GEMS Metropole School

Q: Where is GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch located in Dubai?

GEMS Metropole School is located in Sports City & Motor City , situated in Motor City with convenient access for families in Dubai Sports City , Arabian Ranches , Dubailand, Remraam, and Green Community.

Q: What curriculum does GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13 , providing education from age 3 to 18 across all stages.

Q: What are the tuition fees at GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch?

Annual fees range from AED 38,393 to AED 51,190 , depending on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch best suited for?

GEMS Metropole School is best suited for British expatriates seeking quality UK curriculum at accessible fee levels in the southern Dubai corridor. The school attracts residents of Motor City , Sports City , Arabian Ranches , Remraam , and Dubailand who value GEMS education standards.

3.8

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

38K - 51K AED

Location

Motor City

About GEMS Metropole School

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

GEMS Metropole School is a British school located in Motor City, Dubai, welcoming students since 2014. The school has grown to become a well-established educational institution serving families in the southern Dubai community.

The school accommodates 3,874 students, both boys and girls, aged 3 to 18. Classes span from FS1 through to Year 13, covering the full educational journey from early years to sixth form.

Students follow the UK National Curriculum, preparing for GCSE, IGCSE, AS Level, A-Level, and BTEC qualifications. GEMS Metropole School holds BSO and BSME accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to British educational standards. KHDA has awarded the school a "Good" rating in its 2023-2024 inspection.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 38,393 to AED 51,190. The campus offers convenient access for families residing in Motor City and the surrounding Honsho Road area.

Location

Motor City

Latest from GEMS Metropole School

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

4 Aug 2026Leadership
Ed Staton appointed new Principal of GEMS Metropole School – Motor City, effective August 2026
GEMS Metropole School – Motor City announced the appointment of Ed Staton as its new Principal, effective August 2026. He has already been part of the school community in recent years and now takes over its leadership.
Source: Instagram

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
FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)	38,393 AED	~3,199 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	41,884 AED	~3,490 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	45,374 AED	~3,781 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	45,374 AED	~3,781 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	45,374 AED	~3,781 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	45,374 AED	~3,781 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	45,374 AED	~3,781 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	45,374 AED	~3,781 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	51,190 AED	~4,266 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	51,190 AED	~4,266 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	51,190 AED	~4,266 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	51,190 AED	~4,266 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	51,190 AED	~4,266 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	51,190 AED	~4,266 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	51,190 AED	~4,266 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated GEMS Metropole School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 6 times since 2016-2017.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

High standards of care and attention to students' welfare and wellbeing
Strong partnerships with parents
Well-informed governing board and high-quality staffing, facilities and resources
Alternative curriculum pathways that widen opportunities for all students
Continuing development of leadership skills at all levels, positively impacting school performance

What the school was asked to improve

Increase students' achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic by improving consistency of teaching, raising expectations, and enhancing student engagement
Thoroughly evaluate the impact of middle leaders on students' achievement
Ensure job descriptions reflect current roles and responsibilities of leaders and teachers
Improve FS teachers' understanding of Early Learning Goals and their ability to plan and assess children's progress
Increase how much all teachers, especially in mathematics and science, promote reading literacy
Ensure students' learning skills and independence are as well developed as the overall wellbeing ethos

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–24), inspected 27 to 30 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 21 improved, 0 declined and 64 kept the same rating.

Students

3,443 → 3,874

+431 (+13%)

Teachers

223 → 257

+34 (+15%)

Students of determination

598 → 480

-118 (-20%)

Emirati students

41 → 39

-2 (-5%)

Improved

Islamic Education — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Islamic Education — Progress · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Post-16: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
English — Attainment · Primary: Good → Very good

and 13 more

Did GEMS Metropole School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 5 show an improvement.

Raise students' attainment and progress in key subjects by improving teaching consistency to at least very goodImproved
Teaching for effective learning (Primary): Good → Very good
Ensure all staff understand what constitutes best practice in teaching and assessment, and embed the whole-school reading literacy strategy across all subjectsImproved
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Secondary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Post-16): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment (Primary): Acceptable → Good
Evaluate the impact of teaching strategies on students' progressImproved
Teaching for effective learning (Primary): Good → Very good
Use assessment data more effectively to plan lessons and personalise learningImproved
Teaching for effective learning (Primary): Good → Very good
Raise the level of challenge, particularly for higher-ability studentsImproved
Teaching for effective learning (Primary): Good → Very good
Make more effective use of questioning to extend students' thinkingNot measurable from the ratings

Performance standards by year (85 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Post-16	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	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	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Primary	Good	Very good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
English — Progress	Primary	Good	Very good
English — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Science — Progress	Primary	Good	Very good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Learning skills	Primary	Good	Very good
Learning skills	Secondary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Post-16	Good	Good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Primary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Good	Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Good	Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Post-16	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary	Good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Post-16	Good	Very good
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Good	Good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Assessment	Primary	Good	Good
Assessment	Secondary	Good	Good
Assessment	Post-16	Good	Good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Good	Good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	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
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Primary	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Good	Good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Good	Good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Governance	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Very good	Outstanding

