GEMS United Indian School

Founded in 1990, Our Own English School was renamed as GEMS United Indian School following a restructuring and building of a new, state-of-the-art campus in 2015. GUIS is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) New Delhi and delivers the curriculum of the same from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. UIS delivers the CBSE curriculum infused with the Ministry of Education (MoE) subjects that offer 21st-century learning while promoting the culture and heritage of the UAE. GEMS UIS’ vision is to transform students to become forward-thinkers while equipping them with the requisite attitudes, values and skills in order to become responsible citizens of tomorrow.

• Location: Baniyas West
• School fees: AED 9,840 - AED 19,560
• Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed from Pre-KG until Grade 5 | Segregated from Grade 6 and above
• ADEK rating: Good
• Years offered: Pre-KG - Grade 12

GEMS United Indian School is located in Baniyas West, located west of the larger Baniyas area of Abu Dhabi and is in close proximity to a number of family-friendly locations such as:

• Mohammed Bin Zayed City
• Khalifa City B (Shakhbout City)
• Al Mafraq

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GEMS United Indian School ensures students’ academic and extracurricular growth. GUIS students have access to a broad range of facilities including, science laboratories, information and communication lab, sports facilities, auditorium, performing arts facilities, arts room, music room, library and cultural facilities.

Classrooms are equipped with smart-boards to enhance learning and teaching. The facilities offered at UIS allow students to have access to the best possible resources and therefore, have the best learning experience.

GEMS UIS location is in 42nd Street, Baniyas West, Abu Dhabi. The school is located close to the International Indian School Abu Dhabi as well as Global Indian International School.

GEMS United Indian School (GUIS) is an Indian curriculum school affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). GUIS delivers the CBSE curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12.

The CBSE curriculum is infused with the subjects made mandatory by the Ministry of Education (MoE) throughout all the grade levels. Education at GUIS is not limited to solely reading and writing, but also consists of learning, unlearning, innovating and relearning.

Students of GUIS are also awarded the Sheikh Hamdan Award for Distinguished Academic Performance and the Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Award for Excellence for their continued excellence in academics.

GEMS United Indian School draws from the educational experience curated by the GEMS Education Group. It is one of the many GEMS schools in Abu Dhabi. GEMS students go on to gain acceptance into some of the most prestigious universities across the world.

GEMS UIS is an all-through school that delivers the CBSE curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12.

GEMS UIS imparts education with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum designed and developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi.

The primary language of instruction is English. The curriculum takes a project-based problem-solving approach that helps students think, collaborate and communicate. Arabic language, Islamic studies and UAE social studies are also included within the syllabus.

EARLY YEARS CURRICULUM

For students of kindergarten 1 and 2, the curriculum focuses on developing their cognitive and motor skills. Core subjects taught at this level include:

• English
• Mathematics
• Environmental Studies

Additional subjects include music, art and craft, physical education (P.E) and sports. students also participate in games, story-sessions, field trips, special weeks, assemblies and events for fun.

PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

For Grades 1 to 5, the curriculum focuses on the development of skills in language, ICT, numeracy, financial literacy, cultural or civic literacy and scientific literacy. Subjects at this level include:

MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

For grades 6 to 8, the curriculum integrates Science and Technology. Subjects taught at this level are:

The curriculum also accommodates Music, Art and Craft, Physical Education and Sports to ensure well-rounded learning and development.

SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

The syllabus focuses on strengthening Grade 9 and 10 students’ intellectual, aesthetic, physical and cultural development. Grade 10 students take the CBSE Board Examinations at the end of the year. Subjects taught at this level are:

SENIOR SECONDARY CURRICULUM

For Grades 11 and 12, GEMS UIS offers two course options, Science Stream and Commerce Stream. The school also offers the Humanities Stream if a minimum of 15 students registers for the course. The table below shows mandatory and optional subjects available to students in each stream.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is a government entity that is responsible for licensing all private education institutes and monitoring their commitment to providing high-quality service in accordance with regulations. Through the Irtiqaa Programme, they carry out periodic evaluations of all schools and are based on six basic criteria as listed below:

1. Quality of students’ achievement.
2. Quality of personal and social development as well as innovation skills of the students.
3. Quality of teaching and assessment.
4. Quality of curriculum.
5. Quality of student safety and wellbeing, as well as the guidance and support provided to them.
6. Quality of school leadership and management.

International evaluators use a scale comprising of six quality levels, as shown below:

GEMS UIS has been rated Good by the Abu Dhabi Department of Knowledge and Education for its overall effectiveness.

An academic year at GEMS UIS is split into three terms. These take place as follows:

For a more detailed look into the events and activities that take place at GEMS United Indian School, view the School Calendar.

