Achievements

International Recognition

GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi belongs to the Council of International Schools (CIS), which unites over 1,530 educational institutions across 122 countries. This membership confirms alignment with rigorous international standards, while the academy delivers all International Baccalaureate programs—IB PYP for primary years, IB MYP for middle, and IB DP and IB CP for senior students. Graduates receive credentials recognized by universities worldwide, which makes CIS affiliation and IB curricula key factors for families comparing options in Abu Dhabi.

HPL Methodology at GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi

The academy implements High Performance Learning (HPL), a framework built on over 40 years of research into how successful people learn. Rather than treating ability as fixed, this approach helps every child reach academic heights by developing higher-order thinking. Teachers don’t simply transmit facts—they guide students in mastering strategies for working with information that prove valuable across all areas of life, so children learn to analyze and apply knowledge instead of memorizing it.

ADEK Inspection Results

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) regularly evaluates institutions against six standards. GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi earned an overall rating of Very Good, with certain areas receiving the highest Outstanding grade—specifically for student health and protection, personal development, and social responsibility. Subject-specific assessments also proved strong: English achieved Very Good, while mathematics and natural sciences received Good, demonstrating that the academy maintains both a safe environment and consistent results in core disciplines.