The Westminster School Dubai
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic
Phone
Website
Address
Al Qusais, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
6 ProgrammesFS1-FS2
2 years / pre_k
Foundation Stage for ages 3-4. EYFS play-based learning. Teacher ratio 1:23.
Year 1-6 (Primary)
6 years / primary
Key Stage 1-2. National Curriculum for England. Arabic and Islamic Studies. 180 classrooms.
Year 7-8
2 years / secondary
Key Stage 3. Subject-specialist teaching. Separate facilities for boys and girls. Teacher ratio 1:18.
Year 9-10 (IGCSE)
2 years / secondary
Key Stage 3-4. IGCSE programme through Cambridge and London examination boards.
Year 11 (IGCSE)
1 year / secondary
Key Stage 4 IGCSE examination year.
Year 12-13 (A-Level)
2 years / post_secondary
Sixth Form. AS and A-Level qualifications. University preparation.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1-FS2 | EYFS | 3-5 | 9,362 | - |
| Year 1-6 | Primary | 5-11 | 11,565 | - |
| Year 7-8 | KS3 | 11-13 | 12,482 | - |
| Year 9-10 | KS3-KS4 | 13-15 | 14,686 | - |
| Year 11 | KS4 (IGCSE) | 15-16 | 18,203 | - |
| Year 12-13 | KS5 (A-Level) | 16-18 | 18,203 | - |
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One of the most affordable British schools in Dubai. Part of GEMS Education. Established 1995. Microsoft Showcase School. 5,241 students from 70+ nationalities. 2 doctors and 3 nurses on campus.
Payment Information
Invoiced from admission, payable in advance at start of each term
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — January 2024
Curriculum
UK EYFS. Play-based learning with specialist Arabic and PE. Teacher ratio 1:23.
Teaching Approach
Play-based EYFS in dedicated Foundation Stage area.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
National Curriculum for England. Arabic and Islamic Studies. Art, craft, and music rooms. Three libraries. Microsoft Showcase School technology.
Teaching Approach
National Curriculum with Microsoft mobile and cloud technology. Inter-house competitions in sports, speaking, dance, quizzes, art, and music.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IGCSE programme through Cambridge and London examination boards. Separate facilities for boys and girls. Teacher ratio 1:18. TWS Radio and Newsroom multimedia club.
Teaching Approach
IGCSE with subject specialists. Very Good teaching quality. Separate boys/girls facilities from Year 7. Large astroturf for sports.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
Facilities
Large campus in Al Qusais with 180 purpose-built classrooms serving FS1 to Year 13. Three well-resourced libraries, specialist science labs, computer labs, art/craft/music rooms, audio-visual room with multimedia, large astroturf, indoor sports facilities (badminton, chess, gymnastics, table tennis), outdoor sports (athletics, basketball, football, volleyball, hockey). Separate facilities for boys and girls from Year 7. Well-stocked canteen. Medical facilities with 2 doctors and 3 nurses.
Academic
180 Classrooms
180 purpose-built classrooms with modern technology. Microsoft Showcase School.
Science Laboratories
Specialist science labs for practical experiments.
Computer Labs
Computer labs with mobile and cloud technology.
3 Libraries
Three well-resourced libraries with books, periodicals, and research materials.
Audio-Visual Room
Multi-media facilities room. Home of TWS Radio and TWS Newsroom.
Sports & Recreation
Large Astroturf
Large astroturf for football, hockey, athletics, and outdoor sports.
Indoor Sports Facilities
Indoor facilities for badminton, carom, chess, gymnastics, and table tennis.
Basketball Court & Track
Outdoor basketball court and athletics track.
Performance & Arts
Art, Craft & Music Rooms
Dedicated art, craft, and music rooms for creative subjects.
General
Medical Centre
2 doctors and 3 full-time nurses providing comprehensive medical support.
Canteen
Well-stocked canteen with healthy, nutritious meal options.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Carl Roberts
Executive Principal & CEO
Executive Principal and CEO of The Westminster School Dubai since January 2019. Also serves as Brand Ambassador for Westminster Schools within GEMS Education.