GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch
British curriculum, Motor City, FS1–Year 13
Latest documents: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24, Parent Report 2023–24Source B: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only, Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27Source C: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Overall rating
Earlier reports
Wellbeing Dubai focus area
Inclusion Dubai focus area
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Parent Report 2023–24
Summary only
Checked 16 September 2026.
Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Overview
The school
- Curriculum
- British
- Year groups
- FS1–Year 13
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 2014
- External examinations
- GCSE, IGCSE, AS, A Level, BTEC Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Accreditation
- BSO, BSME Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Extra-curricular activities
- Swimming, Athletics, Gymnastics, Yoga & fitness and more, 8 confirmed
Students and staff
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 4,066 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 257 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 480 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 39 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- Arab Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 3 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Naveed Iqbal Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 1 May 2020, as the report prints it. The current principal is under Contact.
- Principals since 2016–17
- 3 changes of principal
- Anthony Cashin, 2016–17 to 2017–18 → John Hughes, 2018–19 → Naveed Iqbal, 2019–20 to 2023–24 → Edward William Staton, in KHDA's directory on 2026-09-18
Contact
- Address
- Motor City
- Phone and email
- +971 4 550 7200principal_mts@gemsedu.comPrincipal: Edward William Staton
- As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source C: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Around the school
The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
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KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
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KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Quality
KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA visits schools again from 2026–27. A full inspection gives a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
OverallOverall performance
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 1 report and Acceptable in 4 reports.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Very good in 2 reports.
LeadershipLeadership and management
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 1 report.
Checked 16 September 2026.
Ratings by phase, 2023–24KHDA rates these in each phase, with no single rating for the whole school. Phases are named as the report names them.
| Area | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeachingTeaching for effective learning | ||||
| Assessment | ||||
| CurriculumCurriculum design and implementation | ||||
| Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptation | ||||
| SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protection |
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA in brief
KHDA’s own one-page summary of its 2023–24 inspection, written for parents, word for word. The full inspection report remains the reference. Source A: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only
Students’ achievement
Since the previous inspection report, students' attainment in the primary phase increased across all core subject areas and their rates of progress improved in English, mathematics and science. Students' progress in Arabic and Islamic education in improved in the Secondary phase. The progress of students in Post-16 also improved in Islamic education. Children in the Foundation Stage (FS) have improved their knowledge and understanding of the world (science).
Personal and social development
Students have very good attitudes to school and learning. They demonstrate high levels of self-discipline. Relationships, within the school community, are very positive.They have a secure understanding of maintaining active lifestyles. Students have a clear understanding of Islamic values and heritage and culture of their host country. Children's environmental awareness is improving in FS. Older students contribute actively to the life of the school and wider communities.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Primary students exhibit strong learning skills, developed through engaging teaching strategies and consistent planning that recognizes individual capabilities. Teachers effectively assess progress and foster critical thinking.
Wellbeing
School leaders place a strong focus on ensuring the well-being of, and support for all students. Relationships are respectful and they contribute to what is a genuine sense of community pride and shared values. Students of determination, gifted and talented and English language learners are accurately identified. Regular well-being reviews and surveys are used to address any concerns and shape future initiatives. Counseling services and careers advice is a strong feature of the school.
Inclusion
The school promotes the inclusion of all students. Specialist staff use a range of assessments to identify specific needs. Parents feel welcomed, cared for, and supported. The inclusion department works with parents to draw up individual education plans. Teachers' plan to meet their needs. Progress is closely monitored and shared with parents. There is a purpose-built unit with small specialist rooms. Most students reach and exceed their personalised targets.
Leadership and management
Appropriately qualified and experienced leaders have clear roles and responsibilities for school improvement. Further training is given to improve their leadership skills. Leaders know the school well and monitor their improvement plans effectively. They successfully involve parents in the education process. Governance is a well-informed critical friend and contributes towards the successes of the improvement plans. As a consequence the school is continuing its improvement journey at a pace.
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Parent Report 2023–24
Summary only
Page 1
Checked 16 September 2026.
Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.
School year
31 Aug 2026 to 2 Jul 2027 · 185 school days
- First midterm break
- 12 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 20265 days
- National Day
- 2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
- Winter break includes New year’s day
- 14 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 202719 days
- Eid al-Fitr
- 8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
- Spring break
- 5 Apr 2027 to 9 Apr 20275 days
- Eid al-Adha
- 17 May 2027 to 18 May 20272 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
Public holidays are tentative and subject to official government announcements (KHDA).
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KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 16 September 2026.
