Dubai Gem Private School & Nursery

Dubai Gem Private School
مدرسة خاصة جوهرة دبي
Location
Oud Metha
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Coordinates 25°14′09″N 55°18′58″E / 25.2359°N 55.3162°E / 25.2359; 55.3162
Information
School type Independent school
Motto Strive for excellence
Established 1973
Founder Mrs. BB
Status Open
Authority KHDA
School number 00971(0)4-3376661 / 00971(0)4-3370913 [1]
Principal Dr. Tassos Anastasiades
Staff Mrs. Ibrahim, Mrs. Mahindra
Years offered Nursery-13
Gender Both
Enrollment 4693
Education system British National Curriculum
Language English
Campus Urban
Houses
  • Red     
  • Green     
  • Blue     
  • Yellow     
Sports

Cricket, Tennis

Newspaper Gem Gazette
Website http://www.dubaigem.org/ (Main Campus); http://www.dubaigemnursery.com (Nursery)

Dubai Gem Private School (DGPS) is a British school, located in the Oud Metha area[2] of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai Gem Nursery is located in Jumeirah.[3] Together the institutions enroll almost 1500 students, aged 3 to 18.[4]

KHDA Inspection Report

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is an educational quality assurance authority based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It undertakes early learning, school and higher learning institution management and rates them as well.

A summary of the inspection ratings for Dubai Gem Private School.[5]

School Name 2010-2011 2009-2010 2008-2009 Curriculum
Dubai Gem Private School Good Acceptable Acceptable UK

A summary of all the schools in Dubai's ratings can be found at KHDA School Ratings.

History

Dubai Gem was founded in 1973 on a small block and was known as Dubai Nursery School and Crèche. It began with about 20 students, ranging from infants to age five.[6][7]

Curriculum

Dubai Gem follows the British Curriculum leading to 'O' (IGCSE) (in Grade 11), 'AS' (in Grade 12), and 'A' levels (in Grade 13). It is affiliated to the Cambridge International Examinations of the UK and is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Dubai. The language of instruction and communication is English. Arabic is mandatory from KG1 to Grade 10 and optional from Grade 11 onwards. Islamic Studies and the Quran are mandatory for Islamic students while non-Islamic students study Moral Science. Other subjects taught include Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Computers. Students are prepared for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) conducted by CIE and Edexcel.[8]

Facilities

Extracurricular activities

Educational & Field Trips are undertaken each term to support the learning of students.[10]

The Duke of Edinburgh Award program is offered to students, both boys and girls, of Grade 9 onward, preparing them for the Bronze and Silver Awards. Expeditions, trekking and camping programs are organized which encourage team spirit, friendship, self-reliance and a sense of responsibility.[10]

The environmental Awareness program is run in collaboration with Dubai Municipality and the Emirates Environmental Group. Students are encouraged to take part in various projects including the Can Collection Campaign, Recycling Newspapers and Magazines and Clean-Up Campaigns.[10]

In November 2010, students of Dubai Gem took part in the "Whatever Floats Your Boat" competition, (entering 4 boats, by 4 teams of students in Dubai Gem) a race in which contestants race boats made out of recyclable materials. In the school division, Dubai Gem's boat made by the team "Water Dragons" was awarded the fastest boat. Best costume was awarded to "Return of the Astronuts" which was also a team from Dubai Gem. The other two teams that participated were "The Wave Wizards" and the "Hawk Riders". It is also worth mentioning that Dubai Gem, won 2 out of the 3 prizes in the school category.[11]

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