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Your family priorities
Curriculum continuity
Total cost
Wellbeing & support
Key differences
What separates them
Key differences at a glance, drawn from available school records and published details.
Yearly investment
GEMS World Academy Dubai
USD 15,000–38,000 / yearVerified
Curriculum
GEMS World Academy Dubai
IBVerified
Daily rhythm
GEMS World Academy Dubai
Entry 07:45-08:00 all sections; dismissal 15:20 Mon-Thu, 12:00 FriSchool-published
Decision lenses
Read the comparison through four practical questions
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Learning & progression
How each school shapes a student's academic path.
Curriculum
GEMS World Academy Dubai
IB
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Age range
GEMS World Academy Dubai
Preschool – High School
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Class size / ratio
GEMS World Academy Dubai
≈18 students
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Languages of instruction
GEMS World Academy Dubai
English · Arabic
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Accreditations
GEMS World Academy Dubai
IBO · KHDA · CIS
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IB outcomes
GEMS World Academy Dubai
IB avg 35.5 · 97% pass
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University destinations
GEMS World Academy Dubai
Harvard · MIT · Oxford · +2 more
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Cost & admissions
The practical commitments before a family can say yes.
Annual tuition (per year)
GEMS World Academy Dubai
USD 15,000–38,000 / year
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Application fee
GEMS World Academy DubaiNot listed
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Enrolment / capital fee
GEMS World Academy DubaiNot listed
School 2-
Tuition includes
GEMS World Academy DubaiNot listed
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Admissions process
GEMS World Academy Dubai
5 steps: online form, documents, on-site assessment, CEO/Principal review within 24h, result shared
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Admissions deadlines
GEMS World Academy Dubai
Online registration open for 2026-27; limited seats for 2025-26
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Everyday experience
What a normal school week may feel like for the household.
Location
GEMS World Academy Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Commute
GEMS World Academy Dubai
STS Group buses with CCTV, GPS tracking, RFID, child-check button; 24/7 operations control centre
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School day
GEMS World Academy Dubai
Entry 07:45-08:00 all sections; dismissal 15:20 Mon-Thu, 12:00 Fri
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Term structure
GEMS World Academy Dubai
Three terms; 2025-26 year ran 25 Aug to 3 Jul
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Meals
GEMS World Academy DubaiNot listed
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Co-curricular activities
GEMS World Academy Dubai
Swimming Pool · Sports Complex · Theater · Art Studio · Robotics Lab · Maker Space
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Support & confidence
The systems that help families judge care, safety, and fit.
Established
GEMS World Academy Dubai
Founded 2008
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Student body
GEMS World Academy Dubai
2,300 students
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Wellbeing support
GEMS World Academy DubaiNot listed
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Safeguarding
GEMS World Academy Dubai
Safeguarding Policy published with named primary safeguarding lead and contact
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Parent community
GEMS World Academy Dubai
GWA Parents Association; all parents are members, elected volunteer team leads events
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