Inspection Rating
Outstanding-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French, Spanish
Phone
Address
Al Sufouh 1, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 3-4. Learning through play in bespoke Learning Zones including construction, water, music, sand, and gardening.
1 year / EYFS
Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 4-5. Focus on creativity, motor skills, STEAM understanding, and digital awareness.
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1 for ages 5-6. Building foundational literacy and numeracy with specialist and play-based approaches.
1 year / KS1
Key Stage 1 for ages 6-7. Developing core reading, writing, and mathematics skills.
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2 for ages 7-8. Goal-oriented learning with ICT integrated across all subjects.
1 year / KS2
Key Stage 2 for ages 8-9. Final Lower School year before transition to Middle School.
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1 | EYFS | 3-4 | 47,527 | - |
| FS2 | EYFS | 4-5 | 59,862 | - |
| Year 1 | KS1 | 5-6 | 59,862 | - |
| Year 2 | KS1 | 6-7 | 59,862 | - |
| Year 3 | KS2 | 7-8 | 59,862 | - |
| Year 4 | KS2 | 8-9 | 59,862 | - |
| Year 5 | KS2 | 9-10 | 59,862 | - |
| Year 6 | KS2 | 10-11 | 59,862 | - |
| Year 7 | KS3 | 11-12 | 82,540 | - |
| Year 8 | KS3 | 12-13 | 82,540 | - |
| Year 9 | KS3 | 13-14 | 82,540 | - |
| Year 10 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 14-15 | 92,879 | - |
| Year 11 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 15-16 | 92,879 | - |
| Year 12 | Sixth Form | 16-17 | 103,399 | - |
| Year 13 | Sixth Form | 17-18 | 103,399 | - |
Estimate total annual fees for your family
Transport AED 7,450-9,950/year via STS (varies by zone). Uniform AED 1,000-3,500. Meals AED 1,200-3,600/year. IGCSE/IB exam fees charged separately.
Non-refundable if place accepted; refundable if rejected
Non-refundable, deducted from Term 1 fees. Must be paid within 7 days of offer. Re-registration: 5% of tuition.
Cash, cheque, online transfer, wire transfer
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | N/A | V. GoodVery Good | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | N/A | V. GoodVery Good | GoodGood |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — November 2023
Learning through play and active learning in bespoke Learning Zones including construction, water, music, sand, and gardening. Focus on creativity, motor skills, STEAM understanding, and digital awareness.
Teaching Approach
Play-based learning in dedicated EYFS zones. High Performance Learning (HPL) framework with five cognitive performance characteristics: metacognition, linking, realising, creating, analysing.
National Curriculum for England building foundational literacy and numeracy through structured and play-based approaches.
Teaching Approach
Building foundational literacy and numeracy. Part of the Lower School (FS1-Year 4).
Goal-oriented learning with ICT integrated across all subjects. From Year 5 (Middle School entry), students access subject specialists in every area. Secondary specialists enhance curriculum in Years 5-6 for seamless Year 7 transition.
Teaching Approach
Years 3-4 (Lower School): goal-oriented focused learning. Years 5-6 (Middle School): full subject specialists, technology strengthens innovative and creative skills.
Dedicated labs for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
3 fixed suites with projectors and industry-standard software plus laptop/iPad trolleys
Engineering workshop with 3D printers and robotics equipment
Fully equipped kitchen for Food Technology curriculum
Two library rooms for younger and older students plus Arabic section
For astronomy education (offered as GCSE subject) and Duke of Edinburgh expeditions
Main auditorium for productions and performances
Specialist art workshops
Dedicated drama performance space
Mirrored walls, doubles as gymnasium
Specialist acoustic teaching rooms with 1:1 tuition rooms
In-house broadcasting and green screen facility
Indoor pool for competitive and recreational swimming
Second pool for additional aquatic activities
Full-size playing fields for football, rugby, and athletics
Main sports hall with viewing gallery
Dedicated sports hall for younger students
Fitness and conditioning facility
Outdoor court facilities
Indoor climbing facilities
Dedicated learning spaces, IT rooms, social areas, and coffee cart
Exotic flora garden with digital signboards for outdoor learning
On-campus medical facility
Principal/CEO (from 2025)
Previously Associate Principal — Whole School at WIS since 2022. Progressed through roles from Principal Outcomes and Standards to Vice Principal. Prior: Assistant Headteacher at Woodlands School and The Sweyne Park School (UK).
Former Principal/CEO (2018-2025)
BA (Hons) in English Literature. NPQH Executive Leadership. HPL Fellowship Principal. Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching. Promoted to Executive Vice President, GEMS Education.
Director of Digital Learning
Leads digital learning strategy across the school.
Head of Learning and Teaching
Oversees learning and teaching quality from EYFS to Year 13.
Vice Principal — Curriculum Strategy
Leads curriculum planning and strategy across all phases.
GEMS Wellington International School
AED 47,527 - 103,399/yr