Outstanding schools in Dubai
GEMS Wellington International 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 Wellington International School vs Kings' School Al Barsha at a glance
- GEMS Wellington International School publishes annual fees from AED 47,527 to AED 103,399, against AED 57,999 to AED 105,873 at Kings' School Al Barsha, putting the two schools in a broadly similar fee band.
- For FS1, GEMS Wellington International School charges AED 47,527 and Kings' School Al Barsha AED 57,999, so GEMS Wellington International School saves AED 10,472 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.
- GEMS Wellington International School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2005, with Kings' School Al Barsha following in 2014.
- Location wise, GEMS Wellington International School sits in Al Sufouh and Kings' School Al Barsha in MBR City, so the school run may decide it.
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| GEMS Wellington International School | Kings' School Al Barsha | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Sufouh, Dubai | MBR City, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British, IB | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 47,527 - 103,399 /yr | AED 57,999 - 105,873 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2005 | 2014 |
| Facilities | 24 listed | 18 listed |
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