LEARNING REIMAGINED: Future-proofed, hyper-personalised, empowering 


At GEMS World Academy – Abu Dhabi we have reimagined learning to equip students with everything they need to lead successful lives filled with purpose and enterprise.

Currently welcoming children from FS1 to Year 10, we pride ourselves on fostering a warm learning environment where all students feel safe, happy and fulfilled.

Our advanced curricular approach enables our students to graduate as future-focused thinkers and empowered global citizens, ready to make their mark on the world stage.

Our education philosophy champions the diversity of our student body, while our approach is guided by a respect for each child’s uniqueness. We provide opportunity and choice at every stage, offering a truly personalised learning experience.

Come and experience learning reimagined. Book a school tour today.

  • MISSION & AIMS

    Our mission is to provide joyous and meaningful...

  • FACILITIES

    Designed to optimize each students’ learning experience.

  • OUR SCHOOL

    Inviting students from FS1 - Year 9

  • CURRICULUM

    Offering a world-class education...

  • EXTRA-CURRICULAR

    Education is about so much more than academic learning.

  • SCHOOL TOURS

    Join us to experience our small school with a big heart!

  • ADMISSIONS

    We invite you to apply early...

A WORLD OF LEARNING

High Performance Learning is embedded into the curriculum

This is to ensure that we unlock the potential of each student, helping them to perform better while developing the attitudes and characteristics to flourish in an ever-changing world

 

A WORLD OF SPORT

Abundant opportunity to be active, healthy and have fun! 

Our brand-new facilities include two swimming pools and multiple indoor and outdoor spaces for games, sports and activities.

A WORLD OF INNOVATION

Access to state-of-the-art technology & a dedicated innovation studio

Learners from as young as three years have the chance to discover  robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality and 3D printing.

A WORLD OF CONNECTION

A dedicated language support hub

All students are taught French as part of the curriculum from Year 2, with Spanish, Arabic and Mandarin offered as optional after-school activities.

WELCOME MESSAGE
FROM OUR PRINCIPAL / CEO

Kelvin Hornsby
Welcome to GEMS World Academy – Abu Dhabi (WAA), our full IB continuum school offering a trailblazing ‘world of pathways’.

Kelvin Hornsby

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OUR CURRICULUM 

  • EARLY YEARS & PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME

    In the Early Years at GEMS World Academy, our EYFS and IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) ensure a child-centred learning environment and a rich curriculum where all children are valued and championed.

  • MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME

    The Middle Years Programme (MYP) encourages learners aged 11 to 16 to make practical connections between their studies and the real world, preparing them for significant success in further study and in life.

Explore Our Brand New Campus

ON AL REEM ISLAND

 

 

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