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GEMS New Millennium School - Al Khail

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 19,672 - 33,557
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2470
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Indian Curriculum
Typical class size 25
Introduction

GEMS New Millennium School – Al Khail (operating as GEMS New Millennium School, Dubai Hills) is a mixed day school on Al Khail Road in Dubai offering an enriched dual‑curriculum pathway: Early Years Foundation Stage in Kindergarten, an enriched CBSE programme in Grades 1–8 and a secondary choice of CBSE or Cambridge IGCSE followed by AS/A Level (Years 12–13). The school serves children aged 3 to 18 and presents a strong English curriculum with English language‑learning support; second‑language options include French, Hindi and Malayalam, and Arabic is taught at staged levels in line with UAE/MoE requirements. Onsite facilities listed by the school include science and mathematics laboratories, maker/robotics labs, ICT/MAC suites, library, music technology and recording studios, a drama studio and 500‑seat auditorium, indoor multipurpose sports hall, swimming pool, football turf, cricket pitches, tennis and basketball courts and shaded KG play areas. Distinctive provision noted on the website includes a no‑cost day‑boarding PACT programme with 30+ clubs, career guidance provision and Microsoft Showcase School recognition, and a KHDA rating of “Very Good.”

Al Khail Rd, Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

GEMS New Millennium School - Al Khail has 2,470 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
GEMS New Millennium School – Al Khail is located on Al Khail Road in Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits on a purpose-built site with facilities for academics, arts and sport. The school's address is Al Khail Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Stages
The school offers Early Years Foundation Stage in the Kindergarten (Pre-K, KG1 and KG2). Grades 1–8 follow an enriched CBSE curriculum. In Grades 9–12, students choose a dual pathway: CBSE or Cambridge IGCSE (CAIE), with Years 10–11 dedicated to IGCSE and Years 12–13 to AS/A Level.

Type
The school is co-educational (gender of students is boys and girls). It operates as a day school and offers a Day Boarding programme (PACT) at no extra cost, rather than residential boarding.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Total student roll is 2,470. Emirati students are 0 in the KHDA inspection data, and the largest nationality group is Indian. The school represents 19 nationalities in total.

Additional learning support
GEMS New Millennium School is inclusive and provides support for a range of learning needs, including students of determination (SEN), gifted and talented students, and English Language Learners. Adjustments and tailored teaching strategies are used to enable all students to participate in a common learning environment.

Country affiliation
The curriculum combines CBSE (India) and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE, UK) pathways, reflecting dual national-curriculum affiliations.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated for the school.

School day structure
A typical day begins around 7:30 AM. The schedule commonly runs until about 4:00 PM from Sunday to Thursday, with a shorter day on Fridays (around 11:30 AM).

Bus service
STS Group provides the school transport service for GEMS New Millennium School, Dubai. The buses are equipped with CCTV, GPS tracking and other safety features; a dedicated Service Delivery Executive handles registrations and enquiries.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Extended Day Programme (PACT) offers day boarding at no extra cost. It provides a range of structured activities across five pillars: Prep (homework), Remedial, Sports, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts. PACT runs thrice weekly for Grades 1–8, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. It supports the development of 21st‑century skills within the school day.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are compulsory. Uniform items can be purchased from two Threads Me locations; shops operate from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm, Saturday to Thursday. The uniform guide is available for download.

Food Options
The Lunch Hall provides healthy meals, inspected by Dubai Municipality; unhealthy items are not sold. Pre-K to Grade 5 can pre-order hot meals delivered to classrooms; Grades 3 and above eat in the Lunch Hall with hot meals, salads or sandwiches. The cafeteria uses a cashless system with Student ID Cards; microwaves are available for reheating, and students may bring lunch from home.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the GEMS Education group and operates within the GEMS network.
Fees

Annual tuition at GEMS New Millennium School - Al Khail ranges from AED 19,672 to AED 33,557 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- The one-off application fee is AED 525 (including 5% VAT). This fee is non-transferable, non‑refundable and not adjustable against tuition.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term)

- The school publishes annual tuition fees by grade. Parents may pay annually, per term or monthly; the school's academic calendar shows a three‑term structure, therefore the per‑term amounts below are the annual fee divided into three equal instalments (per‑term figures shown are an inference based on the school's stated per‑term payment option and the published academic calendar).

- Pre‑KG: AED 23,143 per year. Per term (approx.): AED 7,714. Note: a 15% KHDA‑approved discount applies for the 2025–26 year, reducing the total to AED 19,672 (per term after discount approx. AED 6,557).

- KG I: AED 23,143 per year. Per term (approx.): AED 7,714.

- KG II: AED 23,143 per year. Per term (approx.): AED 7,714.

- Grade I: AED 23,143 per year. Per term (approx.): AED 7,714.

