SchoolGEMS Founders School Dubai South
OVERVIEW
GEMS Founders School Dubai South is the latest addition to the Founders brand in the UAE by GEMS Education. It started operations in August 2024 with over 500 students and is the largest branch imparting quality education to students in FS1 to Year 8. The educational programme revolves around value-based education driven by the British curriculum.
In a Nutshell
- Location: Dubai South
- School fee: AED 27,300 to AED 35,700
- Curriculum: British
- Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
- Years offered: FS1 - Year 8
Residential Communities near GEMS Founders School Dubai South
This branch of GEMS Founders School is in Dubai South - a master planned community comprising 8 districts with plenty of residential and commercial properties. The following areas surround the school:
- Dubai Investments Park
- Remraam
- Mudon
Dubai Investments Park is the nearest neighbourhood to GEMS Founders School Dubai South. It encompasses apartments, villas and townhouses as residential options. Those interested in moving to a completely residential community can opt for Remraam, which offers freehold apartments. Parents can also look into Mudon, which offers villas and apartments as residential units.
Check out the following properties in Dubai South:
Campus of GEMS Founders Dubai South
GEMS Founders School Dubai South campus is humongous, covering 250,000 sq. ft. dedicated to learning and play. Each facility at the campus is carefully planned to ensure students' holistic learning. Some key features of this campus are as follows:
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Spacious Classrooms |
STEAM Labs |
Food Technology and ICT Labs |
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Art and Music Room |
Language and Islamic Studies Classrooms |
Indoor Play Area |
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25-metre Swimming Pool |
Indoor Play Area |
Green Space |
Location of GEMS Founders School Dubai South
GEMS Founders School Dubai South is located close to Majestique Residence 1 in Dubai South.
Why GEMS Founders School Dubai South?
It is the largest GEMS Founders School in Dubai with many high-end facilities to support academic and non-academic needs of students. The school follows the British curriculum, which is a widely recognised system worldwide. All these factors make this branch a viable option for parents living in Dubai South and nearby communities.
SCHOOL DETAILS
Years Offered at GEMS Founders School Dubai South
Currently, the school offers education to students in FS1 to Year 8, split into the following sections:
| Foundation Stage | FS1 and FS2 |
| Primary School | Years 1 to 6 |
| Secondary School | Year 7 to Year 8 |
GEMS Founders School Dubai South Curriculum
The school follows the British curriculum for all its stages.
In FS1 and FS2, GEMS Founders School Dubai South follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. It’s a renowned educational programme that helps toddlers learn fundamentals before starting formal education. The EYFS framework has the following seven areas of learning:
- Physical Development
- Communication and Language
- Literacy
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Mathematics
- Expressive Arts and Designs
- Understanding the World
In Primary Stage, the school follows the formal teaching methods of the National Curriculum of England. English, mathematics and science are core subjects while art and design, computing, design and technology, geography, history, music and PE are foundation subjects for KS1 and KS2. In addition, students study Arabic, Islamic education and moral, social and cultural studies as per the UAE Ministry of Education (MOE).
A similar set of subjects are taught in secondary stage. For more information, read the curricular overview of GEMS Founders School Dubai South.
KHDA Rating
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a governmental entity that regulates the education sector in Dubai. It rates the performance of schools in Dubai every year and issues a report based on the judgement. Here is a brief overview of the KHDA’s rating scale for schools:
The school is yet to be inspected by the KHDA.
Academic Calendar of GEMS Founders School Dubai South
GEMS Founders School Dubai academic calendar is as follows:
| Start of Academic Year | 26 August |
| Midterm Break | 21 October - 25 October |
| End of First Term | 13 December |
| Winter Break | 16 December - 3 January |
| Start of Second Term | 6th January |
| Midterm Break | 10 February - 11 February |
| End of Second Term | 21 March |
| Spring Break | 24 March to 4 April |
| Start of Third Term | 8 April |
| End of Third Term | 27 June |
Admission and Fees
How to Apply to GEMS Founders School Dubai South?
