GEMS Founders School Mizhar

GEMS Founders School Mizhar is a British curriculum private school in Al Mizhar, Dubai. Rated Good by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 24,877–37,856.

Fee notes

2026-27 KHDA fact sheets, checked 12 October 2026. Tuition shown is payable tuition after any discount explicitly published in each sheet. Gross tuition and the published discount are retained separately. Fixed compulsory charges are separate; optional supplies, services, variable examination charges and enrolment charges are excluded. Confirm discount eligibility and current intake with admissions. Approved fee grades are not evidence of current admissions availability.

Parent sentiment: Mixed.

What parents praise

Strong communication and responsive management
Nurturing environment and supportive staff
Thoughtfully designed curriculum and student engagement
Good academic performance and learning enjoyment
Variety of activities and programs

Concerns parents raise

High student-to-teacher ratio
Inexperienced secondary and Arabic B teachers
Management and communication issues
Concerns about value for money
Student and staff behavior issues

These are summaries of public commentary, not independently verified findings. See the profile’s review sources and confidence labels.

School-run drive times to nearby communities

Mirdif: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~12 min, 6.4 km by road
Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~24 min, pick-up ~26 min, 23.5 km by road
Jumeirah: drop-off ~28 min, pick-up ~25 min, 26.3 km by road
Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~30 min, pick-up ~32 min, 33.5 km by road
Arabian Ranches: drop-off ~31 min, pick-up ~35 min, 33.7 km by road
Motor City: drop-off ~29 min, pick-up ~31 min, 35.7 km by road
Damac Hills: drop-off ~32 min, pick-up ~32 min, 37.7 km by road
Al Barsha: drop-off ~33 min, pick-up ~35 min, 37.9 km by road
Dubai Hills: drop-off ~34 min, pick-up ~33 min, 39 km by road
Tilal Al Ghaf: drop-off ~37 min, pick-up ~36 min, 40.8 km by road

Official website

Data last reviewed: 2026-06-18. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.

Frequently asked questions

What is GEMS Founders School Mizhar's KHDA rating?

GEMS Founders School Mizhar is rated Good in its most recent KHDA inspection (2023-24). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.

How much are the fees at GEMS Founders School Mizhar?

Published annual fees are AED 24,877–37,856. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.

What curriculum does GEMS Founders School Mizhar follow?

GEMS Founders School Mizhar follows the British curriculum.

Which communities is GEMS Founders School Mizhar near?

Estimated morning school-run times include Mirdif (~14 min), Downtown Dubai (~24 min), Jumeirah (~28 min). See the school-run section for more communities.