GEMS World Academy, Abu Dhabi

Specifications of GEMS World Academy have been mentioned below for your reference:

The programme is designed to support students in continuously expanding their learning and abilities. Students learn in the middle years through play-based learning and symbolic discovery. Kinder Garten kids get two full days of unstructured play classes. First-graders attend one sports period each day.

The GEMS World Academy follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years curriculum and the National Curriculum for England.

KEY STAGE 1: KG 1 to Grade 1

These are the formative years of the children where they develop in terms of creativity, intelligence and confidence. 

KEY STAGE 2: Grade 2 to Grade 5

Key Stage 2 helps build confidence, communication, and public speaking skills. Focus is put on developing deep-thinkers, risk-takers and great communicators. 

KEY STAGE 3: Grade 6 to Grade 7

Students in the Middle Years Programme, which runs from 11 to 16 years, are expected to become engaged learners. It helps young minds gain a worldwide perspective, empathy, and the ambition to do something impactful. There are various pathways available to students, such as the IBCP, BTEC, IBDP, and A-levels.

Step 1: Log on to the official website of the school and visit their ‘Admissions’ section to get a run down of how to apply and the documents required.

Step 2: Pay a personal visit to the school to learn better about the admissions process. This will help you gain an improved perspective on how to apply. 

Step 3: Fill out the application form with all the information that is required and attach the necessary documents.

Step 4: The school should reach out to you in less than 2 weeks in regards to the confirmation.

Step 5: Once confirmed, you may proceed with the post-application process, such as fees and other payments.

Here’s a list of documents that will aid you in your application process:

• Copy of a child's passport
• Current Academic Record (Needs to be in English and include a school seal)
• Transcripts from the former institution
• Reports Page
• Test Results

The following table details GEMS World's fee schedule for your review:

Modes of payment: Cheque, Cash and Online Payment
Additional Charges: Uniform, Lunch, Transport, Textbooks, and Supplementary books and materials.

The school bus service, which is run in collaboration with Bright Bus Transport (BBT), is available to students. Every bus is equipped with GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, seat belts, and sleep check buttons. To begin using the school transport service, parents must submit the registration form found on the school website.

GEMS World Academy has collaborated with external providers to facilitate sports activities such as capoeira, rugby, tennis, football and karate. East Sports Management coaches have ADEK approval.

It is recommended for students to show their abilities in a variety of sports. The following resources are available to GWA Abu Dhabi students in order to spark their interest in physical activity:

• Mounting the Wall
• Synthetic Grass Field
• Gym
• The 25-meter pool
• Student's Pool
• Board Games
• Music
• Cooking Skills
• Arts and Crafts

Phone no: +971-2-659-5959
E-mail ID: info_waa@gemSedu.com