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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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GEMS Founders School – Masdar City occupies a purpose-built campus designed to support a British curriculum. The facilities cover academic spaces, creative spaces, and student services in a single site. Key academic spaces include laboratories, computer labs, food tech labs, and makerspaces, with libraries serving Early Years, Primary, and Senior students and a Sixth Form/Study Hall. A dedicated music and drama area and art rooms support creativity, alongside a SEN department with tailored spaces. The campus also offers extensive sports and outdoor facilities, including two football fields, a primary/senior sports complex, and outdoor learning areas.
Sports facilities include a primary sports hall and a senior sports hall/MPH for indoor activities. The campus has two football fields and four MUGA courts for basketball, netball, and volleyball, enabling a range of team sports. Outdoor learning spaces and FS/Primary outdoor play areas provide additional space for physical education and recreation.
Academic facilities include dedicated laboratories for science, computer labs, and food tech labs, plus makerspaces to foster hands-on projects. Three libraries serve Early Years, Primary, and Senior students, supporting reading and research across the age range, with a separate Sixth Form/Study Hall for independent study. Art rooms and a music and drama space support creative and performing arts as part of the curriculum. A SEN department provides tailored spaces and resources to support inclusive learning.
Creative facilities support extracurricular programs, including music and drama spaces and art rooms where students can engage in performances and visual arts outside class time. Makerspaces and outdoor learning environments offer opportunities for hands-on projects beyond the standard curriculum.
GEMS Founders School - Masdar City (GFA) offers the National Curriculum for England for students from FS1 to Year 10. Located in Abu Dhabi’s eco-friendly urban community, the campus integrates environmental responsibility directly into the student experience. A standout feature is the "Sustainnovation" program, which blends sustainability and innovation, teaching students to apply eco-conscious practices through hands-on projects and cross-curricular learning. The school operates with renewable energy sources and incorporates green spaces throughout. Students benefit from dedicated science laboratories, music rooms, and expansive outdoor play areas. Beyond core subjects, GFA provides an extracurricular program featuring robotics, coding, design challenges, and philanthropic activities. Leadership development is actively encouraged through roles like House Captains and the student council. By combining British educational standards with a unique focus on environmental stewardship, the school prepares students to be informed, earth-conscious citizens.
