GEMS Founders School Mizhar vs Newlands School
GEMS Founders School Mizhar and Newlands School are both in Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs in Dubai. KHDA rates GEMS Founders School Mizhar Good (2023-2024) and Newlands School Good (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: GEMS Founders School Mizhar AED 24,877 to AED 37,856 (2026-2027); Newlands School AED 21,372 to AED 40,072 (2026-2027), and Newlands School starts lower.
| GEMS Founders School Mizhar | Newlands School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Good (2023-2024) | Good (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 24,877 to AED 37,856 (2026-2027) | AED 21,372 to AED 40,072 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | UK (13 Y) | UK (13 Y) |
| Area | Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs | Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs |
| Students (2023-2024) | 4,016 | 1,018 |
| Teachers | 232 | 79 |
| Ages | 3 to 18 | 3 to 16 |
| Grades | FS1 to Year 13 | FS1 to Year 11 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English, Arabic | English, Arabic |
| Accreditation | BSME,BSO | none |
| External examinations | GCSE,AS Level,A Level,BTEC | IGCSE |
| Opened | 2018 | 2017 |
Recorded annual fees by grade
| Grade | GEMS Founders School Mizhar | Newlands School | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 24,877 2026-2027 | AED 21,372 2026-2027 | +AED 3,505 |
| FS2 | AED 28,122 2026-2027 | AED 21,372 2026-2027 | +AED 6,750 |
| YEAR 1 | AED 30,285 2026-2027 | AED 26,047 2026-2027 | +AED 4,238 |
| YEAR 2 | AED 30,285 2026-2027 | AED 26,047 2026-2027 | +AED 4,238 |
| YEAR 3 | AED 30,285 2026-2027 | AED 26,047 2026-2027 | +AED 4,238 |
| YEAR 4 | AED 30,285 2026-2027 | AED 26,047 2026-2027 | +AED 4,238 |
| YEAR 5 | AED 30,285 2026-2027 | AED 29,387 2026-2027 | +AED 898 |
| YEAR 6 | AED 30,285 2026-2027 | AED 29,387 2026-2027 | +AED 898 |
| YEAR 7 | AED 32,448 2026-2027 | AED 32,058 2026-2027 | +AED 390 |
| YEAR 9 | AED 32,448 2026-2027 | AED 35,397 2026-2027 | −AED 2,949 |
| YEAR 12 | AED 37,856 2026-2027 | AED 40,072 2026-2027 | −AED 2,216 |
| YEAR 13 | AED 37,856 2026-2027 | AED 40,072 2026-2027 | −AED 2,216 |
Sources: KHDA inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Fee years are shown when verified; differences are only calculated for the same verified year. Full profiles: GEMS Founders School Mizhar · Newlands School · methodology
