The GIS Experience
In The Words of Our Head of School
Simon Herbert
Meet Simon Herbert, GIS Head of School and CEO, as he talks all things education, the IB, school culture, student life and the future of learning. It’s the inside scoop on the GIS experience!

GEMS International School, Al Khail is an
IB World School
The International Baccalaureate ® (IB) offers an education for students aged 3 - 19 and aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better world through intercultural understanding and respect.
Why choose GIS?
Explore what makes GIS unique
Sustaining natural curiosity and amplifying the desire to learn
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Innovation and Creativity
We are fortunate to have a technology-integrated curriculum in which we use cutting-edge technology -
The MyHealth Programme
Supporting all community members with their overall health and wellbeing -
The International Baccalaureate (IB)
Students receive a broad education that will encourage them to be lifelong learners
2022 IB Results
Congratulations to our GIS Students
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4
Achieved a score of 40 points or more
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94
Pass rate attained, significantly above the world average of 89%
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33.6
Point average, once again outperforming averages across the world and the UAE
Our
University Offers
Congratulations to our IBDP students on their University offers!
#WeRGIS
Latest News from our Community
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Top Schools awards 2023-2024
We are delighted to announce that our school has been shortlisted for the Top Schools Award for Best International Baccalaureate School in the United Arab Emirates 2023-2024.
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STREAM Competition 2023
A GIS team participated in the 22/23 STREAM competition. The goal of the competition was to build an Amusement Park style, Rube Goldberg machine, using sustainable materials.
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Interdisciplinary Unit 2023
MYP students participated in their Interdisciplinary Unit (IDU). This is a compulsory component of MYP schools as it enhances the interdisciplinary links between subjects.
The GIS IB Experience
TESTIMONIALS
Why is GIS special for our community?
Our students, parents and teachers talk about what makes GIS special to them.
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Esha Dighe, Grade 6 Student
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Anna Benson, Grade 7 Student