GEMS International School

GEMS International School is a IB curriculum private school in Al Khail, Dubai. Rated Good by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 46,500–79,488.

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

• Caring and friendly community
• Dedicated and engaging teachers
• Strong inclusion support
• Diverse student body
• Good opportunities for teachers to save money

Concerns parents raise

• Perceived as profit-driven
• High teacher turnover
• Overpriced fees
• Corporate decision-making
• Lack of basic amenities (isolated incident)

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

• Dubai Hills: drop-off ~12 min, pick-up ~15 min, 10.1 km by road
• Al Barsha: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~16 min, 11.6 km by road
• Motor City: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~15 min, 12 km by road
• Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): drop-off ~17 min, pick-up ~19 min, 12.8 km by road
• Jumeirah: drop-off ~18 min, pick-up ~16 min, 14.1 km by road
• Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~18 min, pick-up ~15 min, 14.4 km by road
• Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~16 min, pick-up ~20 min, 14.4 km by road
• The Springs: drop-off ~18 min, pick-up ~18 min, 14.6 km by road
• Arabian Ranches: drop-off ~21 min, pick-up ~19 min, 15.2 km by road
• Tilal Al Ghaf: drop-off ~21 min, pick-up ~20 min, 15.5 km by road

Official website

Related pages

• Nearby area: Dubai Hills guide
• IB schools in Dubai
• Dubai schools under AED 60,000 a year

Data last reviewed: 2026-06-25. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.

Frequently asked questions

What is GEMS International School's KHDA rating?

GEMS International School 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 International School?

Published annual fees are AED 46,500–79,488. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.

What curriculum does GEMS International School follow?

GEMS International School follows the IB curriculum.

Which communities is GEMS International School near?

Estimated morning school-run times include Dubai Hills (~12 min), Al Barsha (~14 min), Motor City (~14 min). See the school-run section for more communities.