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GEMS Wellington International School vs Jumeirah English Speaking School

Fees, ratings, curriculum and facilities for GEMS Wellington International School and Jumeirah English Speaking School, side by side.

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 GEMS Wellington International SchoolJumeirah English Speaking School
LocationAl Sufouh, DubaiAl Safa, Dubai
CurriculumBritish, IBBritish
Inspection ratingOutstanding (KHDA)Outstanding (KHDA)
Tuition (per year)AED 47,527 – 103,399 /yrAED 54,129 – 65,097 /yr
Ages / years3 - 18 years3 - 11 years
GenderMixedMixed
Established20051975
Facilities
Science LaboratoriesComputer SuitesDesign Technology WorkshopFood Technology KitchenLibrariesObservatory472-Seat WIS TheatreArt StudiosDrama StudioDance StudioMusic RoomsMedia Suite & Television Studio25m Indoor Swimming PoolOutdoor Swimming PoolFloodlit 3G Astro TurfMulti-Purpose Sports HallGymnasiumHealth & Fitness StudioTennis, Basketball, Netball & Volleyball CourtsClimbing WallsFalcon Centre (Sixth Form)Creation GardenSchool ClinicCafeteria & Cafes
25m Outdoor Swimming PoolLearner Swimming PoolAir-Conditioned Sports HallTiger-Turf Sports FieldShaded Netball CourtMulti-Purpose PE StudioICT SuiteMusic DepartmentLibraryShaded PlaygroundsSeparated Foundation Section

GEMS Wellington International School vs Jumeirah English Speaking School at a glance

  • GEMS Wellington International School publishes annual fees from AED 47,527 to AED 103,399, against AED 54,129 to AED 65,097 at Jumeirah English Speaking School, which works out roughly 27% above Jumeirah English Speaking School across the fee range.
  • For FS1, GEMS Wellington International School charges AED 47,527 and Jumeirah English Speaking School AED 54,129, so GEMS Wellington International School saves AED 6,602 a year at that stage.
  • Both teach the British curriculum; GEMS Wellington International School additionally offers IB.
  • Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
  • Jumeirah English Speaking School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1975, with GEMS Wellington International School following in 2005.
  • Location wise, GEMS Wellington International School sits in Al Sufouh and Jumeirah English Speaking School in Al Safa, so the school run may decide it.