The Winchester School
The Winchester School
Founded in 2003 and operated by GEMS Education, The Winchester School in Jebel Ali is a large British curriculum school teaching the National Curriculum for England from FS1 to Year 13, with IGCSE, AS and A Level pathways alongside BTEC Level 3 diplomas. Its stored KHDA judgements are from the 2023-2024 inspection, at which it was rated Very Good overall, with 4,303 students on roll taught by 234 teachers and 49 teaching assistants, a ratio of about 18 to 1. The school has been rated Very Good by KHDA since 2016. It supports 414 students of determination, close to 10 per cent of the roll, and KHDA rated its provision for them Very Good. Science is rated Outstanding for both attainment and progress in every phase. In June 2025, 57% of IGCSE entries were graded A*-A and 35% of A Level entries were graded A*-A, with a 100% A Level pass rate. The largest national group among both students and teachers is Indian.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Fees are for September 2026 to June 2027 and are unchanged from last year; KHDA records that the school requested no increase. Tuition is paid in three termly instalments of 40%, 30% and 30%, due in advance by 1 September, 1 January and 1 April, and may be paid online, by card, cheque, cash or wire transfer. Returning students pay a re-registration deposit of 5% of tuition, and new students an enrolment fee of up to 10%, both deducted from the first term. The school's page gives an application fee of AED 525 while KHDA's fact sheet states AED 500 including assessment, so confirm the current figure with the school. Sibling discounts begin at the fourth child, up to 25%, rising to up to 50% from the fifth; staff, scholarship and management concessions run up to 100%, and the Sheikha Fatima Award covers one girl in full. Uniform costs AED 650 to 2,400, books AED 100 to 600 and a digital device AED 515; transport is AED 5,000 to 8,000 and is invoiced separately, as are examination fees. Withdrawal requires 60 days notice.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Play-based early years programme following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, developing children across seven areas of learning in a nurturing, air-conditioned environment.
National Curriculum for England across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, providing a broad and balanced education with specialist teaching in upper primary and integration of STEAM across the curriculum.
Broad Key Stage 3 curriculum preparing students for IGCSE with emphasis on developing subject-specific skills, independent learning, and critical thinking across disciplines.
International GCSE programme combining core and elective subjects. In June 2025, 57% of entries were graded A*-A, 81% A*-B and 91% A*-C.
Sixth Form offering A Levels, AS Levels, International A Levels, and BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in Information Technology, Business Studies and Applied Science. In June 2025, 35% of A Level entries were graded A*-A and 64% A*-B, with a 100% pass rate.
All classrooms equipped with interactive LED screens, internet access, and student lockers
Well-equipped laboratories in both primary and secondary buildings for biology, chemistry, and physics practicals
Six computer labs with multimedia capabilities and internet connectivity for ICT and computing lessons
Two dedicated STEAM spaces (primary and secondary) featuring LEGO, robotics, 3D printers, and doodlers
Modern computing facility for BTEC vocational qualification programmes
Modern amenities for culinary skill development and food technology lessons
Two well-resourced libraries serving primary and secondary students with extensive book and periodical collections
Multiple outdoor sports fields for football, cricket, athletics, and other field sports
Principal & CEO
Principal of The Winchester School since 2016, leading the school through sustained Very Good KHDA ratings and a period of significant academic growth. Oversees a community of over 4,300 students and 280+ staff.
Vice Principal
Head of Secondary
Head of Primary
Deputy Head of Secondary & Academic Advisor
Deputy Head of Primary
Head of Inclusion
Head of Well Being
Head of Arabic & Islamic Education
Health & Safety Advisor, Head of PE - Primary, ASA Coordinator & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Manager School Operations
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