Our Message

Welcome to GEMS Metropole School, a thriving and forward-thinking learning community where care, excellence, leadership, always learning and working as a team are lived every day.

Over the past few years, GEMS Metropole School has experienced significant growth and transformation. We are proud to have been inspected by British Schools Overseas (BSO) and judged Outstanding in all areas, a reflection of the strength of our leadership, the quality of our teaching and learning, and the commitment of our students, staff, and families. Our students consistently achieve excellent outcomes across iGCSEs, iBTECs, and A Levels, and our school is sought after, with waiting lists in almost all year groups.

At Metropole, we believe in providing a broad, ambitious, and future-focused education. Our curriculum is carefully designed to combine academic rigour with applied learning and real-world relevance. In our Future School (Years 10–13), students can pursue strong vocational and technical pathways alongside traditional academic routes, with subjects including Engineering, Construction, Food Technology, iBTECs, and A Levels, ensuring every learner is prepared for university, employment, and life beyond school, with 97% of graduating students going into university for undergraduate programs in Medicine, Engineering, Business, Psychology, and IT to name a few. 

We are also proud to be recognised as the GEMS Centre of Excellence for Sport. High performance is embedded within our Active School (Years 7–9), where elite training, competition, and personal development are central to the student experience. Our students regularly achieve world-class sporting success, representing the UAE and competing on international stages, supported by outstanding coaching and facilities.

From the very earliest years, learning at Metropole is distinctive. Our Forest School (FS1–Year 2), the first of its kind when introduced in 2020, has flourished, nurturing curiosity, resilience, and a love of learning through outdoor education. This journey continues into our Values School (Years 3–6), where good manners, character, ethics, leadership, and social responsibility are explicitly taught and lived, forming the foundations for confident, principled young people.

Leadership is a defining feature of the Metropole experience. Across all phases of the school, students are encouraged to take responsibility, develop their voice, and aspire to be positive role models within a respectful and inclusive community. Our diverse school community representing over 110 nationalities and more than 65 languages is united by shared values, high expectations, and a commitment to excellence.

We strongly value our partnership with parents, recognising that the most successful education is built through collaboration between home and school. Together, we strive to create an environment where students are supported, challenged, and inspired to exceed their own expectations.

I warmly invite you to visit GEMS Metropole School, meet our exceptional staff and students, and experience first-hand the energy, ambition, and sense of purpose that define our community. Education at Metropole is about making a meaningful and lasting difference, equipping young people with the skills, character, and confidence to succeed in an ever-changing world.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

Mr. Nav Iqbal
Principal | CEO | Brand Ambassador
GEMS Metropole School