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Questions & Answers
Common questions about GEMS First Point School L.L.C, answered from KHDA inspection data:
What did KHDA inspectors highlight as this school's strengths?
According to the most recent KHDA inspection, this school's notable strengths include:
- Senior leaders’ vision to achieve high performance within an inclusive learning community.
- The continued very good achievement in FS.
- Students’ excellent personal development, attitudes to learning and work ethic.
- The commitment of the well-informed and knowledgeable local advisory board.
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Improve teaching and learning in Arabic as a first language.
- Ensure that all monitoring processes prioritise the progress of students of determination.
- Develop the capacities of all leaders through well-considered appraisal and high-quality professional
- Maintain the focus on Emirati students to ensure sustained progression.
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Good → Good (2016 to 2022). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
How does the school perform across different age groups?
KHDA rates each phase separately for attainment and progress in core subjects:
- Foundation Stage — english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
- Primary — english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
- Secondary — english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
- Post 16 — english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
How competitive is admission to GEMS First Point School L.L.C?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 58/100.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 across 139 teachers (plus 60 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in WADI AL SAFA 5 (وادي الصفا 5), a community of 21,241 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Creek on the Green Line, 15.0 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: BSO. External exams: GCSE, A Level.