- Grade II: AED 23,143 per year. Per term (approx.): AED 7,714.

- Grade III: AED 25,458 per year. Per term: AED 8,486.

- Grade IV: AED 25,458 per year. Per term: AED 8,486.

- Grade V: AED 31,244 per year. Per term (approx.): AED 10,415.

- Grade VI: AED 31,244 per year. Per term (approx.): AED 10,415.

- Grade VII: AED 31,244 per year. Per term (approx.): AED 10,415.

- Grade VIII: AED 31,244 per year. Per term (approx.): AED 10,415.

- Grade IX: AED 32,401 per year. Per term (approx.): AED 10,800.

- Grade X: AED 32,401 per year. Per term (approx.): AED 10,800.

- Grade XI: AED 33,557 per year. Per term (approx.): AED 11,186.

- Grade XII: AED 33,557 per year. Per term (approx.): AED 11,186.

- IGCSE / Years (where published): Year 10 AED 32,400 per year (per term AED 10,800); Year 11 AED 32,400 per year (per term AED 10,800); Year 12 AED 33,557 per year (per term approx. AED 11,186); Year 13 AED 32,580 per year (per term approx. AED 10,860).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition fees are due prior to the start of the academic year and payable in advance of attendance. Tuition invoices are issued from the time of admission so payments can be processed before the start of the month. Invoices are sent to the fee sponsor on record and must be paid before school commences.

- Payment frequency options available: annually, per term or monthly. The school's published academic calendar shows a three‑term academic structure; per‑term payment amounts above reflect the annual fee divided by three.

- Consequences of non‑payment include withholding of examination entry, school reports, references and results; loss of the student's place; and temporary or permanent exclusion.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered. An extended day programme (Day Boarding / PACT) is available as part of the school's provision at no extra cost. There are no boarding fees.

Other costs and mandatory fees

- Uniform: A compulsory uniform is required. Uniform items are available for purchase from approved suppliers (Threads); prices are set by the supplier and are payable separately. A uniform guide is provided by the school.

- School transport: Transport is provided through the school's transport partner (STS). Bus registration and bus fees apply; availability, routes and specific bus fees must be arranged through the school's transport contact. Bus fees are payable separately via the school's fee portals.

- Transfer Certificate / withdrawal administration: A withdrawal/transfer certificate fee of AED 126 (including VAT) applies and must accompany the withdrawal form submitted to the school office.

- Additional charges: The school may charge for specific optional services, activities or external exam fees where applicable; such charges are assessed separately and billed as required.

Refunds and withdrawals

- The application fee of AED 525 remains non‑refundable. Paid tuition fee refunds follow the Ministry of Education (MOE) policy. Tuition fee refunds are processed only after a written request is submitted to the admissions office and refunds are provided to the original payee. For details of refund amounts and the refund process, contact the school's admissions office.

- Parents are requested to give at least one month's notice when applying for a Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate; the withdrawal form and the AED 126 fee must be submitted within the first week of the month.

Fee payment options and banking details

- Payment methods accepted include annual pre‑payment, per‑term instalments or monthly payments; online fee payment portals are used for card and online payments. The school promotes a GEMS/FAB school credit card offer for fee payments.

- Bank wire transfer details (for remittances) — currency AED:
- Account name: GEMS NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL LLC
- Bank: Dubai Islamic Bank
- Account number: 097520206557301
- IBAN: AE020240097520206557301
- SWIFT: DUIBAEAD
Please include the applicant's name and enquiry number in the transfer memo and allow for any transfer service fees so the school receives the full amount.

Notes and important points

- All published fee figures are quoted in AED.

- Per‑term amounts shown above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three terms (this per‑term calculation is an inference based on the school's per‑term payment option and the published three‑term academic calendar). For questions about instalment dates, exact per‑term invoicing amounts or to confirm payment schedules, contact the school's admissions/finance office using the published school contact details.
Academics

