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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
GEMS Our Own English High School Al Ain is a dual curriculum school founded in 1992, offering both CBSE (Indian) and Cambridge (CAIE) tracks. Led by Mrs. Jaya Menezes, the school serves students from Kindergarten through Secondary School. It has an ADEK rating of Good and has earned a reputation for academic excellence with strong university placements globally. The school features a house system (Caesar, Magellan, Mozart, Oceanus), STEAM education, student leadership programmes, and sustainability initiatives. School transport and uniforms are required. Facilities include medical care, counselling, sports, and arts spaces.
GEMS Our Own English High School Al Ain has 1,003 pupils, typical class sizes of 11, instruction in English.
Location
The school is located in Al Ain, the second-largest city in Abu Dhabi emirate, United Arab Emirates.
Stages
The school operates across Kindergarten, Primary School, and Secondary School, offering both CBSE and Cambridge (CAIE) examination tracks.
Type
GEMS Our Own English High School is a private co-educational day school, part of the GEMS Education group.
Additional learning support
Student care and support programmes are available. School counselling services support student wellbeing.
Country affiliation
The school offers both Indian (CBSE) and Cambridge (CAIE) curricula, providing dual pathways for students.
Bus service
School transport is available for students.
Academics
GEMS Our Own English High School Al Ain teaches Indian Curriculum (CBSE), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Dual curriculum offering both CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education, India) and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) tracks. STEAM education is integrated throughout. Innovation programmes complement the academic curriculum.
Higher Education Progression
Strong university placements globally, with the school having earned a reputation for academic excellence.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
School counselling services support students' social and emotional development.
Mental Wellbeing
Medical care and counselling services are available on campus.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Online registration available for 2026-2027. 2. Subject to seat availability and ADEK approval. 3.
FAQs
What curriculum does the school offer?
Both CBSE (Indian) and Cambridge (CAIE) tracks are available, giving students a choice of examination pathways.
What is the ADEK rating?
The school is rated Good by ADEK.
When was the school founded?
Founded in 1992, with over 30 years of service to the Al Ain community.
Who is the head of school?
Mrs. Jaya Menezes leads the school.
Is there a house system?
Yes, four houses: Caesar, Magellan, Mozart, and Oceanus.
Is transport available?
Yes, school transport is available.
Is uniform required?
Yes, school uniform is required.
What is STEAM education?
STEAM integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics across the curriculum with innovation programmes.
Are there counselling services?
Yes, school counselling and medical care services are available on campus.
How do I apply?
Register online for 2026-2027 or contact +971-3-767-9747 or admissions@gemsoo-alain.com.
