GEMS Jumeirah Primary School

Opened its doors in 1996, GEMS Jumeirah Primary School (JPS) is a primary co-educational school in Dubai. As the name suggests, the school caters to the educational needs of students from FS1 to Year 6. The school is in Al Safa 1 and follows the National Curriculum of England. GEMS Jumeirah Primary School KHDA rating is outstanding.

• Location: Al Safa 1
• School fees: AED 43,185 - AED 54,4355
• Curriculum: British
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed
• KHDA rating: Outstanding
• Years offered: FS to Year 6

The school is located in Al Safa 1 - a subcommunity of Al Safa and is close to the following neighbourhoods:

• Jumeirah 3
• Al Quoz 1
• Al Safa 2

Located around Dubai's shoreline, Jumeirah 3 is a popular residential area due to its lavish lifestyle and awe-inspiring tourist attractions. Villas are the only residential option at Jumeirah 3. Those preferring to live in an apartment can look into Al Quoz 1 and Al Safa 2.

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GEMS Jumeirah Primary School campus comprises state-of-the-art facilities for foundation and primary-stage students. The campus has a range of facilities that support students' academic and non-academic needs.

Some key facilities at the campus include:

For more information, check out the campus and facilities of GEMS Jumeirah Primary School.

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is located on Street 19 in Al Safa 1, Dubai. The school is a 5-minute drive from Safa Park.

There are many reasons to enrol students at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School. Firstly, the school is one of the reputable primary schools in Dubai that follows the National Curriculum of England. Thus, students completing their education from here can easily enrol in British secondary schools. Moreover, the school is rated outstanding by the KHDA, which acknowledges the educational prowess of this institute.

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School educates children in the foundation and primary stages.

The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for the foundation stage and the National Curriculum of England for subsequent education.

The EYFS curriculum in the foundation stage relies on the following seven principles:

• Communication and language
• Physical development
• Literacy
• Personal, social and emotional development
• Understanding the world
• Mathematics
• Expressive arts and design

Play-based and informal learning methods prepare toddlers for primary education.

Students completing FS2 enter the primary education stage, where they are gradually introduced to formal teaching methods. The primary curriculum is split into Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2).

For more information, check out the curriculum of GEMS Jumeirah Primary School.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a governmental entity responsible for maintaining and improving Dubai's education quality. One of its responsibilities is inspecting and rating schools annually. The framework adopted by KHDA has six ratings shown below:

In the latest inspection report, KHDA rated the performance of GEMS Jumeirah Primary School Al Safa campus as outstanding. The school has received an outstanding rating from KHDA for over 10 years. For more information, check out the KHDA's inspection report on the school's website.

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School academic calendar starts in August and ends in July. The important dates throughout the academic calendar are:

Besides the aforementioned, the school remains closed on many religious and national holidays. For more information, check out the calendar of GEMS Jumeirah Primary School.

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School Dubai accepts students throughout the year, depending on vacancies. The admission process is straightforward. Fill out the online application form with the correct information to begin the process. Before applying, the school encourages parents to book a tour and check out the facilities to make an informed decision.

The following documents are required for admission:

• A copy of the child’s passport and birth certificate
• A copy of parents’ Emirates ID
• 2 recent passport-size photographs
• A copy of the latest educational report
• Transfer certificate

In addition, check out the age-grade guidelines followed by the school.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: KHDA

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

Read the admission overview of GEMS Jumeirah Primary School for transfer certificate and other requirements.

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School fee structure is as follows:

Besides the tuition fee, other charges at this school are:

Please note that the charges for the other services are taken from the KHDA Factsheet.

The school has collaborated with School Transport Services (STS) for transport operations. STS is one of the reputable transport service companies for many schools in the UAE. It owns a fleet of high-end buses and well-trained personnel to ensure students' safety. As per the KHDA's fact sheet, the transportation charges at the GEMS Jumeirah Primary School Al Safa branch are between AED 7,900 and AED  9,950. For more information, read the transport service by GEMS JPS.

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School Al Safa branch arranges student holiday camps during term breaks.  They offer several activities, including abseiling, kayaking and mountain biking. Contact the school to know more about future holiday camps.

GEMS JPS Al Safa has a well-developed campus with outstanding sports facilities. Some key on-campus sports facilities are:

• Multi-purpose sports hall
• Gymnasium
• Multi-purpose outdoor area
• 25-metre and infant learning swimming pool
• All weather, synthetic turf pitch

In addition, students in the foundation stage have access to free-flowing spaces and sand areas.

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School focuses on holistic development of students through extra-curricular activities. Some of these are given below:

The school also arranges several field trips for its students. These trips allow schools to inculcate learning beyond the walls of classrooms. Stay in touch with the school for more information.

The school offers after-school care through extra-curricular activities after regular school hours. For more information, contact the school.

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School Dubai campus has a medical centre run by two DHA registered nurses and a full-time doctor. The medical centre has the necessary equipment to facilitate first-aid services.

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School connects with parents through a portal, school website, social media pages and WhatsApp groups. The GEMS Connect App is the official mobile-based application for the school, allowing parents to access all the relevant information. The application is available on Google Play and Apple App Store.

• Telephone: +971 4 394 3500
• Email Address: info_jps@gemsedu.com
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WHAT IS THE TIMING OF GEMS JUMEIRAH PRIMARY SCHOOL DUBAI?

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School timings are:

• Monday to Thursday: 7:40 am to 2:30 pm
• Friday: 7:15 am to 12:00 pm

HOW MANY GRADES ARE IN GEMS JUMEIRAH PRIMARY SCHOOL?

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School Al Safa Dubai educates children from FS1 to Grade 6.

WHAT IS THE TUITION FEE CHARGED BY THE SCHOOL?

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School fee ranges between AED 43,185 and AED 54,435.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF THE SCHOOL?

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School academic year starts in August and ends in July.

DOES GEMS JUMEIRAH PRIMARY SCHOOL (JPS) FOLLOW A CO-ED MODEL?

Yes, it is a co-ed school.

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