GEMS World Academy

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

A World of Learning: The academy offers unique, global education based on the International Baccalaureate curriculum that enhances academic excellence, critical thinking, and a global mindset. Its high-performance learning culture ensures that 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 ready to succeed in an ever-evolving world. Here, every child can achieve their full potential and shape their future.

A World of Sport: 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 field, 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 training 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 needed for tomorrow's world. From science laboratories 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, 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 comprises over 80 nationalities speaking 33 languages, celebrating cultural exchange, global perspectives, and meaningful communication. It fosters 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 parent 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: Staff and student voices 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.

Key admission requirements include:

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

Registration steps include:

1. Submit an online application 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 upload all documents to your child's application.

3. Required documents include: applicant's recent 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, and special education documentation if necessary.

4. After successfully completing the above steps, the school registration officer will contact you after reviewing your application. When seats are available, an official offer letter 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 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 diverse 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 include:

Primary Years Programme

This program meets diverse student needs for effective, relevant, and motivating learning, enabling students to build meaningful connections. It helps students understand the world, develop a deeper understanding of local and global issues, and learn to consider multiple perspectives, fostering an international mindset.

Middle Years Programme (MYP)

This program provides high-quality, inquiry-based education that builds critical thinking, independence, and global awareness in students, enabling them to connect academic learning with real-world applications. It includes eight subject groups to provide comprehensive, balanced education with flexibility in later years to achieve individual educational goals, preparing students for success as confident learners.

Diploma Programme

This program is based on the International Baccalaureate curriculum that seeks to develop critical thinking, research skills, and intellectual curiosity in students. The program contains six subject groups including sciences, humanities, mathematics, and arts, equipping students with the skills necessary for success and excellence.

Career-related Programme

The IB Career-related Programme (CP) combines academic rigor with practical experience, including all IB diploma courses with career studies, helping students develop practical skills through hands-on training, certifications, and participation in industry projects, as well as preparing graduates for the job market.

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

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

You can contact the academy administration to view all the awards it has received throughout 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 return celebrations
• Various recreational and educational trips
• Educational and sports competitions
• Teacher's Day celebration
• Emirati Children's Day celebration
• World Book Day event
• Prophet's Birthday celebration
• Eid Al-Adha celebration
• Holy month of Ramadan celebration
• Mother's Day celebration
• Mid-Sha'ban Night celebration
• World Diabetes Day event
• Eid Al-Fitr celebration

GEMS World Academy follows the International Baccalaureate curriculum.

GEMS World Academy is located in Najmat, Al 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
• Extensive art rooms and activities
• Large library for research and independent learning
• Specialized learning spaces for Arabic and Islamic education
• Cafeteria and dining area serving nutritious meals
• Library and uniform shop for convenience
• Dedicated prayer rooms
• Parent 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 stage
• Full-size football field for training and competitions
• 25-meter swimming pool with six lanes for lessons and competitive swimming
• Learning 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, CAD/CAM robotics, and resistant materials workshop
• Fully equipped fitness suite to support student health and wellbeing
• Arts and gaming spaces to enhance creativity and innovation
• Additional outdoor sports and learning areas to encourage active play and exploration

• Equipping all academy premises with audio and video surveillance cameras to continuously monitor students during the school day
• Regular cleaning and sanitization of all academy premises and facilities to limit virus spread and maintain student health and wellbeing
• Training students on how to act correctly in emergency situations such as fires, earthquakes, etc.
• Providing all security and safety requirements such as fire extinguishers and first aid kits for use in case of sudden hazards