At GEMS World Academy – Abu Dhabi, we aim to unlock the potential of every child through our advanced curricular approach that recognises the uniqueness of each learner and offers a hyper-personalised and future-proofed education.
Supported by a state-of-the-art campus and facilities, and delivered by world-class education leaders and teachers, our mission is to be among the very best schools in Abu Dhabi, the UAE and globally.
Our Mission:
Reimagining learning by discovering and nurturing individual potential enabling the cultivation of responsible global citizens who drive positive change in an ever-evolving world.
Our Vision:
Through collaboration, community and global engagement, we unite curious minds and unlock the unique potential of each child.
Our philosophy
- We believe the diversity of our student body provides the foundation for developing involved global citizens equipped with the skills and understanding to thrive in a rapidly changing world
- We believe that quality education builds bridges between school and home, centred on mutual trust, open communication and shared goals
- Our approach is guided by a respect for each child’s uniqueness – we recognise that every student learns differently and that it is our duty to engage and inspire them
- Every day, we provide students with inquiry-based experiences and environments that shape and inspire learning and facilitate success for all
- Students build knowledge and skills through the best, most advanced curricular approaches, reflected in our strong learner outcomes
- We encourage students to explore their interests and strengths and to develop their own distinct, individual personalities and to expand their perspectives
- We aim to give students every opportunity to excel as individuals, while learning to work collaboratively as part of a team
We support and realise our philosophy through:
- High standards of achievement and performance
- A developmental, student-centred approach to teaching
- A comprehensive and varied curriculum aimed at the acquisition of transferable skills and enduring understanding
- The development of independent learning skills and self-reflection in the learning process
- Constructive feedback for learning
- The nurturing of a strong sense of self-esteem, personal integrity and a respectful, caring attitude toward others
- The development and promotion of tolerance, so students understand, appreciate and accept people whose ideas and experiences may differ from their own
- Problem solving within a framework of fairness and shared values
- The fostering of a sense of responsibility for our environment
Our values
- Community & Cultural fluency - International Mindedness
- Collaboration - Empathy
- Character – Agency, Self Management
- Curiosity - Inquiry
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Metacognition
- Civic Responsibility – Action
Learning at the Heart of the Community
