Outstanding schools in Dubai
Dubai College 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 College vs GEMS Jumeirah Primary School at a glance
- Dubai College publishes annual fees from AED 97,415 to AED 110,305, against AED 44,200 to AED 55,714 at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School, which works out roughly 108% above GEMS Jumeirah Primary School across the fee range.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- GEMS Jumeirah Primary School starts younger, admitting from age 3 against age 11 at Dubai College.
- Dubai College is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1978, with GEMS Jumeirah Primary School following in 1994.
- Location wise, Dubai College sits in Al Sufouh and GEMS Jumeirah Primary School in Al Safa, so the school run may decide it.
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| Dubai College | GEMS Jumeirah Primary School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Sufouh, Dubai | Al Safa, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 97,415 - 110,305 /yr | AED 44,200 - 55,714 /yr |
| Ages / years | 11 - 18 years | 3 - 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1978 | 1994 |
| Facilities | 22 listed | 22 listed |
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