School Information
| Number of students |
1435 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
70 |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
2% local : 98% international |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native speaking teachers (in language of instruction) |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in the school's language of instruction |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Arabic |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Each spacious classroom is light and well resourced. ICT equipment is readily available and well integrated within each classroom, an interactive whiteboard and projector offers excellent teaching resources. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
GEMS JPS has limited space for children with additional learning needs but does not have provision for children with severe or complex special educational needs. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:30 am |
| School finish time |
Foundation Stage 1: 12:30 pm
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| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Some of the activities the school offers are: art, ballet, cartoon club, clay modeling, cricket, digital photography, French, horse riding, modern dance, papier mache, rock climbing, sailing, swimming, weaving, athletics, board games, chess, computer club, cross stitch, drama, golf, jewellery making, netball, rounders, science club, ball games, book club, choir, cookery, digital blue, football, gymnastics, karate, origami, rugby, sewing and collage, tennis. |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
A large, temperature-controlled sports hall allows for a year-round PE programme at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School. Basketball, badminton, volleyball and short tennis are some of the many activities on offer.
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School was founded in 1996. In that time this exemplary school has become one of the most sought after primary schools in the region, renowned for its excellent facilities, modern campus and dedicated teachers.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
The curriculum framework at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is based on the National Curriculum for England from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 6. Key knowledge, skills and understanding identified in the National Curriculum that underpin success in education, employment, lifelong learning and personal development are embedded in planning.
The curriculum at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is also underpinned by the GEMS core values of Global Citizenship, Growing By Learning, Leading Through Innovation and Pursuing Excellence. These values are embedded into curriculum planning so that pupils are not only prepared for academic success, but equipped to be well-rounded lifelong learners and responsible, proactive members of the global community, poised to engage the future with competence and confidence. |