journey before entering the next stage.
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ESM
Dubai GEMS World Academy also collaborates with sports management provider ESM. ESM offers an additional activity plan that includes sports, science, language, media, and arts.
About ESM
ESM was founded in 2004 with the goal of providing high-quality sports guidance to Middle Eastern children through our school's network of high-quality sports facilities.
ESM manages a range of professional sports and enrichment programs for children, coordinates adult facility leasing, and provides comprehensive activity management services in a safe environment, based on integrated online systems.
Nowadays, ESM is a leading sports service provider in the United Arab Emirates, providing services to children, adults, communities, and corporate users.
ESM active
ESM Active is a new identifier for ESM paid extracurricular sports and expansion programs, providing a range of dynamic extracurricular sports and expansion activities, provided by professional and qualified third-party providers selected based on the specific needs of each school.
Whether your child enjoys active physical activities such as football, basketball, and tennis, or active thinking activities such as robotics, language, music, or programming, there is a range of exciting activities to choose from.
ESM active families
We are pleased to announce the launch of the ESM Active Family Project, which is an exciting initiative that will bring our GWA families and wider communities back to our campus to enjoy sports and learning together. We will collaborate with our sports and event provider ESM to organize a season of free community sports and learning activities that you and your family can participate in.
Our provider will host a series of events, including adult sports leagues, language and music courses, parent and baby courses, and more, all for free.
Registration is conducted on a first come, first served basis, so you need to take quick action to register up to two ESM Active plans for yourself and your family.
ESM Vacation Camp
ESM Holiday Camp works closely with GEMS Education, Dubai Sports Council, Taleem, and KHDA to meet your child's entertainment needs, personal growth, and welfare during school holidays. We are proud and honored that our day camp has been the best choice for parents for the past 15 years. Every year, ESM welcomes thousands of enthusiastic young campers to participate in our holiday camp program. ESM provides your child with the opportunity to experience a series of exciting activities in a safe and friendly environment.
ESM holiday camp cultivates community spirit among campers, families, coaches, campers, venues, and partner colleges. ESM is proud to cultivate young campers who are passionate about a positive lifestyle, thrive as members of the team, and make lifelong friends.
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Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is a non competitive, internationally recognized program aimed at encouraging young people to develop positive skills and lifestyle habits. Now is the third year we are offering this course at GEMS World Academy Dubai. In the 2019-2020 academic year, a large group of ambitious students have taken on the challenge of competing for the bronze award, with a few choosing to continue winning the previous silver award.
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Clubs and Committees
At GEMS World Academy Dubai, we offer a variety of high-quality clubs and committees to meet individual needs and interests. These projects support the academic, social, emotional, and physical health of our students, and cultivate a friendly, collaborative, and creative community from preschool to 12th grade.
Clubs and committees provide students with opportunities to learn new skills and enhance existing talents. We encourage them to discover new interests, collaborate with others in a range of environments, develop their leadership style, and expand their relationships beyond their direct peers.
Students can choose from a wide list at the beginning of the semester
Art Club
Drama Society
LEGO Club
Programming and Code Club
Model United Nations
Ecological Club
Mathematics Club
Mindfulness Club
Book Club
Science: Chemistry, Biology, and Physics Club
Enterprise Management Club
Orchestra and Choir
School F1
Entrepreneurship Club
Clubs, Committees, and Travel
At the college, we support students to participate in a large number of external competitions, including math, physics, chemistry, engineering challenges, debate competitions, essay contests organized by Model United Nations and renowned universities, Dubai Fitness Challenge, and the upcoming Olympic competition at the Dubai World Expo in the United Arab Emirates.
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Music and Art
1. Drama
The drama courses in high school and pre university programs are a series of exciting and dynamic tasks that allow students to experience the theme both theoretically and practically. Students in grades 6-8 can choose drama and dance as elective courses for one semester of study. In the experience of drama courses, they will cover four criteria for high school projects: understanding and comprehension, developing skills, creative thinking, and responsiveness. The topics covered include puppet theater traditions, storytelling, and theatrical genres.
9th grade students will delve into an art subject as part of a two-year curriculum. In ninth grade, drama students study drama schedules, studying Greek drama, Elizabethan drama, comedy, and musicals. Tenth grade students explore 20th century drama, with a focus on influential theater practitioners and styles. Then, this led to influential monologue writing, ultimately becoming the director's notebook and a taster of DP drama courses.
Tenth grade students have the opportunity to choose drama as a one-year subject, covering themes such as drama creation, Shakespeare, and realism.
DP students will learn many different practitioners and theatrical styles within two years, as well as the works required by IB regulations. The evaluation tasks include collaborative projects, solo performances, research reports, and the director's notebook.
2. GEMS Music Center
What is GEMS Music Center?
The GEMS Music Center provides students with opportunities to learn how to play various musical instruments. The college provides students with an opportunity to cultivate lifelong music appreciation and learning enthusiasm in a nurturing environment with the support of teachers.
