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Choosing between GEMS World Academy Dubai and Raffles World Academy? Here's an honest, data-driven comparison to help your family decide.
| GEMS World Academy Dubai | Raffles World Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | IB | IB |
| KHDA Rating | Outstanding (2023-24) | Outstanding (2023-24) |
| Age Range | 3-18 years | 3-18 years |
| Fee Range | AED 65,000 – AED 115,000 | AED 68,000 – AED 108,000 |
| Fee Band | £££ | £££ |
| Students | 1,500 | 1,400 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
| Location | Al Barsha South | Umm Suqeim |
The school run matters. Here are estimated drive times from the closest neighbourhoods to each school, including morning rush-hour estimates.
| Neighbourhood | Drive to GEMS World | Drive to Raffles World | Rush Hr → GEMS World | Rush Hr → Raffles World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | 5 min | 5 min | 8 min | 8 min |
| JVC - Jumeirah Village Circle | 6 min | 15 min | 9 min | 23 min |
| Dubai Hills Estate | 10 min | 10 min | 15 min | 15 min |
| Dubai Marina | 11 min | 17 min | 17 min | 26 min |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | 11 min | 18 min | 17 min | 27 min |
| JBR - Jumeirah Beach Residence | 12 min | 19 min | 18 min | 29 min |
| Palm Jumeirah | 12 min | 14 min | 18 min | 21 min |
| Motor City | 13 min | 20 min | 20 min | 30 min |
GEMS World
5 min
Rush: 8 min
Raffles World
5 min
Rush: 8 min
GEMS World
6 min
Rush: 9 min
Raffles World
15 min
Rush: 23 min
GEMS World
10 min
Rush: 15 min
Raffles World
10 min
Rush: 15 min
GEMS World
11 min
Rush: 17 min
Raffles World
17 min
Rush: 26 min
GEMS World
11 min
Rush: 17 min
Raffles World
18 min
Rush: 27 min
GEMS World
12 min
Rush: 18 min
Raffles World
19 min
Rush: 29 min
GEMS World
12 min
Rush: 18 min
Raffles World
14 min
Rush: 21 min
GEMS World
13 min
Rush: 20 min
Raffles World
20 min
Rush: 30 min