Academics
Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.
| Subject | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary | Post-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education | Not in this report | |||
| Arabic | Not in this report | |||
| English | ||||
| Mathematics | ||||
| Science |
Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Arabic at every school in Dubai: at least 4 lessons a week from Year 2 to Year 10 for a child of non-Arab nationality. Arab children have 4 to 6 lessons to Year 13; Muslim children also study Islamic Education.Source KHDA, Guidelines on National Mandatory Subjects, page 14 (opens in a new tab)
Subjects over the years
KHDA's words in every Full Inspection Report since 2015–16, each row and phase as the reports print them.
Subjects over the years, GEMS Metropole School - Dubai BranchIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2016–17 | 2017–18 | 2018–19 | 2019–20 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentPrimary | ||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentSecondary | ||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentPost-16 | Islamic Education attainment, Post-16: not rated from 2016–17 to 2017–18 | |||||
| Islamic Education progressPrimary | ||||||
| Islamic Education progressSecondary | ||||||
| Islamic Education progressPost-16 | Islamic Education progress, Post-16: not rated from 2016–17 to 2017–18 | |||||
International and benchmark tests
The National Agenda section of each Full Inspection Report since 2015–16: the school's results in PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS and benchmark tests against KHDA's targets. The only results in the reports that are not an inspector's judgement.
KHDA's verdicts, 2023–24
| Aspect | Whole school | Emirati cohort |
|---|---|---|
| International and Benchmark Achievement | ||
| Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacy | ||
| Overall school standards in the National Agenda Parameter | Not in this report |
Registration requirements: Met Fully
- The school exceeded its target and scored significantly higher in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS).
- The school is performing at the high international benchmark.
- Improvements, in two cycles of PIRLS, indicate that students are making very good progress.
- The overall progression in the National Agenda Parameter (NAP) assessments is very good for the whole cohort and good for Emirati students.
Earlier reports
- 2022–23: Progress in international assessments — meets expectations
- 2019–20: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
- 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve its UAE National Agenda targets — is approaching expectations
- 2017–18: Overall, the school's provision for achieving the National Agenda targets — meets expectations
- 2016–17: The school does not meet expectations in the National Agenda Parameter tests in English, mathematics and science — does not meet expectations
Recognised by UAE universities?
UAE universities ask for the Ministry of Education’s equivalency of the Grade 12 certificate. For this school’s curriculum, the student needs:
- British: five IGCSE or GCSE passes (grade E or 3) and one A level or two AS levels (grade E).
Arab students also need Arabic, and Muslim students Islamic Studies, in each of the last three years.
KHDA attests the certificate first. Ask the school which body accredits it.Source Ministry of Education, equivalency service, read 24 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
School life
Sports and activities
What the school lists on its own website and what KHDA’s inspectors mention in their reports. An activity missing here may still be offered.
Water sports
- Swimming · School swimming lessons
Individual sports
- Athletics
- Gymnastics
- Yoga & fitness · Strength & Conditioning · One Strength & Conditioning session per week, per sport
Dance
- Dance (other) · Dance
Music
- Choir & singing · the primary choir · over the festive season
Debate & strategy
- Model United Nations · the Model United Nations simulation
·
Award programmes
- Duke of Edinburgh / IAYP · Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Challenges · Duke of Edinburgh
·
Facilities
- Swimming pool
· - Playing field
· - Running track
- Sports courts
- Dance studio
- Sports hall
· - Art studio
Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports
- Drama
Also mentioned: project work, Kite Beach Clean Up, Adventure and Service Learning trip to Tanzania, service projects like beach clean-ups, outdoor adventures such as the Hatta Hike and camp, Sports Day, The World Scholars Cup, Highfields, IPQ, school farm activities, Metropole Farm, work experience
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School website, read 23 September 2026
Checked 23 September 2026.
What the school offers
As the 2023–24 inspection report mentions them. Inspectors name these in passing, so this is not the school's full list: something not named here may still be offered. A line's page opens the report's sentence.
Languages besides English
- Arabic · The school allocates two 40-minute lessons, twice a week for Arabic language to all children in FS2 and Year 1.
Courses after 16
- A variety of learning pathways
Facilities
- New inclusion spaces
- Gymnasium
- Relaxation spaces
External examinations
- GCSE
- IGCSE
- AS
- A Level
- BTEC
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- The identification of students of determination and those who are gifted and talented is accurate. p. 4
- The wide range of activities, competitions and master classes provide additional challenge for gifted and talented students, beyond the classroom. p. 21
- There are robust identification procedures based on a wide range of internal and external assessments, and referrals. p. 22
- Specialist staff identify specific needs and ensure appropriate intervention planning. p. 22
- Detailed individual education plans (IEPs) provide relevant strategies and specific goals to suit their student’s needs. p. 22
- There are now new inclusion spaces, providing support and facilities for students of determination. p. 23
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Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
On the school's website
What the school says about itself on gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com, read on 22 September 2026. The school's own words, not checked by KHDA; a figure here is the school's own count. The site's name beside a line opens that page.
