
Dubai
GEMS Founders School - Dubai South

- Language(s) of Instruction
English
- Principal
Nick Soar
- Age Range
3 - 13 yrs
- Fee Range
AED 36,400– 50,400
- Location
Dubai South
- Curriculum
British Curriculum
- Grade
FS1 - Year 9
GEMS Founders School - Dubai South
- The fourth and latest addition to the successful Founders brand
- Offering a values-based, high-quality British education
- Located in the heart of the thriving Dubai South residential district, close to Expo Road
- Opening August 2024 for students from FS1 to Year 8
Exceptional Facilities
The school is built across an impressive 250,000 square-foot campus with outstanding facilities designed for students aged 3 to 18. Facilities include spacious classrooms, state-of-the-art labs for Science, Technology, Engineering Arts, Mathematics (STEAM), fully equipped food tech and ICT labs, art and music rooms, dedicated classrooms for language and Islamic studies, and an indoor play area for Foundation Stage. Sporting provisions include a 25-metre competition-standard swimming pool, a football pitch, multi-purpose sports halls for basketball, netball, badminton, and gymnastics, and a wealth of green spaces for outdoor activities.
Logistics and Operations Provision
Students are immersed in a dynamic educational environment with a particular focus on logistics, operations, and enterprise. This specialised programme will ensure pupils are future-ready and industry-ready, equipped with the skills needed to excel in a rapidly evolving world. Our comprehensive curriculum includes detailed study and practical training, real-life scenarios, problem-solving techniques, and hands-on projects. They will also have opportunities to engage with industry professionals through internships, workshops, and networking events. Students will have developed critical thinking and analytical skills to design and implement efficient systems that enhance productivity and drive business success.
Innovation and Sustainability Hub
The school also serves as an innovation and sustainability hub, committed to cutting-edge research and sustainable practices, ensuring that students are at the forefront of industry advancements and prepared to tackle the challenges of the future. The curriculum will incorporate principles of environmental stewardship and social responsibility, emphasising the importance of sustainability in modern business operations. By fostering a culture of innovation, students will develop new solutions to pressing environmental challenges and implement sustainable practices in real-world settings. The innovation and sustainability hub will not only prepare students for successful careers but also empower them to make a positive impact on the world. In the coming years, GEMS Founders School – Dubai South will grow to serve students all the way up to Year 13, with construction completed in phases, starting with the Early Years and primary schools, leading to an eventual total capacity of over 2,500 students.
Situated in Dubai South
Situated in Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate, alongside Expo Road and in proximity to Expo City Dubai and the different residential communities across Dubai South.

Nick Soar
Meet Nick Soar, BA, NPQH the Principal/CEO of GEMS Founders School – Dubai South (GFD)
I am extremely proud to have joined the GFD Community as Principal and I look forward immensely to meeting all of you as the families at the heart our wonderful community. It is our vision to help your son and daughter to achieve the very best that they can. I know that together jointly with you we can help them identify their unique talents and grow into being settled, successful and happy.
My own subject specialist discipline is English Literature and a love of reading is my day to day enjoyment and is always at the heart of my schools. But I balance this with a love of geology and geography and the creative arts and I believe encouraging children to enrich their own love of learning in all areas is at the heart of being fully human. A broad and deep curriculum is the very best to prepare us all for life beyond school and into the world of work and university and this is what your child will receive at GFD.
Over the last 15 years, I have had the privilege in working closely with the OECD to develop cutting edge research into careers education and employability and helping forging links for all ages between GFD and local employers is one of my first exciting missions.
I have over 30 years’ experience in education in both private independent schools and state education across England and 16 years as a Principal and executive leader within the highest performing schools in London. Prior to my joining GFD, I was the Executive Principal with the Harris Federation, the multiple award winner UK Trust of the Year. I was responsible for 4 successful schools in north London and two in South London. I led these schools to gain the coveted Outstanding grading in UK Ofsted inspections in 4 different schools. I bring this high ambition and drive for success to GFD.
My training and background is in both primary and secondary schools. In all my work I try to do ordinary things, extraordinarily well. My first job was leading English from Year 3 to Year 8 in an all-through private school in Richmond, London. GFD is my 4th all-through school and I thrive on building the consistency and cohesion serving families through their time with us schools like GFD allow.
I am passionate about enthusing and encouraging students to become independent, resilient life-long learners who will leave school well-prepared for their future challenges. I hold a post-graduate degree in Teaching & Learning, have completed my NPQH and I regularly lead training for headteachers and executive Trust leaders in the National Qualifications in teaching and learning & behaviour and culture building in schools.
Warm regards,
Nick Soar
Principal/CEO
GEMS Founders School, Dubai South
- Spacious Classrooms
- STEAM Labs
- Food Technology and ICT Labs
- Art and Music Rooms
- Language & Islamic Studies Classrooms
- Indoor Play Area
- Swimming Pool
- Football Pitch & Sports Hall
- Green Spaces
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