Student Leadership

At GEMS World Academy - Dubai, students are exposed to a variety of leadership opportunities that reflect the unique blend of interests within the community. With over 250 student leaders at GEMS World Academy - Dubai, from early years weekly leaders to our inspiring student executives, we see students lead, grow and excel in their roles which include wellbeing champions, eco influencers, student liaison leaders, and house captains.

The responsibilities of these student leaders include organising activities that create community spirit, raising awareness, and supporting peers and families through creative action. The leadership roles and student agency provides a direct link to all phases of the core IB Programme and encourage students to actively discover ways in which they can develop themselves,connect to other cultures, through service and actions and make a difference to the GWA community.

The Student Executive

Perhaps the most significant of such leadership roles are those within the Student Executive Council. This group comprises of four students – two male and two female – who are quasi-elected through a series of hustings, interviews and votes from students and teachers. They hold office for a year from the month of February in Grade 11. The key responsibilities of the Student Executive Council include: acting as Community Ambassadors, managing the Academy Student Executive Council, attending the Local Advisory Board meetings and liaising with all other sub-committee groups in the senior Academy.

2024-25 Members

The four students identified for these roles must not only exhibit outstanding academic performance, but also possess a balance of tact, diplomacy, creativity and resilience. The Student Executive Council is the perfect platform to nurture and empower these valuable traits, and create future global citizens with values that GEMS World Academy - Dubai aspires to instill in the entire student body.