Meet our
Head of School
At GEMS World Academy – Dubai, we provide an award-winning education with huge ambition for every student. Our commitment to their success is combined with excellent pastoral support, ensuring they feel safe, secure, and successful at all times.
Our students develop a passion for learning and independent thinking. We have a strong record of academic success, reflected in our outstanding IB results. True to the vision of our founder, Mr Sunny Varkey, we foster intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a real sense of communal endeavour.
We are an inclusive, stimulating, and open-minded community. We encourage students to explore interests beyond the classroom, develop a social conscience, and engage with the world. We ensure they understand their place in society and seek to make a positive impact.
We experiment, demand, and persevere. At GEMS World Academy – Dubai, high expectations, ambition, and commitment create pathways to success.
IBDP Diploma High Achievers
We believe that students’ achievements and successes should be recognised and celebrated. By marking the achievements of our students, we hope to instil a sense of confidence and pride that will follow them through their educational adventure, whilst inspiring those around them.
Advantages of an IB Education
IB education offers unique advantages. IB DP students are academically prepared for university, with 79% completing 4-year degrees, compared to 39% of non-IB graduates. IB students excel in maths, reading, and writing, with 45.7% attending top 20 universities vs 32.9% of A-Level students.
Inquirers
We nurture curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research, fostering a lifelong love of learning.
Knowledgeable
Our students explore concepts across disciplines, gaining in-depth understanding and engaging with issues of global significance.
Thinkers
We encourage critical and creative thinking to approach complex problems and make reasoned decisions.
Communicators
Students express ideas confidently in multiple languages and modes, collaborating effectively with others.
Principled
We act with integrity and honesty, upholding strong moral principles and taking responsibility for our actions.
Open-minded
Our community appreciates diverse perspectives, seeking to understand and grow from different experiences.
Caring
We show empathy and compassion, committing to service and making a positive impact on others' lives.
Risk-takers
Students approach uncertainty with courage, exploring new ideas and innovative strategies.
Balanced
We understand the importance of balancing intellectual, physical, and emotional aspects to achieve well-being.
Reflective
Our learners thoughtfully consider their learning and experiences, striving for continuous personal and academic growth.
Primary Years
Programme
The PYP offers a holistic approach to education, placing the child at the heart of the learning process. Its framework features concentric circles representing the core elements of the curriculum, interconnecting to address the personal, social, emotional, and physical needs of the whole child.
Middle Years
Programme
We offer the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6-10, designed to meet the needs of adolescents undergoing rapid physical, emotional, and intellectual growth. The curriculum and teaching approach foster student inquiry, conceptual thinking, and creative, critical thinking, providing rigorous knowledge and understanding.
CAREER-RELATED
PROGRAMME
The Career-Related Programme (CP) integrates IB values into career-focused education. The CP provides students with essential lifelong skills in applied knowledge, critical thinking, and communication.
DIPLOMA
Programme
The IB Diploma Programme is a rigorous, balanced course for students aged 16–19, supporting academic and personal growth. Recognised by top universities, it prepares motivated learners for success beyond school.