GEMS Legacy School
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, Hindi
Phone
Address
Al Garhoud, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
12 ProgrammesKG1
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 1 for ages 4-5. Foundation stage fostering curiosity, imagination, and early literacy and numeracy skills through play-based learning.
KG2
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 2 for ages 5-6. Preparing children for primary school with structured learning and developing social-emotional skills.
Grade 1
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 6-7. CBSE curriculum developing positive attitudes, healthy habits, and foundational academic skills.
Grade 2
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 7-8. Building literacy, numeracy, and scientific inquiry skills with enrichment activities.
Grade 3
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 8-9. Broadening curriculum with Ready to Read and Right to Read literacy programmes.
Grade 4
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 9-10. Developing higher-order thinking skills across core and foundation subjects.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KG1 | Kindergarten | 4-5 | 8,532 | - |
| KG2 | Kindergarten | 5-6 | 8,532 | - |
| Grade 1 | Primary | 6-7 | 11,387 | - |
| Grade 2 | Primary | 7-8 | 11,387 | - |
| Grade 3 | Primary | 8-9 | 11,387 | - |
| Grade 4 | Primary | 9-10 | 11,387 | - |
| Grade 5 | Primary | 10-11 | 11,387 | - |
| Grade 6 | Middle School | 11-12 | 15,143 | - |
| Grade 7 | Middle School | 12-13 | 15,143 | - |
| Grade 8 | Middle School | 13-14 | 15,143 | - |
| Grade 9 | Secondary | 14-15 | 18,902 | - |
| Grade 10 | Secondary | 15-16 | 18,902 | - |
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Fees are KHDA-approved annual tuition fees for the 2023-2024 academic year. Operated by GEMS Education. The school is expanding to include Grade 11 from the 2026-2027 academic year.
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | V. GoodVery Good |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — March 2024
Curriculum
Foundation stage fostering curiosity, imagination, and early learning. Play-based and structured activities developing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills.
Teaching Approach
Play-based learning with emphasis on curiosity and imagination. Developing foundational communication and social skills.
Core Subjects
CBSE primary curriculum developing positive attitudes, healthy habits, and strong academic foundations. The Ready to Read and Right to Read literacy programmes support language development. Technology-integrated learning through the Immersive Learning Classroom.
Teaching Approach
Structured CBSE curriculum with enrichment activities. Literacy programmes, digital citizenship, and sustainability education integrated across subjects.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Broader CBSE curriculum with subject specialisation. Emphasis on building empathy, adaptive thinking, and academic rigour. Robotics lab and innovation programmes supplement core learning.
Teaching Approach
Subject-specialist teaching with increasing academic depth. Innovation focus through Robotics Lab and Immersive Learning Classroom. Climate Advocacy Committees and sustainability initiatives.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Established school campus in Al Garhoud, Dubai. One of the long-running Indian curriculum schools in the city, operating since 1982. Features modern learning environments including an Immersive Learning Classroom and Robotics Lab.
Academic
Immersive Learning Classroom
Dedicated technology-enhanced classroom for immersive and experiential learning experiences.
Robotics Lab
Specialist robotics and innovation laboratory for hands-on STEM learning and coding.
Science Labs
Specialist science laboratories for practical experiments across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Library
School library supporting curriculum learning and independent reading programmes including Ready to Read and Right to Read.
Music Room
Dedicated space for music instruction and creative arts.
Sports & Recreation
Playground
Outdoor play and sports area for physical education and recreational activities.
Gym
Indoor gymnasium for physical education, sports training, and fitness activities.
Support Services
School Clinic
On-campus medical facility for student health and wellbeing.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Asha Alexander
Head of School
Head of School at GEMS Legacy School, Dubai. Leads the school's focus on raising achievement, raising aspirations, and enriching partnerships.