GEMS Metropole School Motor City is a British Curriculum / iGCSE / A-Levels school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2014. Annual tuition ranges from $10,461 to $13,947 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships are awarded for a single academic year and may be renewed annually. Types include: Academic and vocational achievement (Senior School); Sports worth AED 5,000 each (Prep School, awarded for core Mustang Sports, applications open January–April); Quran recitation; Arabic writing; Leadership; Student Voice; Performing Arts; and Innovation EXPO (Junior and Prep Schools). Academic scholarships require CAT4 in the top 5%, top 10% external results, active enrichment participation, and leadership contributions. Applications require a completed Scholarship Application Form, last two years' reports, supporting documentation, and confirmation of no other current UAE or external scholarship.
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About
GEMS Metropole School Motor City is a co-educational British curriculum school in Motor City, Dubai, serving approximately 4,100 students aged 3 to 18 across Infant, Junior, Prep, and Senior School phases. The school follows the National Curriculum for England through to iGCSEs and A-Levels at post-16, with a fully inclusive approach to learning and a PERMAH-based wellbeing model. Accredited by BSO, BSME, SSAT, and COBIS, it draws over 100 nationalities and is operated by the GEMS Education group.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | AED 12,362~$ 3,368 |
| Year 2 | AED 12,362~$ 3,368 |
| Year 3 | AED 12,362~$ 3,368 |
| Year 4 | AED 12,362~$ 3,368 |
| Year 5 | AED 12,362~$ 3,368 |
| Year 6 | AED 12,362~$ 3,368 |
| Year 7 | AED 13,947~$ 3,800 |
| Year 8 | AED 13,947~$ 3,800 |
| Year 9 | AED 13,947~$ 3,800 |
| Year 10 | AED 13,947~$ 3,800 |
| Year 11 | AED 13,947~$ 3,800 |
| Years 12-13 | AED 13,947~$ 3,800 |
| Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) | AED 10,461~$ 2,850 |
| Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) | AED 11,412~$ 3,110 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 38,393 - 51,190. Application fee: $143.
Admissions Process
- 1Open admissions policy — applications analysed for balance and programme suitability. Step 2: Complete an online enquiry providing parent/guardian details, child's name, date of birth, and year level. Step 3: Receive an enquiry reference number by email, then return to complete the admission application. Step 4: Pay the registration fee and upload required documents (Emirates IDs, passports, residency visa, photos, school reports, immunisation card; Transfer Certificate required for Year 2–13). Step 5: KHDA registration requirements apply. Step 6: Assessments are used for placement — play-based assessment for Foundation Stage, one-to-one assessment for Year 1–2, CAT4 for Year 3 and above. Step 7: Contact school at +971 4 550 7200; Virtual Admissions Centre and school tours available.
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School Day
The standard school day runs from 7:30 to 16:00, Sunday to Thursday. The timetable includes breaks and a lunch period; primary and secondary schedules align with a UK-style school day.
Student Life
Metropole uses a house system in which all students belong to one of four houses named Ferrari, Mercedes, Maclaren, and Williams. House Captains are elected to lead their houses, coordinate assemblies, and run internal inter-house competitions.
Uniforms are procured exclusively from THREADS The Uniform Store to ensure uniformity of style and fabric. The school is divided into four divisions: FOREST SCHOOL (Foundation Stage to Year 2), VALUES SCHOOL (Year 3 to Year 6), ACTIVE SCHOOL (Year 7 to Year 9), and FUTURE SCHOOL (Year 10 to Year 13). Shoes must be black polished leather; FS–Y9 wear Velcro shoes and seniors wear plain black shoes; substitutes are not accepted.
Slices Lunch Service is the on-site food provider, offering healthy, freshly prepared meals with a cashless payment system. Parents load credit via the GEMS Connect app and students pay with their ID; a Slices cafe provides healthy dining and snacks for parents and visitors.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental health and wellbeing are prioritized through a PERMAH-based framework, a wellbeing curriculum, assemblies, leadership opportunities, Forest School, and the School Farm as part of the school's Four School Model.
Safeguarding is led by a designated safeguarding lead for both primary and secondary with two deputy DSLs; all senior leadership have completed safer recruitment training, and safeguarding policy aligns with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Student Demographics
School Background
Privately run under the GEMS Education group.