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GEMS Wellington International School vs Kings' School Umm Suqeim
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 Umm Suqeim at a glance
- GEMS Wellington International School publishes annual fees from AED 47,527 to AED 103,399, against AED 47,179 to AED 71,801 at Kings' School Umm Suqeim, which works out roughly 27% above Kings' School Umm Suqeim across the fee range.
- For FS1, the two are nearly level: AED 47,527 at GEMS Wellington International School and AED 47,179 at Kings' School Umm Suqeim.
- 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.
- Kings' School Umm Suqeim is the longer-established of the two, founded in 2004, with GEMS Wellington International School following in 2005.
- Location wise, GEMS Wellington International School sits in Al Sufouh and Kings' School Umm Suqeim in Umm Suqeim, so the school run may decide it.
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| GEMS Wellington International School | Kings' School Umm Suqeim | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Sufouh, Dubai | Umm Suqeim, Dubai |
| Curriculum | British, IB | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 47,527 - 103,399 /yr | AED 47,179 - 71,801 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2005 | 2004 |
| Facilities | 24 listed | 9 listed |
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