GEMS Winchester School Dubai
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
- BTEC
Per yearabout USD 5.55K–10.5K
AED 20.4K–38.4K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Modern British curriculum school in Dubailand, Dubai, offering education from Foundation Stage to Year 13.
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 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
International school
Fee level
Lower fees
- Grades
- FS1 – Year 13
- Founded
- 2011
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 20,370≈ USD 5.55K |
| FS2 | AED 20,370≈ USD 5.55K |
| Year 1 | AED 25,157≈ USD 6.85K |
| Year 2 | AED 25,268≈ USD 6.88K |
| Year 3 | AED 25,490≈ USD 6.94K |
| Year 4 | AED 25,602≈ USD 6.97K |
| Year 5 | AED 25,602≈ USD 6.97K |
| Year 6 | AED 26,492≈ USD 7.21K |
| Year 7 | AED 27,160≈ USD 7.4K |
| Year 8 | AED 27,160≈ USD 7.4K |
| Year 9 | AED 32,615≈ USD 8.88K |
| Year 10 | AED 35,842≈ USD 9.76K |
| Year 11 | AED 35,842≈ USD 9.76K |
| Year 12 | AED 38,403≈ USD 10.5K |
| Year 13 | AED 38,403≈ USD 10.5K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 20,370 (about USD 5.55K) |
| FS2 | AED 20,370 (about USD 5.55K) |
| Year 1 | AED 25,157 (about USD 6.85K) |
| Year 2 | AED 25,268 (about USD 6.88K) |
| Year 3 | AED 25,490 (about USD 6.94K) |
| Year 4 | AED 25,602 (about USD 6.97K) |
| Year 5 | AED 25,602 (about USD 6.97K) |
| Year 6 | AED 26,492 (about USD 7.21K) |
| Year 7 | AED 27,160 (about USD 7.4K) |
| Year 8 | AED 27,160 (about USD 7.4K) |
| Year 9 | AED 32,615 (about USD 8.88K) |
| Year 10 | AED 35,842 (about USD 9.76K) |
| Year 11 | AED 35,842 (about USD 9.76K) |
| Year 12 | AED 38,403 (about USD 10.5K) |
| Year 13 | AED 38,403 (about USD 10.5K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS Winchester School Dubai (this school) | AED 20,370 (about USD 5.55K) | AED 38,403 (about USD 10.5K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
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 (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Sibling discount
- Sibling 4: up to 25%; Sibling 5 and 6: up to 50% (school fees only)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over 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
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Sports field
- Theatre
- Arts room
- Music room
- Science labs
- Ict
- Medical
- Canteen
- Tennis court
- Garden
- Sensory garden
Sports
- Tennis
- Turf
- Sports fields
Arts
- Arts and crafts
- Music
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- pearson, AQA, CIE
- Inspection
- KHDA · Good · 2023-2024
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Welcomes students of determination, gifted students and EAL learners in a common classroom with support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Food options
Runs a canteen serving nutritious food and drinks.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Follows the British curriculum from Foundation Stage to Year 13.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Mental wellbeing
Provides counselling for students, teachers and parents, and works to raise awareness of mental health.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Established in 2011, with a mission to provide quality education.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Has high-speed internet classrooms, a multipurpose hall, auditorium, library, medical centre and canteen.
- Multi-purpose hall
- Auditorium
- Arts and crafts rooms
- Music room
- Library
- Medical centre
- Canteen
- School store
- Covered turf and multipurpose courts
- Soft board outdoor play areas
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Offers sports fields, covered outdoor recreation areas, an air-conditioned play area for Foundation Stage and tennis courts.
- Sports fields
- Covered outdoor recreation areas
- Air-conditioned play area (Foundation Stage)
- Tennis court
- Turf
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Fully equipped science labs and technology rooms are available from Year 3 for practical learning.
- Science laboratories
- Technology rooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Has art, craft and music rooms plus an auditorium for creative activities.
- Arts and crafts rooms
- Music room
- Auditorium
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Associated with several education bodies, including ALPS, Edexcel, BTEC, AQA, Cambridge and BSME.
- ALPS
- Edexcel Approved Examination Centre
- Edexcel BTEC
- AQA
- Oxford AQA
- Cambridge International Examinations
- BSME
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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