GEMS Our Own English High School

GEMS Our Own English High School Dubai is one of the leading Indian schools in Dubai by the GEMS Education Group. It is one of Dubai’s most popular CBSE schools. It aims to develop students’ social conscience while excelling in academics.

As per the latest Knowledge and Human development Authority (KHDA) report, the school currently has over 10,000 students taught by 465 full-time teachers and 61 teaching assistants. The KHDA rating for GEMS Our Own English High School is Very Good.

• Location: Al Warqaa
• School Fees: AED 7,454 - AED 15,772
• Curriculum: CBSE Curriculum
• Co-ed or Segregate: Co-Ed
• KHDA Rating: Very Good
• Years Offered: KG 1 - Grade 12

The school is part of the Al Warqaa community, known for some of the key landmarks, including Warqa Mall and Desert Safari Park. The school is close to some key residential communities in Dubai, including the following:

• Mirdif
• International City
• Al Rashidiya

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The campus of GEMS Our Own English High School is an ideal place with unique learning tools and educational resources. Classrooms of the school are bright and spacious. They are equipped with age-appropriate furniture and interactive white boards to assist students’ learning. There are three spacious libraries, nine state-of-the-art ICT labs and nine well-equipped science labs. The campus also has a well-built activity room for students.

Most events are hosted in the multipurpose hall that can accommodate up to 600 students. The school considers art as an essential development tool. The school has two art studios and well-equipped music rooms to support arts. A spacious outdoor play area for kindergarten students is also part of the key facilities offered by the school. Professionals handle health emergencies at the three well-equipped clinics within the premises. The school campus also has ample parking spaces for parents and visitors.

GEMS Our Own English High School is situated on 37 St, Al Warqa, Dubai.

Established in 1968 to become the country’s leading education provider, GEMS Our Own English High School has over 10,000 students belonging to 17 different nationalities. The school believes in providing a high standard of social, academic and personal development.

Students follow a well-developed CBSE curriculum. A well-balanced curriculum ensures the progression and personal development of students. At Our Own English High School, students are groomed to become young adults who can excel in any field.

Another reason that attracts parents is that it is a girls’ only school. Although, it follows the co-educational model in the primary stage. Afterwards, the campus only caters to the needs of girls. Thus, it is a viable option for parents that are looking for girls-only school from Grade 6 onwards.

The years offered at GEMS Our Own English High School include:

As one of the leading Indian schools in Dubai, all books used are developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi. At GEMS Our Own English High School Al Warqaa, the curriculum is adapted to have more of an international focus.

KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM

In the kindergarten stage, GEMS Our Own English High School follows a thematic curriculum. The school targets students’ development via activity-based and skill-oriented learning. Teachers provide first hand, age-appropriate, concrete and multi-sensorial experiences to students. Some curriculum enrichment activity for kindergarten students are:

PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

In the primary stage, GEMS Our Own English High School targets the holistic development of students via formal learning methods. The school follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum with the standards set by NCERT for primary and subsequent phases of education.

Besides the common core subjects of English, mathematics and science, students can opt for either Hindi, Malayalam, Urdu or French as second language. Moreover, they have to study Arabic, Islamic Education and UAE social studies as mandated by MOE. Please note that Islamic Education is mandatory for Muslims.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

In the middle school, teachers focus on students’ personal growth and development. It aims to foster positive, active and reflective students that are ready to tackle the academic challenges. The school continues to follow CBSE curriculum and teaches similar subjects with complex concepts. The second language options for this stage remain the same as of primary school.

SENIOR SCHOOL CURRICULUM

In this stage, the school prepares students to sit external board examinations in Grade 10 and Grade 12. These examinations are conducted by CBSE and the syllabus is based on the learning guidelines and subjects recommended by the same board. The curriculum complies with the regulations of standards of CBSE, KHDA and MOE.

The compulsory subjects offered in Grade 11 and Grade 12 are English, life skills, general studies, work experience and health and physical education. Islamic Studies is mandatory for all Muslims.

Students can choose from any of the three streams for Grade 11 and Grade 12:

Founded in 2006, KHDA, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, rates Dubai schools on a 6-point scale ranging from very weak, weak, acceptable, good and very good to outstanding.

From 2009 to 2015, the KHDA rated GEMS Our Own English High School Dubai as ‘good’. Since 2016, the regulatory body has found the school to adhere to the highest education standards, resulting in its rating going up to Very Good.

Like other Indian schools in the UAE, the academic calendar of GEMS Our Own English High School Dubai starts in April and ends in March.

• There are two terms in the academic year. The first term starts in the first week of April and ends in the last week of October. The second term starts in the first week of November and ends in the mid of March.
• Students go on two seasonal holidays. The summer break is expected from the beginning of July till the end of August. Whereas, the winter break is expected from the second week of December till the end of December.

The school also remains close on several religious, national and international events and day. The school informs parents about these holidays on social media platforms and other communication channels. For more information, visit the academic calendar of the school.

Admissions into Gems Our Own English High School start in October every year. Parents can fill the online registration form available on the school’s website. Once the form is submitted, the school notifies parents regarding the availability of the seat.

