A warm welcome from GEMS Founders School - Dubai. Conveniently positioned in the heart of Dubai, GEMS Founders School - Dubai is a National Curriculum for England school, providing students with a high standard of education.
We are part of the GEMS Education family of international schools. GEMS Education is an international body that pursues excellence in education, ensuring that it is accessible for every child, everywhere. This pursuit of excellence has seen GEMS Education set new standards across the world with the four core concepts of learning: learning through innovation, pursuing excellence, growing by learning and global citizenship.
As a Dubai school that teaches students the National Curriculum for England, international GCSE’s and A Levels we offer a reasonably priced, high standard of education from Foundation Stage to Year 13. Our multi-cultural student body provides our school with an international atmosphere and our professional team nurture and inspire our students to become lifelong learners.
welcome you to GEMS Founders School - Dubai, a National Curriculum for England School in Al Barsha South. We hope that the information you will discover about GFS assists you in the making one of the most important decisions any parent has to make; the school they will trust with their child.
GEMS Founders School opened in September 2016 from with record numbers of children joining us in the first year. We then added Year 9 in September 2017 and continued to break all the records previously set by GEMS Education. In September 2018, we received approval to open Year 10 and Year 12 which has allowed us to open our IGCSE and A Level programmes. Since 2019 we are now a complete school with Year 11 and Year 13 making us an all-through school from 3 – 18 years old. In 2021 we expanded the Founders campus to meet the constant demand on places. Opening in September 2021 all of those places have now also gone and this now makes us the largest NCfE school in the UAE. The expansion offered us even more resources and facilities to benefit our children meaning we continue to be the best value for money school in the UAE. In Years 10, 11, 12 and 13, we offer internationally recognised qualifications through Pearsons and Oxford AQA International Examination boards. These IGCSE’s and A Levels will give the children the opportunity to join the best universities in the world. Within this curriculum framework we are also mindful of the fact that our school is truly international in its character representing over 100 nationalities. We have a deep respect for our host country in its vision, history and traditions as we feel proud to be a part of the UAE. This will be achieved through high quality learning in lessons, an extensive range of enrichment activities and a truly personalised educational experience for each child.
Our core pillars are Mindfulness, Character and Languages with Cultural Awareness build on our Mission: “Together we inspire creative, mindful learners who value diversity, support one another and strive for success.” We believe in this way we will all reach the vision of our school to Grow, Flourish and Succeed.
GFS continues to be the most successful school in GEMS Education history and is widely reported in the media for the success that our young school is already experiencing. We are incredibly proud of everything we have achieved as a community and thank our Founders Families for their support.
Come and see the school to find out more about the happy learning environment and learn more about the Founders formula.
GEMS Founders School is an inclusive school. The GEMS vision for Inclusive Education is that we achieve excellence together by all students receiving the support they need to meaningfully belong to their school and wider community, feel valued for their contributions, engage purposefully in learning and experience academic, cultural, social and emotional success in a common learning environment.
At GEMS Founders School we welcome children with a range of learning preferences, including students of determination (students with special education needs and disabilities), students who are gifted and talented and students who are English Language Learners. Our staff are committed to educating all students in a common learning environment with similar-aged peers. At GEMS Founders School diversity is made visible as a strength, respectful relationships are continually enhanced and all children fully participate in learning through adjustments and teaching strategies tailored to meet the diverse range of learners reflected in wider society.
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Although new school, it has been able to quickly settle down. Has good leadership, really great activities for kids and the school also involves parents .
Mr House is especially a really grea teacher. His patience and teaching methods are really good. My son respects him so much and look forward to going to school every single day, thanks to Mr. house .
By P S (Dec, 2024) |
Just finished today school tour, it was fantastic, the school staff is very friendly and welcoming, the school is new and everything is high level!
By ilya poudanen (Nov, 2024) |
The school is quite new, with nice facilities, spacious rooms and halls. Faith took us on a school tour all around, and was most helpful with information and introduction process!
By Muqaddas Tursunova (Nov, 2024) |
Carlos was extraordinary with the school tour. He explained everything in details and made sure we had a wonderful experience. Thank you Carlos!
By Yakeed Ahmed (Nov, 2024) |
Very welcoming staff with a very unique and different academic approach of the Senior Leadership Team. The classes are very spacious and very well lit. My son just loves his teacher.
By Aasma Baloch (Oct, 2024) |
Great school. The facilities are excellent, and my son look forward to going every day. It truly feels like a wonderful community where everyone is welcome.
By Randy Briegoos (Oct, 2024) |
At GEMS Founders School in Dubai, the commitment to student growth is evident in every classroom, and the dedicated staff make learning an exciting adventure for my child!
By Mansour Al-Mutairi (Aug, 2024) |
I want to thank Miss Reji ( teacher of y2)for all her efforts and really she is the most kindness teacher ever as well for Miss sabrin for fs2
By Qais (Jun, 2024) |
One of the finest school with friendly staff and teachers. Good communication with parents which is really very important.
Keep it up with good efforts.
By Muhammad Imran Khan (Jan, 2024) |
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We are extremely pleased with our experience at GEMS Founders School, Dubai. From the very beginning, the school has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to academic excellence, student wellbeing, and personal development. The teachers are not only highly qualified but also genuinely passionate about nurturing each child's individual strengths and talents. The school fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to thrive, both inside and outside the classroom. The leadership team is approachable, transparent, and dedicated to continuous improvement, always putting the students' best interests first. Communication with parents is excellent, and it is clear that the school values strong partnerships with families. We particularly appreciate the wide range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for students to develop important life skills alongside their academic learning. It has been truly rewarding to see our child grow in confidence, curiosity, and compassion thanks to the supportive and inspiring community at GEMS Founders School. We feel proud and grateful to be part of such a wonderful school. Highly recommended!
By Mudassar Faheem Abdul Majeed (Apr, 2025) |