Mr Robert Jennings
Secondary Principal
Embrace the Journey of Learning
Offering a premium IB education for our international community
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2 to 3 years old
Nursery
The GEMS World Academy – Dubai Nursery offers a Reggio-inspired programme for children aged 2 and 3 years, leading into an IB programme from age 3.
4 to 11 years old
Primary Years Programme
The PYP places the child at the centre of learning, using an integrated framework of essential elements that connect to support personal, social, emotional, and physical development.
11 to 16 years old
Middle Years Programme
The MYP (Grades 6-10) supports adolescents’ growth with a rigorous curriculum that fosters inquiry, conceptual understanding, and critical thinking, meeting their intellectual, emotional, and social needs.
16 to 19 years old
Diploma Programme
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is a challenging curriculum for students aged 16-19, preparing them for university and beyond. It promotes holistic growth and is highly respected by top universities worldwide.
16 to 19 years old
Career-Related Programme
The Career-related Programme (CP) blends IB values with career-focused education. GEMS World Academy – Dubai is one of only two IB schools in the UAE accredited to offer all four IB programmes.
WHY
GEMS World Academy?
At GEMS World Academy – Dubai, our tailored IB approach goes beyond the classroom, preparing students for life after graduation. Over 60% of our alumni have joined top 50 QS World Universities, including Cambridge, Yale, Princeton, and Oxford.
WHY
GEMS World Academy?
At GEMS World Academy – Dubai, our tailored IB approach goes beyond the classroom, preparing students for life after graduation. Over 60% of our alumni have joined top 50 QS World Universities, including Cambridge, Yale, Princeton, and Oxford.
WHY
GEMS World Academy?
At GEMS World Academy – Dubai, our tailored IB approach goes beyond the classroom, preparing students for life after graduation. Over 60% of our alumni have joined top 50 QS World Universities, including Cambridge, Yale, Princeton, and Oxford.
WHY
GEMS World Academy?
At GEMS World Academy – Dubai, our tailored IB approach goes beyond the classroom, preparing students for life after graduation. Over 60% of our alumni have joined top 50 QS World Universities, including Cambridge, Yale, Princeton, and Oxford.
WHY
GEMS World Academy?
At GEMS World Academy – Dubai, our tailored IB approach goes beyond the classroom, preparing students for life after graduation. Over 60% of our alumni have joined top 50 QS World Universities, including Cambridge, Yale, Princeton, and Oxford.
The IB Plus
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Impact
University Destinations
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
The Language Institute
Why choose
GEMS World Academy - Dubai?
The IB Plus
WHY
GEMS World Academy?
At GEMS World Academy – Dubai, our tailored IB approach goes beyond the classroom, preparing students for life after graduation. Over 60% of our alumni have joined top 50 QS World Universities, including Cambridge, Yale, Princeton, and Oxford.
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Impact
WHY
GEMS World Academy?
At GEMS World Academy – Dubai, our tailored IB approach goes beyond the classroom, preparing students for life after graduation. Over 60% of our alumni have joined top 50 QS World Universities, including Cambridge, Yale, Princeton, and Oxford.
University Destinations
WHY
GEMS World Academy?
At GEMS World Academy – Dubai, our tailored IB approach goes beyond the classroom, preparing students for life after graduation. Over 60% of our alumni have joined top 50 QS World Universities, including Cambridge, Yale, Princeton, and Oxford.
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
WHY
GEMS World Academy?
At GEMS World Academy – Dubai, our tailored IB approach goes beyond the classroom, preparing students for life after graduation. Over 60% of our alumni have joined top 50 QS World Universities, including Cambridge, Yale, Princeton, and Oxford.
The Language Institute
WHY
GEMS World Academy?
At GEMS World Academy – Dubai, our tailored IB approach goes beyond the classroom, preparing students for life after graduation. Over 60% of our alumni have joined top 50 QS World Universities, including Cambridge, Yale, Princeton, and Oxford.
MEET OUR
EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM
Our diverse team of educators from across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa brings global expertise to a truly international environment. With over 900 years of combined IB experience, our staff are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in people, nurture a strong, values-driven culture, and lead innovation through action research, best practice groups, and forward-thinking teaching and learning approaches.
Mr Peter Bonner
Primary Principal
Dr Saima Rana
Principal/CEO
Mr Robert Jennings
Secondary Principal
Mr Peter Bonner
Primary Principal
Dr Saima Rana
Principal/CEO