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Address: Al Twar 1, Dubai
Website: www.gemscis-dubai.com
Email: info_cis@gemsedu.com
Telephone: + 971 4 282 4646
Gender: Co-educational
Teaching language: English
Curriculum: British (English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels)
Ages: 3 to 18

Background

Cambridge International School Dubai has a student body of around 4,000, representing a vast range of nationalities. The spacious campus is divided into two: the primary school (Early Years to Year 6) and the secondary school (Year 7 to 13).

This UK-curriculum school's combination of good facilities and excellent teaching staff provides students with everything they need to succeed.

Facilities include a large, covered swimming pool, cricket nets and playing fields, an indoor sports arena, multipurpose hall and well-equipped music, art and science facilities. The school has a strong sporting tradition with inter-house and inter-school events held throughout the year.

Further reading

►For more schooling options, see International Schools in Dubai