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GEMS Jumeirah Primary School has 1,466 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.
Location
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is located in Al Safa 1, Street No. 19, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in the Jumeirah area with easy access to Sheikh Zayed Road and surrounding communities such as Jumeirah and Safa. It is well connected to major transport routes and serves Dubai's international resident community. GPS coordinates: N25°10.539', E055°14.275'.
Stages
The school runs from Foundation Stage to Year 6, generally for children aged about 3 to 11. Foundation Stage includes FS1 and FS2, followed by Key Stage 1 (Year 1–Year 2) and Key Stage 2 (Year 3–Year 6).
Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day (non-boarding) school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school represents over seventy nationalities. The most represented nationality is British. Local students account for about 4% of the student body, while international students make up approximately 96%.
Additional learning support
JPS Connect is the Inclusion department. It provides wellbeing support, Learning Support for literacy and numeracy, English Language Learning (ELL) support, one-to-one or small-group interventions, and access to external services such as Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, and Educational Psychology. The school also uses Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and specialist programmes (e.g., Lexia Core 5, The Listening Program) to support diverse learners. Medical care is provided on site by Dubai Health Authority–registered nurses and an on-site doctor.
Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated. The curriculum is the National Curriculum in England (British curriculum) and is delivered within Dubai as part of the GEMS Education network.
Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation noted; the school emphasises inclusive education for a diverse, international student body.
School day structure
Foundation Stage 1 starts with a daily drop-off from 7:15am to 7:40am and a pickup from 12:30pm (Mon–Thu) or 11:15–11:30am (Fri). Foundation Stage 2 to Year 6 follow the same 7:15am–7:40am arrival window, with a pickup from 2:30–2:45pm (Mon–Thu) and 11:15–11:30am (Fri). Registration occurs at 7:40am.
Bus service
School transport is outsourced to School Transport Services LLC (STS). The service uses a large, safety-focused fleet with CCTV, ADAS cameras, GPS tracking, RFID, and a 24/7 Operations Control Centre. To register, contact the school's Service Delivery Executive; bus fees can be paid online, and routes are coordinated through STS with the provider handling availability and queries.
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Fees
Annual tuition at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School ranges from AED 44,200 to AED 55,714 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- An Application Fee of AED 500 plus VAT is payable at the time of registration. - A Registration Deposit equal to 10% of the annual tuition fee is due upon acceptance of the Offer Letter. The Registration Deposit is non-refundable but is adjustable against the annual tuition fee.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term breakdown)
- Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) - Annual tuition: AED 44,200. - Term fees: Winter term AED 17,680; Spring term AED 13,260; Summer term AED 13,260.
- Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) through Year 6 - Annual tuition: AED 55,714. - Term fees: Winter term AED 22,286; Spring term AED 16,714; Summer term AED 16,714.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- All tuition fees are payable in advance of attendance and are due prior to the start of the academic year or at the start of each term. Tuition will be invoiced from the time of admission so payments can be processed before the term begins. - If a student joins mid-term, tuition is prorated based on the number of full weeks remaining in the term/semester.
Re-enrolment and deposits
- A Re-Enrolment Fee of 5% of the annual school fee is payable to secure a seat for the next academic year; this fee is non-refundable but adjustable against the first term's fees. The Application Fee, Registration Deposit and Re-Enrolment Fee remain non-refundable.
Refund information and withdrawal charges
- Refunds follow the Ministry of Education bylaws for private education. If a student withdraws prior to the start of the academic year, the balance of the first term/semester fee paid will be refunded, less the Application Fee and Registration Deposit or Re-enrolment Fee. If a student withdraws during a term/semester, refunds are processed according to Ministry bylaws as follows: fees charged for one full month if the student attended two weeks or less; charged for two full months if attendance was more than two weeks but less than one month; charged for the entire term/semester if attendance was more than one month. Refunds are returned to the original payee.
Non-payment consequences and payment timing
- Failure to pay school fees may result in loss of the student's place, withholding of reports/references/examination results, and/or temporary or permanent exclusion from the school. Tuition is payable in advance at the start of each term.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. GEMS Jumeirah Primary School operates as a day primary school (no boarding provision).
Other costs and fees
- Uniform: School uniform is compulsory and must be purchased from the approved supplier (Threads store, Times Square Mall). Specific uniform items and required kit are listed by the school; prices are set by the supplier. - Transport: School transport is outsourced to a third-party provider; transport is charged separately. - Additional optional costs: Canteen, extra-curricular activities and other school-related expenses are charged separately. The school's payment offerings reference these items when describing payment benefits and cashback.
Fee payment options
- Payments can be made in person at the school accounts office. Cheque and wire transfer payments to the school bank account are accepted. The school also offers payment via the GEMS FAB credit card with promotional options (for example 0% EPP for up to 12 months on GEMS fees and cashback benefits under the FAB GEMS World Credit Card program). Specific bank/card offers, terms and conditions, and contact details for the FAB representative are provided by the school.
Policies and contact for fee queries
- Tuition fees are set in accordance with the GEMS fee structure and the KHDA School Fee Framework. For fee-related queries or payment arrangement support, contact the school's accounts/admissions team by telephone or email as provided by the school. Failure to supply required documents within one month of admission or to settle fees on time may affect enrolment or re-enrolment.
Academics
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.
Curriculum
The curriculum is bespoke, based on the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and the National Curriculum for England, with Foundation Stage for FS1–FS2 and a Primary Phase for Years 1–6. Foundation Stage follows the EYFS seven areas of learning and development. In the Primary Phase, core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, French, Islamic Education, Moral, Social and Cultural Studies, Art, Music, and Physical Education. The school also offers an English Language Learner (ELL) program to support pupils whose first language is not English. Pedagogy features include In the Moment Planning, Conceptual Learning, and the High Performance Learning framework to guide curriculum delivery and challenge. The progression is organized into Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2) and Primary Phase (Years 1–6), with the Primary Phase further described as KS1 and KS2 in line with the National Curriculum for England.
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FAQs
What curriculum does GEMS Jumeirah Primary School follow?
The curriculum is bespoke, based on the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and the National Curriculum for England, with Foundation Stage for FS1–FS2 and a Primary Phase for Years 1–6. F...
What age range does GEMS Jumeirah Primary School serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 11.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application fees**
- An Application Fee of AED 500 plus VAT is payable at the time of registration.
- A Registration Deposit equal to 10% of the annual tuition fee is due upon acceptance of the Of...
What type of school is GEMS Jumeirah Primary School?
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is a co-educational school.
Where is GEMS Jumeirah Primary School located?
Al Safa 1, Dubai, UAE. A well-established primary school in a central Dubai location.
Does the school offer a bus service?
School transport is outsourced to School Transport Services LLC (STS). The service uses a large, safety-focused fleet with CCTV, ADAS cameras, GPS tracking, RFID, and a 24/7 Operations Control Centre.
Is the school religiously affiliated?
There is no formal religious affiliation noted; the school emphasises inclusive education for a diverse, international student body.
What accreditations does the school hold?
KHDA Outstanding rating for 10 consecutive years
High Performance Learning (HPL) certified school...
Does the school provide learning support?
JPS Connect delivers inclusive SEN support: the Inclusion department provides wellbeing support from school counsellors and learning support from Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), one-to-one or one-...
What languages are taught?
English is the language of instruction and the English curriculum develops speaking, listening, reading and writing. Arabic is taught as Arabic A for Arabic speakers and Arabic B for non-Arabic speake...
How many students attend the school?
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School has approximately 1466 students.
When was the school established?
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School was established in 1998.
