GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is a British Curriculum / EYFS / National Curriculum for England school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1998. Annual tuition ranges from $12,036 to $15,172 USD.
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About
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is a co-educational day school in Al Safa 1, Dubai, serving children aged 3 to 11 across Foundation Stage and Primary phases based on the UK National Curriculum for England. Part of the GEMS Education network, the school has maintained a KHDA Outstanding rating for 10 consecutive years and holds High Performance Learning certification. It serves over 70 nationalities and provides inclusive support through its JPS Connect department, covering SEN, EAL, and wellbeing programmes.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 12,036~$ 3,280 |
| FS2 | AED 15,172~$ 4,134 |
| Year 1 | AED 15,172~$ 4,134 |
| Year 2 | AED 15,172~$ 4,134 |
| Year 3 | AED 15,172~$ 4,134 |
| Year 4 | AED 15,172~$ 4,134 |
| Year 5 | AED 15,172~$ 4,134 |
| Year 6 | AED 15,172~$ 4,134 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 44,200 - 55,714. Application fee: $136.
Admissions Process
- 1An Application Fee of AED 500 plus VAT is payable at registration. Upon acceptance of the Offer Letter, a Registration Deposit equal to 10% of the annual tuition fee is due (non-refundable but adjustable against tuition). Tuition is invoiced from admission and payable in advance of attendance.
School Day
Foundation Stage 1: drop-off 7:15–7:40am, pickup 12:30pm (Mon–Thu) or 11:15–11:30am (Fri). Foundation Stage 2 to Year 6: drop-off 7:15–7:40am, pickup 2:30–2:45pm (Mon–Thu) or 11:15–11:30am (Fri). Registration at 7:40am.
Student Life
Four houses: Gazelles (yellow), Leopards (green), Falcons (blue), and Camels (red). Each House has two Captains and two Deputy Captains elected by Year 3 to Year 6 students. The House system supports activities and competitions and is integrated into the Student Leadership framework.
Uniforms are compulsory for all year groups and must be purchased from Threads store at Times Square Mall or via Threads Online Store. Foundation Stage: JPS shorts, checked dress, or skort with blue polo shirt and house-colour hat. Year 1–Year 6: white shirt or blouse with JPS logo, blue tie or tartan necktie, appropriate bottoms, and a house-colour hat.
The school follows a Healthy Eating and Hygiene for Eating Policy, including a no-nut policy. Healthy options such as vegetables, fruit, yoghurt, whole grains, and hummus are encouraged, while confectionery, sweets, and many processed snacks are restricted. Water is available throughout the day; fizzy drinks and high-sugar beverages are not permitted. Birthdays are typically not celebrated with cakes on site.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The Wellbeing Department promotes social and emotional wellbeing of all pupils, families and staff using the PERMA model of positive psychology. The Wellbeing Team includes Psychologists Helene de Bergeyck and Olivia Gavin and Student Counsellor Natalie Sinclair.
Designated Safeguarding Lead is Emma Hurst (Deputy Principal), with Deputy DSLs Rachel Higgins (Principal/CEO) and Olivia Gavin (Head of Wellbeing). Policy aligns with UAE child protection requirements; staff receive mandated safeguarding training. A whistleblowing policy is in place. Medical care is provided by two DHA-registered nurses and a full-time on-site doctor.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of the GEMS Education network.
KHDA Outstanding rating for 10 consecutive years