Our Own High School
Also known as: OOW, GEMS Our Own High School Al Warqa, GEMSOO Al Warqa
Our Own High School is a private Indian CBSE curriculum school in Al Warqa 1, Dubai, for boys and girls from KG1 to Grade 12. KHDA rated the school Good in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 7,828 to AED 15,359 a year, depending on the year group.
Sources: KHDA inspection report 2023–24, p. 6; KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
- rating
- Good: level 4 of 6 on KHDA’s scale, from Very weak to OutstandingKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Good means
- fee
- AED 7,828 – 15,359a year, KG1 to Grade 12, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
- whole
- Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
- students
- 4,663 students2024–25, KHDA school directory
The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.
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Fees at this school, 2026–27
AED 7,828 – 15,359a year, KG1 to Grade 12, 2026–27
Not included: transport, uniform, books, trips, sibling discounts.
KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
Overview
Admissions
- Places
- KHDA does not publish how many places are free at a school or its waiting list. Ask the school directly, and early.
- Year groups
- KG1 to Grade 12Which year group for your child? → September 2027 intake →
- Age on entry
- Counted on 31 March; the school year starts in April.Source UAE Ministry of Education, Admission Age Guide, p. 9
- Apply
- gemsoo-alwarqa.com+971 4 280 0077anjuli.m1_oow@gemsedu.comTelephone and e-mail as KHDA's school directory lists them, checked 18 September 2026. How admission works across Dubai →
- Fees on entry
- «New Students — Application Fees : AED 500 (Assessment fees included)»«New Students — Enrolment Fees : Up to 10% of the tuition fees non refundable & deductible from the 1st term fees»Source KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27, KG1
- Inspections
- This school's latest full inspection report is 2023–24. KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not. Ratings and reports →Source KHDA, 3 June 2026
The school
- Curriculum
- Indian CBSE
- Year groups
- KG1–Grade 12
- Gender
- Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 2005
- Name registered with KHDA
- Our Own High School - Dubai Branch
- External examinations
- CBSE Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Accreditation
- CBSE Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Extra-curricular activities
- Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Cricket and more, 21 confirmed
- Principal
- Anjuli Murthy
- Website
- gemsoo-alwarqa.com
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
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
Students achieve well across the primary, middle and secondary phases in English, mathematics and science. In the Kindergarten children progress is acceptable in maths and science although it is good in English. In Islamic education students achieve well across all phases. In Arabic as a second language students’ achievement is good in the primary and middle phases but only just acceptable in the Secondary phase.
Personal and social development
Students' outstanding behaviour mirrors the school's solid foundation in values. They wholeheartedly embrace their education, demonstrating a genuine commitment to self-improvement and a brighter future. Their respect for Islamic values is very strong. Additionally, they exhibit a mature understanding of cultural and social aspects of contemporary UAE society. The students actively engage in various voluntary projects, with every one of them pledging to protect the environment.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Most teachers have a very secure understanding of how students learn. Relationships are harmonious and teachers interact with students to ensure that they are motivated to learn. Almost all teachers plan activities to meet the learning needs of students of different abilities. In the best lessons, students are encouraged to explore their learning in greater depth by teachers who ask open-ended questions and encourage critical thinking.
Wellbeing
Optimising well-being in the community is the main priority of the school. It is central to its culture and ethos and visible in almost every activity and lesson. The school community considers itself to be one large family and consistently celebrates this fact. Staff members are grateful that the school monitors and supports their well-being. Students are fully committed to, and actively involved in promoting and maintaining their own well-being and that of their peers.
Inclusion
The school has well-established procedures for identifying students’ needs and abilities at admissions but depends on external assessment for confirmation. Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) often lack non-academic targets to develop skills such as communication, social and personal skills. Parents feel that their children are happy and make progress. Some parents would welcome the introduction of a vocational programme. Teachers need to adapt their provision to meet the needs of all the students of determination.
Leadership and management
Senior leaders, led by the Principal and Vice Principal, champion academic excellence and well-being, with recent appointments strengthening the distributed leadership operating in the school. There is insufficient capacity in Kindergarten and in the inclusion section. The school conducts comprehensive self-evaluation but lacks easily measurable improvement targets. Parental engagement is a key strength. Governance, led by the Chair, ensures accountability and has direct impact on students' outcomes. Resources in a minority of classes inhibit effective teaching and learning.
- Back to text, source A
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.
What parents told KHDA (survey, 2019–20)
The 2023–24 inspection report has no parents’ survey section. Inspectors mention parents’ views in it: Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Before each inspection, KHDA surveys parents; this is how the 2019–20 inspection report, 6 years ago, sums up their answers in the inspectors’ words, and parents’ opinions may have changed since.
