
KHDA Inspection 2024
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Rated Acceptable for 3 consecutive inspections since 2021. Stable performance; check individual indicators for areas of particular strength.
GEMS Albarsha National School - Dubai Branch, located in Al Barsha Second and following a British curriculum from FS1 to Year 13, has been rated Acceptable by KHDA in its most recent 2024 inspection, meaning the school meets basic regulatory standards but has not yet reached the Good or Outstanding levels that many parents may be seeking. The school's rating has remained consistently Acceptable across all three available inspection years (2021, 2023, and 2024), indicating a stable but stagnant trajectory — reassuring in terms of consistency, but suggesting limited measurable progress in overall quality over this period. Parents considering this school should note that while it offers a full British curriculum pathway from early years through to Year 13, the sustained Acceptable rating across multiple years may be worth discussing directly with the school to understand what specific improvements are being made and whether the school's current performance aligns with their expectations. Data sourced from KHDA public inspections.
Quality Indicators
Rating History
3 inspections on recordAcceptable across all 3 inspections since 2021
Indicator movement (2023 → 2024)
KHDA data sourced from public filings, 2024/25. Report an inaccuracy
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Annual Fees
2024-25This school teaches FS1–Y13. Fees follow KHDA's four standard grade bands — only bands relevant to this school are shown.
| Grade band | Fee (AED) | vs 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| FS1–FS2Ages 3–5 | 49,669 | +2.6% |
| Grade 1–4Ages 6–9 | 54,953 | +2.6% |
| Grade 5–8Ages 10–13 | 57,595 | +2.6% |
| Grade 9–12Ages 14–18 | 64,463 | +2.6% |
Sourced from KHDA annual fee schedule. Fees are subject to change.
Fee history
2023-24 – 2024-25 · 2 years
| Year | FS1–FS2 | Grade 1–4 | Grade 5–8 | Grade 9–12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25latest | 49,669+2.6% | 54,953+2.6% | 57,595+2.6% | 64,463+2.6% |
| 2023-24 | 48,410 | 53,560 | 56,135 | 62,830 |
| Total since 2023-24 | +2.6% | +2.6% | +2.6% | +2.6% |
●≤3% ●3–7% ●>7% annual increase · ● freeze or decrease