GEMS World Academy – Dubai believes the International Baccalaureate to be the best educational experience on offer today. It is the gold standard in international education and has been shown to provide the best preparation for the most competitive universities and beyond. The IB is most distinctive, however, in that it is more than simply a qualification; it is a broad and coherent educational vision, supported by a clearly defined set of values that prepare our students and staff as global leaders. IB at the Academy provides a distinctive educational experience for our students. It allows students to study a wide range of subjects and have a variety of experiences, while giving them the freedom and opportunity to choose the subjects they wish to study in greater depth. Opportunities exist for students to develop specialised knowledge and skills in topics that interest them the most. The IB also provides teachers with the opportunity to engage with students in topics and questions that the students find interesting. IB students also develop the ability to take on new ideas from across the disciplines throughout their lives. We are authorised to deliver the PYP, MYP, DP and CP programmes and are accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

All our programmes are guided by the philosophy and framework of the IB. Through the IB Core we deliver volunteering, critical thinking and reflective projects, allowing students to develop skills and experience beyond their academic qualifications. A defining feature of the ethos of GEMS World Academy – Dubai is its fully inclusive community with very strong academic results, moving its IB Diploma Programme results significantly above the world and UAE averages each year. We are the strongest Mathematics academy in the UAE. Our graduates gain acceptance into the top universities in the world and our students regularly feature in podium positions in innovation and entrepreneurship challenges.