2019–20 inspection Source B: Full Inspection Report 2019–20
Overall
Almost all parents are happy with the quality of education that their children receive.
The large majority says that they are involved in activities in the school.
Survey comments were predominantly positive.
Communication
They consider that leaders and teachers listen and act on their views, and that they are well-informed about their children’s learning.
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 9
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2019–20
Page 21
Checked 16 September 2026.
Fees 2026–27
Our Own High School tuition for 2026–27 is AED 7,828 (KG1 and KG2) to AED 15,359 (Grade 11 and Grade 12) across 14 year groups, as published in the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.Note 1Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition is unchanged from 2025–26 in every year group.
Annual tuition by year group, Our Own High School, 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 | ||
| KG1 | AED 7,828 | AED 7,828 |
| KG2 | AED 7,828 | AED 7,828 |
| Primary | ||
| Grade 1 | AED 9,447 | AED 9,447 |
| Grade 2 | AED 9,447 | AED 9,447 |
| Grade 3 | AED 9,447 | AED 9,447 |
| Grade 4 | AED 9,558 | AED 9,558 |
| Grade 5 | AED 9,558 | AED 9,558 |
| Grade 6 | AED 10,724 | AED 10,724 |
| Secondary | ||
| Grade 7 | AED 10,724 | AED 10,724 |
| Grade 8 | AED 10,724 | AED 10,724 |
| Grade 9 | AED 13,276 | AED 13,276 |
| Grade 10 | AED 13,276 | AED 13,276 |
| Post-16 | ||
| Grade 11 | AED 15,359 | AED 15,359 |
| Grade 12 | AED 15,359 | AED 15,359 |
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 1
The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
- Back to text, source A
Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition for 14 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 14 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 2
Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
Our Own High School fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2022–23 and other charges.
What a year costs, KG1, 2026–27
Showing KG1. Choose another year group above to see its costs.
- Tuition
- AED 7,828
- School DiaryCharged by the school, part of KHDA's total
- AED 20
- ID CardCharged by the school, part of KHDA's total
- AED 10
- KHDA's total for the year
- AED 7,858
Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere
- UniformAs KHDA's sheet prints it; confirm this amount with the school.
- AED 500 to AED 2,000
- Books
- AED 150 to AED 400
A year, before optional servicesAED 8,508 to AED 10,258
Joining and re-enrolling
- Re-enrollment fees · Existing Students
- Up to 5% of the tuition fees or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
- Application Fees · New Students
- AED 500 (Assessment fees included)
- Enrolment Fees · New Students
- Up to 10% of the tuition fees, non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
Other discounts the school states
- School Employees
- up to 100%
- Sibling 4
- up to 25%
- Siblings 5 to 8
- up to 50%
- Humanitarian Financial Aid
- up to 100%
- Privilege Cards
- up to 3%
- Corporate
- up to 100%
- School Management Concession
- up to 100%
The sheet's sibling discounts start at «Sibling 4», as it names them.
The school requested not to increase the tuition fees for the academic year 2026–27. Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Ranges are shown as KHDA prints them, never as a single middle figure.
Inspection
Overall rating
Earlier reports
Wellbeing Dubai focus area
Inclusion Dubai focus area
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA ratings
KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings 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 11 reports and Acceptable in 1 report.
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2023–24
InclusionProvision for students of determination
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 1 report.
LeadershipLeadership and management
Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Very 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 | KG | Primary | Middle | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeachingTeaching for effective learning | ||||
| Assessment | ||||
| CurriculumCurriculum design and implementation | ||||
| Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptation | ||||
| SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protection |
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
What the KHDA scale means
KHDA rates schools on six levels. Good is the level KHDA expects of every school; Acceptable is the minimum level it requires.
- «Quality of performance substantially exceeds the expectation of the UAE»23 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance exceeds the expectation of the UAE»47 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance meets the expectation of the UAE»«This is the expected level for every school in the UAE»85 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance meets the minimum level of quality required in the UAE»«This is the minimum level for every school in the UAE»52 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance is below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
- «Quality of performance is significantly below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
Our Own High School was rated Good in 2023–24, one of 85 schools at this level.
Reports before 2015–16 used four levels, not these six. 21 of Dubai's 228 open schools hold no six-level rating yet. Counted the way Market Statistics counts ratings, for the schools open today.
Source UAE School Inspection Framework 2015–16, p. 19 (KHDA)
History
13 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2009–10 to 2023–24.
History of Our Own High SchoolOverall 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)
- 2022–23Same as 2019–20Full 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)
- 2016–17Same as 2015–16Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab)
- 2015–16Same as 2014–15Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Six-level scale starts in 2015–16. Earlier reports used four levels.
