GEMS FirstPoint School
About
Inspection Rating
Very Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French, Spanish
Phone
Address
The Villa, Dubai Al Ain Road, Dubailand, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
16 ProgrammesECC (Nursery)
1 year / Pre-Primary
Early Childhood Centre for ages 2-3. Combines the Reggio Emilia philosophy with the British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Personalised learning, flexible hours, and expert care in a nurturing environment.
FS1
1 year / Pre-Primary
Foundation Stage 1 for ages 3-4. British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum developing communication, physical, personal, social, and emotional skills through structured play and exploration.
FS2
1 year / Pre-Primary
Foundation Stage 2 for ages 4-5. Continuation of EYFS with increasing structure, preparing children for the transition to Key Stage 1 through early literacy, numeracy, and creative development.
Year 1
1 year / Primary
Key Stage 1 for ages 5-6. National Curriculum for England with core subjects and specialist-taught foundation subjects. Introduction to computer programming and enterprise learning.
Year 2
1 year / Primary
Key Stage 1 for ages 6-7. Consolidation of reading, writing, and numeracy skills. Thematic curriculum integrating History, Geography, and Visual & Performing Arts.
Year 3
1 year / Primary
Key Stage 2 for ages 7-8. Broader curriculum with deeper subject exploration and growing independence. Access to specialist science laboratories and computing facilities.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECC (Nursery) | ECC | 2-3 | 44,943 | - |
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | 44,288 | - |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | 44,288 | - |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | 52,447 | - |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | 52,447 | - |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | 52,447 | - |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | 58,274 | - |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | 58,274 | - |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | 58,274 | - |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 64,102 | - |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 64,102 | - |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | 64,102 | - |
| Year 10 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 14-15 | 69,929 | - |
| Year 11 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 15-16 | 69,929 | - |
| Year 12 | A-Levels / BTEC | 16-17 | 75,756 | - |
| Year 13 | A-Levels / BTEC | 17-18 | 75,756 | - |
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KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — January 2024
Curriculum
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.
Teaching Approach
Reggio Emilia inspired approach within the EYFS framework. Child-centred play-based learning in a safe, nurturing environment with flexible scheduling options.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
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.
Teaching Approach
Play-based learning with increasing structure in FS2. Maximum class size of 22 students. Balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities with dedicated outdoor learning spaces.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
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.
Teaching Approach
Structured teaching with thematic curriculum integrating History, Geography, and Visual & Performing Arts. Maximum class size of 25 students. Specialist teachers for PE, Music, and Computing.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Premium purpose-built campus in The Villa, Dubailand. Features 11 science laboratories, a 500-seat auditorium, Golf Centre of Excellence, 25-metre swimming pool with learner pool, multi-sports hall with climbing wall, and a recently inaugurated Sixth Form Centre. Phase 3 Campus with brand-new facilities for all year groups opening August 2026.
Academic
Science Laboratories (11)
Eleven specialist science labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology practical work across primary and secondary phases.
Computer Labs
Three modern computing suites for curriculum delivery, coding, robotics, and digital skills development.
Primary Library
Dedicated primary school library supporting reading, research, and independent learning.
Secondary Library
Well-resourced secondary school library for academic research, study, and exam preparation.
Immersive Classroom & Robotics Rooms
Specialist technology spaces with immersive learning environments and robotics equipment for STEAM projects.
Sixth Form Centre
Recently inaugurated dedicated centre for post-16 students with advanced study facilities, collaborative spaces, and university counselling rooms.
Sports & Recreation
25m Swimming Pool & Learner Pool
Olympic-standard 25-metre pool alongside a learner pool for beginners. Used for PE, swim training, and competitive events.
Golf Centre of Excellence
Elite golf programme in partnership with Claude Harmon III offering world-class coaching, mentorship, and pathways to professional and collegiate golf careers.
Multi-Sports Hall
Large indoor sports hall with climbing wall and trampolines for basketball, volleyball, badminton, gymnastics, and indoor PE.
All-Weather Sports Field
Full-size outdoor all-weather pitch for football, rugby, athletics, and inter-school competitions.
Cricket Nets
Dedicated cricket practice nets for PE and after-school cricket training programmes.
Netball & Tennis Courts
Outdoor courts for netball and tennis lessons, inter-school matches, and after-school training.
Fitness Suite
Equipped gym facility for strength and conditioning, available to secondary and sixth form students.
Performance & Arts
500-Seat Auditorium
Large auditorium for school performances, assemblies, guest speakers, and community events.
Art Rooms
Two dedicated art studios for painting, sculpture, ceramics, and creative design projects.
Music & Practice Rooms
Three music classrooms plus seven individual practice rooms for instrumental and vocal tuition.
Drama Studios
Two purpose-built drama studios for performing arts, productions, and workshops.
Recording Studio & Dance Studio
Professional recording studio for music production alongside a dance studio for dance and performing arts.
Outdoor Learning
Desert School & Bamboo Garden
Unique outdoor learning environments including a desert school and bamboo garden for experiential education and environmental studies.
General
Canteens
Two school canteens serving balanced meals and snacks throughout the school day for primary and secondary students.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Majority UK-qualified and UK-trained teachers with specialist subject degrees. All teachers hold nationally accredited teaching qualifications.
Senior Leadership
David Wade
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.