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Dubai English Speaking School vs GEMS Wellington International School
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Dubai English Speaking School vs GEMS Wellington International School at a glance
- Dubai English Speaking School publishes annual fees from AED 43,084 to AED 53,320, against AED 47,527 to AED 103,399 at GEMS Wellington International School, which works out roughly 36% below GEMS Wellington International School across the fee range.
- For FS1, Dubai English Speaking School charges AED 43,084 and GEMS Wellington International School AED 47,527, so Dubai English Speaking School saves AED 4,443 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum; GEMS Wellington International School adds IB.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Dubai English Speaking School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1963, with GEMS Wellington International School following in 2005.
- Location wise, Dubai English Speaking School sits in Oud Metha and GEMS Wellington International School in Al Sufouh, so the school run may decide it.
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| Dubai English Speaking School | GEMS Wellington International School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Oud Metha, Dubai | Al Sufouh, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British | British, IB |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 43,084 - 53,320 /yr | AED 47,527 - 103,399 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 11 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1963 | 2005 |
| Facilities | 16 listed | 24 listed |
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