GEMS FirstPoint School, The Villa

• Delivers a modified National Curriculum for England with integration of global values and UAE values, providing comprehensive and balanced education.
• GEMS FirstPoint School focuses on achieving the full potential of each student and encouraging personal success.
• Promotes collaboration, respect, and diversity among all students and members of the school community.
• Encourages curiosity, creativity, initiative, and resilience to face future challenges with confidence.
• Flexibility, empathy, adaptability, dynamism, and personal excellence prepare students for all academic and life challenges.
• Works with parents to ensure continuous support for students' academic and personal development.

Admission and Registration Requirements at GEMS FirstPoint School:

1. Enter parent/guardian information (name, relationship, email, contact number)
2. Enter student information (name, date of birth, required academic year)
3. The enquiry is created but not yet complete. It can be completed immediately or later
4. Keep the enquiry reference number sent to the email
5. Return to the enquiry page to complete the application and add any siblings

Submit Required Documents:

• Passports for student, sponsor, and parent (two copies)
• UAE Emirates ID for student and sponsor (front and back)
• Residence visa for student and sponsor (two copies)
• Student's birth certificate (in English or Arabic)
• Vaccination records and academic reports for the previous two years
• Transfer certificates (for enrollment in Grade 2 and above) when needed
• Documents specific to educational support when applicable

Pay Application Fee: AED 525

Interview and Assessment:

• May include an interview or individual/group assessment for the student
• Referral of the student to the inclusion support team if necessary to identify additional needs
• Offer letter sent via email within 24 hours by the school registrar
• Pay a non-refundable deposit of 10% of the total tuition fees

Examination and Assessment:

• CAT Assessment
• English Language Assessment: Reading and Writing
• Mathematics Assessment
• Play-based activities in early childhood to observe motor skills and recognition of colors, shapes, and numbers

Fee Payment Methods at GEMS FirstPoint School:

• Online payment
• Cash
• Credit cards
• Current and post-dated cheques in the school's name, according to terms
• Bank transfers
• Special credit card discount

Main Educational Programs at GEMS FirstPoint School:

National Curriculum for England: Education from Nursery to Grade 13

• Nursery and Kindergarten Stage
• Primary Stage: Focus on academic excellence and personal growth
• Secondary Stage: Balanced curriculum that develops critical thinking, independence, and leadership skills

Post-16 Stage: A Levels and BTECs programs with dedicated support to prepare students for university studies and future careers

Yes, GEMS FirstPoint School is a co-educational school, meaning classes include both girls and boys together.

You can view complete details of tuition fees through the school's page on the mdares.ai platform.

• GEMS FirstPoint School received the International Inclusive School Award in recognition of its outstanding practices in educational inclusion.
• The school won the School Mental Health Award from Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools (UK), in recognition of its efforts in promoting students' mental health.
• The school celebrated excellent A-level and BTEC results for 2025 that exceeded national averages in England.

Key Activities at GEMS FirstPoint School:

• Enrichment activities outside the curriculum
• Arts, music, and performance
• Sports activities
• Community and sustainability activities

The adopted curriculum at GEMS FirstPoint School is the British Curriculum.

GEMS FirstPoint School is located in the heart of The Villa community within Dubai Land area, a vibrant residential area easily accessible from various Dubai neighborhoods via Al Ain Road and main roads such as Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road.

GEMS FirstPoint School provides exceptional transportation services in collaboration with STS Group, a trusted partner in the education sector for more than a decade. The bus fleet is equipped with the latest technologies to ensure safety: CCTV cameras, Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) cameras, Global Positioning System (GPS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system, child check button, and motion sensors.

Many facilities exist at GEMS FirstPoint School, including:

• Science laboratories: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
• Food Technology wing and Textiles studio
• Graphic Design, Arts and Design studios
• Libraries and learning spaces
• Dedicated drama space and Black Box theatre
• Sports and physical development facilities
• Cricket pitches and multi-use field
• Outdoor spaces and special environments

• GEMS FirstPoint School is committed to welfare, health, and safety standards requirements, with robust procedures to ensure protection of all students, staff, and visitors.
• Safety-related policies are fully implemented and regularly reviewed to keep pace with local and international requirements.
• Risk assessments and regular inspections of school facilities (such as laboratories and playgrounds) are conducted.
• Child protection monitoring is a school priority, where staff know their responsibilities and undergo regular training on dealing with any safety concerns.
• School facilities and teaching spaces are maintained according to strong regulatory requirements and include strict fire safety and other procedures.
• School transportation services are managed through a trusted partner (STS) with GPS systems, CCTV, and attendance scanning systems to ensure safe travel for students.