GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail
- UK EYFS
- British
- A Level
- BTEC
Per yearabout USD 14.1K–29.9K
AED 51.9K–110K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
British curriculum school in Dubai Hills, formerly GEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail, serving pupils from Nursery to Post-16.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · A Level
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Nursery – Post-16
- Nationalities
- 98
- Founded
- 2013
Fees
Source: Official records
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| ECC (2-3) | AED 51,917≈ USD 14.1K |
| FS 1 | AED 62,338≈ USD 17K |
| FS2 | AED 77,923≈ USD 21.2K |
| Year 1 | AED 77,923≈ USD 21.2K |
| Year 2 | AED 77,923≈ USD 21.2K |
| Year 3 | AED 77,923≈ USD 21.2K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| ECC (2-3) | AED 51,917 (about USD 14.1K) |
| FS 1 | AED 62,338 (about USD 17K) |
| FS2 | AED 77,923 (about USD 21.2K) |
| Year 1 | AED 77,923 (about USD 21.2K) |
| Year 2 | AED 77,923 (about USD 21.2K) |
| Year 3 | AED 77,923 (about USD 21.2K) |
| Year 4 | AED 77,923 (about USD 21.2K) |
| Year 5 | AED 77,923 (about USD 21.2K) |
| Year 6 | AED 77,923 (about USD 21.2K) |
| Year 7 | AED 101,900 (about USD 27.7K) |
| Year 8 | AED 101,900 (about USD 27.7K) |
| Year 9 | AED 101,900 (about USD 27.7K) |
| Year 10 | AED 109,800 (about USD 29.9K) |
| Year 11 | AED 109,800 (about USD 29.9K) |
| Year 12 | AED 109,800 (about USD 29.9K) |
| Year 13 | AED 109,800 (about USD 29.9K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail (this school) | AED 51,917 (about USD 14.1K) | AED 109,800 (about USD 29.9K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| Dubai British School Emirates Hills | AED 53,027 (about USD 14.4K) | AED 79,541 (about USD 21.7K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedEYFS · British curriculum · A Level · BTEC
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- STEM
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Football
- Tennis
- Swimming
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Compiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- BSO, COBIS
- Memberships
- COBIS
More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
Presents itself as a premium British education school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Runs a British-style curriculum from Nursery to Post-16, with stage-based learning pathways.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The school has operated since 2013 and was formerly known as GEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
A community of over 98 nationalities, emphasising strong home-school partnerships.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Sports facilities
Sport programmes span participation through to elite pathways.
- Football
- Tennis
- Swimming
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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