GEMS New Millennium School - Al Khail teaches British Curriculum, Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Kindergarten follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework aligned with the National Curriculum for England. From Grades 1 to 8, an enriched CBSE curriculum is offered, designed to develop skills and align with international standards while meeting UAE regulations. In the secondary phase, students may follow CBSE (Grades 9–12) or IGCSE (Year 10–11), with AS/A Levels available in Years 12–13. The Programme for Appreciation and Cultivation of Talent (PACT) provides day-boarding with five pillars—Prep, Remedial, Sports, Visual Arts and Performing Arts. Career guidance begins in Grade 8 and includes Financial Literacy, the Global Futures Curriculum for Grade 9, IIT/IELTS/SAT/JEE coaching, Career Mapping and internships. Technology integration is supported through Microsoft Showcase School status.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school frames inclusion as a core value with a vision of an inclusive and equitable ethos and personalised learning pathways for all students to thrive, including social and emotional success. The Inclusion policy states that NMS welcomes students with a range of learning preferences, including students of determination (SEND) and English Language Learners, and teaches in a common learning environment where diversity is valued. Staff tailor teaching strategies and make adjustments to support the social and emotional development of all learners, with explicit emphasis on belonging and meaningful participation. The Health and Safeguarding Team includes a Wellbeing Counselor who supports student wellbeing as part of safeguarding leadership. Across the GEMS network, positive mental health is a priority with student-led and school-wide wellbeing initiatives, including peer-to-peer wellbeing programmes and Mental Health First Aid-style activities.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
NMS describes itself as an inclusive school that educates students in a common learning environment, welcoming students with SEND and other diverse needs, and inviting families to share details of any special educational needs (IEPs, reports) to enable appropriate planning. The Inclusion policy explicitly includes “students of determination” and notes that adjustments and tailored teaching strategies are used to meet diverse learners' needs, in line with KHDA guidance. The school states it welcomes EAL learners as part of its inclusive approach. The school has earned the SENDIA (Special Educational Needs/Disabilities Inclusion Award) for its SEND practices, signaling a formal recognition of inclusive provision. A Deputy Safeguarding Lead is the Head of Inclusion, underscoring the link between inclusion and safeguarding in the student-support framework.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school includes English Language Learners as part of its inclusive educational approach. Language of instruction is English. Public materials describe EAL as a category within the inclusive framework rather than detailing a separate, stand-alone EAL program. The Inclusion page asks for full details of any EAL needs during admission to tailor support within the common learning environment. Publicly available information does not publish a separate, dedicated EAL program beyond the general inclusion policy.

Mental Wellbeing
A Wellbeing Counselor is part of the Health and Safeguarding Team, reflecting a formal commitment to student mental health and wellbeing. Safeguarding and child-protection policies emphasize actions to safeguard wellbeing and enable the best outcomes for every child. GEMS Education publicly highlights a network-wide emphasis on positive mental health, including peer-led wellbeing initiatives, school-wide awareness campaigns, and student support channels. Programs such as Teen Mental Health First Aiders and other peer-support activities are described across GEMS schools to empower students to support peers under staff supervision. The school's wellbeing and safeguarding structures align with these network-wide priorities.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and Child Protection are central to NMS, with a designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and deputy safeguarding leads responsible for welfare and safety. The Safeguarding policy and a Safeguarding Commitment Statement are provided for reference, and UAE law requires staff to report concerns about a child's welfare; the DSL is required to act in the best interests of students. Safer recruitment practices include police checks for all staff, two references, and safeguarding training (Level 1) for all employees, with a whistleblowing policy for reporting concerns. The school's safeguarding framework is reinforced by a Department-wide emphasis on safety and care, reflecting both local law and GEMS' governance standards. In addition, KHDA guidance is followed for safeguarding and inclusion practices.
Parent Experience

History
GEMS New Millennium School – Al Khail opened in April 2013 as part of GEMS Education. The school operates a dual-pathway model in the senior years, offering CBSE and IGCSE/A Level options. Its first Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) rating in 2015-2016 was Good, and by 2019-2020 the school had a Very Good rating. Notable recognitions include Microsoft Showcase School status and the Most Innovative School Award at the 2019 GEMS Global Innovation Challenge. GEMS Education, the network that runs the school, is described as one of the world's largest and most established K-12 education providers.

Community
The school community is multi-cultural, with representation from 19 nationalities, and there is emphasis on an international perspective within the CBSE framework. The community extends beyond current students to include active involvement from parents and alumni. Community outreach includes the Environment – Innovation Programme (COEIP), which features monthly targeted outcomes and activities such as Pinktober awareness, the 30x30 Fitness Challenge, Diwali celebrations, and Science Week. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is part of student life, reflecting opportunities beyond academics.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parental Engagement at NMS positions parents as key stakeholders who help validate the quality of provision and standards. Parent-teacher meetings are used innovatively to improve student achievement, including data meetings with a parents' focus group. There is strong parent support for events and for activities that help the school function as an innovation hub, with parents participating in initiatives that integrate school life with home life. Parents engage in focused sessions to discuss the school's vision and other events, reinforcing a collaborative school–family partnership. The program also includes opportunities for parents to participate in Master Class Sessions and other learning opportunities designed for families.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is purpose-built for learning and hosts facilities for academics, the arts, and sport. It includes a 500-seat auditorium, a library, and a Lunch Hall. Academic spaces include Science Laboratories (Biology, Physics, Chemistry), Mathematics Lab, ICT Suite - MAC Lab, Robotics Lab (Makers Lab), and Specialist Teaching / Language Rooms. Arts spaces include Arts & Creative Crafts Studio, Drama Studio (Black Box), Dance Studios, Music Technology Suite, and Recording Studio. Sports and recreation spaces include Football Turf, Cricket Pitches, Basketball and Tennis Courts, a Multipurpose Sports Hall, and a Swimming Pool, plus Indoor & Outdoor Kindergarten Free Flow Play Areas, Rooftop Play Area, and Shaded Play Areas.

