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GEMS FirstPoint School - The Villa

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Clubs, activities, and opportunities to explore interests and passions

Academic and Intellectual

The school offers a broad extracurricular programme that complements academics with opportunities in sports, arts, and leadership. It provides pathways in GCSEs, A Levels, and BTECs and highlights university destinations for graduates. The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, which includes projects and volunteering components. About 95% of graduates gain university offers.

Arts and Creative

The school provides extensive arts-related opportunities in its extracurricular programme. It features a 500-seat auditorium, a dedicated drama space with a black box theatre, a music technology suite, an ensemble room, and a recording studio. Students participate in performing arts activities outside the classroom.

Social and Hobbies

The extracurricular programme includes diverse opportunities in sports, arts, and leadership, supported by staff-led activities and student-driven initiatives. The school emphasizes group activities and personal growth beyond the classroom.

Leadership and Professional

There are student leadership roles and a focus on leadership development beyond the classroom. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, supporting leadership, teamwork and service activities. For Post-16, students gain leadership opportunities, internships, and career support.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Wellbeing is integral to the student experience, with the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools Silver Status and Mental Health First Aiders on campus. The school provides extensive sports facilities (e.g., a 25m swimming pool, netball and tennis courts) and performing arts spaces (e.g., a 500-seat auditorium, drama space, and dance facilities) to support physical and mental health and well-being.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 37,453 - 75,756
Ages 2 - 18 years
Bus Service No

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