GEMS Our Own High School - Al Warqa'a
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, Hindi
Phone
Website
Address
Al Warqa'a 1, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
18 ProgrammesKG1
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 1 for ages 4-5. Foundation learning developing literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
KG2
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 2 for ages 5-6. Preparing children for primary school with structured learning.
Grade 1
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 6-7. CBSE curriculum with core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, and Arabic.
Grade 2
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 7-8. Building foundational academic skills.
Grade 3
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 8-9. Broadening curriculum with increasing academic depth.
Grade 4
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 9-10. Developing higher-order thinking skills.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KG1 | Kindergarten | 4-5 | 7,828 | - |
| KG2 | Kindergarten | 5-6 | 7,828 | - |
| Grade 1 | Primary | 6-7 | 9,447 | - |
| Grade 2 | Primary | 7-8 | 9,447 | - |
| Grade 3 | Primary | 8-9 | 9,447 | - |
| Grade 4 | Primary | 9-10 | 9,558 | - |
| Grade 5 | Primary | 10-11 | 9,558 | - |
| Grade 6 | Middle School | 11-12 | 10,724 | - |
| Grade 7 | Middle School | 12-13 | 10,724 | - |
| Grade 8 | Middle School | 13-14 | 10,724 | - |
| Grade 9 | Secondary | 14-15 | 13,276 | - |
| Grade 10 | Secondary | 15-16 | 13,276 | - |
| Grade 11 (Science) | Senior Secondary | 16-17 | 16,299 | - |
| Grade 11 (Commerce) | Senior Secondary | 16-17 | 15,758 | - |
| Grade 11 (General) | Senior Secondary | 16-17 | 15,359 | - |
| Grade 12 (Science) | Senior Secondary | 17-18 | 16,299 | - |
| Grade 12 (Commerce) | Senior Secondary | 17-18 | 15,758 | - |
| Grade 12 (General) | Senior Secondary | 17-18 | 15,359 | - |
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Fees are KHDA-approved annual tuition fees for the 2023-2024 academic year. Operated by GEMS Education. Three streams available at senior secondary level: Science (highest fee), Commerce, and General. KHDA Good rating for 10 consecutive years. Optimus Wellbeing Award recipient.
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | V. GoodVery Good |
| Progress over time | N/A | V. GoodVery Good | V. GoodVery Good |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — March 2024
Curriculum
Foundation stage developing literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Outstanding personal and social development and health and safety from the earliest years.
Teaching Approach
Play-based and structured learning. Outstanding PSD outcomes. Foundation for critical thinking and compassionate citizenship.
Core Subjects
CBSE primary curriculum with Very Good performance across English, Mathematics, and Science. Arabic taught as an additional language. Digital Citizenship initiatives integrated across learning.
Teaching Approach
Very Good teaching and assessment. Outstanding PSD and health and safety. GEMS CBSE curriculum with enrichment activities.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Broader CBSE curriculum with subject specialisation. Outstanding English attainment and Very Good performance in Mathematics, Science, and Islamic Education. Very Good teaching and assessment.
Teaching Approach
Subject-specialist teaching with Outstanding English attainment. Very Good curriculum quality and learning skills.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
GEMS Education campus in Al Warqa'a 1, Dubai. Established in 2005. KHDA Good rating for 10 consecutive years. Optimus Wellbeing Award recipient. Outstanding health and safety across all phases.
Academic
Science Labs
Specialist science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology practicals.
Computer Labs
Modern computer labs supporting technology and Computer Science instruction.
Library
School library supporting curriculum learning and independent reading.
Classrooms
Modern technology-equipped classrooms across all phases.
Sports & Recreation
Basketball Courts
Outdoor basketball courts for training and inter-school competitions.
Football Field
Full-size football field for training and matches.
Cricket Field
Cricket field with nets for training and competitive play.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Anjuli Murthy
Principal
Principal of GEMS Our Own High School - Al Warqa'a. Leads a school rated Good by KHDA for 10 consecutive years, encouraging ambition and educating students to become critical thinkers and compassionate citizens.