Sports Facilities
The school provides a Swimming Pool, a Multipurpose Sports Hall, and Indoor and Outdoor KG Play Areas. It has a Soccer Field, Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Rooftop Play Area, and Cricket Field.

Academic Facilities
Academic spaces include Science Laboratories for Biology, Physics and Chemistry, Mathematics Lab, Science labs Maker Space, ICT Suite - MAC Lab, Robotics Lab (Makers LAB), Library, Specialist Teaching / Language Rooms, and Arts & Creative Crafts Studio.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school supports a broad range of arts, performing arts and technology-based activities through dedicated spaces. Extracurricular spaces include a Drama Studio (Black Box), Dance Studios, Recording Studio, Music Technology Suite, Arts & Creative Crafts Studio, and a Robotics Lab (Makers Lab). A 500-seat Auditorium and Library host performances, clubs and study activities. The Day Boarding - PACT programme provides 30 after-school activities at no extra cost, spanning sports, visual arts, and performing arts.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
GEMS New Millennium School - Al Khail offers a dual curriculum in CBSE and IGCSE. Kindergarten uses the Early Years Foundation Stage (National Curriculum for England), and Grades 1–8 follow an enriched CBSE curriculum aligned with international standards and UAE regulations. In Grades 9–12 students choose between CBSE with subject options and a 2‑year IGCSE programme, leading to AS/A‑levels. The school is a Microsoft Showcase School, rated Very Good in the 2019 DSIB inspections, and it hosts SAT and IELTS testing centres.

Arts & Creative
PACT is the extended day programme integrated into the curriculum, conducted three times weekly, to develop communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. The five pillars of PACT are Prep (homework time), Remedial, Sports, Visual Arts and Performing Arts. There are more than 30 clubs, including Indian classical music (Kathak, Hindustani vocal and Tabla), orchestra, chess, animation, CISCO, Gavel's Club, Judo, guitar, violin, keyboard, drums and public speaking. English-language enrichment features activities such as Model United Nations, World Scholar's Cup, Literacy Week and Spelling Bee.

Cultural & Language
Second languages offered include French, Hindi and Malayalam. The English Curriculum emphasizes listening, reading, writing and speaking, with features such as Big Write, SPAG and reading assessments, plus engagement in MUN, WSC, Leadership Summits, NMS Literacy Week and Spelling Bee. Arabic is taught through the Arabic Programme aligned to the GEMS Arabic Framework and UAE MoE guidelines.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers more than 30 afterschool clubs and activities. Clubs cover performing arts, music, sports, chess, animation and technology, including Indian classical music, orchestra, Judo, dance and various instrument lessons. Participation in activities outside class is supported by the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, which recognises youth achievements internationally.

Community & Service
Community Outreach Environment‑Innovation Programme (COEIP) is a school USP, with monthly targeted outcomes for students. COEIP activities have included Pinktober awareness, the 30x30 Fitness Challenge, Diwali Dhamaka, and Science Week, among other initiatives. The programme involves ongoing environmental and community outreach work carried out by students.

Leadership & Professional
Career guidance begins in Grade 8 and includes university tie‑ups, career fairs and preparation for competitive examinations. The school is a registered SAT centre and an IELTS centre to support university applications. This framework supports students' leadership development and preparation for higher education globally.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
PACT provides an extensive schedule of activities three times a week, with a strong emphasis on sports such as swimming, football, basketball, cricket, tennis, athletics, badminton and karate, as well as dance and performing arts. The campus features facilities including a swimming pool, basketball court, multi‑sport games area, library, and computer/robotics labs. NMS also offers the NMS e‑Library for digital resources.
Languages

Language Provision
Kindergarten uses the Early Years Foundation Stage under the National Curriculum for England. Grades 1–8 follow an enriched CBSE curriculum, with a dual pathway to CBSE or Cambridge CAIE (IGCSE) from Grade 8 onward, and a 2-year IGCSE program leading to AS and A levels. Second languages offered include French, Hindi and Malayalam, with English-language learning support (ELL) available for beginners from Grade 1. The Arabic curriculum is taught using the GEMS Arabic Framework and MoE guidelines, with Arabic taught at varying levels by grade.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school offers a CBSE curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE as dual pathways. It is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and is a Cambridge IGCSE candidate school.
Admissions

Admissions
The school offers CBSE and IGCSE as its dual curriculums. It is located on Al Khail Road in Dubai Hills, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The school is KHDA rated Very Good.

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