GEMS Metropole School Al Waha

GEMS Metropole School – Al Waha is located in the Al Waha district of Dubailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits within a residential community and is convenient for families living in nearby areas such as Al Waha, Serena Casa Dora, Sustainable City, Arabian Ranches, Arabian Ranches 2, Rukan, Cherrywoods, Town Square and Mira. For arrival by car, drop-off is outside the school site, and a bus service arranged via STS is available for transport to and from the campus.

The school is organised into four stages: Forest School (Foundation Stage 1 to Year 2) in the infant/early years; Values School (Year 3–6) in primary; Active School (Year 7–9) in the prep phase; and Future School (Year 10–13) for senior studies.

The school is co-educational (mixed gender).

Inclusion and SEN provisions are a core part of the school's approach. The school emphasises inclusive education aligned with UAE MOE and KHDA guidelines, with a focus on students of determination and an inclusive, whole‑school approach. About 10% of learners receive English language support, and 22% of students on roll are on the Inclusion Register.

United Arab Emirates. The school is located in Dubai, UAE.

There is no formal religious affiliation; the curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic studies as appropriate within the UAE MOE/KHDA framework. Arabic is taught for native and non‑native speakers, and Islamic Studies are mandatory for Muslim students.

School timings follow a 4.5‑day week. FS1 sessions run Monday to Thursday with first classes at 8:00 and finish at 1:00 pm; FS2 to Year 2 finish at 2:45 pm; Year 3 to Year 10 finish at 3:00 pm. Friday timings are different, with sessions starting around 8:00 am and finishing earlier (11:30 am for FS1).

A bus service is provided via STS. Details are available through the school's bus service information as part of transport arrangements.

Application and enrolment fees

- Application fee: AED 525 (including VAT); this fee covers the standard assessment and is refundable only if the school does not offer a place; it is non‑refundable if a place is offered but the place is not taken.
- Registration (enrolment) deposit for a new student: a non‑refundable deposit equal to 10% of the total tuition fee for the academic year; the deposit is deductible from the total tuition fee for that year.
- Re‑enrolment fee for existing students: up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher); this fee is non‑refundable and is deductible from the first term fees.

Tuition fees by year group — Academic year 2025/2026 (amounts shown in AED, per academic year and per term)

- Foundation Stage 1 (FS1): Annual tuition AED 40,000. Per term (three equal instalments) AED 13,333.33.
- Foundation Stage 2 (FS2): Annual tuition AED 40,000. Per term AED 13,333.33.
- Year 1 – Year 6: Annual tuition AED 45,000. Per term AED 15,000.
- Year 7 – Year 9: Annual tuition AED 50,000. Per term AED 16,666.67.
- Year 10 – Year 11: Annual tuition AED 53,000. Per term AED 17,666.67.
- Year 12 – Year 13: Annual tuition AED 55,000. Per term AED 18,333.33.

(Note: the school accepts payment either annually or per term; the per‑term amounts above are the annual fee divided evenly across the three school terms to reflect the per‑term payment option and the term dates used by the school. )

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition fees are due prior to the start of the academic year and are payable in advance of attendance; invoices are issued from the time of admission so payments can be processed before term start. Payments may be made annually or per term.
- Term payment due dates (per‑term option): 1 September, 1 January and 1 April.
- Non‑payment consequences: failure to pay may result in loss of place, withholding of reports/references/exam results, and/or suspension or expulsion.

Payment methods and bank details

- Accepted payment methods: cash, cheque (payable to GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL Al‑Waha), credit card, and wire transfer.
- Bank transfer details (for wire transfers):
- Account name: GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL Al‑Waha
- Bank name: Mashreq Bank PSC
- Bank address: PO BOX 1250, DIC Branch, Dubai, UAE
- Account number: 019000085961
- IBAN: AE040330000019000085961
- Swift/BIC: BOMLAEADXXX.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed for GEMS Metropole School — Al Waha (the school operates as a day school and all fee schedules and fact sheets list day‑school tuition and optional day services).

Other costs and optional fees

- Uniforms: uniform items must be purchased from the approved supplier THREADS; individual uniform costs vary depending on items and year group. KHDA fact sheet guidance lists typical uniform costs in a range (example: AED 700 to AED 5,000 depending on requirements).
- Digital device / laptop: typical cost guidance shown in KHDA fact sheet ranges (example: AED 210 to AED 505).
- Transport (optional): school transport ranges shown in KHDA fact sheet (example: AED 6,150 to AED 9,500 depending on route/service).
- Canteen, extracurricular activities, trips and other optional services: KHDA fact sheet lists ranges for optional costs, for example canteen AED 1,575 to AED 6,500; extracurricular AED 50 to AED 300; local educational trips AED 500 to AED 7,500; overseas trips AED 5,000 to AED 20,000; enrichment and other activity ranges also apply.
- Assessment and related admission charges: aptitude/assessment charges are listed on KHDA fact sheets (example shown: AED 500 for aptitude/assessment in some year‑group fact sheets).

Discounts and concessions

- The school operates discount schemes subject to eligibility and school policy, including staff discounts, sibling discounts and other corporate/referral schemes. Specific discount levels and applicability are set by the school and by KHDA rules.

Refund information and withdrawal terms

- Application fee, registration (enrolment) deposit and re‑registration deposit remain non‑refundable. Tuition fee refunds follow the Ministry of Education bylaws for private education and the school's published refund scale.
- Summary of the published refund/retention scale (applies when a student leaves):
- Leaving before the academic year begins: full refund of tuition payments made.
- Leaving after attendance of 1 day to 2 weeks: the school retains one month's tuition fee.
- Leaving after 2 weeks to 1 month: the school retains two months' tuition fee.
- Leaving after 1 month or more: the school retains the full term's tuition fee.
- Student withdrawals require written notification to the registrar; a 30‑day notification period is required.

Notes

- The tuition figures above are the KHDA‑published annual tuition amounts for the 2025/2026 academic year and the per‑term figures shown are the annual amounts divided into three equal instalments to reflect the school's per‑term payment option. The school's published payment policies set exact invoicing and due dates, and the school issues invoices from the time of admission so payments may be processed before the term starts.

The school represents a highly diverse student body with over 85 nationalities represented and around 1,600 learners in total. About 10% of learners receive English Language support, and 22% of students are on the Inclusion Register.