Outstanding schools in Dubai
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School vs Jumeirah English Speaking School
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School vs Jumeirah English Speaking School at a glance
- GEMS Jumeirah Primary School publishes annual fees from AED 44,200 to AED 55,714, against AED 54,129 to AED 65,097 at Jumeirah English Speaking School, which works out roughly 16% below Jumeirah English Speaking School across the fee range.
- For FS1, GEMS Jumeirah Primary School charges AED 44,200 and Jumeirah English Speaking School AED 54,129, so GEMS Jumeirah Primary School saves AED 9,929 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 11 at the top end.
- Jumeirah English Speaking School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1975, with GEMS Jumeirah Primary School following in 1994.
- GEMS Jumeirah Primary School lists the larger facilities set on Talem, 22 against 11.
VS
| GEMS Jumeirah Primary School | Jumeirah English Speaking School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Safa, Dubai | Al Safa, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 44,200 - 55,714 /yr | AED 54,129 - 65,097 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 11 years | 3 - 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1994 | 1975 |
| Facilities | 22 listed | 11 listed |
Fee Calculator
Pick a year group at each school to compare costs side by side
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School
Choose a year group to see the cost.
Jumeirah English Speaking School
Choose a year group to see the cost.
Tuition only, before sibling discounts. Schools set their own instalment plans; transport, uniform and registration are billed separately.