Admission at GEMS Founders School Dubai South is a 4-step process.
- First, fill out the online application form to register your interest. The school will send the acknowledgement email with reference number and further instructions on provided contact details. Before applying, the school encourages parents to book a school tour to meet the team and check out the onsite facilities.
- This is followed by an assessment or an interview to assess the current skills and knowledge of the candidate.
- Candidates who clear the assessment proceed to the next stage, during which offer letters are sent to their parents.
- Lastly, parents must pay the required deposit within the deadline, typically 5% of the total tuition fee charged by the school.
The documents required by the school are:
- Copies of the passport of the candidate, mother and father
- Copies of the residency visa page of the candidate, mother and father
- Copies of the birth certificate of the candidate (English or Arabic)
- Recent passport-size photographs
- A copy of the candidate’s immunisation records
- Copies of the last 2 academic reports/performance
- Copies of Emirates IDs of the candidate, mother and father
- Original Emirates IDs for scanning purposes
- Transfer certificate
Read the admission process of GEMS Founders School Dubai South for more information.
Fee Structure at GEMS Founders School Dubai South
GEMS Founders School Dubai South fees are given below:
| Years | Annual Fee (AED) |
|---|---|
| FS1 | 27,300 |
| FS2 | 29,925 |
| Year 1 - Year 3 | 32,550 |
| Year 4 - Year 6 | 33,600 |
| Year 7 - Year 8 | 35,700 |
Optional fees charged by the Dubai South branch of GEMS Founders School are given below:
| Service | Fee (AED) |
|---|---|
| Transport | 5,950 - 7,050 |
| Extracurricular Activities | 50 - 2,000 |
| Canteen | 20 - 3,600 |
| Class Photograph | 100 - 500 |
| Educational Local Trip | 50 - 2,000 |
| Enrichment Activities | 3,000 - 20,000 |
| Kinder Club | 150 - 2,000 |
| Learning Support Assistants | 2,050 - 40,750 |
| Sibling Club | 400 - 4,000 |
| Special Needs Support | 3,400 - 38,000 |
| English Language Immersion Programme | 525 - 5,250 |
| Arabic Language Immersion Programme | 30 - 3,000 |
Please note that optional services and their fees are taken from the KHDA’s fact sheet.
Facilities
Lunch Options at GEMS Founders Dubai South
GEMS Founders Dubai South has partnered with Slices Catering to provide healthy and nutritious food items to children. For more information, contact the school’s administration.
School Transport at GEMS Founders School Dubai South
GEMS Founders School Dubai South transport service is handled by School Transport Services (STS). It’s a reputable transport provider for educational institutes across the UAE. For more information, contact the school’s transport team.
Sports Facilities
Sports facilities at GEMS Founders School Dubai include a swimming pool, football pitch and multi-purpose sports hall.
Extracurricular Activities at GEMS Founders School Dubai South
The school has plans to offer a diverse range of extracurricular activities to students.
Contact
Modes of Communication between Teachers and Parents
GEMS Founders School Dubai South plans to arrange frequent parent-teacher meetings to discuss students' progress with their parents. Moreover, the school has an official website, social media pages and WhatsApp groups for news and updates.
GEMS Founders School Dubai South Contact Information
- Registrar mobile: +971-50-717-9859
- Admissions telephone: +971-4-573-5246
GENERAL INFORMATION
FAQs
What is the tuition fee charged by GEMS Founders School Dubai South?
GEMS Founders School Dubai South tuition fee ranges between AED 27,300 and AED 35,700.
What is the academic calendar followed by GEMS Founders School Dubai South?
The GEMS Founders School Dubai South academic calendar starts in August and ends in June.
What is the curriculum taught at GEMS Founders School Dubai South?
GEMS Founders Dubai South follows the EYFS framework in the foundation and National Curriculum of England in primary and secondary stages.
How many grades are currently taught at the school?
GEMS Founders School Dubai South branch currently accommodates FS1 to Year 8.
