GEMS Our Own English High School - Dubai

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees AED 7,828 - 16,562

Ages 4 - 18 years

Type Co-educational, Girls School

Opened 1968

Bus Service Yes

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Academic offering

Curriculum CBSE Curriculum

Taught languages Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam, Urdu, French

Strengths Sport, STEM, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten

Introduction

Located in Al Warqa'a 3, Dubai, GEMS Our Own English High School Dubai is a CBSE school established over five decades ago, serving 10,000 students from 17 nationalities. The campus operates Kindergarten to Grade 4 as co-educational, while Grades 5 to 12 are girls-only. It follows CBSE curriculum from Delhi and offers a wide programme of sport and extra-curricular activities. Facilities include a large multipurpose hall, interactive smart boards in all classrooms, three libraries, nine Science Labs and nine ICT Labs. Specialised spaces include a Research and Design Lab, Fashion Studies Lab, Home Science Lab, Math Lab, twenty-one laptop trolleys, four Art Studios, a Dance Studio and five Music Rooms. The campus houses Our Own Farms, two Prayer Rooms, a CPD room, three school clinics, a Book Store, a Uniform Store and bus parking for 213 buses with CCTV. DSIB has rated the school Very Good for eight consecutive years.

www.gemsoo-dubai.com

3 - 41 St - Al Warqa - Al Warqa'a Third - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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Location

Find us in Al Warqa'a. GEMS Our Own English High School, Dubai is centrally located within the Al Warqa'a 3 locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus address is 41 St., Al Warqa'a 3 Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Stages

Kindergarten (KG1–KG2); Primary (Grade 1–4); Middle (Grade 5–8); Senior (Grade 9–12)

Type

Co-education in Kindergarten to Grade 4; girls-only from Grade 5 to Grade 12

Pupil Nationality Mix

Enrollment of over 10,000 students from 17 nationalities.

Additional learning support

Inclusive education; admits students with varied special educational needs and disabilities and provides graduated systems of support and intervention

Country affiliation

India (CBSE affiliation)

Bus service

STS (School Transport Services) provides a reliable and secure bus service. The provider is ISO certified; buses have seat belts, CCTV, GPS; drivers and female bus conductors are RTA certified. Pickup and drop-off points are arranged by location; a transport plan can be requested, and STS can share route details.

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Fees

Application fee

- Application fee: AED 525 (VAT inclusive). This fee is due when completing online registration and is non-transferable, non-adjustable and non-refundable.

Registration deposit

- Registration deposit: 10% of the annual tuition charged at the time of admission. The registration deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable but is adjustable against the total tuition fee for the academic year.

Tuition fees by year group (annual total and monthly structure)

- KG1 – KG2: April AED 763; May–March AED 785 per month; Total annual tuition AED 7,828.

- Grades 01–03: April AED 945; May–March AED 960 per month; Total annual tuition AED 9,585.

- Grades 04–05: April AED 956; May–March AED 965 per month; Total annual tuition AED 9,641.

- Grades 06–08: April AED 1,080; May–March AED 1,090 per month; Total annual tuition AED 10,890.

- Grades 09–10: April AED 1,372; May–March AED 1,360 per month; Total annual tuition AED 13,612.

- Grades 11–12 (Commerce / Humanities): April AED 1,573; May–March AED 1,590 per month; Total annual tuition AED 15,883.

- Grades 11–12 (Science): April AED 1,667; May–March AED 1,655 per month; Total annual tuition AED 16,562.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- All tuition fees are payable in advance of attendance; fees are due prior to the start of the academic year and are invoiced from the time of admission so payments can be processed before the start of the month. Fees are collected in 10 monthly instalments (there are no instalments in July and August). Tuition may also be paid in advance. Timely payment is required; academic results may be withheld if fees are not paid.

Sibling discounts

- Discount on tuition only (when all children study within the GEMS network): 4th child – up to 25%; 5th child – up to 50%; 6th child – up to 50%.

Other mandatory or one-off charges

- Registration-related one-off: Student ID card and school diary – AED 30 (one-off).

- Transport: School transport is provided by STS (School Transport Services). Transport fees are charged separately according to route and service and are arranged directly with the transport provider; parents should contact the school/ST S for the applicable route fees and payment terms.

- Uniforms: A uniform guide is provided and uniform items are purchased through the approved supplier; uniform costs are an additional, separate expense.

- External examination / board fees: Where applicable, examination fees charged by the external examination board (for example CBSE board exam charges) are billed separately.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: Not applicable. The school operates as a day school; there is no boarding provision.

Refund information

- Application fee: non-refundable. Registration deposit: non-refundable and non-transferable but adjustable against the annual tuition. Refunds for other payments follow the school's payment and refund policies and the regulatory framework that applies to private schools in Dubai; parents should note that registration-related deposits are routinely non-refundable except in specified circumstances that follow regulatory guidance.

Fee payment options

- Online payment via the parent portal (dedicated online facility / Parent login).

- School Fee Counter: cash, credit card and cheque (cheques payable to ‘Our Own English High School – Dubai'; post-dated cheques are not accepted). School Fee Counter opening hours are published by the school.

- Credit card promotions: the FAB GEMS World Credit Card is promoted as an option to pay annual fees in advance with potential benefits; standard card terms and conditions apply to card-holder offers.

- Some payments for ancillary services (for example transport) are arranged and collected by the respective service provider.

Academics

Curriculum

CBSE curriculum; affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi, India.

Exam Results

In CBSE results 2024-25, Grade 12 average 86.5%, Grade 10 average 86.3%. Kirti Roshankumar Thakar scored 99% (Grade 12 topper) and Nayomi Sajayan Nair scored 99.2% (Grade 10 topper).

