Dubai Wellington - Dubai Hills
About Dubai Wellington - Dubai Hills
Dubai Wellington - Dubai Hills, formerly GEMS Wellington Academy - Dubai Hills and before that GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail, is a premium British curriculum school in Dubai Hills Estate, offering the National Curriculum for England from Early Childhood Centre (Nursery) through to A-Levels and BTECs in Year 13. Established in 2013 as part of the GEMS Education network, the school serves a diverse community of over 80 nationalities. Rated Very Good by KHDA with 15 of 24 key performance indicators rated Outstanding, the school is recognised for its exceptional academic achievement particularly in Mathematics, Science, and English. The school's three educational pillars, the Science of Learning, Social Enterprise and Innovation, and Student Agency, underpin all teaching and learning. Students benefit from elite sports programmes including the Wellington Performance Football Centre (WPFC), Hamilton Aquatics swimming partnership, and indoor tennis facilities. The Bridge Learning Centre provides dedicated support for students with additional learning needs.
Fees read from the school's published 2026-27 fee schedule; KHDA rating from its 2023-24 inspection report. Last checked 25 July 2026. How Talem verifies →
Annual tuition fees
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Fees shown are what the school charges for 2026/27; the KHDA-approved figure is listed alongside where it is higher. Nursery is charged by days and hours rather than as a single annual fee, running from AED 19,469 for the minimum pattern to AED 45,428 for five days a week full time, which is the figure shown here. Tuition is billed in three terms of 40%, 30% and 30%. Sibling discounts apply from the third child at 10%, the fourth at 15% and the fifth at 25%, based on five-day full-time rates.
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KHDA Rating
KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Stages & pathways
Early Childhood Centre (Nursery)
NurseryNurturing introduction to school life for the youngest learners. Play-based programme focusing on social and emotional development, communication skills, and early exploration of the world around them.
Foundation Stage (EYFS)
FS1–FS2Follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Building on nursery foundations with structured play, early literacy, numeracy, and creative exploration. Preparing children for the transition to Key Stage 1.
Key Stage 1
Years 1–2National Curriculum for England with core academic subjects and specialist-taught foundation subjects. Students develop strong literacy and numeracy foundations alongside creative and physical education.
Key Stage 2
Years 3–6Broader curriculum with STEAM integration and increasing academic depth. Students participate in residential field trips including multi-night experiences within the UAE. Strong emphasis on student agency and social enterprise projects.
Key Stage 3
Years 7–9Full subject specialisation in the Secondary School with separate science disciplines. Access to STEAM laboratories and specialist facilities. Students begin to develop pathways towards GCSE options with careers guidance from Year 9.
Key Stage 4 - GCSE
Years 10–11GCSE programme with compulsory core subjects and a wide range of option subjects. Students can also pursue the Wellington Performance Football Centre (WPFC) elite sports pathway alongside their academic studies. Comprehensive careers guidance provided.
Sixth Form - A-Levels & BTEC
Years 12–13Students choose from A-Level and BTEC pathways, with the flexibility to combine both. Small class sizes with personalised university application support. Comprehensive UCAS, Common App, and worldwide university guidance.
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Facilities
STEAM Laboratories
State-of-the-art STEAM labs for science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics integrated projects.
Science Laboratories
Specialist science labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology practical work in the Secondary School.
Library
Well-resourced library supporting reading, research, and independent study across all year groups.
ICT Suites
Modern computing facilities for curriculum delivery and digital skills development.
The Bridge Learning Centre
Dedicated inclusion facility supporting students with additional learning needs and gifted/talented programmes.
Wellington Performance Football Centre
Elite full-time student-athlete programme (WPFC) mirroring professional training schedules. Year-round training and competitive fixtures built into the curriculum.
Swimming Pool (Hamilton Aquatics)
Swimming facilities with professional Hamilton Aquatics coaching partnership for lessons, squads, and aquathlon training.
Indoor Tennis Facility
Covered tennis courts for year-round tennis coaching and competitive play.
Extra-curricular activities
School leadership
Ann Haydon MBE
Principal/CEO
Principal/CEO of GEMS Wellington Academy - Dubai Hills, leading the school's vision for premium British education with a focus on ambition, responsibility, and courage.
Benjamin Parkes
Secondary Principal
Gary Hancock
Head of Primary
Paula Phinn
Primary Vice Principal
Phil Waterworth
Primary Vice Principal
Sarah Samuel
Primary Vice Principal
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Where we are
Exit 18, Al Marabea Street East, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai, UAE
