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GEMS Our Own English High School Al Ain

United Arab Emirates, Al Ain

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1003
Type Co-educational
Opened 1992
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum (CBSE), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Arabic
Typical class size 11
Strengths STEAM Education, Dual Curriculum, Student Leadership
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

GEMS Our Own English High School Al Ain is a dual curriculum school founded in 1992, offering both CBSE (Indian) and Cambridge (CAIE) tracks. Led by Mrs. Jaya Menezes, the school serves students from Kindergarten through Secondary School. It has an ADEK rating of Good and has earned a reputation for academic excellence with strong university placements globally. The school features a house system (Caesar, Magellan, Mozart, Oceanus), STEAM education, student leadership programmes, and sustainability initiatives. School transport and uniforms are required. Facilities include medical care, counselling, sports, and arts spaces.

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

GEMS Our Own English High School Al Ain has 1,003 pupils, typical class sizes of 11, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located in Al Ain, the second-largest city in Abu Dhabi emirate, United Arab Emirates.

Stages
The school operates across Kindergarten, Primary School, and Secondary School, offering both CBSE and Cambridge (CAIE) examination tracks.

Type
GEMS Our Own English High School is a private co-educational day school, part of the GEMS Education group.

Additional learning support
Student care and support programmes are available. School counselling services support student wellbeing.

Country affiliation
The school offers both Indian (CBSE) and Cambridge (CAIE) curricula, providing dual pathways for students.

Bus service
School transport is available for students.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
School uniform is required.

House System
Four houses: Caesar, Magellan, Mozart, and Oceanus. The house system drives inter-house competitions and community.

Governance and Ownership
Part of GEMS Education, one of the world's largest private education groups.
Academics

GEMS Our Own English High School Al Ain teaches Indian Curriculum (CBSE), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Dual curriculum offering both CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education, India) and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) tracks. STEAM education is integrated throughout. Innovation programmes complement the academic curriculum.

Higher Education Progression
Strong university placements globally, with the school having earned a reputation for academic excellence.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
School counselling services support students' social and emotional development.

Mental Wellbeing
Medical care and counselling services are available on campus.
Parent Experience

History
GEMS Our Own English High School Al Ain was founded in 1992. It has grown into a well-established dual curriculum school serving the Al Ain community for over 30 years.

Community
The four-house system (Caesar, Magellan, Mozart, Oceanus) fosters community and healthy competition. GEMS Education provides a global network of schools and resources.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus includes sports facilities, arts spaces, medical care, and counselling services.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Student leadership programmes, STEAM education, sustainability initiatives, field trips, innovation programmes, and inter-house competitions through the four-house system.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
STEAM education and innovation programmes extend academic learning. Students participate in competitions and field trips.

Community & Service
Sustainability initiatives develop environmental awareness and community responsibility.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership programmes develop skills in responsibility, organisation, and public speaking.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. Arabic is taught as required in the UAE.
Reputation

Accreditations
ADEK rating: Good.
Part of GEMS Education group.
CBSE and CAIE examination centre.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Online registration available for 2026-2027.
2. Subject to seat availability and ADEK approval.
3.
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