GEMS World Academy

Q: Where is GEMS WORLD ACADEMY located in Dubai?

GEMS World Academy is located in Barsha & Quoz , occupying an expansive 42,000 square metre campus in Al Barsha along Al Khail Road . The academy's central position provides excellent access for families in The Meadows , Springs, Lakes, Arabian Ranches , Dubai Hills Estate , and Emirates Hills , with Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Mall nearby.

Q: What curriculum does GEMS WORLD ACADEMY offer?

The school delivers the International Baccalaureate ( IB ) curriculum, offering inquiry-based education focused on academic excellence and global citizenship within a state-of-the-art campus.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at GEMS WORLD ACADEMY?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering the complete IB programme from early years through the Diploma Programme.

Q: What are the tuition fees at GEMS WORLD ACADEMY?

Tuition ranges from AED 88,960 to AED 102,378 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is GEMS WORLD ACADEMY best suited for?

GEMS World Academy is best suited for internationally mobile families seeking world-class IB education with premium facilities. The academy particularly appeals to residents of Al Barsha, The Meadows , Springs , Lakes , Arabian Ranches , and Dubai Hills who value inquiry-based learning and global perspectives.

4.4

2024-2025Very good

Curriculum

Annual Fees

71K - 123K AED

Location

Al Barsha

About GEMS World Academy

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

GEMS World Academy is an IB World School located in Al Barsha First, Dubai. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate framework, providing students with an internationally recognized educational pathway.

The academy welcomes students seeking an inquiry-based learning approach. Through the IB programmes, learners develop critical thinking skills and intercultural understanding that prepare them for global opportunities.

As an IB school, GEMS World Academy implements the programme's distinctive methodology, encouraging students to become active participants in their education. The curriculum emphasizes research skills, community engagement, and personal development alongside academic achievement.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 71,113 to AED 123,442. The campus offers convenient access for families residing in Al Barsha Second, Al Barsha South, and Al Barsha South First.

Location

Al Barsha First

Fees & Admissions

The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.

Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)	71,113 AED	~5,926 AED
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	71,113 AED	~5,926 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	88,960 AED	~7,413 AED
GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)	88,960 AED	~7,413 AED
GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)	88,960 AED	~7,413 AED
GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)	88,960 AED	~7,413 AED
GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)	88,960 AED	~7,413 AED
GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)	102,378 AED	~8,532 AED
GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)	102,378 AED	~8,532 AED
GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)	102,378 AED	~8,532 AED
GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)	102,378 AED	~8,532 AED
GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)	112,709 AED	~9,392 AED
GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)	112,709 AED	~9,392 AED
GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)	123,442 AED	~10,287 AED
GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)	123,442 AED	~10,287 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated GEMS World Academy "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills
The protection, care, guidance and pastoral support of students
The involvement and support of parents in contributing to the raising of standards
The efficient day-to-day management, staffing, and high-quality resources
Outstanding teaching for effective learning leads to children's high achievement in Kindergarten

What the school was asked to improve

Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching, particularly in Islamic Education, Arabic, and mathematics, so all students can reach their full potential
Enhance leaders' ability to address the needs and success of all student groups
Improve the self-evaluation process and improvement planning, prioritising closing the gaps between underachieving groups of students
Widen the range of expertise on the Local Advisory Board to enable it to act as a critical friend to the school
Use internal and external assessment data more effectively to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including EAL students and newcomers

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 2–22), inspected 23 to 27 October 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 0 improved, 2 declined and 83 kept the same rating.

Students

1,851 → 2,022

+171 (+9%)

Teachers

174 → 188

+14 (+8%)

Students of determination

181 → 197

+16 (+9%)

Emirati students

85 → 82

-3 (-4%)

Declined

Mathematics — Attainment · DP: Very good → Good
Mathematics — Progress · DP: Very good → Good

Did GEMS World Academy act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 4 no change yet.

Conduct and act upon a gap analysis based on recommendations from the PISA, TIMSS and NAP reportsNot measurable from the ratings
Improve students' reading skills across the schoolNo change yet
18 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Improve teaching in PYP, MYP and DP so all students make consistently rapid progressNo change yet
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024
Expand senior leadership roles to support all aspects of school performance and improvementNo change yet
6 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure Islamic education and Arabic teachers meet the learning needs of all student groupsNo change yet
24 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (85 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	PYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	PYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	MYP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	MYP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	DP	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	DP	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	PYP	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	PYP	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	MYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	MYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	DP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	DP	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	PYP	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	PYP	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	MYP	Weak	Weak
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	MYP	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	KG	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Attainment	PYP	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	PYP	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	MYP	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	MYP	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	DP	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	DP	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	KG	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	PYP	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	PYP	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	MYP	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	MYP	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	DP	Very good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	DP	Very good	Good
Science — Attainment	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	PYP	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	PYP	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	MYP	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	MYP	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	DP	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	PYP	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	MYP	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	DP	Very good	Very good
Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills
Personal development	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	DP	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	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching for effective learning	PYP	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	MYP	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	DP	Very good	Very good
Assessment	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	PYP	Very good	Very good
Assessment	MYP	Very good	Very good
Assessment	DP	Very good	Very good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	DP	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	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	PYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	MYP	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	DP	Outstanding	Outstanding
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

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Very good

GEMS World Academy received a very good overall rating from KHDA. Kindergarten provision, personal development, curriculum, and care were outstanding, and student behaviour and parental engagement were strong. Inspectors recommended improving teaching consistency across phases, expanding senior leadership roles, strengthening Arabic and Islamic education, and improving reading skills.

