Outstanding schools in Dubai
GEMS Dubai American Academy 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.
GEMS Dubai American Academy vs GEMS Wellington International School at a glance
- GEMS Dubai American Academy publishes annual fees from AED 66,185 to AED 93,300, against AED 47,527 to AED 103,399 at GEMS Wellington International School, putting the two schools in a broadly similar fee band.
- Both teach the IB curriculum; GEMS Dubai American Academy additionally offers American while GEMS Wellington International School adds British.
- GEMS Wellington International School starts younger, admitting from age 3 against age 4 at GEMS Dubai American Academy.
- GEMS Dubai American Academy is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1997, with GEMS Wellington International School following in 2005.
- Location wise, GEMS Dubai American Academy sits in Al Barsha South and GEMS Wellington International School in Al Sufouh, so the school run may decide it.
- GEMS Wellington International School lists the larger facilities set on Talem, 24 against 19.
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| GEMS Dubai American Academy | GEMS Wellington International School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Barsha South, Dubai | Al Sufouh, Dubai |
| Curriculum | American, IB | British, IB |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 66,185 - 93,300 /yr | AED 47,527 - 103,399 /yr |
| Ages / years | 4 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1997 | 2005 |
| Facilities | 19 listed | 24 listed |
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