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Enrolment Invitation - Academic Year 2026-2027
Frequently asked questions
What parents want to know.
GEMS School of Research and Innovation delivers an enhanced British curriculum, rooted in the National Curriculum for England and enriched by our own Pioneer Curriculum framework, which integrates research, digital fluency and real-world application into every subject.
SRI currently welcomes students from FS1 through to Year 9, with provision expanding to include Year 13 in each successive academic year. Entry requirements are based on the KHDA's official age-eligibility guidelines for the Dubai education system.
Admission to SRI follows a structured step-by-step process: an initial enquiry, an age-appropriate assessment, a formal offer of a place, and enrollment. Our dedicated admissions team supports families through each stage, from application to their child’s first day at school. You can read our Admissions guide here.
Applicants are required to submit a copy of the student’s passport, both sides of their Emirates ID (where available), two years of full school reports in English, and a properly completed Transfer Certificate from their previous school, in accordance with KHDA regulations.
Yes. An application fee of AED 525, inclusive of VAT, is payable upon submission. This fee is non-refundable in the event that an offer of a place is declined, and it is non-transferable between applicants.
School fees vary according to year group and are reviewed annually. For a full and current fee schedule, please refer to our dedicated fees page. View School Fees.
At SRI, students have access to more than 100 extended-day programmes at our Dubai Sports City campus spanning Academics, Creative and Performing Arts, Sport, and Technology and Innovation, delivered through our Co-Curricular Activities Programme and our distinctive Trailblazer Curriculum.
Yes. Our Pioneer Scholars programme recognises exceptional talent across four categories; Academic, Creative and Performing Arts, Sport, and Innovation and Technology. It is open to students from Year 5 onward. Applications are accepted on a year-round basis.
Safeguarding is treated as the responsibility of the entire school community and is overseen by a formally appointed Designated Safeguarding Lead, supported by a deputy safeguarding team. Wellbeing is embedded structurally across every phase, through dedicated pastoral centres, trained counsellors, and a real-time parent partnership model.
Yes. Families relocating to Dubai may complete entrance assessments remotely, through arrangement with the admissions team, and may also book a personalised virtual meeting with SRI's Team to discuss admissions, curriculum and the transition process before arriving in the UAE.
Students can join SRI at all points throughout the academic year, subject to availability in that specific year group.
Yes. Children applying for the Early Years will complete a stay and play observation. All children applying for Year 1 upwards will complete an age appropriate assessment.
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