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GEMS Jumeirah Primary School vs Kings' School Al Barsha
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 Kings' School Al Barsha at a glance
- GEMS Jumeirah Primary School publishes annual fees from AED 44,200 to AED 55,714, against AED 57,999 to AED 105,873 at Kings' School Al Barsha, which works out roughly 39% below Kings' School Al Barsha across the fee range.
- For FS1, GEMS Jumeirah Primary School charges AED 44,200 and Kings' School Al Barsha AED 57,999, so GEMS Jumeirah Primary School saves AED 13,799 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 Kings' School Al Barsha following in 2014.
- Location wise, GEMS Jumeirah Primary School sits in Al Safa and Kings' School Al Barsha in MBR City, so the school run may decide it.
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| GEMS Jumeirah Primary School | Kings' School Al Barsha | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Safa, Dubai | MBR City, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 44,200 - 55,714 /yr | AED 57,999 - 105,873 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 11 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1994 | 2014 |
| Facilities | 22 listed | 18 listed |
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