- 2014–15Same as 2013–14Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)
- 2013–14Same as 2012–13Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- 2012–13Same as 2011–12Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
- 2011–12Same as 2010–11Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- 2010–11Up from AcceptableFull Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- 2009–10First reportFull Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab)
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 1
Change compares each report with the school’s previous report. Years with no inspection are skipped, never counted as a change.
Findings
7 findings in the last report: 4 strengths, 3 development points, 3 recurring across the last 5 reports.
Attainment and progress
Note 11 strength, 1 development point
Strength
The strong progress in most subjects and phases as a result of effective teaching, learning and use of assessment
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reportsNote 2KG
Raise children’s achievement in KG by: - ensuring consistently high-quality teaching and learning - making effective use of assessment information to plan and teach lessons that meet the needs of all children.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 8
Personal development and wellbeing
1 strength
Strength
The outstanding personal and social development
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4
Health, safety and safeguarding
1 strength
Strength
The excellent provision for health, safety, care and wellbeing
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5
Leadership and self-evaluation
1 strength
Strength
Effective senior leadership, supported by excellent parental partnerships
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6
Arabic
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reportsSecondary
Ensure students achieve well in Arabic, particularly in Secondary, through high-quality teaching and learning activities that fully engage all students.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11
Inclusion of students of determination
1 development point
Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 5 reportsLower-attaining students and students of determination
Ensure all middle leaders provide the necessary support for underachieving students, including those with additional learning needs.
Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 12
Findings from 1 of 10 reports
- Back to text, note 1
Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.
- Back to text, note 2
Recurring counts the school’s last 5 reports, 2017–18 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.
Leadership
- Principal at the 2023–24 inspection
- Anjuli Murthy Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Appointed 4 Jan 2021, as the report prints it.
- Principals since 2011–12
- 2 changes of principal
- Neville de Noronha, 2011–12 → Sanjeev Kumar Jolly, 2012–13 to 2019–20 → Anjuli Murthy, 2022–23 to 2023–24
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Subjects
Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.
| Subject | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, Our Own High SchoolIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2015–16 | 2016–17 | 2017–18 | 2018–19 | 2019–20 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentPrimary | |||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentMiddle | |||||||
| Islamic Education attainmentSecondary | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressPrimary | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressMiddle | |||||||
| Islamic Education progressSecondary |
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 | Not applicable | |
| Leadership: International and Emirati Achievement | Not in this report | |
| Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacy | Not applicable | |
| Overall school standards in the National Agenda Parameter | Not in this report |
Registration requirements: Not Applicable.
- With an average score of 565, the school fell short of its set reading literacy target by 20 points.
Earlier reports
- 2022–23: Progress in international assessment — Is above expectations
- 2019–20: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is above expectations
- 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve its UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
- 2017–18: Overall, the school’s provision for achieving its National Agenda targets — meets expectations
- 2016–17: Attainment as measured by the National Agenda Parameter tests in English, mathematics and science — meets expectations
- 2015–16: no verdict read
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:
- Indian: the Grade 12 and Grade 10 board certificates, with Grade 11 transcripts.
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)
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
Calendar 2026–27: term dates and holidays
6 Apr 2026 to 19 Mar 2027 · 182 school days
- Eid al-Adha
- 26 May 2026 to 29 May 20264 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
- Islamic New Year
- 16 Jun 2026expected, subject to moon sighting
- Summer break includes Prophet’s birthday
- 6 Jul 2026 to 28 Aug 202654 days
- Other school holidays
- 9 Nov 2026
- National Day
- 2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
- Winter break includes New year’s day
- 14 Dec 2026 to 2 Jan 202720 days
- Other school holidays
- 29 Jan 2027
- Eid al-Fitr
- 8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
Public holidays are tentative and subject to official government announcements (KHDA).
Source Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Fridays: every private school in Dubai finishes by 11:30, since 9 January 2026.Source The National, 19 Dec 2025 (opens in a new tab)
During Ramadan, whose dates follow the moon, KHDA caps the school day at five hours; each school confirms its own times.Source Gulf News (opens in a new tab)
How these dates compare with other Dubai schools: holidays 2026–27, break by break
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 18 September 2026.
Activities
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.
