Inspection Rating
Very Good-- ADEK
Languages Taught
English, Arabic
Phone
Address
Najmat, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
1 year / Early Years
Foundation Stage 1 (age 3-4). EYFS early years.
1 year / Early Years
Foundation Stage 2 (age 4-5). EYFS learning ahead of the IB PYP.
1 year / IB PYP
Year 1 (age 5-6). IB Primary Years Programme with NCfE content.
1 year / IB PYP
Year 2 (age 6-7). Transdisciplinary inquiry within the IB PYP.
1 year / IB PYP
Year 3 (age 7-8). Building literacy, numeracy and inquiry.
1 year / IB PYP
Year 4 (age 8-9). Developing conceptual understanding.
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | Early Years | 3-4 | 55,420 | - |
| FS2 | Early Years | 4-5 | 59,530 | - |
| Year 1 | IB PYP | 5-6 | 59,530 | - |
| Year 2 | IB PYP | 6-7 | 65,680 | - |
| Year 3 | IB PYP | 7-8 | 65,680 | - |
| Year 4 | IB PYP | 8-9 | 65,680 | - |
| Year 5 | IB PYP | 9-10 | 65,680 | - |
| Year 6 | IB PYP | 10-11 | 65,680 | - |
| Year 7 | IB MYP | 11-12 | 67,740 | - |
| Year 8 | IB MYP | 12-13 | 67,740 | - |
| Year 9 | IB MYP | 13-14 | 67,740 | - |
| Year 10 | IB MYP | 14-15 | 67,740 | - |
| Year 11 | IB MYP | 15-16 | 73,890 | - |
Estimate total annual fees for your family
Official 2025/26 fees (GEMS Education), inclusive of textbooks and materials. Excludes uniform, lunches and transport (fee-for-service). The published schedule lists Year 11-13 fees as the secondary phase rolls up.
New-admission fee of 5% of annual tuition on accepting the offer, adjustable against the first-term fee; a re-enrolment fee secures the next year's seat.
Three termly installments (~40% / 30% / 30%).
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment & Progress | GoodGood | GoodGood | V. GoodVery Good |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment & Progress | GoodGood | V. GoodVery Good | V. GoodVery Good |
Source: Abu Dhabi Department of Education & Knowledge (ADEK) — Irtiqa'a
Language
English
The Early Years Foundation Stage, blending EYFS with IB inquiry to build communication, early literacy and numeracy.
Teaching Approach
Play- and inquiry-based early learning.
The IB PYP delivered with National Curriculum for England content, through transdisciplinary units of inquiry.
Teaching Approach
Inquiry-led, concept-driven IB PYP learning.
The IB MYP blended with NCfE content and IGCSE pathways, supported by the Innovation Studio (robotics, AI, AR/VR). IB DP and Career-related Programme launch in the Sixth Form from August 2026.
Teaching Approach
Concept-based MYP teaching with IGCSE options.
A purpose-built Al Reem Island campus (Najmat), opened 2022, of ~28,890 m2 with a 25m six-lane pool plus a learner pool, a six-court sports hall, a full-size football pitch, a black box theatre, an Innovation Studio (robotics, AI, AR/VR), Chemistry/Physics/Biology labs, two libraries (16,000+ titles) and a parent cafe.
An Innovation Studio for robotics, AI and AR/VR.
Dedicated Chemistry, Physics and Biology laboratories.
Two libraries holding 16,000+ titles.
A black box theatre with music and practice studios.
Music rooms, practice studios and art rooms.
A 25-metre, six-lane swimming pool.
A separate learner / teaching pool.
A six-court multipurpose indoor hall with AV and a stage.
A full-size football pitch with indoor and outdoor play areas.
A canteen/dining hall and a parent cafe lounge.
Optional bus service (fee-for-service).
Executive Principal / CEO
Executive Principal and CEO of GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi since August 2025; awarded an OBE for services to education.
GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi
AED 55,420 - 73,890/yr