Strengths noted by inspectors

The outstanding attitudes and behaviour of students
A highly-committed parent body that plays a key role in supporting the curriculum
Cohesive senior leadership teams working to support the implementation of an outstanding curriculum
Outstanding provision in KG leading to excellent progress in key learning areas
Much-improved school environment offering outstanding safety and care

What the school was asked to improve

Conduct and act upon a gap analysis based on recommendations from the PISA, TIMSS and NAP reports
Improve students' reading skills across the school
Improve teaching in PYP, MYP and DP so all students make consistently rapid progress
Expand senior leadership roles to support all aspects of school performance and improvement
Ensure Islamic education and Arabic teachers meet the learning needs of all student groups

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 23 to 27 October 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Very good

2019-2020Very good

2018-2019Very good

2017-2018Very good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GEMS WORLD ACADEMY located in Dubai?

GEMS World Academy is located in Barsha & Quoz, occupying an expansive 42,000 square metre campus in Al Barsha along Al Khail Road. The academy's central position provides excellent access for families in The Meadows, Springs, Lakes, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills Estate, and Emirates Hills, with Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Mall nearby.

What curriculum does GEMS WORLD ACADEMY offer?

The school delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, offering inquiry-based education focused on academic excellence and global citizenship within a state-of-the-art campus.

What age groups and grade levels are available at GEMS WORLD ACADEMY?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering the complete IB programme from early years through the Diploma Programme.

What are the tuition fees at GEMS WORLD ACADEMY?

Tuition ranges from AED 88,960 to AED 102,378 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Who is GEMS WORLD ACADEMY best suited for?

GEMS World Academy is best suited for internationally mobile families seeking world-class IB education with premium facilities. The academy particularly appeals to residents of Al Barsha, The Meadows, Springs, Lakes, Arabian Ranches, and Dubai Hills who value inquiry-based learning and global perspectives.

What is GEMS World Academy's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated GEMS World Academy "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about GEMS World Academy in 2023-2024?

GEMS World Academy provides a very good quality of education. Achievement is strong in English, mathematics and science, with outstanding progress in Kindergarten, while Arabic and Islamic Education remain more variable. Leadership, parental engagement, wellbeing and resources are notable strengths, though assessment use and support for diverse learners need improvement. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills; the protection, care, guidance and pastoral support of students; the involvement and support of parents in contributing to the raising of standards; the efficient day-to-day management, staffing, and high-quality resources; outstanding teaching for effective learning leads to children's high achievement in Kindergarten.

What was GEMS World Academy asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching, particularly in Islamic Education, Arabic, and mathematics, so all students can reach their full potential; enhance leaders' ability to address the needs and success of all student groups; improve the self-evaluation process and improvement planning, prioritising closing the gaps between underachieving groups of students; widen the range of expertise on the Local Advisory Board to enable it to act as a critical friend to the school; use internal and external assessment data more effectively to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including EAL students and newcomers.

Has GEMS World Academy improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 0 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 2 declined and 83 kept the same rating. Enrolment went from 1,851 to 2,022 students (+9%). Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 0 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2024-2025 inspection profile

Grades

Nursery to Grade 12

Age

3-18

Students

1,800

Genders

Boys and Girls

Curriculum

International Baccalaureate

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2024-2025

Principal

HEATH JON MONK

Opening year

2007

Largest nationality students

over 100 nationalities

Accreditation

KHDA

Curriculum examinations

IB Diploma

About GEMS World Academy

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Annual tuition fees range from AED 71,113 to AED 123,442. The campus offers convenient access for families residing in Al Barsha Second, Al Barsha South, and Al Barsha South First.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)

71,113 AED

~5,926 AED

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

71,113 AED

~5,926 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

88,960 AED

~7,413 AED

GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)

88,960 AED

~7,413 AED

GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)

88,960 AED

~7,413 AED

GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)

88,960 AED

~7,413 AED

GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)

88,960 AED

~7,413 AED

GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)

102,378 AED

~8,532 AED

GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)

102,378 AED

~8,532 AED

GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)

102,378 AED

~8,532 AED

GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)

102,378 AED

~8,532 AED

GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)

112,709 AED

~9,392 AED

GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)

112,709 AED

~9,392 AED

GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)

123,442 AED

~10,287 AED

GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)

123,442 AED

~10,287 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated GEMS World Academy "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fifth consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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