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

GEMS Metropole School received an overall rating of Good. Inspectors noted significant improvement in Arabic and strong outcomes in English, maths and science, alongside excellent health and safety provision and strong leadership. Islamic Education and Arabic attainment remain acceptable, and teaching quality needs to become more consistently very good.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Senior leaders' vision builds an inclusive learning community that values wellbeing and diversity
Significant improvement in Arabic achievement, positively impacting students' self-esteem
Students show strong personal development, positive attitudes to learning, and willingness to take on leadership roles
The Local Advisory Board is committed to continued school improvement and engages parents in supporting their children's learning
Significant investment in the site, facilities and learning resources has created a highly attractive learning environment

What the school was asked to improve

Raise students' attainment and progress in key subjects by improving teaching consistency to at least very good
Ensure all staff understand what constitutes best practice in teaching and assessment, and embed the whole-school reading literacy strategy across all subjects
Evaluate the impact of teaching strategies on students' progress
Use assessment data more effectively to plan lessons and personalise learning
Raise the level of challenge, particularly for higher-ability students
Make more effective use of questioning to extend students' thinking

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 23 to 27 January 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2019-2020Acceptable

2018-2019Acceptable

2017-2018Acceptable

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch located in Dubai?

GEMS Metropole School is located in Sports City & Motor City, situated in Motor City with convenient access for families in Dubai Sports City, Arabian Ranches, Dubailand, Remraam, and Green Community.

What curriculum does GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch offer?

The school follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications.

What age groups and grade levels are available at GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13, providing education from age 3 to 18 across all stages.

What are the tuition fees at GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch?

Annual fees range from AED 38,393 to AED 51,190, depending on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Who is GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch best suited for?

GEMS Metropole School is best suited for British expatriates seeking quality UK curriculum at accessible fee levels in the southern Dubai corridor. The school attracts residents of Motor City, Sports City, Arabian Ranches, Remraam, and Dubailand who value GEMS education standards.

What is GEMS Metropole School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated GEMS Metropole School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 6 times since 2016-2017.

What did KHDA inspectors say about GEMS Metropole School in 2023-2024?

GEMS Metropole School (Dubai Branch) was rated Good overall by KHDA. The school shows strong care, wellbeing, governance and staffing, with very good personal development. Areas for improvement include raising achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic, and strengthening Foundation Stage teachers' understanding of Early Learning Goals. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: high standards of care and attention to students' welfare and wellbeing; strong partnerships with parents; well-informed governing board and high-quality staffing, facilities and resources; alternative curriculum pathways that widen opportunities for all students; continuing development of leadership skills at all levels, positively impacting school performance.

What was GEMS Metropole School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: increase students' achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic by improving consistency of teaching, raising expectations, and enhancing student engagement; thoroughly evaluate the impact of middle leaders on students' achievement; ensure job descriptions reflect current roles and responsibilities of leaders and teachers; improve FS teachers' understanding of Early Learning Goals and their ability to plan and assess children's progress; increase how much all teachers, especially in mathematics and science, promote reading literacy; ensure students' learning skills and independence are as well developed as the overall wellbeing ethos.

Has GEMS Metropole School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 21 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 64 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Attainment (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Islamic Education — Progress (Secondary) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Primary) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 3,443 to 3,874 students (+13%). Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 5 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

FS1 to Year 13

Age

3 to 18

Students

3,874

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Naveed Iqbal

Since 1/5/2020

Opening year

2014

Teachers

257 (+93 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

British

Largest nationality students

Arabic

Emirati students

Determination students

480

Accreditation

BSO,BSME

Curriculum examinations

GCSE,IGCSE,AS,A Level,BTEC

Last inspection: 27 to 30 November 2023

About GEMS Metropole School

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

The school accommodates 3,874 students, both boys and girls, aged 3 to 18. Classes span from FS1 through to Year 13, covering the full educational journey from early years to sixth form.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 38,393 to AED 51,190. The campus offers convenient access for families residing in Motor City and the surrounding Honsho Road area.

Latest from GEMS Metropole School

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

4 Aug 2026Leadership

Ed Staton appointed new Principal of GEMS Metropole School – Motor City, effective August 2026

GEMS Metropole School – Motor City announced the appointment of Ed Staton as its new Principal, effective August 2026. He has already been part of the school community in recent years and now takes over its leadership.

Source: Instagram

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

38,393 AED

~3,199 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

41,884 AED

~3,490 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

45,374 AED

~3,781 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

45,374 AED

~3,781 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

45,374 AED

~3,781 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

45,374 AED

~3,781 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

45,374 AED

~3,781 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

45,374 AED

~3,781 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

51,190 AED

~4,266 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

51,190 AED

~4,266 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

51,190 AED

~4,266 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

51,190 AED

~4,266 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

51,190 AED

~4,266 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

51,190 AED

~4,266 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

51,190 AED

~4,266 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated GEMS Metropole School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 6 times since 2016-2017.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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