To enrol your child at GEMS UIS, complete the following admission process:

• Step 1: To start the registration process, complete the online form. Once the necessary information has been filled out, the school’s enrolment team will reach out to relay the rest of the process specifications.
• Step 2: Bring the following documents to the school so as to complete the registration process:
• 1 copy of the child’s passport and Emirates ID card
• 1 copy of the parent’s passport and Emirates ID card
• 1 copy of the child’s birth certificate (in English/Arabic)
• 3 recent passport size photographs of the child (with a white background)
• Two years’ of school reports, including any learning support documents pertaining to your child’s educational needs. (nursery reports for Early Years registration, if available).
• Copy of Health Form along with a copy of Vaccination Record for KG1 and above.
• Step 3: The school will initiate contact to schedule an interview and an assessment/entrance examination.
• Step 4: Upon successful completion of the interview and assessment, the school will contact the parent if the child has secured a place.

Students seeking admission for Grades 2 and up must provide a Transfer Certificate (T.C). If an applicant wants to transfer mid-academic year, then the following documentation must be provided:

• Transfers from within Abu Dhabi: Submit records of tests undertaken by the student in their current academic school (for the same academic year) as well as an eSIS transfer.
• Transfers from other Emirates: Submit mark sheets of assessments from the current school (for the same academic year). Mark sheets must include the current school’s name and the current grade and must be attested by the current school and the Ministry of Education of the Emirate in which the school is located.
• Transfers from India/other Gulf Countries: Students must submit the following additional documents:
• The mark list of assessments done so far at the student’s current school during the current academic year,
• Transfer Certificate/School Leaving Certificate attested by the Education Officer of the Zone/District/Area, from where the Transfer Certificate/School Leaving Certificate has been obtained,
• Attestation of the Transfer Certificate must also be carried out at the Embassy of UAE in India and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in UAE,
• The Transfer Certificate has to be duly attested and the original needs to be submitted for Grade 2 and above (only at the time of enrolment)
• The seal and signature of the Education Officer have to be verified by the Indian Consulate in Abu Dhabi and the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

For new GEMS United Indian School admissions, a registration fee is due upon acceptance of the offer letter.

Parents must ensure that their child meets the following age placement criteria.

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: ADEK

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

GEMS United Indian School fees are as follows:

GEMS female students have the opportunity to apply for the Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Award for Excellence. The award, under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan (UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology), is presented to girls attending GEMS schools across the Middle East.

This scholarship is offered to female students that have proven themselves as global citizens. Students have to exhibit outstanding leadership qualities as well as exceptional academic achievements to be eligible for the award.

GEMS UIS has outsourced its transportation service to Bright Bus Transport (BBT). It offers a safe and secure service for the students while adhering to the travel guidelines and regulations at all times.

Parents can pay the transport charges through online payments on www.sts-group.com.

GUIS encourages an active and healthy lifestyle amongst the students. The school organises intramural and inter-school sports competitions such as volleyball, football and badminton tournaments to encourage physical fitness and health. Some of the sporting facilities the school offers are:

• Indoor Badminton Court
• Spacious Green Field
• Football Ground
• Kindergarten Play Area
• Multipurpose Hall

To nurture and develop the various passions and talents of the students, GUIS offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including:

Students can also participate in sports such as Football, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball and more if their interests lie in sports.

Field trips are an important part of the education model practised at GEMS UIS. Students of all grade levels partake in at least one excursion organised by the school per academic year. During these trips, students mostly visit sites of cultural relevance or amusement parks and zoos for a fun-filled experience extending beyond the classroom.

GUIS offers a plethora of extracurricular activities such as basketball, music, football, art and craft and performance arts. Some of these activities and clubs extend to beyond school hours.

GEMS UIS has a fully-equipped medical clinic on-campus. The clinic has a full-time nurse to overcome medical needs of students

Parent Partnership is vital to the success and smooth running of GEMS United Indian School. The school focuses on close communication as the core of its partnership with the parental community. Moreover, parents can learn more about the events and activities taking place at the school through GUIS’ newsletter section featured on their website. For access to important documents and circulars pertaining to their child, parents can make use of the GEMS Parent Portal.

EMAIL ADDRESS

• General inquiries: info_uis@gemsedu.com
• Admission inquiries: registrar_uis@gemsedu.com

TELEPHONE

• For inquiries: +971-2-205-9777

GENERAL INFORMATION

• GEMS United Indian School Official Website
• GEMS United Indian School Facebook

HOW MANY GRADES/YEARS ARE THERE IN GEMS UNITED INDIAN SCHOOL?

GEMS United Indian School offers education from Pre-KG until Grade 12.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF GEMS UNITED INDIAN SCHOOL?

The academic calendar of GEMS United Indian School starts in April and ends in March.

WHAT IS GEMS UNITED INDIAN SCHOOL FEE STRUCTURE?

GEMS United Indian School fee is AED 9,840 - AED 19,560.

DOES GEMS UNITED INDIAN SCHOOL OFFER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES TO NEEDY AND DESERVING STUDENTS?

Yes, students can apply for Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Program for Excellence and Community Intelligence Award.

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