Welcome to GEMS Founders School - Al Barsha

Offering the National Curriculum for England

We are the choice for parents seeking an affordable, high quality education in Dubai

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    Academic Performance

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INSIDE OUR SCHOOL

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Learn more about our school and hear what our students have to say

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    Mr. Matthew Burfield

    A Message from the Principal
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    We value diversity, equality and altruism

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    The GEMS Founders School Family
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    Our students have had the opportunity to reflect and share their initial experiences of school life

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    GFS Testimonials

WELCOME MESSAGE
From the Executive Principal

Mr. Matthew Burfield
I am very proud to welcome you to GEMS Founders School - Dubai, a National Curriculum for England School in Al Barsha South. I hope that the information you will discover about GFS assists you in the making one of the most important decisions any parent has to make; the school they will trust with their child.

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    Foundation Stage

    The Foundation Stage of school introduces young learners to school-life.

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    Key Stage 1

    At this stage students are introduced to subjects that will lay the foundation for learning as they go into higher year levels.

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    Key Stage 2

    During Key Stage 2, students start to rationalise and think independently.

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    Key Stage 3

    Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 follow the National Curriculum for England

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    Key Stage 4

    GEMS Founders School are proud to offer a range of IGCSE subjects.

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    Key Stage 5

    GEMS Founders School are proud to offer a range of AS / A Level subjects.

 

Parent Testimonials

  • There are frequent webinars and sessions held for parents, and before the pandemic the children often went on educational visits.

    Soroka Family

    The school only gets better and better

  • Every day, when my kids are super excited to go to school, I feel blessed and, at the end of the day, they don't stop telling me about what they are doing and how much are enjoying learning.

    Deeb Family

    Everyday is an exciting day

  • Not only have I found a great school with excellent teachers but also nice facilities and a lovely environment.

    Coppola Family

    At GFS since 2018

  • GFS is such a multi-cultural school with over a 100 nationalities and they all work in harmony together.

    Rajani Family

    At GFS since 2018, Daughter in Y10

  • As parents, we believe that progressive education is a great way to prepare our daughter for future ways of working, which is why we chose GFS.

     

    Kapoor Family

    At GFS since 2019, Daughter in FS2

  • We are excited to be a part of the GFS HPL journey and be involved in child-parent activities as a team, as our school progressively makes its way to being accredited as a World Class School.

    Kapadia Family

    At GFS since 2016, Son in Y4 and Daughter in Y1

  • The school has provided a great wholesome environment to our kids and is nurturing them into their own strong characters.

    Guha Family

    At GFS since 2016, both Children Graduated from Primary to Secondary

  • What we really love most is the humbling family atmosphere. Other than the diversity of culture, when we are all together, it feels like home.

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    Arenas Family

    3rd Year at GFS, Daughter in Y7 and Son in Y3

  • ...a great atmosphere in class with a wide choice of activities provided by amazing GEMS Founders teachers!

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    Suprun Family

    At GFS since 2016, Son joined in Y5 and Daughter Now in Y2

  • It has been a pleasure to watch the school grow and go from strength to strength each year. It makes us proud to be part of the Founders family.

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    Al Marri Family

    4th Year at GFS, Children in Y9, Y7 and FS1

  • What we really love most is the humbling family atmosphere. Other than the diversity of culture, when we are all together, it feels like home.

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    Arenas Family

    3rd Year at GFS, Daughter in Y7 and Son in Y3

  • We feel that GFS staff really love what they do and and they genuinely care about the children.

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    Miscevic Family

    3rd Years at GFS, 2 Children in FS1 and Y4

  • When our child moved in from a different curriculum we were concerned about the transition phase, but thanks to the concern of the teachers and their efforts and regular guidance as well as tip to us, she has settled in well.

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    Sanjay Family

    3rd Year at GFS, Daughter in Y4

  • I would like to take a chance to thank GEMS Founders School board and staff for opening to listen and discuss different points of view and perspectives, always willing to improve and sticking to the guidelines.

    Hussam Family

    Thank you GEMS Founders School! - Yomna Hussam

  • GFS proves to be an incredible community accessible to everyone with young children. We became a part of it during the challenging days of the COVID-19 pandemic when schools were closed, and online learning replaced in-person classes. Despite the difficulties faced by both parents and children during this time, we were pleasantly surprised to discover a top-notch educational experience in every aspect through GFS.

    Kandil Family

    GFS proves to be an incredible community accessible to everyone with young children.

 

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