All of our teachers fulfill the ADEK requirements to instruct in English.

We do provide the option of ELL (English Language Learners) and EAL (English as an Additional Language) to support students who are not fluent with the language.

Arabic, French

FS 1 - Year 1 - 25 students
Year 2 to Year 10 - 30 students

Yes

We do have a process for online classes in place in case of emergencies.

Yes, Islamic Studies is taught to students who follow Islam and this is part of the mandatory MOE requirement.

All non-Muslim students study Moral Education.

GL and NGRT examinations are part of the admissions process. For students from Year 2 and above they do need to do these tests in Term 3 once again as part of the end of year assessments.

Students are provided with an optional home learning schedule based around the core subjects of English, Math, Science and Arabic.

We do have an Inclusion Team.

GFA will identify any student with additional learning needs thorough screening strategies and on referral from school staff.

The Head of Inclusion will play a direct role in co-ordinating such assessments and screenings.

Where students are identified, GFA will amend and enhance the programme to support the learning needs of these students with appropriate strategies that will enable them to make progress and achieve success.

They are identified with activities of different levels put forward to them during regular schooling. Once identified they are given the option to join our Gifted and Talented program.

We do not have an educational psychologist in house. But we do connect them with known contacts if and when required.

FS students go through a classroom based session, such as a Stay and Play.
Other students do have the GL and NGRT tests to complete at the time evaluation.

FS - Stay and Play Sessions
Year 3 to Year 6 - NGRTs
CAT4 AND Interview - Year 7 and above

Only if there is no available seats for a specific Year group at the time of application.

Yes, but based on the availability of seats.

Students need to be in class before 7:45AM

FS students finish school at 12:30PM (Mon-Thurs)
Year 1 and above finish school at 2:40PM (Mon-Thurs)
All students finish school at 11:30AM (Fridays)

Yes we do provide transportation services which are operated and managed by our official vendors BBT.

Yes we do have a student canteen operated and managed by our official vendors, Slices

Yes and this can be purchased from our official uniform vendors, Threads ME.

We offer free of cost activities on a rotational basis for all our students during the Friday Enrichment Program and ESM do offer paid activities after school.

A range of activities are provided based on the National Curriculum of England.

Yes

Laboratories, computer labs, music and drama rooms, art rooms, food tech, library, canteen, makerspace, clinics.

Primary sports hall, senior sports hall, indoor play area for early years, 2 football fields, 4 MUGA courts (basketball, netball, volleyball).

GEMS Founders School, Masdar City - Abu Dhabi, is an international UK curriculum school, providing students with the high standard of education that GEMS Education embodies.

Nestled at the heart of Abu Dhabi's sustainable urban community Masdar City, the new GEMS Founders School takes a bold step towards a more sustainable educational future with a keen focus on green initiatives and responsible environmental practices along with developing and shaping young minds to become the best version of themselves.

GFA's teaching approach focuses on creating an engaging, student-centered learning environment where every learner is encouraged to participate actively. It emphasizes understanding concepts rather than memorization, promotes critical thinking and problem-solving, and supports students through differentiated instruction to meet their individual learning needs. GFA also values character development, collaboration, and the practical application of knowledge to prepare students for lifelong learning.