GEMS Legacy School

GEMS Legacy School, previously known as The Kindergarten Starters, was established in 1990. It is a private co-education school operating under the GEMS Education system. The school enrols students from KG1 to Grade 9.

It follows the Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) curriculum and is located in Al Garhoud. It has over 6,000 students, 269 teachers, 70 teaching assistants and two guidance counsellors.

• Location: Al Garhoud
• School fee: AED 8,125 - AED 18,000
• Curriculum: Indian
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
• KHDA rating: Good
• Years offered: KG1 - Grade 9

GEMS Legacy School's location allows people to access the campus quickly from nearby communities such as:

• Deira
• Dubai Festival City
• Umm Ramool

The closest family-friendly community is Port Saeed. Counted among the oldest districts of Deira, it houses some of the most popular cultural attractions in the emirate. Those looking to stay close to the school can consider apartments and villas for rent and sale in Al Garhoud.

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GEMS Legacy School Al Garhoud has a spacious campus with the following facilities:

• ICT and Multimedia Centre
• Children’s Play Area
• Activity room
• Resource Centres for Science, Maths and Life Skills
• Clinic with a qualified nurse
• Islamic room
• Dance room
• Music and art room
• Reading rooms for Grades 1 and 2
• Library

GEMS Legacy School is located in the heart of old Dubai among residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings in Al Garhoud.

Established in 1990, GEMS Legacy School Dubai provides quality education. Being part of the GEMS Education Group, students in the school are taught by qualified and experienced teachers. GEMS Legacy School has also successfully incorporated technological innovation into their curriculum.

Another positive aspect of this school is its inclusive policy. Children are awarded admission based on their talent, passion and academic record. Students face no discrimination based on their race, class, gender, religion, ethnicity or language.

Additionally, GEMS Legacy School teachers have years of experience in their field. Similarly, teachers are provided extensive training and development opportunities beneficial for their career growth. Finally, the school has a governing body that helps maintaining high educational standards.

GEMS Legacy School follows the Indian curriculum from KG1 until Grade 9.

GLS Dubai follows the Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) curriculum.

KINDERGARTEN

In the kindergarten, the school uses the Regio Emilia Approach. Under this method, it focuses on teaching various subjects like English, Math and EVS. The school also develops the following skills:

• Language and Communication Skills
• Physical Skills
• Personal, Social, Emotional Skills
• Literacy Skills
• Numeracy Skills
• Enquiry Skills
• Creative Skills

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Under primary school, students from Grade 1 to Grade 5 learn STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). They also learn other disciplines like spiritual, moral, cognitive, emotional, imaginative, aesthetic, social and physical. The following subjects are taught in the primary school:

• English
• Mathematics
• General Science
• Social Studies
• Arabic
• Second Language [Hindi, French, Malayalam (Tamil and Urdu from 2021-22)]
• Islamic Studies [for Muslim Students Only]
• Moral Education
• Art
• Performing Arts (Music- Western Music, Hindustani Music and Tabla, Dance-Kathak and Bharatanatyam)
• Physical Education
• ICT and Robotics

MIDDLE SCHOOL

From Grade 6 to Grade 9, the CBSE curriculum is more focused towards STREAM, Space research and Astronomy. The curriculum is tech-enabled and incorporates Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. It includes the following subjects:

• English
• Mathematics
• General Science
• Social Studies
• Arabic
• Second Language - Hindi or French or Malayalam or Tamil or Urdu
• Islamic Studies (for Muslim Students Only)
• Moral Education
• Art
• Performing Arts (Music- Western Music, Hindustani Music or Tabla and Dance: Kathak or Bharatnatyam)
• Physical Education
• ICT, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority is designed to rate and assist private schools in Dubai. The KHDA rates the school’s performance ranging from ‘Outstanding’ to ‘Very Weak’.

As per the KHDA report, the history of the school’s performance has shown improvement and can be seen below:

As per the GEMS Legacy School academic calendar, the new academic year starts in April.

• The first term starts in the first week of April and ends in the first week of July. A 2-month summer break follows this term.
• The second term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December. This is followed by a 2-week winter holiday.
• The third term starts in the first week of January and ends in the third week of March, followed by a 2-week spring vacation.