Exam results
- «22% of our students achieved at least 1 Grade 9» gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «35% of students achieved Grade 9-8» gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «51% of students achieved Grade 9-7» gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «67% of students achieved Grade 9-6» gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
Admissions
- «The Admission Office is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.» gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
School buses
- «To register your child for the school bus service, please contact the school’s dedicated Service Delivery Executive (SDE):» gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Email: sde-mts@sts-group.com» gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Telephone : + 971 558732800» gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «For information on bus availability, specific routes, or any other transport-related queries, please contact the school’s dedicated Service Delivery Executive (SDE) directly.» gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
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School website, read 22 September 2026
Checked 22 September 2026.
Fees
Tuition across 15 year groupsNote 1
AED 38,393 to AED 51,190Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
FS1 to Year 13, 2026–27
Tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26
| Year group | 2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27 | 2025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | ||
| FS1 | AED 38,393 | AED 38,393 |
| FS2 | AED 41,884 | AED 41,884 |
| Primary | ||
| Year 1 | AED 45,374 | AED 45,374 |
| Year 2 | AED 45,374 | AED 45,374 |
| Year 3 | AED 45,374 | AED 45,374 |
| Year 4 | AED 45,374 | AED 45,374 |
| Year 5 | AED 45,374 | AED 45,374 |
| Year 6 | AED 45,374 | AED 45,374 |
| Secondary | ||
| Year 7 | AED 51,190 | AED 51,190 |
| Year 8 | AED 51,190 | AED 51,190 |
| Year 9 | AED 51,190 | AED 51,190 |
| Year 10 | AED 51,190 | AED 51,190 |
| Year 11 | AED 51,190 | AED 51,190 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Year 12 | AED 51,190 | AED 51,190 |
| Year 13 | AED 51,190 | AED 51,190 |
Checked 16 September 2026.
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The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition for 15 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 15 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
What a year costs, 2026–27
Choose a year group above to see KHDA's total for it, what the school requires you to buy, and the services you can add.
Findings
7 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 2 development points, 1 recurring across the last 5 reports.
Personal development and wellbeing
Note 11 strength
Strength
The high standards of care and the attention to the welfare, wellbeing of students
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Parents and community
1 strength
Strength
The strong partnerships with parents
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Governance
1 strength
Strength
The well-informed governing board and the provision of high-quality staffing, facilities and resources
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Curriculum and challenge
1 strength
Strength
The alternative curriculum pathways that widen opportunities for all students
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Leadership and self-evaluation
1 strength
Strength
The continuing development of leadership skills, at all levels, and their impact on the school's performance
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7
Arabic
1 development point
Development required
Increase students' achievements in Islamic Education and Arabic by: - improving the consistency of teaching, - raising teachers' expectations, and - enhancing students’ engagement in their learning.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9
Teaching
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reportsNote 2FS
Improve FS teachers’ understanding of the Early Learning Goals and their ability to plan, deliver and measure children’s progress accordingly.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 13
Findings from 1 of 6 reports
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Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.
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Recurring counts the school’s last 5 reports, 2017–18 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.
History
6 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2016–17 to 2023–24.
History of GEMS Metropole School - Dubai BranchOverall rating by academic year, newest first
- 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
- 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
- 2023–24Same as 2022–23Note 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- 2022–23Up from AcceptableFull Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- 2020–21 and 2021–22No inspection.
- 2019–20Same as 2018–19Full Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)
- 2018–19Same as 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- 2017–18Same as 2016–17Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- 2016–17First reportFull Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)
Checked 16 September 2026.
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Change compares each report with the school’s previous report. Years with no inspection are skipped, never counted as a change.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 4,066 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 3,928 | 257 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 3,446 | 223 | 13% |
| 2021–22 | 2,722 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 2,215 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 2,499 | 177 | 28% |
| 2018–19 | 2,900 | 188 | 33% |
| 2017–18 | 3,046 | 197 | 17% |
| 2016–17 | 2,456 | 170 | 37% |
| 2015–16 | 1,853 | Not available | Not available |
| 2014–15 | 934 | Not available | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Sources
Every document behind this page. Official documents open on the KHDA site in a new tab.
Full Inspection Reports · PDF, English
- Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)
Parent Reports · PDF, English
A shorter summary for parents. Findings and answers use the Full Inspection Report.
Fees Fact Sheets · web page, English
KHDA school directory · web page, English
KHDA school directory 2026–27 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2024–25 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)