GEMS FirstPoint School is a premium British curriculum school in The Villa, Dubailand, Dubai, offering the National Curriculum for England from Early Childhood Centre through Year 13. Established in 2014, the school is rated Very Good by KHDA and Outstanding by BSO (British Schools Overseas). The school serves approximately 1,950 students representing 95+ nationalities, with a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:14. Students follow pathways leading to IGCSEs, A-Levels, and BTEC qualifications, with a 99% A-Level pass rate. GEMS FirstPoint is recognised for its Outstanding personal and social development, Outstanding health and safety, and commitment to inclusion — winning the Top Schools Award for Best Mainstream School for Children of Determination. The school features a Golf Centre of Excellence in partnership with Claude Harmon III, 11 science laboratories, a 500-seat auditorium, 25-metre swimming pool, and a dedicated Sixth Form Centre. Key partnerships with Siemens and the Rahhal Programme provide students with real-world internships and industry experience.
British
ECC – Year 13
+3
2014
Fees for 2025/2026, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
GEMS Premium tier school. Tuition fees established in accordance with KHDA-approved fee structure. Transport provided by STS Group with GPS tracking.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Nurturing introduction to school life combining the Reggio Emilia philosophy with the British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Personalised learning with flexible hours and expert care focused on social, emotional, and early cognitive development.
British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum developing communication, physical, personal, social, and emotional skills through structured play and exploration. Preparing children for the transition to Key Stage 1 with early literacy, numeracy, and creative development.
National Curriculum for England with core academic subjects and specialist-taught foundation subjects. Introduction to computer programming and enterprise learning alongside strong literacy and numeracy development.
Broader National Curriculum with STEAM integration, enterprise projects, and growing independence. Students access specialist science laboratories and computing facilities. Residential trip opportunities and expanded sports and creative arts programmes.
Full subject specialisation in the secondary school with separate science disciplines, modern foreign languages, and creative arts. Students access 11 science laboratories and specialist facilities. Careers guidance begins in Year 9 to inform GCSE option choices.
IGCSE programme with compulsory core subjects and a wide range of option subjects. 21% of students achieved A* grades in 2024 with 856 entries across 150 students. Access to Golf Centre of Excellence elite sports pathway alongside academic studies.
Students choose from 27 A-Level subjects and 5 BTEC qualifications, with the flexibility to combine both. Dedicated Sixth Form Centre with personalised university application support. 99% A-Level pass rate with 27% achieving A*-A. 96% of students obtain first-choice university destination. Siemens internship and Rahhal Programme partnerships provide industry experience.
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Principal & CEO
Principal and CEO of GEMS FirstPoint School since August 2022. Holds an MEd (High Distinction) in Educational Leadership, BA (Hons), and PGCE. Former Director of Innovation at an Apple Distinguished School. Also a FirstPoint parent — his family chose the school for their own children when they moved to the UAE. Under his leadership, FPS has achieved Very Good KHDA and Outstanding BSO ratings, and has been recognised with multiple Top Schools Awards.
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The Villa, Dubai Al Ain Road, Dubailand, Dubai, UAE