Why is music important to your child?
The research results indicate that music can improve children's learning abilities, especially their reading and math abilities.
A report links music research, including the rhythms, tones, and practical skills provided by music, to outstanding cognitive performance in reading.
When neuroscientists discovered that music uses more brain parts than most other activities, they also emphasized the benefits of music education. These regions are the same as those involved in analysis and mathematical thinking in the brain.
Another study suggests that music education can have a positive impact on our physical and mental health, including alleviating anxiety, promoting relaxation, lowering heart rate and blood pressure, and contributing to social development.
Although music can enhance our learning ability, the benefits of music education go beyond the classroom and academic environment. Music teaches your child to establish connections with themselves and others. It teaches them how to make decisions and solve problems. It enhances self-esteem and opens the door to dreams and desires.
Who should register?
We accept students from first/second grade and above. Whether your child is preparing for the Trinity/ABRSM music exam, reviewing music skills, or learning to play an instrument for the first time, our teachers are committed to helping your child achieve their music goals.
What musical instruments can my child learn?
piano
voice
Strings - Violin, Viola, Cello
Woodwind instruments - clarinet, saxophone, flute, oboe, vertical flute
Guitar - acoustic guitar, classical guitar, electric guitar, bass
accordion
Drum stand
Copper tube trumpet, trombone
3. Visual Art
Visual art enables students to become both artists and art learners. GEMS World Academy - Dubai encourages all students to become artists and cultivate artistic curiosity about themselves, others, and the world. Learning through curiosity can help students become more effective learners, explorers, and creative problem solvers. Students create and showcase art through participation and communication of feelings, experiences, and ideas. Through this practice, students acquire new skills and master the skills developed in previous learning.
The visual arts at Dubai GEMS World College are studied together with other art subjects, from preschool to 9th grade, providing students with the opportunity to delve deeper into visual arts. This major allows students to develop skills and knowledge in the field of visual arts, preparing them for diploma courses.
The visual arts course aims to cultivate the technical and aesthetic value of 2D and 3D media. A two-dimensional project includes drawing, drawing, graphic design, and printmaking. Three dimensional research includes projects on ceramics, gypsum, wood, metals, and other recycled materials. Encourage students to choose media and formats based on their personal understanding of the assignment. The assignment is based on an overview of art movements, art styles, and different cultural arts. Encourage students to celebrate artworks from their own culture. Appreciating art and cultivating critical voices are an indispensable part of the curriculum. Students keep a workbook for related research assignments, preparation, idea development, and experimentation.
Visual arts enable our students to better understand the world around them, enhance learning in all subjects, and support their individuality as growing members of local and global communities. Students cultivate their ability to think creatively and express themselves through various art forms, media, and technologies.
The art exhibition throughout the academic year allows students to showcase their skills and build confidence, while sharing their creative talents in our academic community.
The purpose of art is to encourage and enable students to:
Create and present art
Developing skills in specific disciplines
The process of participating in creative exploration and (self) discovery
Establishing purposeful connections between research and practice
Understanding the relationship between art and its background
Response and Reflection on Art
Deepen their understanding of the world
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Sports
1. Swimming
We provide our unique skill based swimming courses for elementary school students. Our high school curriculum follows the swimming unit as part of the IB curriculum.
Primary and secondary school students represent their college in college competitions throughout the academic year, including swimming and water sports.
The college continues to strengthen its competitive swimming team and currently has over 100 swimmers. These teams are one of Dubai's strongest academic teams, achieving success in various leagues and competitions in the region and surrounding areas. The elementary school team participated in the first level competition of the Dubai Swimming League and won the GEMS Global Swimming Cup championship. The high school team participated in the EAC and NESAC leagues and won the runner up in the GEMS Global Swimming Cup in 2017.
The swimming team trained under the guidance of the coach in our 50m six lane swimming pool. There is also a 15m training pool for young students as part of the swimming course.
We have recently added synchronized swimming and water polo events, and will establish teams representing GWA in primary and secondary DASSA competitions.
2. GWA School provides a variety of rich text activities, inspiring students to actively participate and integrate into a variety of extracurricular activities from an early age. In addition to the above extracurricular activities, there are also tennis, football, rugby, climbing, and so on. The school also offers Chinese language courses. Please confirm with the school for detailed course content.
PK tuition fees: AED 67,719
K tuition fees: AED 84,714
Year 1 tuition fees: AED 84,714
Year 2 tuition fees: AED 84,714
Year 3 tuition fees: AED 84,714
Year 4 tuition fees: AED 84,714
Year 5 tuition fees: AED 97,492
Year 6 tuition fees: AED 97,492
Year 7 tuition fees: AED 97,492
Year 8 tuition fees: AED 97,492
Year 9 tuition fees: AED 107,330
Year 10 tuition fees: AED 107,330
Year 11 tuition fees: AED 117,552
Year 12 tuition fees: AED 117,552