Ball sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Cricket
Water sports
- Swimming
Racket sports
- Badminton
- Table tennis
Individual sports
- Athletics
- Gymnastics
Dance
- Dance (other) · dances
Theatre
- Drama
- Musicals
Music
- Choir & singing · choirs
- Orchestra & bands · ensembles
Art & design
- Art · drawing · painting
Science & technology
- Robotics
· - Coding · Computer Science Olympiads
- Science & engineering club · Mathematics Olympiads · Physics Olympiads
Debate & strategy
- Debate & public speaking · debates
- Chess
Award programmes
- Scouts & guides · Scouting
Facilities
- Sports courts
- Playing field
- Sports hall
- Art studio
Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports
- Yoga & fitness
- Photography & film
- Instrument lessons
- Duke of Edinburgh / IAYP
Also mentioned: ASDAN, RAHHAL programmes, EXPO club
- Back to text, source A
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 · Arabic is offered to KG2 children through two weekly sessions, each lasting 30 minutes. Additionally, KG1 Children engage in a daily 15-minute cultural session, where they are introduced to basic Arabic greetings.
Courses after 16
- Design thinking
External examinations
- CBSE
Facilities
- Clinics
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- Teachers adapt the curriculum well to the needs of gifted and talented students, but less so for students of determination. p. 4
- Efficient procedures enable the accurate identification and understanding of students of determination, but planning is not always effectively transferred into lessons. p. 4
- The school is most successful in modifying the curriculum to meet the needs of gifted and talented students when compared to other groups, particularly students of determination. p. 17
- Efficient procedures enable the accurate identification and understanding of students of determination, but the planning is not always effective in enabling the required support and modifications to the curriculum which are needed. p. 18
- A cross-curricular approach, and challenging learning experiences are provided for the academically gifted and talented students. p. 18
- The school has well-established procedures for identifying students’ needs and abilities on admission, drawing on external assessments for further confirmation. p. 19
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
On the school's website
What the school says about itself on gemsoo-alwarqa.com, read on 22 September 2026. The school's own words, not checked by KHDA; a figure here is the school's own count. Bus routes and bus fees can change each year, so confirm with the school. The site's name beside a line opens that page.
Exam results
- «Grade 12 AISSCE %: 94.8» gemsoo-alwarqa.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
School bus and transport
- «To register your child for the school bus service, please contact the school’s dedicated Service Delivery Executive (SDE): Email: sde-oow@sts-group.com Telephone: + 971 552207497» gemsoo-alwarqa.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Mobile : +971 55 2207497 E-mail : mohammed.tanveer@sts-group.com» gemsoo-alwarqa.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Area/Route | Al Warqa’a 1, Al Warqa'a 2, Mirdif | Al Qusais, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Falcon City, International City, Nad Al Hammar, Nad Al Sheba, Ras Al Khor, Rashidiya, Sky Courts | Al Awir, Al Garhoud, Al Shaab, Bur Dubai, Deira, Hamriya, Hor Al Anz, Jafliya, Karama, Satwa, Villanova | Al Quoz, Trade Center, Sharjah, Business Bay | Al Barsha 1, Discovery Gardens, Jumeirah Lake Towers, IMPZ, Sports City Springs, Tecom, The Gardens, The Greens, JVC | Akoya, Town Square» gemsoo-alwarqa.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «The transport fee is applicable and charged for the academic year. Full payment for each term must be made irrespective of the number of school days or usage and this applies to exam periods.» gemsoo-alwarqa.com on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- Back to text, source A
School website, read 22 September 2026
Checked 22 September 2026.
Students
From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 4,663 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teachers
- 216 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Students of determination
- 318 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Emirati students
- 0 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Largest nationality group
- Indian Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 5 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, Our Own High School
| Year | Students | Teachers | Teacher turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 4,663 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023–24 | 4,657 | 216 | Not available |
| 2022–23 | 4,657 | 222 | 16% |
| 2021–22 | 4,570 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020–21 | 4,409 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019–20 | 4,651 | 223 | 12% |
| 2018–19 | 4,723 | 221 | 12% |
| 2017–18 | 4,617 | 217 | Not available |
| 2016–17 | 4,703 | 218 | 13% |
| 2015–16 | 4,723 | 217 | 8% |
| 2014–15 | 4,734 | Not available | Not available |
| 2013–14 | 4,664 | Not available | Not available |
| 2012–13 | 4,707 | Not available | Not available |
| 2011–12 | 4,807 | Not available | Not available |
| 2010–11 | 4,685 | Not available | Not available |
Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.
Location
- Address
- Al Warqa First
- Phone and email
- +971 4 280 0077anjuli.m1_oow@gemsedu.com
- As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Around the school
Schools nearby
Within 10 km, by straight-line distance, not a route.
- Cedar School
0.1 km · 2023–24 · British
- Primus Private School
0.5 km · 2023–24 · Indian CBSE
- Newlands School
0.6 km · 2023–24 · British
- International Academic School
0.6 km · 2023–24 · American
- Sharjah American International Private School – Dubai
0.6 km · 2023–24 · American
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 18 September 2026.
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)
- Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab)
- Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (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)
School website · web page, English
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