GEMS National School
URN: 149787 • Uae
Overview
- Name
- GEMS National School
- URN
- 149787
- Type
- British schools overseas
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karim Murcia (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 97145069222
- Website
- Visit GEMS National School website
- Address
-
Al Barsha South 2, Uae
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Summary
GEMS Al Barsha National School offers a British education integrated with Emirati values, aiming to foster academic excellence and personal growth in a culturally rich environment. The school is committed to nurturing responsible global citizens, providing a curriculum that includes GCSEs, A Levels, and BTECs, alongside the compulsory Ministry of Education curriculum.
The school has recently celebrated significant academic achievements, with 48% of BTEC students earning Distinction** grades and a notable improvement in GCSE results. A strong emphasis is placed on bilingual education, particularly in the Foundation Stage, where students engage in both Arabic and English learning, supported by native-speaking teachers.
GEMS Al Barsha National School also features a unique Desert School programme, promoting hands-on learning experiences in nature. This initiative helps students develop essential personal and social skills while connecting with the UAE’s environment and cultural heritage, reinforcing the school’s commitment to fostering a strong national identity.
The school has recently celebrated significant academic achievements, with 48% of BTEC students earning Distinction** grades and a notable improvement in GCSE results. A strong emphasis is placed on bilingual education, particularly in the Foundation Stage, where students engage in both Arabic and English learning, supported by native-speaking teachers.
GEMS Al Barsha National School also features a unique Desert School programme, promoting hands-on learning experiences in nature. This initiative helps students develop essential personal and social skills while connecting with the UAE’s environment and cultural heritage, reinforcing the school’s commitment to fostering a strong national identity.
Useful links
- Work With Us (other)
- Work With Us (other)
- GEMS Connect (other)
- Phoenix Classroom (other)
- GEMS Connect App (other)
- GEMS Rewards (other)
- A Note From The Founder (other)
- GEMS For Life (other)
Nearby alternatives
- GEMS Founders School (45.2)
- The Aquila School (45.2)
- Al Muna Academy (40.7)
- Brighton College, Dubai (40.7)
- Kings' School Al Barsha (40.7)
Key details
- LA
- Does not apply
- Age range
- 3 - 18
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2022-06-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 |
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