The document summarizes the mission, vision, and background of GWA school. The mission is to provide an intercultural learning environment that promotes holistic student development and active learning to contribute positively to the world. The vision is for GWA to be an accredited international school that combines opportunities of a large school with the sense of belonging of a small school, attracting and retaining students, families, and staff through its international curriculum and supportive community. GWA is an international IB school with over 650 students and 65 teachers from diverse backgrounds. It was founded in 2007 as a full IB school and is a flagship school within the GEMS network.

5. Mission and Vision
 Mission Statement
The mission of GWA is to provide an intercultural learning
environment, where the reflective school community works
towards the holistic development of all students. Through
inquiry, students will be active learners with the ability to
contribute positively to the world.
 Vision Statement
GWA will be an accredited international school that
combines the opportunities of a large school with the sense
of belonging of a small school. GWA will attract and retain
students, families, and staff because of it international
curriculum, its reputation for preparing all students to
succeed in all phases of their education, for its supportive
community and excellent learning environment.

14. Who are we?
 An IB school
 An international school
 A multicultural and intercultural new school
 Nursery – Grade 12
 650+ students
 34 mother tongues
 59+ Nationalities
 65 FTE teachers + 10 Arabic teachers
 Admin and Support staff

15. February 2007

16.  GEMS
 Founded 2007 as full IB school
 Premium Plus GEMS school
 Flagship of GEMS network of schools
 Temporary location
 2007-2008 : 50 students Nursery – Grade 6
 Opened Sept 2008 : 585 students Nursery – Grade 10

17.  4.2 hectares campus
 3,200,000 m2 built up area
 Average classroom size 58m2
 Investment in construction and fit out AED 150 million +
 TECOM land lease and license
 KHDA education license
 GEMS owned school

18. Planetarium

19. Planetarium

20. Symphony Centre

21. Sports Facilities

22. Auditorium

23. May 2007

24. May 2007