Outstanding schools in Dubai
Dubai British School Emirates Hills vs GEMS Jumeirah Primary School
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Dubai British School Emirates Hills vs GEMS Jumeirah Primary School at a glance
- Dubai British School Emirates Hills publishes annual fees from AED 53,027 to AED 79,541, against AED 44,200 to AED 55,714 at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School, which works out roughly 33% above GEMS Jumeirah Primary School across the fee range.
- For FS1, Dubai British School Emirates Hills charges AED 53,027 and GEMS Jumeirah Primary School AED 44,200, so GEMS Jumeirah Primary School saves AED 8,827 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1994, with Dubai British School Emirates Hills following in 2005.
- Location wise, Dubai British School Emirates Hills sits in Emirates Hills and GEMS Jumeirah Primary School in Al Safa, so the school run may decide it.
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| Dubai British School Emirates Hills | GEMS Jumeirah Primary School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Emirates Hills, Dubai | Al Safa, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 53,027 - 79,541 /yr | AED 44,200 - 55,714 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2005 | 1994 |
| Facilities | 13 listed | 22 listed |
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