Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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23K - 34K AED
Al Quoz
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology
GEMS New Millennium School is an Indian curriculum school established in 2013 in Al Khail, Dubai. The school also incorporates elements of the UK curriculum, offering families a blend of educational approaches.
The school serves approximately 2,470 boys and girls aged 4 to 18. Students progress through KG 1 to Grade 12, with the curriculum structured to meet both Indian and British educational standards.
Academic programmes lead to CBSE board examinations for the Indian stream, while students following the UK pathway prepare for IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. The school holds CBSE accreditation and has achieved a "Very Good" rating from KHDA in its 2023-2024 inspection.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 23,143 to AED 33,557. The campus is conveniently located for families residing in Al Qouz First, Al Qouz Second, and Al Qouz Fourth.
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KHDA rated GEMS New Millennium School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its third consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 7 times since 2015-2016.
Inspectors rated this Indian curriculum school very good overall, with outstanding learning skills, personal development and National Agenda outcomes. Students progress strongly in English, mathematics and science, but Islamic Education and Arabic progress remain good rather than higher, and teachers do not always use assessment data to adjust lessons effectively.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 25 to 29 September 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 61 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 4 declined and 56 kept the same rating.
Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 6 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 1 a mixed picture, 2 a decline, 3 no change yet.
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024
Assessment (KG): Outstanding → Very good · Assessment (Middle): Outstanding → Very good
7 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Assessment (KG): Outstanding → Very good · Assessment (Middle): Outstanding → Very good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress (Middle): Acceptable → Good · Assessment (KG): Outstanding → Very good · Assessment (Middle): Outstanding → Very good
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Attainment | KG | Very good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Learning skills | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Assessment | KG | Outstanding | Very good |
| Assessment | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Assessment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Care and support | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Care and support | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Governance | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
GEMS New Millennium School received a very good overall rating. Students show outstanding personal development and learning skills, with outstanding English attainment in secondary. Leadership is inspirational and safeguarding excellent. Key areas for improvement include Kindergarten teaching strategies, Arabic assessment accuracy, and support for students of determination.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–19), inspected 02 to 06 October 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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