GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar is a National Curriculum for England / GCSE / IGCSE / A-Levels / BTEC school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Annual tuition ranges from $6,774 to $10,308 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Founders Fellowship Scholarships and Awards are offered. For FS1–Year 9: The GFM Way Award, The Founder's Award – The Varkey Scholarship, The Founders Determination Award, The Founders Service Award, and The Florenza Spinola Award. For Years 10–13: The Founders Way Award – The Matthew Burfield Scholarship and The Principal's Scholar Award. A brochure and application form are available from the school.
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About
GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar is a co-educational British curriculum day school in Al Mizhar, Dubai, serving students from Foundation Stage through Year 13 (ages 3–18). Part of the GEMS Education network, it delivers the National Curriculum for England with UAE MOE components, offering GCSE/IGCSE, A-Levels, and BTEC pathways at secondary level alongside a play-based Foundation Stage. The school emphasises inclusive education with SEN, EAL, and occupational therapy support, a structured wellbeing and counselling framework, and a house system fostering school spirit.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 6,774~$ 1,846 |
| FS2 | AED 7,658~$ 2,087 |
| Year 1 | AED 8,247~$ 2,247 |
| Year 2 | AED 8,247~$ 2,247 |
| Year 3 | AED 8,247~$ 2,247 |
| Year 4 | AED 8,247~$ 2,247 |
| Year 5 | AED 8,247~$ 2,247 |
| Year 6 | AED 8,247~$ 2,247 |
| Year 7 | AED 8,835~$ 2,407 |
| Year 8 | AED 8,835~$ 2,407 |
| Year 9 | AED 8,835~$ 2,407 |
| Year 10 | AED 9,719~$ 2,648 |
| Year 11 | AED 9,719~$ 2,648 |
| Year 12 | AED 10,308~$ 2,809 |
| Year 13 | AED 10,308~$ 2,809 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 24,877 - 37,856. Application fee: $143.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete the Online Student Enquiry & Registration form and receive an acknowledgement with a reference number. 2. Pay the AED 525 application fee online or at the school cash counter and upload required documents. 3. Child is invited for an assessment or interview — FS1/FS2 are observed; Year 1–2 have written assessments; Year 3–10 use CAT4 and written assessments. 4. The Registrar issues offers to successful applicants subject to seat availability. 5. Pay the registration deposit (10% of annual tuition), which is non-refundable but deductible from tuition for the year.
School Day
The school day typically runs from around 7:30–8:00 am to about 4:00 pm on most days, with a shorter day on Fridays (around noon).
Student Life
The school operates a house system with House Captains who work with the Head of Houses to plan competitions and oversee events. House points are used to recognise achievement and foster school spirit. Houses include names such as Ambitious Archers and Courageous Knights.
Official school uniform with items available from Threads, the school's preferred supplier. The policy covers all year groups and sets guidelines on personal appearance including minimal jewellery (watch and small stud earrings only), hair kept in a natural colour, no makeup, and a neat, professional appearance.
FS – Year 6 may bring packed lunches or buy from the school canteen. Year 7–13 have the option of packed lunches or hot meals from the canteen. The school operates a no-nuts policy. The canteen uses a cashless system via the Slices platform in the GEMS Parent Portal, allowing top-ups and spend tracking.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school supports emotional health and wellbeing through a caring ethos in which each individual is valued. Counsellors are available to all students, staff, and parents for mental health difficulties or crisis support. A formal Wellbeing Policy guides practice across the school.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are top priorities, aligned with UAE law and UK statutory frameworks. All staff and volunteers hold safeguarding clearances and Senior Leadership Team members have completed GEMS Safer Recruitment Training. The framework includes a Child Protection Policy, safer recruitment practices, routine staff training, online safety education, and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) for Primary and Secondary with Deputy DSLs.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of the GEMS Education family of international schools, owned and operated by GEMS Education as the network owner and operator.