Al Khaleej International School

GEMS Al Khaleej International School offers an accredited American education that integrates Islamic values with modern skills, along with diverse activities and a supportive environment, to prepare students who are academically and socially qualified for the future.

Admission and Registration Requirements (Very Brief)

1. Age Requirement: Age is calculated as of August 31st.

• 3 years old: For Pre-KG.
• 4 years old: For KG1.
• 5 years old: For KG2.

2. Steps:

• Submit the application online.
• Pay the 525 AED application fee (non-refundable).
• Attend an assessment.
• Upon acceptance, pay a 10% tuition deposit (non-refundable registration fee).

3. Key Documents:

• Passports and Emirates IDs (for student and parents).
• Birth Certificate.
• Certified School Transfer Certificate.
• Vaccination/Immunization Record.
• Previous school reports/grade transcripts.

All payment methods at GEMS Al Khaleej International School are accepted and can be completed in person at the school accounts office. Additionally, tuition fees can be paid by cheque, cash, or via direct bank transfer to the school's account.

AKIS offers a high-quality Preschool Program designed for children aged 3.5 to 4 years, to prepare them for KG1.

Elementary School

The Elementary School program at GEMS AKIS is offered from Kindergarten through Grade 5, for students aged 4 to 11 years.

Middle School

The Middle School Program reinforces and strengthens the educational foundations established in the Elementary School.

High School

During the GEMS AKIS High School program, students are motivated to make a difference and achieve excellence.

Yes, there is co-education between girls and boys at Gems Gulf International School, but they are separated starting from Grade 5.

You can view the full details of the tuition fees through the school's page on the mdares.aiplatform.

The activities offered by GEMS Al Khaleej International School cover the following main areas:

1. Languages and Cultures: (e.g., French, Japanese, Turkish, Arabic Dance).

2. Academic Enhancement: (Study groups for Math and English, Science and Environment Club).

3. Technology and Digital: (Robotics, Film Making, Computer courses such as ICDL and CISCO).

4. Arts and Creativity: (Drama, Arts, Choir, Origami, Henna Art).

5. Sports and Fitness: (Swimming, Basketball, Rugby, Gymnastics, Yoga, Chess).

6. Life Skills and Leadership: (Cooking, Debating, Research).

7. Community Service and Student Well-being: (Happiness Club, Community Service activities).

GEMS Al Khaleej International School follow the US Curriculum, aligned to:

• Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language and Math classes.
• Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
• California State standards for other subjects taught in the English language.
• Ministry of Education’s prescribed program for the Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Social Studies.

GEMS AKIS carries out regular assessments using American Standardized tests, including the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test. This ensures that high standards of education are consistently maintained and students are able to achieve competent results.

You can find GEMS Al Khaleej International School in Nouakchott St - 25 St., Al Warqa'a 4, Dubai, UAE.

GEMS Al Khaleej National School has outsourced the school transport service to School Transport Services LLC (STS).

A variety of facilities are available at GEMS Al Khaleej International School:

• 8 Dedicated Science Labs.
• Information and Communication Technology Labs – ICT labs.
• Classrooms with interactive Promethean Boards.
• Robotics Lab.
• Food Tech lab - the first of its kind in an American school in Dubai.
• Makers room for design thinking and project based - learning.
• Outdoor football field, basketball court.
• Indoor sports hall.
• Shaded outdoor play areas.
• Swimming pool.
• Indoor Multipurpose Hall.
• 3 Libraries.
• Art, Music and Drama room.
• Science Art lab.

According to the official website of GEMS Al Khaleej International School, the measures in this aspect include:

• Fully equipped medical clinic: Separate clinics exist within the school campus for boys and girls, staffed by a doctor and three nurses working full-time.
• First aid and emergencies: Immediate medical care is available, with pre-arranged plans in place to transfer critical cases to the hospital.
• Regular medical check-ups: Periodic check-ups are conducted for students in collaboration with Dubai's Primary Health Care Department.
• Mental health support: The school provides confidential counseling services to students through specialized counselors for the elementary, middle, and high school stages, to address social, educational, and psychological aspects.