GEMS International School - Al Khail, often referred to as GIS, is a coeducational day school located in Dubai Hills Estate that stands out for delivering the complete International Baccalaureate continuum. Serving students from the early years through senior school, it is uniquely distinguished by offering all four IB frameworks, including the Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-related Programmes. This seamless four-programme pathway provides families with an inclusive, globally recognized education tailored to diverse academic and vocational ambitions.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Welcoming and inclusive community with strong pastoral care, cultural diversity, and high student wellbeing.
- Dedicated and approachable teachers who foster positive student relationships and an engaging learning atmosphere.
- Modern, high-quality facilities including well-resourced arts, athletics, and specialised STEM spaces across the full IB continuum.
Negatives
- Severe traffic congestion and parking issues during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up along the shared access road.
- High teacher turnover and heavy workloads, with staff citing corporate administrative pressure and management changes.
- Address
- Al Marabea Street, Exit 18 Al Khail Road, Dubai Hills Estate,DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
- [email protected]
- Phone
- United Arab Emirates (+971) 43396200
- System
- IB
- Curriculum
- IB Career-related, IB Diploma, IB Middle Years, IB Primary Years
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Faculty
- 228
- Students
- Coeducational
