Our Own High School
About Our Own High School
GEMS Our Own High School – Al Warqa’a is a boys’ school in Al Warqa’a, Dubai, run by GEMS Education and teaching the Indian CBSE curriculum from KG 1 to Grade 12. It is for families who want a CBSE school in this part of Dubai and need to know fees, admission steps and documents.
Tuition fees 2026–2027
Annual fees as published by the school:
| Grade | Annual fee (AED) |
|---|---|
| KG 1 and KG 2 | 7,828 |
| Grades 1 to 3 | 9,447 |
| Grades 4 and 5 | 9,558 |
| Grades 6 to 8 | 10,724 |
| Grades 9 and 10 | 13,276 |
| Grades 11 and 12, Commerce | 15,758 |
| Grades 11 and 12, Science | 16,299 |
An application fee of AED 525 is due when you accept the offer letter (not charged to GEMS students). A registration deposit of 10% of the annual fee is paid at admission and counts towards that year’s tuition. Board exam fees are AED 825 in Grade 10 and AED 900 in Grade 12.
How admission works
- Online registration opens in October on the school website. The school year starts on 1 April.
- For KG 1, the child must be 4 years old by 31 March of the admission year.
- Grade 1 applicants on the shortlist attend an interaction session. For Grade 2 and above, places depend on vacancies, known by mid-February, and an entrance test may be needed.
- All admissions are subject to KHDA approval. After the original Transfer Certificate is submitted, parents sign the Parent School Contract.
Documents listed include passport copies with a valid UAE visa, Emirates ID copies for the student and parent, photos, the last mark sheet and a Transfer Certificate. Certificates from outside Dubai need attestation; the school lists the steps for other emirates, India and other Gulf countries.
Good to know
- The school says KHDA has rated it “Good” for ten years in a row.
- School buses are run by STS Group; transport fees are charged per term in full. STS customer care: +971 55 220 7497.
- Fee counter: Monday to Thursday 7:45am to 3:30pm, Friday 7:45am to 10:45am.
- School phone +971 4 280 0077; PO Box 35519, Al Warqa’a 1, Dubai.
Description written from official sources, checked 24 October 2026: gemsoo-alwarqa.com. Confirm details with the business before you go.
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