GEMS International School

GEMS International School in Dubai offers a comprehensive International Baccalaureate (IB) education, catering to students from Foundation Stage to Grade 12. The school delivers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and the Career-related Programme (CP), promoting inquiry-based, student-centred learning. The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, global awareness, and personal growth, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, sports, arts, and extracurricular activities.

The school features state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced science labs, art studios, a performing arts theatre, sports fields, and swimming pools, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. GEMS International School aims to develop well-rounded individuals prepared for success in higher education and beyond, with a focus on both academic and personal development.

Curriculum

GEMS International School (GIS) in Dubai offers a comprehensive International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum that includes the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). These programmes are designed to develop critical thinking, independent inquiry, and international-mindedness among students. In 2021, GIS introduced the IB Career-related Programme (CP) alongside UK curriculum-based BTEC options in Sport, Business, and Creative Media, providing students with vocational pathways and alternative routes to higher education.

GIS places a strong emphasis on STEM and innovative learning, boasting facilities like a dedicated Space Lab, part of the GEMS Centre of Excellence for Aviation, Aeronautics, and Space. The lab offers hands-on experiences in fields such as AI, robotics, and Martian agriculture. The school’s IB curriculum encourages students to become well-rounded, compassionate, and lifelong learners, supporting academic, creative, and technical development through a wide array of subjects and extracurricular activities, including language options and sports.

Facilities

General Facilities:

  • Libraries
  • Cafeteria
  • Parent Café
  • Outdoor Amphitheatre

STEAM Facilities:

  • Speciality Science and IT Labs
  • Design Technology Lab
  • Food Technology Lab
  • Large Art Spaces with Kiln for pottery-making
  • Textile Lab
  • Black Box Theatre
  • State of the Art Centre of Excellence in Aeronautics, Aviation and Space

Sports Facilities:

  • 6-Lane 25 Meter Swimming Pool and learner pool
  • Full-sized football pitch
  • Multi-purpose Performance and Sports Hall
  • Outdoor mixed-use games courts (basketball, netball, tennis)
  • Shaded outdoor spaces for older students
  • Indoor and outdoor KG play areas
  • Fully kitted Fitness Suite for selected age levels and staff

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