GEMS Wellington International School
- British
- UK EYFS
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
Per yearabout USD 12.9K–28.2K
AED 47.5K–103K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
British curriculum and IB school in the Al Sufouh area of Dubai, on an eight-acre campus. Part of the GEMS group. Rated Outstanding by DSIB since 2009.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Run directly by GEMS Education. See all 54 schools of GEMS Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
British · UK EYFS · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- FS1 – Year 13
- Scholarships
- Yes
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead 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 |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | 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 | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | 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 92,879 (about USD 25.3K) |
| Year 11 | AED 92,879 (about USD 25.3K) |
| Year 12 (UK) | AED 103,399 (about USD 28.2K) |
| Year 13 (UK) | AED 103,399 (about USD 28.2K) |
| Year 12 (IB) | AED 103,399 (about USD 28.2K) |
| Year 13 (IB) | AED 103,399 (about USD 28.2K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS Wellington International School (this school) | AED 47,527 (about USD 12.9K) | AED 103,399 (about USD 28.2K) |
| St. Mary's Catholic High School Dubai | AED 7,361 (about USD 2K) | AED 15,812 (about USD 4.31K) |
| Mirdif American School | AED 25,944 (about USD 7.06K) | AED 47,081 (about USD 12.8K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| Greenwood International School | AED 20,124 (about USD 5.48K) | AED 30,860 (about USD 8.4K) |
| Ranches Primary School | AED 50,436 (about USD 13.7K) | AED 61,643 (about USD 16.8K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · 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: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related) · British curriculum · EYFS
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 36
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Library
- Sports field
- Dance
- Science labs
- Art studio
- Music
Sports
- Football astro turf
- Swimming
- Fitness studio
- Basketball
- Netball
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Dance
Arts
- Music
- Dance
- Theatre
- Media filmmaking
After-school activities
- Duke of Edinburgh International Award
- Creativity, Activity & Service
- External Extra Curricular Activities
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COBIS
- Inspection
- DSIB · Outstanding
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Country affiliation
Presented as a British curriculum school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Part of the GEMS schools group, led day to day by an Executive Principal and CEO.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the British curriculum and offers the IB Diploma and Career-related Programme. Organised into Lower, Middle and Upper School.
- Lower School
- Middle School
- Upper School
- IB Diploma (DP)
- IB Career-related Programme (CP)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports an IB Diploma average of 36 points, with 95% of students scoring 30 or more and 60% scoring 35 or more.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Has operated for more than 20 years and has been rated Outstanding by DSIB since 2009.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Values the wider community of parents, teachers and alumni. The WISPA parent association runs events and fundraising.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
WISPA is a parents' body that organises social, academic, performance, sports and fundraising events and supports volunteers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
An eight-acre campus with classrooms, science labs, a theatre and sports facilities, with all phases on the same site.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes a floodlit 3G pitch, a 25m indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a fitness studio and courts for tennis, basketball, netball and volleyball.
- 3G floodlit astro turf
- 25m indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Fitness studio
- Gymnasium
- Tennis, basketball, netball, volleyball courts
- Dance studio
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Practical facilities include science labs, a design technology workshop, a food technology suite, robotics and 3D printers.
- Science labs
- Design technology workshop
- Food technology suite
- Robotics
- 3D printers
- Green screen
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Includes a 472-seat theatre, music rooms, a media suite and the Falcon Centre, a dedicated Sixth Form area.
- WIS Theatre (472 seats)
- Music rooms
- Media suite
- Falcon Centre
- Cafeteria
- Indoor climbing walls
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Places are currently limited. Families are asked to contact the admissions team for availability by year group.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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