GEMS Metropole School - Motor City
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French
Phone
Address
Motor City, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
15 ProgrammesFS1
1 year / Foundation
Foundation Stage 1 for ages 3-4. Forest School phase — nature-based EYFS learning with outdoor exploration, sustainability, and discovery-driven education.
FS2
1 year / Foundation
Foundation Stage 2 for ages 4-5. Forest School phase — continued EYFS with environmental stewardship and outdoor classrooms.
Year 1
1 year / Primary
Forest School phase for ages 5-6. KS1 with nature-based learning and High Performance Learning skills.
Year 2
1 year / Primary
Forest School phase for ages 6-7. Final year of nature-based learning before Values School.
Year 3
1 year / Primary
Values School phase for ages 7-8. Character education with respect, kindness, empathy, and compassion.
Year 4
1 year / Primary
Values School phase for ages 8-9. Community service and leadership development.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | Foundation | 3-4 | 38,393 | - |
| FS2 | Foundation | 4-5 | 41,884 | - |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | 45,374 | - |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | 45,374 | - |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | 45,374 | - |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | 45,374 | - |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | 45,374 | - |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | 45,374 | - |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 51,190 | - |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 51,190 | - |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | 51,190 | - |
| Year 10 | KS4 | 14-15 | 51,190 | - |
| Year 11 | KS4 | 15-16 | 51,190 | - |
| Year 12 | KS5 | 16-17 | 51,190 | - |
| Year 13 | KS5 | 17-18 | 51,190 | - |
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Fees are KHDA-approved for the 2025-2026 academic year. Part of GEMS Education. Fees follow the KHDA School Fee Framework.
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KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — March 2024
Curriculum
The Forest School phase focuses on nature-based learning, sustainability, and environmental stewardship through outdoor exploration and discovery-driven education. EYFS framework with dedicated Forest School areas, outdoor classrooms, and student gardens. Very Good Science progress at Foundation Stage.
Teaching Approach
Nature-based, play-based EYFS learning with Forest School pedagogy. High Performance Learning (HPL) skills and attributes embedded. Dedicated FS PE Hall and playground equipment.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
The Values School phase integrates character education focusing on respect, kindness, empathy, and compassion alongside academics. Very Good attainment and progress across English, Mathematics, Science, and Teaching at primary. Community service and leadership development.
Teaching Approach
National Curriculum for England with HPL embedded. Character education with community service and leadership. Very Good academic outcomes across core subjects.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
The Active School phase balances rigorous athletics with academics, promoting teamwork, discipline, and perseverance through physical development and wellness. Subject-specialist teaching across seven science labs and specialist facilities.
Teaching Approach
Subject-specialist teaching with Active School emphasis on sport, wellness, and teamwork. HPL embedded. Dance studio, dojo, CrossFit area, and fitness studio support physical development.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Purpose-built campus in Motor City, Dubai. Founded in 2014, part of GEMS Education. Serves FS1 through Year 13 with a distinctive four-phase model: Forest School, Values School, Active School, Future School. High Performance Learning (HPL) embedded throughout. Outstanding management and health and safety across all phases. Al Noor Heritage and Culture Centre on campus. Forest School areas, school farm, and hydroponics for outdoor learning.
Academic
Classrooms
Modern classrooms with technology-integrated learning environments across all phases.
Libraries
Four libraries: Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary, and Arabic Library.
Science Laboratories
Seven dedicated secondary science labs for practical experimentation.
iMac Computer Suites
iMac suites and portable Windows computer suite for digital learning.
Innovation Rooms
Multiple innovation spaces with robotics facilities for creative learning.
Food Technology Suite
Catering suite for food technology and culinary instruction.
Performing Arts
Art Rooms
Multiple art spaces for visual arts and creative subjects.
Music Technology Rooms
Dedicated music technology facilities for composition and performance.
Black Box Theatre
Professional performing arts room and Black Box Theatre for drama and performances.
Radio & Performance Studio
Radio and performance studio for media production and broadcasting.
Cultural
Al Noor Heritage and Culture Centre
On-campus heritage and culture centre celebrating UAE and Islamic heritage.
Sports & Recreation
Multi-Purpose Sports Halls
Two multi-purpose sports halls for indoor PE and competitions.
Swimming Pool Complex
Main swimming pool and trainer pool for instruction and recreation.
Astroturf Pitch
Large multi-purpose astroturf for football, athletics track, and rounders.
Multi-Use Games Areas
Two MUGAs for tennis, basketball, and netball.
Dance Studio
Dedicated dance studio for dance instruction and choreography.
Fitness Studio & CrossFit
Fitness studio with CrossFit area, ice bath, and calisthenics workspace.
Dojo
Dedicated martial arts dojo.
Cricket Nets
Cricket nets for practice and training.
Outdoor Learning
Forest School Areas
Dedicated Forest School areas for nature-based outdoor learning.
School Farm & Hydroponics
On-campus school farm with hydroponics area for agricultural and environmental learning.
Student Gardens
Student gardens for hands-on environmental education.
Support Services
Medical Centre
On-campus medical facility. Outstanding health and safety across all phases.
Inclusion Hub
Dedicated inclusion hub supporting students of determination. Very Good inclusion rating.
Careers Hub
Career guidance centre for secondary and sixth form students.
Sixth Form Centre
Dedicated sixth form centre with leisure space for Post-16 students.
Canteen & Cafés
Student canteen and café plus Parent Café. Slices Catering service.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Naveed Iqbal
Principal and CEO
Principal and CEO of GEMS Metropole School - Motor City. Leads the school's distinctive four-phase model (Forest School, Values School, Active School, Future School) with High Performance Learning embedded throughout. Core values: care, excellence, leadership, always learning, and working as a team.