Higher Education Progression

GEMS students are accepted by some of the world's most prestigious Universities.

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Admissions

1. The admissions process is designed to be straightforward and compliant with KHDA and GEMS Education policies. Co-education is followed from Kindergarten to Grade 4; Grades 5 to 12 admit girls only, and the school does not secure admission for boys after Grade 4.

2. Registration is online in October each year; parents must register their child by completing the Student Registration form.

3. Age requirements: KG1 requires the child to be 4 years old as of 31 March of the admission year; Grade 1 requires the child to be 6 years old as of 31 March.

4. Documentation: four passport copies with a valid UAE visa; five recent photographs (6x4 cm); three birth certificates in English or Arabic (original for verification); one Emirates ID copy for the child and one for the parents; a photocopy of the last examination mark sheet (for Grade 1 and above); the original vaccination card and one photocopy; the original Emirates IDs of the student and the parents (and copies). For Grade 2 and above, the original Transfer Certificate/School Leaving Certificate must be submitted and attested as required. Attestation requirements vary by origin: India (TC verified by Local Education Authority; seal and Education Officer attested by Indian Consulate in Dubai; MFA attestation); Gulf Countries other than UAE & Oman (TC attested by Indian Consulate; local MOE verification; UAE MFA attestation); Oman (attestations as above).

5. All admissions for KG–Grade XII completed after 15 June require a studying/discontinued Transfer Certificate valid for 30 days from the last date of attendance.

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FAQs

What levels does GEMS Our Own English High School – Dubai serve and what is the gender policy?

The school serves Kindergarten through Grade 12 (KG1–12). It is co-educational from KG1 to Grade 4 and girls-only from Grade 5 to Grade 12. It is a day school located in Al Warqa'a 3, Dubai, and the head of school is Dr Sheeba Jojo.

Where is the campus located and what is notable about its setting within Dubai?

The campus is at 41 St., Al Warqa'a 3, Dubai, centrally located in the Al Warqa'a 3 area. It is the flagship GEMS school in Dubai with a long-standing presence in the community.

What curriculum does the school follow and what language is used for instruction?

The school follows the CBSE curriculum, affiliated with CBSE Delhi. Instruction is primarily in English, with Arabic introduced from Grade 1 in line with UAE MOE requirements.

When was the school established and how large is the student body?

GEMS Our Own English High School – Dubai opened in 1968. It enrolls around 10,000 students from a diverse set of nationalities.

Who is the head of the school?

The head of school is Dr Sheeba Jojo, who leads the campus and its educational programs.

What are the tuition fees by grade level, and how is the billing structured?

Tuition ranges from 7,828 AED per year for KG to 16,562 AED for the Science stream in Grade 12. Fees are billed in 10 monthly installments (no installments in July and August) and must be paid in advance of attendance.

What other charges should families expect when enrolling their child?

There is a non-refundable application fee of 525 AED and a 10% registration deposit (adjustable against the annual tuition). Additional costs include uniforms, transport charged by the bus operator, and any external examination fees billed separately.

Are there any discounts for siblings?

Yes. Sibling discounts apply to tuition when multiple children from the same family attend the school: up to 25% for the 4th child, up to 50% for the 5th and 6th children.

Is there a waitlist or scholarships available for admissions?

There is no published information on waitlists or scholarships for admissions.

What is the admissions process and what documents are required?

Registration happens online in October. You'll need multiple documents, including passport copies, UAE visas, birth certificates, Emirates IDs, last examination marks, vaccination card, and a Transfer Certificate for Grade 2 and above. Some attestations may be required depending on origin.

Are boarding facilities available at this school?

Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school.

What were the CBSE exam results like in 2024-25 for Grade 12 and Grade 10?

In 2024-25, the Grade 12 average was 86.5% and the Grade 10 average was 86.3%. Top scorers included Kirti Roshankumar Thakar with 99% (Grade 12) and Nayomi Sajayan Nair with 99.2% (Grade 10).

What are the higher education opportunities for graduates of this school?

GEMS students are accepted by some of the world's most prestigious universities, reflecting a strong track record of progressing to reputable institutions after graduation.

What facilities support academic learning at the campus?

The campus features three libraries, interactive smart-boards in all classrooms, nine science labs, nine ICT labs, a Research and Design Lab, a Fashion Studies Lab, a Home Science Lab, and a Math Lab, plus numerous learning corners and workstations.

What sports and physical education facilities does the campus offer?

Sports facilities include an Astroturf playground, a 200 m synthetic track with gallery stands, multiple courts for basketball and volleyball, cricket net facilities, a football field, and spaces for indoor games like chess and table tennis.

Are there facilities specifically for younger children in the KG area?

Yes. KG facilities include a Traffic Park, an Activity Room, and a Sand Pit & Water Play area to support early-years learning and play.

What extracurricular facilities and programs are available beyond the classroom?

The school runs enrichment programmes such as Bumble Bee for KG, Budding Authors, Debate Club, Model United Nations, Environment Club, and Go Green Club. It also offers inter-house, inter-school, and national competitions across sport, choir, debate, and more.

What leadership and personal development opportunities exist for students?

Leadership is fostered through the Student Leadership Programme, EPWS (Experience a Profession While in School) for Grade 8, and the Life Skills Summit to give students exposure to real-world experiences.

How does the school promote community service and social responsibility?

Activities include Girl Guides in Grades 7–8, Go Green recycling initiatives, and fundraising efforts that support the higher education of female children of support staff.

What wellbeing and safeguarding supports are in place for students?

The school places strong emphasis on wellbeing with a range of programs (Mindful Monday, Wellness Wednesday, etc.) and a Student Support Programme (Alpha, BrainSmart, EOTO, AGW, RISE). There is a robust safeguarding policy with central safeguarding support and an open pastoral approach.

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