About GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi
GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi was founded in 2011 on Fatima Bint Mubarak Street before relocating to a new purpose-built campus on Al Reem Island in 2022. The school blends the International Baccalaureate framework with elements of the English National Curriculum, delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage, IB Primary Years Programme, and IB Middle Years Programme, with IGCSE integrated into Years 10 and 11 and pathways toward the IB Diploma and Career-related Programmes as the school grows into an all-through institution.
The school currently serves around 550 to 660 students representing more than 65 to 67 nationalities, taught by internationally experienced educators primarily from the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, maintaining a favourable teacher-to-student ratio of approximately 1:11. GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi is a Candidate School pursuing IB Diploma Programme authorisation, reflecting its commitment to becoming a fully authorised IB World School.
Facilities include a well-stocked library, dedicated Arabic and Islamic Education learning sections, an ICT suite, music and art rooms, and interactive Promethean boards in every classroom. The school's High Performance Learning approach aims to nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every learner as it expands year by year toward a complete FS1 to Year 13 offering.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi founded?
It was founded in 2011, later relocating to Al Reem Island in 2022.
What curriculum does GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi follow?
It blends the IB framework (PYP and MYP) with elements of the English National Curriculum, plus IGCSE in Years 10-11.
Where is the campus located?
The current campus is located on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.
Is GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi an IB World School?
It is currently a Candidate School pursuing IB Diploma Programme authorisation.
What is the teacher-to-student ratio?
The school maintains a favourable ratio of approximately 1:11.
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