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DSIB Inspection 2023–2024

DSIB Inspection

Our latest DSIB inspection results are a true testament to our commitment and continued progress with an overall rating of ‘Good’ and 53% of inspection areas rated ‘Very Good’ or ‘Outstanding’.

Here are some highlights from DSIB Inspection 23-24:

  • 10

    A total of 10 indicators have improved

  • 41%

    of indicators have been rated ‘Good’

  • 40%

    of indicators have been rated ‘Very Good’

  • 19%

    of indicators have been rated ‘Outstanding’

Inspection Highlights

DSIB Inspection report highlights

The DSIB Inspection report highlights the best features of the school as follows:

  1. An outstanding standard for Healthy and Safety, including arrangements for Child Protection and Safeguarding, across all phases, with school facilities that are well suited for students supporting them to thrive both personally and academically.

  2. An outstanding rating of students’ understanding of Islamic values and Emirati and world cultures, and a high degree of social responsibility and innovation skills. Students show good and very good progress across all core subjects and phases.

  3. Students across all phases are comfortable and confident whether learning in collaborative or independent activity settings. They are keen to learn, are focused on tasks and can identify their own strengths and areas for further improvement.

  4. An ‘Outstanding’ rating in Personal Development across all phases, where students feel safe, appreciated, and supported at school. They demonstrate genuine concern and tolerance towards others and take initiatives to support their peers. Students exhibit high levels of self-reliance and commitment and are confident when facing challenges.

  5. A ‘Very Good’ rating of our Inclusion/SEND provision and outcomes, moving up from ‘Good’ in the previous inspection. Special educational needs are accurately identified and a specialist team provides personalized support to ensure students’ academic, social and personal success.

Students and community at GEMS Al Khaleej International School

Our Journey

Our Journey

Our school’s journey over the last 7 years showcases the hard work the AKIS community has invested in enhancing the quality of education and care offered to our students year on year.

Over 8 years, 98% of Performance Indicators moved up.

2014–2015

Acceptable

2015–2016

Acceptable

2016–2017

Acceptable

2017–2018

Good

2018–2019

Good

2019–2020

Good

2022–2023

Good

2023–2024

Good

Accreditations & Authorisations

Rising to Higher Standards.

GEMS Al Khaleej International School is accredited and authorised by internationally recognised education organisations, independently confirming our commitment to high academic standards, student wellbeing, and continuous school improvement.

NEASC accredited logo for GEMS AKIS, an American curriculum school in Dubai

NEASC

Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), recognized across the USA, UK, UAE, and beyond.

CIS

Council of International Schools.

IB World School

Authorized IB World School, offering the Diploma Programme alongside Advanced Placement.

College Board

AP, SAT, and PSAT programmes open doors to universities in the US, Canada, UK, and the region.

MOE UAE

Recognized by the Ministry of Education, with UAE heritage taught as identity, not an add-on.

DSIB

Overall rating of Good, with 53% of inspection areas rated Very Good or Outstanding.

Admissions 2026–27

Here,the Rise Begins.

GEMS Al Khaleej International School – Al Warqa'a, Dubai