Dubai Gem Private School
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French, Hindi, Urdu
Phone
Website
Address
Oud Metha Road, Oud Metha, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
10 ProgrammesFS1-FS2
2 years / pre_k
Foundation Stage for ages 3-5. Separate nursery campus at Al Hudaiba. EYFS play-based learning.
Year 1-3
3 years / primary
Key Stage 1-2. National Curriculum with Arabic, PE, and specialist teaching.
Year 4-5
2 years / primary
Key Stage 2. Broadened curriculum with optional French, Hindi, or Urdu.
Year 6
1 year / primary
Key Stage 2 final year. Secondary transition preparation.
Year 7
1 year / secondary
Key Stage 3 first year. Subject-specialist teaching.
Year 8
1 year / secondary
Key Stage 3 second year.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1-FS2 | EYFS | 3-5 | 12,526 | - |
| Year 1-3 | KS1-KS2 | 5-8 | 13,089 | - |
| Year 4-5 | KS2 | 8-10 | 13,735 | - |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | 15,760 | - |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 16,146 | - |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 17,138 | - |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | 18,171 | - |
| Year 10-11 | KS4 (GCSE) | 14-16 | 19,160 | - |
| Year 12 | Post-16 (IGCSE) | 16-17 | 24,198 | - |
| Year 13 | Post-16 (IGCSE) | 17-18 | 25,662 | - |
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Founded 1973 — one of the oldest schools in Dubai. Good KHDA rating for 12 consecutive inspections. Sports facilities via Iranian Club partnership. Separate nursery campus at Al Hudaiba. 105+ Students of Determination supported. Staff turnover fell to 0% in 2019-20. Fees subject to KHDA approval and may have been updated.
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KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — February 2024
Curriculum
UK Early Years Foundation Stage. Separate dedicated nursery campus at Al Hudaiba. Play-based learning with specialist Arabic.
Teaching Approach
Play-based EYFS at dedicated nursery campus. Very Good personal development across all phases.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
National Curriculum of England. Arabic mandatory. Optional French, Hindi, or Urdu. Islamic Studies for Muslim students, UAE Social Studies for non-Muslims.
Teaching Approach
National Curriculum at Oud Metha main campus. Iranian Club sports partnership for swimming, cricket, tennis, and basketball.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
GCSE programme. 5 compulsory subjects (Mathematics, English, PE, Arts, Islamic/UAE Studies) plus 5 optional subjects. MUN, Scouts, and entrepreneurial enterprises.
Teaching Approach
GCSE with 10 subjects total. Smaller secondary class sizes for enhanced support. Scouts and MUN participation.
Core Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
Facilities
Main campus on Oud Metha Road with large open central space surrounded by academic blocks. Adjacent to Iranian Club providing sports facilities (swimming pool, sports oval, tennis courts, basketball courts). Separate nursery campus at Al Hudaiba for FS students. Two medical centres staffed by 2 nurses and 1 doctor. Science labs, computer labs, libraries, and art rooms.
Academic
Science Laboratories
Science labs for practical experiments.
Computer Labs
Computer labs for digital literacy.
Libraries
School libraries supporting research and reading.
Art Rooms
Art rooms for visual arts and creative projects.
Sports & Recreation
Swimming Pool (Iranian Club)
Swimming pool via Iranian Club partnership.
Sports Oval (Iranian Club)
Sports oval for cricket, football, and athletics.
Tennis & Basketball Courts
Tennis and basketball courts via Iranian Club.
General
2 Medical Centres
Two on-campus medical centres staffed by 2 nurses and 1 doctor.
Nursery Campus (Al Hudaiba)
Separate dedicated nursery campus at Al Hudaiba for FS students.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Humera Ibrahim
Principal
Principal of Dubai Gem Private School since January 2024. Leads the school's British curriculum programme across two campuses with a focus on inclusive education supporting 105+ Students of Determination.