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
2023 IB Results
Congratulations to our GIS Students
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5
Achieved a score of 40+ points
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65%
Of students received 30+ points
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32
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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GEMS Roadshow to COP28
On November 4th, GIS had the honor of being invited to showcase all the Eco-environment and Sustainability projects we've actively participated in and initiated internally.
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WINNER Best School in the UAE for STEAM
We are proud to announce that GIS has been awarded with The Schools Compared Top Schools Award for the Best School in the UAE for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).
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