GEMS Founders School Mizhar is the Mirdif side sister campus to the original GEMS Founders School in Al Barsha, applying the same affordable British model in the north east of the city. It opened in 2021 and teaches the National Curriculum for England from the Foundation Stage to Year 13 in Al Mizhar. The KHDA, the regulator that inspects every private school in the emirate, rated it Good in its first published inspection. It sits in the value to mid band of the Dubai international schools market.
For families in the eastern suburbs who want a recognised English pathway without the premium tier price, GEMS Founders School Mizhar brought a familiar affordable model to a part of the city that had few such options. This profile sets out the curriculum, the fee band, the admissions calendar and where its families tend to live. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed.
GEMS Founders School Mizhar at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | National Curriculum for England; IGCSE, GCSE, A Level and BTEC |
|---|---|
| Stage range | FS1 to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Regulator and rating | KHDA rated Good (most recent published cycle) |
| Fee band | Value to mid tier (see Dubai fees guide) |
| Campus area | Al Mizhar, near Mirdif |
Curriculum and academics
GEMS Founders School Mizhar follows the National Curriculum for England, taking pupils through the English key stages to IGCSE and GCSE in the middle school and on to A Level and vocational BTEC routes in the sixth form. English is the language of instruction, with Arabic and Islamic studies taught in line with UAE requirements. Families weighing the English route can read our guide to the British curriculum schools in Dubai for the wider context.
As a non selective, all ability school it admits across the range rather than selecting on academic ability, which suits families who want a recognised English pathway and a broad co curricular programme at an affordable fee in the eastern suburbs.
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GEMS Founders School Mizhar fees
GEMS Founders School Mizhar sits in the value to mid tier of the Dubai market. Published tuition for 2025 to 2026 runs from around AED 24,000 in FS1 to roughly AED 36,000 in the upper years, well below the premium British schools mapped in our Dubai school fees guide. Tuition is collected in three termly instalments and capped by the KHDA, so confirm the figure for your child's grade.
Beyond tuition, plan for the standard Dubai line items: a registration charge on acceptance, a refundable deposit, uniform and books, and optional transport. Because affordability is its main draw, the school features in our roundup of the cheapest international schools in Dubai.
Admissions and intake
GEMS Founders School Mizhar runs an August to June academic year and opens admissions ahead of each new session. FS1 is the main intake point, with places at other year groups offered on a rolling basis as families arrive and leave. Assessment is age appropriate, from an informal readiness check in the early years to a placement task and a review of school reports for older applicants.
Parents should prepare the child's transfer certificate, recent report cards and passport and visa documents, all of which the KHDA requires for a school transfer within or into the UAE. As a newer school it has had capacity in many year groups, but the most popular grades still fill, so applying early is sensible.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Al Mizhar, a settled residential district in the north east of Dubai next to Mirdif, one of the city's most established family neighbourhoods of low rise villas and townhouses. The location serves families across Mirdif, Al Warqa and the wider eastern suburbs, a part of the city that has historically had few affordable British schools, which keeps commutes short for local families.
For the fuller picture of how the British sector sits alongside the American, IB and Indian schools across the emirate, the Dubai schools hub maps the whole market by curriculum, fee band and neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are GEMS Founders School Mizhar fees?
Published tuition for 2025 to 2026 runs from around AED 24,000 in FS1 to roughly AED 36,000 in the upper years, placing the school in Dubai's value to mid fee tier. Tuition is collected in three termly instalments and capped by the KHDA, so confirm the figure for your child's grade.
What curriculum does GEMS Founders School Mizhar follow?
The school follows the National Curriculum for England, taking pupils to IGCSE and GCSE and on to A Level, with vocational BTEC routes available. English is the language of instruction.
Is GEMS Founders School Mizhar a good school?
The KHDA rated the school Good in its first published inspection. As a newer affordable British school in the eastern suburbs, whether it suits your child depends on your preference for the English curriculum and the Al Mizhar location.
Where is GEMS Founders School Mizhar in Dubai?
The school is in Al Mizhar, a residential district in the north east of Dubai next to Mirdif, serving families across Mirdif, Al Warqa and the eastern suburbs.
When do GEMS Founders School Mizhar applications open?
The school runs an August to June year and opens admissions ahead of each session, with FS1 the main intake and other year groups offered on a rolling basis subject to space.
