Inspection Rating
Very Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French
Phone
Address
Exit 18, Al Marabea Street East, Dubai Hills Estate, Al Khail, Dubai, UAE
1 year / ECC
Early childhood education for ages 2-3. Nurturing introduction to school life through play-based learning, social development, and early communication skills.
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 3-4. Structured play-based learning building on nursery foundations with early literacy, numeracy, and creative exploration.
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 4-5. Preparing children for the transition to Year 1 through structured learning in all EYFS areas.
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1 for ages 5-6. Core National Curriculum subjects with specialist teaching in PE, Music, and Computing.
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1 for ages 6-7. Building foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and independent learning.
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2 for ages 7-8. Broader curriculum with increasing academic depth and specialist subject teaching.
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECC (Nursery) | ECC | 2-3 | 51,917 | - |
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | 62,338 | - |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | 77,923 | - |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | 77,923 | - |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | 77,923 | - |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | 77,923 | - |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | 77,923 | - |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | 77,923 | - |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | 77,923 | - |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 101,900 | - |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 101,900 | - |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | 101,900 | - |
| Year 10 | KS4 (GCSE) | 14-15 | 109,800 | - |
| Year 11 | KS4 (GCSE) | 15-16 | 109,800 | - |
| Year 12 | A-Levels / BTEC | 16-17 | 109,800 | - |
| Year 13 | A-Levels / BTEC | 17-18 | 109,800 | - |
Estimate total annual fees for your family
GEMS Premium Plus tier school. Tuition fees are established in accordance with the fee structure approved by KHDA. Extracurricular activities (ECAs) run 3 days per week at no additional cost. Paid external activities (ASAs) available separately.
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| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | V. GoodVery Good | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — January 2024
Nurturing 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.
Teaching Approach
Child-centred play-based learning in a safe, nurturing environment. Focus on building confidence, social skills, and early communication.
Follows 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.
Teaching Approach
Play-based learning with increasing structure in FS2. Balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. Strong emphasis on the Science of Learning pillar.
National Curriculum for England with core academic subjects and specialist-taught foundation subjects. Students develop strong literacy and numeracy foundations alongside creative and physical education.
Teaching Approach
Structured teaching with cross-curricular links. Specialist teachers for PE, Music, and Computing. Extracurricular activities three days per week.
Premium Plus campus located at Exit 18, Al Marabea Street East in Dubai Hills Estate. The school shares the Al Khail education hub with GEMS International School and GEMS New Millennium School. Purpose-built facilities include STEAM labs, elite sports infrastructure, and The Bridge Learning Centre for students with additional learning needs.
State-of-the-art STEAM labs for science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics integrated projects.
Specialist science labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology practical work in the Secondary School.
Well-resourced library supporting reading, research, and independent study across all year groups.
Modern computing facilities for curriculum delivery and digital skills development.
Dedicated inclusion facility supporting students with additional learning needs and gifted/talented programmes.
Elite full-time student-athlete programme (WPFC) mirroring professional training schedules. Year-round training and competitive fixtures built into the curriculum.
Swimming facilities with professional Hamilton Aquatics coaching partnership for lessons, squads, and aquathlon training.
Covered tennis courts for year-round tennis coaching and competitive play.
Outdoor football pitches for PE, inter-school matches, and WPFC training sessions.
Multi-purpose indoor sports hall for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and indoor PE.
Dedicated art studios for visual arts, painting, sculpture, and creative design projects.
Equipped music teaching and practice rooms for instrumental and vocal tuition.
Purpose-built drama and performing arts space for productions, workshops, and drama club.
School dining facilities serving balanced meals and snacks throughout the school day.
On-site medical care facility with trained nursing staff.
Dedicated area for ECC and Foundation Stage children with age-appropriate learning environments and outdoor play.
Principal
Principal of GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail, leading the school's vision for premium British education with a focus on ambition, responsibility, and courage.
Secondary Principal
Leads the Secondary School including Key Stage 3, GCSE, and Sixth Form programmes.
Head of Primary
Oversees the Primary School from Foundation Stage through to Year 6.
Primary Co-Principal
Primary Co-Principal
Primary Co-Principal
Exit 18, Al Marabea Street East, Dubai Hills Estate, Al Khail, Dubai, UAE
GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail
AED 51,917 - 109,800/yr