Latest News
GEMS World Academy - Dubai is always buzzing with something new to be amazed about. Here's a short selection of the stories we'd like the world to know about.
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Reopening Plans 2021 - 2022
View our educational plan, as well as our protocols and measures to ensure the safety of our learning community.
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How School Is a Crucial Part of Every Child’s Developmental Journey
And Why It’s So Important to Attend School In-Person
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World Maths Team Championship 2020
Find out about the 2 teams of GEMS World Academy - Dubai mathematicians who proudly represented GEMS World Academy - Dubai and the UAE at the World Maths Team Championship 2020.
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Outstanding 2020-21 IB Results
We are delighted to share the remarkable results achieved by the Senior Class of 2020 in the IB Diploma and IB Courses.
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New Principal and CEO appointed to lead GEMS World Academy - Dubai
GEMS Education is looking forward to welcoming a new Principal and CEO to GEMS World Academy – Dubai, Dr Saima Rana.
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The Academy launches The Hub – Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurship
‘The Hub at GEMS World Academy’ is the first-of-its-kind centre to support students, teachers and parents to nurture an entrepreneurship mindset
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A successful Model UN 2020 with official Ambassador Ban Ki-moon
January 14, 2020: We would like to congratulate our GWAMUN Secretariat on a very successful conference, which took place at GEMS World Academy - Dubai on January 9-11, 2020.
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Liam Crystal: GEMS World Academy - Dubai's Karting Champion
“I think my mindset is what makes me a good racer. My perseverance and resilience contribute to my success.”
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Sian Willgoss: A musical prodigy joins GEMS World Academy - Dubai
The 10-year-old brings with her an extraordinary set of musical abilities, nurtured from a very young age.
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Delta X-15: A motor-racing team run entirely by our students
F1 in Schools is a fantastic STEM opportunity at GEMS World Academy - Dubai, where the students get a holistic experience of marketing, presentation and collaboration, all under one roof.
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Meet Helen Al Uzaizi: Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Impact
"Given the right approach and right skills and opportunity, anyone can create. Everyone can be an entrepreneur"
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Bioengineering Workshop with Professor Ben Almquist from University College, London
He discussed the many opportunities available to Biology, Chemistry and Physics DP students at GEMS World Academy - Dubai
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Mark Thompson: Innovating for a Cause
"Combining a lifelong empathy for animals, a passion for veterinary science and an interest in scientific innovation"
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Elite Athlete Programme launched to provide exceptional opportunities in Sport
"We believe in creating an environment whereby students can excel in both their studies and sport."
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KLAPiT: Hooked on Invention
Brothers Avik and Ishir Wadhwa, two bright sparks who decided to change the way people hang objects on walls
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Using VR in the classroom to learn Arts and History
How some teachers across the Academy have used virtual reality (VR) technology to create immersive learning experiences
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Environment: GEMS World Academy - Dubai Flying the Green Flag Five Years in a Row
The prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag is awarded for excellence in environmental education and action-based learning
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Ban Ki-moon is the official Ambassador for GEMS World Academy - Dubai Model UN
This appointment will give our students tremendous opportunity to gain valuable insights from his years of experience.
Team Spotlights
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Kieran Walsh
Since joining the Academy, I have set up and led both the MYP and DP Design programmes in which our students have continually experienced an innovative and dynamic environment.
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Katrina Spartalis
Katrina Spartalis is currently the Team Leader of the K-12 Counselling Department and the Counsellor for students in Grades 9 to 12 at GEMS World Academy – Dubai.