GEMS Wellington Academy Dubai Hills
- UK EYFS
- British
- A Level
- BTEC
Per yearabout USD 12.9K–25.6K
AED 47.5K–94K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
British curriculum school in Dubai Hills serving Nursery to Sixth Form. Formerly GEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by GEMS Education. See all 54 schools of GEMS Education
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
- Nationalities
- 98
- Founded
- 2013
- Religion
- none
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Accreditations
- COBIS
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
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 |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 47,527≈ USD 12.9K |
| FS2 | AED 59,862≈ USD 16.3K |
| Year 1 | AED 59,862≈ USD 16.3K |
| Year 2 | AED 59,862≈ USD 16.3K |
| Year 3 | AED 59,862≈ USD 16.3K |
| Year 4 | AED 59,862≈ USD 16.3K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS1 | AED 47,527 (about USD 12.9K) |
| FS2 | AED 59,862 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Year 1 | AED 59,862 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Year 2 | AED 59,862 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Year 3 | AED 59,862 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Year 4 | AED 59,862 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Year 5 | AED 59,862 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Year 6 | AED 59,862 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Year 7 | AED 82,540 (about USD 22.5K) |
| Year 8 | AED 82,540 (about USD 22.5K) |
| Year 9 | AED 82,540 (about USD 22.5K) |
| Year 10 | AED 92,878 (about USD 25.3K) |
| Year 11 | AED 92,878 (about USD 25.3K) |
| Year 12 | AED 93,959 (about USD 25.6K) |
| Year 13 | AED 93,959 (about USD 25.6K) |
Source: school website (gemswellington-dubaihills.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS Wellington Academy Dubai Hills (this school) | AED 47,527 (about USD 12.9K) | AED 93,959 (about USD 25.6K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
Source: school website (gemswellington-dubaihills.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
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 (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Entry assessment, Interview
- Sibling discount
- Third child 10% (from 2026-27), fourth child 15%, fifth child 25% on tuition fees
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
Facilities
- Tennis
Sports
- Football
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Aquathlon
Arts
- Creative arts
After-school activities
- Creative arts
- Robotics
- Technology
- Sport
- Tennis
- Football
- Swimming
- Duke of Edinburgh
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
The school is inclusive and supports English learners, students of determination and gifted students in common classrooms, with teaching assistants and an inclusion team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
An enhanced version of the English National Curriculum from Nursery to Sixth Form, offering GCSE, A-level and BTEC pathways plus STEAM and enrichment.
- STEAM
- Global Futures
- Projects for Change
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes A-level and BTEC results for 2025 and GCSE and BTEC results for 2024.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Weekly GroWell lessons from Foundation Stage to Year 6 cover emotional awareness, self-regulation, character education and life skills.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
An inclusion team with SENCOs and specialist teachers gives tailored support. Level 3 students get one-to-one assistance funded by parents; Levels 1 and 2 get support at no extra cost.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
English language learners receive support from ELL staff within the inclusion team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Daily emotional check-ins and a wellbeing app support habits such as gratitude, reflection and self-kindness.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Operating since 2013, formerly GEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail, and part of the GEMS Wellington family of schools.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
A community of more than 98 nationalities that emphasises strong home-school partnerships.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Sports facilities
Runs elite sports programmes in football, tennis and swimming and has recently opened an indoor tennis facility.
- Football
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Indoor tennis
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Part of COBIS and the BSME network, with National Online Safety certification and Learning Ladders member school accreditation.
- COBIS
- BSME
- National Online Safety
- Learning Ladders
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are made through an online form and the enrolment team follows up. Applications are open for 2027-28, with limited places left in some 2026-27 year groups.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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