GEMS Millennium School Sharjah

GEMS Millennium School (GMS) Sharjah is an Indian school in Muwailih commercial area. Founded in 2010, it is considered as one of the best Indian schools in Sharjah. The school is part of globally recognised GEMS Education group and offers education from Kindergarten to Senior Secondary School.

• Location: Muwailih commercial
• School fee: AED 11,340 - AED 21,370
• Curriculum: Indian
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
• KHDA rating: Outstanding
• Years offered: Kindergarten - Grade 12

GEMS Millennium School Sharjah is in Muwailih Commercial, Sharjah. Muwailih Commercial is a popular school community in Sharjah that is home to various reputed educational institutions of the emirate. Multiple residential communities surround this area, such as:

• Muhaisnah 4
• Al Mizhar
• Oud Al Muteena 1

Muwailih Commercial’s proximity to Dubai makes it an ideal location for both parents and students. Those looking to relocate closer to the school can consider these options:

• Apartments for rent near GEMS Millennium School Sharjah
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Millennium School Sharjah has a state-of-the-art campus that is equipped with the latest technology, tools and resources to facilitate quality learning. These facilities include:

• Library
• Free-Flow Area
• Indoor/Outdoor Play Areas
• Science Laboratories
• Information and Communication Technology Labs
• Innovation Lab
• Makerspace Lab

GEMS Millennium School Sharjah is in the Sharjah school zone of Muwailih commercial.

GEMS Millennium School Sharjah follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum and enrols students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It has top-notch facilities that compliments the quality of learning offered by the school. Science, technology, arts and mathematics are seamlessly integrated into the CBSE curriculum to ensure overall development of students.

GMS enrols students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The stages of education at the school are:

GMS Sharjah is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) India. The curriculum offers the latest educational methods and techniques while implementing hands-on learning. Subjects and special offerings for each phase of education are as follows:

KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM

At kindergarten stage, the school follows a combination of international practices that are proven to be helpful to kids. It ensures that children learn and enjoy at the same time. For this purpose, teachers have incorporated several indoor and outdoor fun activities within the kindergarten syllabus.

The kindergarten programme specifically focuses on language and communication, numeracy, gross and fine motor skills and emotional, social and creative skills.

Subjects taught in KG 1 and KG 2 are:

PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

In the primary stage, the school adopts the formal CBSE curriculum. They are introduced to a wide range of subjects and concepts. The level of difficulty increases each year, resulting in the development of concepts that comes in handy in the later stage of education.

GEMS Millennium School Sharjah specifically focuses on language, cognitive, personal, emotional, social, inquiry, physical creative, spiritual and imaginative skills of students.

Subjects taught to students in the primary stage are:

Please note that the second language options are Hindi, Malayalam and French. PE and swimming are for students in Grade 3 and Grade 4.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

In the middle school stage, the school turns students into reflective learners who think creatively. The curriculum is specifically designed in a way to ensure team work and communication through group tasks. Moreover, extracurricular activities such as creative writing, quizzes, elocution, workshops and paintings are arranged for students in middle school.

Subjects at this stage are:

SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

In the secondary stage, GEMS Millennium School Muwaileh focuses on developing students’ skills in specific areas of learning. This strategy ensures student can choose the best career path in the senior secondary stage. Students in the secondary stage are independent learners they are encouraged to take active interest and develop academic goals.

Subjects in Grade 9 and Grade 10 are:

SENIOR SECONDARY CURRICULUM

Senior Secondary is the last stage of education at GEMS Millennium School. In this stage, students can either opt for science or commerce stream.

The subjects taught in the science stream are:

Whereas, students in commerce stream study the following subjects:

The academic calendar of Millennium School Sharjah is as follows:

For a detailed look at the events and activities that take place at GEMS Millennium School Sharjah, view the academic calendar.

GMS is an all-inclusive school that welcomes children of any learning preferences. The school’s Learning Support Assistants and Student Support Centre cater to the needs of all students.

GEMS Millennium School Sharjah’s admission procedure is as follows:

• The first step in the admission process is to enrol online.
• School’s internal system provide the current status of admissions. The process will be halted if there is no seat available or the admissions are closed for that grade.
• Parents should confirm student’s background, passport and visa details. They should also enter the primary contact details i.e. details of the father/mother/guardian.
• Parents receive a preview of the form which they can verify before proceeding to submit the enquiry.

