United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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The curriculum blends the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework with the National Curriculum for England, integrating the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) from FS1 to Year 11 with plans to extend to Year 13. The Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) are offered as IB pathways, with DP and CP currently in Candidate status and preparing to welcome students from August 2026 as authorisation progresses. The learning approach is founded on High-Performance Learning (HPL) to foster depth, mastery and international-mindedness.
The Diploma Programme includes six subject groups, including the Arts.
The school reports a diverse student body representing over 90 nationalities and speaking 33 languages.
The Diploma Programme core includes Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).
Shahina Ahmad OBE is Executive Principal/ CEO Gems World Academy Abu Dhabi.
The school provides a warm learning environment where every student feels safe, happy and fulfilled.