Parents must submit these documents with the admission form:

• Four copies of the student’s passport with a valid UAE visa
• Three copies of the student’s birth certificate (in English or Arabic) original must be attached for verification.
• Five recent photographs of the student (size 6×4 cm)
• Copy of Emirates ID card of student and parents
• Copy of mark sheet of the previous exam passed at the previous school (only applicable for grade 1 and above)
• Original vaccination card and one copy
• Original Emirates ID card of student and parents (It will be returned after scan)
• Those applying to Grade 2 and above need to submit the last school’s original transfer certificate/school leaving certificate. (Duly attested)

If the student is coming from India:

• The original Transfer Certificate should be original, and it should also be verified by the Education officer of the Zone/District/Area of the school. For ICSE and CBSE students, the transfer certificates should be attested from the relevant board.
• The seal and signature of the Education Officer should be attested by the Indian Consulate of Dubai.
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dubai/Sharjah-UAE to should have also attested the T.C.

If the student is coming from Gulf countries other than the UAE and Oman, the original Transfer Certificate has to be attested by the following:

• Indian Consulate in that country
• Local Education Ministry of that country
• External Affairs Ministry of that particular country
• U.A.E. Consulate or Embassy in that particular country has to attest it

If the student is coming from Oman:

• All the above attestations, excluding no. 2, are to be completed.
• Students coming from other emirates except Dubai have to submit the original Transfer Certificate/School Leaving Certificate of the last attended school, duly attested by the Ministry of Education of that emirate.
• Students coming from Dubai schools have to apply for the Transfer Certificate from their previous school that can be transferred online.
• All admissions from KG to Grade XII finalised after 15th June must have a studying/ discontinued T.C. valid for only 30 days from the last date of attendance. Other attestations requirements remain the same as above.

For more information, check out the admission process of GEMS Our Own English High School.

The age-grade guideline is as follows:

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April) and 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)

GEMS Our Own English High School's fee structure is given below.

Upon completion of online registration, the application fee of AED 525 (VAT inclusive) is applicable. It is non-transferable and non-adjustable. However, the application fee is refundable, subject to terms and conditions.

An additional 10% of annual tuition is charged during admission as the registration deposit. It is non-refundable and non-transferable, but it can be adjusted against tuition fees for the academic year. When the admission has been processed, AED 30 is charged for the school ID card and diary.

There are some other charges (optional) that parents might want to know about:

The other charges are based on the info available in KHDA’s fee fact sheet.

GEMS Our Own English High School offers the maximum number of scholarship opportunities in the country. There are different categories when it comes to scholarships in GEMS Our Own English High School. It is an utterly merit-based scholarship programme designed for rewarding students who excel in academics, sports, creative & performing arts, innovation & digital technology and Arabic studies.

Through the scholarship programme, fee reductions from 25% to a full 100% annual fee concession are offered to well-deserving candidates. This scholarship is awarded for one academic year, and students have to apply for renewal, and the candidate will be judged based on their academic progress.

The school has a cafeteria and canteen to provide healthy snacks and fresh food items. Kids can also bring food from home.

GEMS Our Own English High School offers reliable and secure bus service for students in partnership with School Transport Services LLC (STS). Each vehicle has video surveillance systems, scanners and global positioning systems. For better protection of kids, each bus is inspected and maintained as per the Roads & Transport Authority regulations.

Parents can develop a personalised transport plan for their child and submit the transport request form with the requirements and details of the preferred route. It is an easy and simple process. The form is then reviewed by an STS area specialist, who then proposes the best route for the student. Parents will be contacted with relevant timing and important details of the driver.

The school encourages students to explore their potential and skills in different sports. GEMS Our Own English High School promotes a healthy lifestyle in students through sports. Some key sports facilities include an Astroturf playground with 200 m synthetic tracks, expansive PE space and three basketball courts.

GEMS Our Own English High School believes in offering different extracurricular activities to students as per their liking and interest. There is an outdoor play area for kindergarten students. The school also has a central art room and two attractive art studios to promote fine arts and creativity and encourage more pupils to take up such activities. Those interested in music will find well-equipped music rooms on campus.

Field trips are held for all year groups once in an academic year. The school provides practical exposure by taking them for picnics, excursions and camps.

After school care is only available as after-school activities at GEMS Our Own English High School. Students can enjoy activities like Bumble Bee, Word Whistle and Debate Club.

There are three well-maintained first aid centres in the facility. The centres have all necessary first aid equipment and supplies for students.

The school has a well-developed communication application known as the GEMS Parent Portal. It is specially designed to keep parents and the school connected. The parents’ portal gives detailed reports for each child.

The other modes of communication include weekly newsletters, emails, and Open houses. The Open House is a platform where parents are allotted a scheduled time to meet with the class teachers to discuss their child’s progress.

TELEPHONE

• Telephone Number: +971-4-236-1335

EMAIL ADDRESS:

• communication_ood@gemsedu.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

• GEMS Our Own English High School Official Website
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• GEMS Our Own English High School YouTube

HOW MANY GRADES/YEARS ARE THERE IN GEMS OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL?

The school offers education from KG 1 until Grade 12.

HOW MANY STUDENTS ARE CURRENTLY STUDYING IN GEMS OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL?

Currently, there are over 10,000 students receiving education from GEMS OOEHS.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF GEMS OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL?

The academic calendar runs from April until March of the next year. 

WHAT IS THE TUITION FEE CHARGED BY GEMS OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL?

GEMS OOEHS Al Warqaa total fee ranges from AED 7,454 - AED 15,772.

DOES GEMS OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL HAVE A CAFETERIA OR A CANTEEN ON CAMPUS?

There is a canteen on the school premise offering fresh and nutritious meals and refreshments.

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