Following are the documents required during enrolment:

• Online registration number
• Admission form duly completed
• Two photocopies of the child’s passport with a valid U.A.E. visa (first page, last page and visa page)
• Two Emirates ID card copies of child (front and back of the card)
• Two copies of the birth certificate of the child in English or Arabic
• Five passport size (4cm x 6cm) photographs of child with white background
• Two copies of father’s passport, valid residence visa and Emirates ID
• Immunization card copy
• Original Emirates ID of the child and parents will be scanned and returned immediately. This is required when MOE opens their online system for approval (an appointment will be given)
• Transfer Certificate (TC)
• Latest report card

For Grade 1 and up, the TC of the last school and latest report card must be attested as follows:

• Students transferring from within the UAE:
• Original TC of the previous school attested by the Ministry of Education of that Emirate.
• Students transferring from outside the UAE:
• From India: TC and report card must be attested by the Education Offer of the zone/district/area. ICSE/CBSE students must have their TC attested by the respective board. The seal and signature of the Education Officer has to attested by the Indian Consulate in Dubai and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dubai/Sharjah/UAE
• Students transferring from other GCC countries (excluding UAE and Oman):
• TC must be attested by the Indian Consulate/Embassy, Education Ministry, External Affairs Ministry and UAE consulate of that country.
• Students transferring from Oman:
• TC must be attested by the Indian Consulate/Embassy, Education Ministry, External Affairs Ministry and UAE consulate of Oman. Verification by the local Education Ministry of that country must also be complete.

Important guidelines to keep in mind during the admission process:

• Students must meet the age requirements set by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) and the Ministry of Education (MoE)
• Parents must inform the school regarding any special education needs, individual education plans (IEPs), educational psychologist, pediatric reports, Speech and Language reports, Occupational therapy reports, etc. This is to give the staff ample time to develop an educational plan after assessing the need and availability of resources.

The age-grade guidelines followed by GEMS Millennium School Sharjah is given below:

This is based on the age of the students on 31st July (for schools beginning in April). Source: GMS

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

GEMS Millennium School Sharjah fee structure for the academic year 2023-2024 is as follows:

The GEMS Education Group offers GEMS scholarships based on merit in academics, creative and performing arts, innovation and digital technology, sports and Arabic Studies. A 25%-100% concession fee depending on the level of merit will be awarded to the student. Candidates must renew their scholarship every year. This renewal is subject to approval based on student’s academic progress.

Like all other GEMS schools, Millennium School has a cafeteria where students can enjoy delicious meals. They can also bring lunch from home and have it with their friends.

GMS Sharjah is using the Bright Bus Transport to provide a safe and efficient transportation service to students. This service has a modern fleet of buses with highly trained drivers and conductors. This service is available across Sharjah and nearby areas.

For any queries regarding the transportation service, parents can contact Bright Bus Transport on +971-6-535-8176.

The school firmly believes that physical education is of utmost importance for an all-round development of students. To encourage physical fitness and well-being, GMS offers an expansive range of sports facilities including:

Training for athletics and other sports are included in the enrichment programme offered at the school that take place after school hours.

GEMS Millennium School Sharjah offers a plethora of extra-curricular activities for students to choose from. These come under the enrichment programme initiated by the school from Grades 3 to 10 and include activities such as:

The highly skilled staff of the school oversee most of the aforementioned activities. However, in some cases, the school employs the use of external providers to conduct the activities.

GEMS Millennium School Sharjah recognises the importance of learning outside the classroom. This is why it organises various field trips per academic year for each grade. Student in the past visited Sharjah Classic Cars Museum, Zabeel Park, Butterfly Garden, Dubai Dolphinarium, Wasit Wetland, Ajman Museum, Children’s City, Sharjah Aquarium and many more. Students also enjoy the occasional Desert Safari organised by the school.

There are two well-equipped clinics in the campus. GMS has doctors and nurses to take care of the health of students and staff. These clinics also conduct regular check-ups and maintain an updated medical record of students.

Active parental involvement is crucial to the success of students. GMS Sharjah maintains close communication with the parents and keeps them updated on the progress of children as well as the school. Parents can make use of the GEMS Parent Portal and the school website’s newsletter section to keep themselves updated on all the on-going matters of the school.

TELEPHONE

• +971-6-535-8176

EMAIL ADDRESS

• registrar_gms@gemsedu.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

• GEMS Millennium School Sharjah Website
• GEMS Millennium School Sharjah Facebook
• GEMS Millennium School Sharjah Instagram
• GEMS Millennium Sharjah YouTube

WHAT IS THE ANNUAL FEE OF GEMS MILLENNIUM SCHOOL?

GEMS Millennium School Fee is from AED 11,340 to AED 21,370.

WHICH CLASSES DOES GMS OFFER?

GMS enrols students from kindergarten to Grade 12.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDER OF GMS?

GEMS Millennium School’s academic year runs from April to March.

WHICH CURRICULUM DOES GEMS MILLENNIUM SCHOOL FOLLOW?

GEMS Millennium School follows Indian CBSE curriculum.

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