GEMS Legacy School admission policy is inclusive. Children belonging to different backgrounds are welcome to apply for admission. Parents need to ensure that transport, class records, first aid information and admission forms are complete. You will also have to submit the below-listed documents, both copies and original:

• Two copies of the child’s passport, including a valid visa
• The candidate’s six recent passport-size photographs
• Two copies of the candidate’s birth certificate, either in English or Arabic
• One copy of the Emirates ID of the child and Sponsor (Father / Mother)
• Photocopy of the original mark sheet of the last examination passed in the previous school.

Students who will join GEMS Legacy School Al Garhoud from Grade 2 onwards will have to produce a Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate as mentioned below:

• From a school within Dubai, no attestation is required
• From emirates other than Dubai, an attestation from the Educational Zone of that emirate.

For students transferring from other GCC countries, the Transfer Certificate will have to be attested by:

• The Ministry of Education of that country
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• The UAE Consulate

Students from countries outside of the GCC are required to get their Transfer Certificate attested by:

• The District Education Officer
• The Ministry of Foreign /External Affairs (Country of Origin)
• The UAE Consulate

Before seeking admission, parents must ensure that their child follows the age placement guidelines as shown below.

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)

Here’s GEMS Legacy School’s fee structure for the current year:

Additional mandatory fees approved by KHDA include:

A registration deposit of 10% of the tuition fee is due upon the acceptance of the offer letter. The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. However, it will be adjusted against the total tuition fees for the academic year.

GEMS Legacy School has a canteen that serves delicious and nutritious snacks. Kids can also bring lunch from home as per their taste and preference.

GEMS Legacy School UAE transportation is managed by the School Transport Services LLC (STS). The company has a strong reputation when it comes to safe commuting.

STS follows the rules and regulations laid out by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority. Smart buses are equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS), video surveillance, and scanners to verify students’ attendance and safety.

• Bus drivers working for STS are trained and qualified to provide a safe commute for children. They also work closely with the school administration for greater service.
• Once you submit the Transport Request Form, a representative of STS will confirm whether the bus routes are available for your area and will update you about the transport fees, schedule, driver’s contact information and timings.
• The transport fee is charged for ten months only and can be paid at the start of each term.
• Parents are required to pay AED 50 if they discontinue transport service for any reason other than the discontinuation at the end of the academic year.

GLS in Garhoud offers both summer and winter camps to its students. These holiday camps are designed to continue the learning process for children through creative activities. While summer camps last for a month, winter camps are arranged for one week in December/January.

GEMS Legacy School Garhoud promotes physical activities. GLS believes that inculcating healthy physical habits in children at a young age goes a long way in developing their personality and independence.

For this purpose, GEMS Legacy School Al Garhoud has a sand and water area for KG students. They can indulge in learning and playful activities simultaneously in this play area. Furthermore, you will also find a cricket pitch, badminton and basketball grounds and an Astro-turf football area.

Extra-curricular activities at GEMS Legacy School Garhoud Dubai are designed to groom kids. These activities allow students to explore the non-academic field and develop an interest and passion for various careers. A wide variety of co-curricular activities include:

For better exposure to the changing technological, social and economic climate, the school often takes students on international trips. Past trips include visits to Jordan, India and Saudi Arabia. Kindergarten students have one-day trips to educational and recreational spots in Dubai to assist their classroom learning.

There is a well-established clinic on-site with a qualified nurse capable of taking care of children. At the time of admission, parents are strongly recommended to submit all medical forms, including Educational Psychologist, Paediatric or other specialist reports.

GLS Al Garhoud Dubai has a parent portal where guardians receive notifications regarding events and happenings at the school. Parents can also use this portal for registration and payments.

A feedback and suggestion form is available on the website where parents can express their concerns regarding their child or any aspect and practice of the school. Parents can also stay connected through the social media and WhatsApp groups of the school.

• Telephone Number: +971-4-282-4090
• Email: maria.d_gls@gemsedu.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

• GLS Website
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• GLS Facebook
• GLS YouTube

HOW MANY STUDENTS ARE CURRENTLY STUDYING IN GEMS LEGACY SCHOOL?

GEMS Legacy School has over 6,000 students.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF GEMS LEGACY SCHOOL?

GEMS Legacy School academic year runs from April to March.

WHAT IS GEMS LEGACY SCHOOL FEE?

GEMS Legacy School fees range from AED 8,125 to AED 18,000.

HOW MANY TEACHERS ARE CURRENTLY TEACHING IN GEMS LEGACY SCHOOL?

The faculty includes 269 teachers, 70 assistant teachers and two guidance counsellors.

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