GEMS World Academy

GEMS World Academy is distinguished by many features that make it the optimal choice, representing the following:

A World of Learning: The academy offers unique, global education based on the National Curriculum for England that promotes academic excellence, critical thinking, and a global mindset. Its high-performance learning culture ensures students develop the skills, mindset, and resilience necessary to excel in any path they choose. With its strong focus on personalized learning, it nurtures confident, knowledgeable, and empathetic global citizens prepared to succeed in an ever-evolving world. Here, every child can reach their full potential and shape their future.

A World of Sports: The academy believes that sports are fundamental to developing leadership skills, resilience, and teamwork. It features state-of-the-art sports facilities including a multi-purpose hall with six courts, a full-size football pitch, a 25-meter swimming pool, and outdoor play areas. Its comprehensive sports program caters to all abilities, from aspiring athletes to students looking to stay active and healthy. Through specialized coaching and competitive opportunities, it instills a love of fitness, discipline, and teamwork. Whether on the field, in the pool, or in the gym, students gain self-confidence and acquire skills that transcend the boundaries of the game.

A World of Innovation: The academy supports innovation, technology, and future-focused learning. Its Innovation Studio features robotics, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality, equipping students with the skills necessary for tomorrow's world. From science labs and CAD/CAM design workshops to food technology and gaming spaces, it inspires students to become creative problem-solvers and critical thinkers. With specialized teachers and cutting-edge resources, it ensures students are prepared for careers in STEM fields, entrepreneurship, and beyond. By embracing emerging technologies, it empowers young minds to innovate, explore, and shape the future with confidence.

A World of Connection: The academy includes over 80 nationalities speaking 33 languages, celebrating cultural exchange, global perspectives, and meaningful communication. It promotes collaboration, inclusion, and respect, ensuring every student feels valued and supported. Through community events, leadership programs, and global learning experiences, it encourages students to build lifelong friendships, develop empathy, and become true global citizens. Its parents' café, lounges, and networking initiatives strengthen bonds between families, staff, and students, creating a warm, welcoming, and interconnected school environment where everyone belongs.

A World of Happiness: The voices of staff and students are heard day after day in the classroom where they have agency and choice regarding learning and leadership opportunities so they can participate in a community of learners, teachers, staff, and parents, and student wellbeing through the Three Cs of Curiosity, Connection, and Compassion.

The most important admission requirements include:

• Applicants for FS1-FS2-Year 1 must be able to use the toilet independently.
• Students applying for Year 2 and above must provide us with a recent report card to confirm the level for the next grade.

Registration steps at the academy include:

1. You can apply online through the academy's website.

2. After successfully submitting your application, you will receive an automated email containing a link to complete the learner profile and ensure all documents are uploaded to your child's application.

3. Documents to upload include: (applicant's latest passport-size photo - applicant's passport - applicant's latest school/nursery report in English - applicant's birth certificate in English - applicant's vaccination records in English - special education document if necessary).

4. After successfully completing the above steps, our school registration officer will contact you after reviewing your application. When seats are available, an official offer letter for your child will be sent to you.

5. To confirm your registration, please reserve your seat by paying a registration fee equal to 5% of the annual tuition fees upon accepting the admission offer. Please note that registration fees are non-refundable and are deducted from the first semester fees.

6. You can complete the payment process via the electronic link attached to the offer letter. You can also pay by bank transfer or checks.

7. Upon successful payment completion, the school registrar will send you a welcome email confirming your registration and information about your child's first day at school.

8. Before your child's joining date, our parent relations officer will share the teacher's letter, school guide, school schedules, uniform details, and all necessary information for your child to start school.

9. Our government relations officer (ADEK representative) will ensure your child's file and documents are completed for approval of your child's registration in the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) system.

The academy offers several payment methods including:

• Cash
• Current dated check (authorized in the name of GEMS World Academy, Abu Dhabi)
• Credit card
• Bank transfer

The academy's programs vary to include:

Early Years Foundation Stage Program

This program rapidly develops students' cognitive, emotional, social, and physical capabilities, making learning high-quality. The program also enhances skills in experimentation, discovery, and problem-solving through play, in addition to developing students' communication skills, physical development, literacy, and mathematics, and integrating global and local concepts to build confidence, resilience, and a strong foundation for future learning and an international mindset.

Primary Years Program

Through this program, diverse student needs are met to achieve effective, relevant, and motivated learning that enables students to build meaningful connections. The program helps students understand the world, develop a deeper understanding of local and global issues, and learn to consider multiple perspectives, thereby fostering an international mindset.

Middle Years Program (MYP)

This program provides high-quality education based on challenge and inquiry to build critical thinking, independence, and global awareness in students, enabling them to connect academic learning with real-world applications. This program includes eight subject groups to provide comprehensive, balanced education that offers flexibility in later years to achieve individual educational goals, making students prepared to succeed as confident learners.

Yes, there is co-education between girls and boys within the academy.

You can view complete fee details through the academy's page on the mdares.ai platform.

You can contact the academy administration to review all awards received during its educational journey.

• Student graduation ceremonies
• Sports Day event
• UAE National Day celebration
• UAE Flag Day celebration
• Coffee Day event
• Modern scientific experiments
• Emirati Women's Day celebration
• New academic year welcome parties
• Various recreational and educational trips
• Educational and sports competitions
• Teacher's Day celebration
• Emirati Child's Day celebration
• World Book Day event
• Prophet's Birthday celebration
• Eid Al-Adha celebration
• Ramadan celebration
• Mother's Day celebration
• Mid-Sha'ban Night celebration
• World Diabetes Day event
• Eid Al-Fitr celebration

GEMS World Academy follows the British Curriculum.

GEMS World Academy is located in Najmat, Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Yes, the academy provides transportation services for students, operating a large fleet of smart buses equipped with advanced technologies to transport students safely.

• Dedicated music rooms and training studios
• Art rooms and extensive activities
• Large library for research and independent learning
• Specialized learning spaces in Arabic and Islamic education
• Cafeteria and dining area offering nutritious meals
• Library and uniform store for convenience
• Dedicated prayer rooms
• Parents' café and welcoming lounge
• Innovative Innovation Studio where creativity and technology come together
• Fully equipped science laboratories for chemistry, physics, and biology
• Innovation Studio featuring robotics, AI, augmented reality, and virtual reality
• Modern networking technology, including secure wireless network
• Indoor and outdoor play areas for recreation and physical activity
• Multi-purpose sports hall with six courts equipped with audio-visual equipment and permanent theater
• Full-size football pitch for training and competitions
• 25-meter swimming pool with six lanes for lessons and competitive swimming
• Learner hub for younger students

Recently Added Facilities:

• Specialized laboratories in design, technology, and science to support hands-on learning
• Secondary library designed for advanced research and independent study
• Dedicated learning spaces for food technology, robotics using CAD/CAM, and resistant materials workshop
• Fully equipped fitness suite to support student health and wellbeing
• Arts and gaming spaces to enhance creativity and innovation
• Additional areas for sports and outdoor learning to encourage active play and exploration

The academy is committed to implementing all strict precautionary measures to ensure the safety and security of students on campus. These security measures include:

• Equipping all academy locations with audio and video surveillance cameras to continuously monitor students during the school day
• Regularly cleaning and sterilizing all academy locations and facilities to limit the spread of viruses and maintain student health and wellbeing
• Training students on how to act correctly in emergency situations such as fires, earthquakes, and others
• Providing all security and safety components such as fire extinguishers and first aid kits to be used when sudden hazards occur