GEMS Wellington International School is one of the most highly rated schools in the city, a British school in Al Sufouh that also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the sixth form. Founded in 2005 and part of the GEMS Education group, it teaches from the Foundation Stage to Year 13 and has held the KHDA's Outstanding rating across many consecutive inspection cycles. It features in our directory of the IB schools in Dubai within the wider Dubai international schools market.
This profile sets out the dual IB and A Level offer, the premium fee band, the admissions calendar and the community around the school. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed.
GEMS Wellington International School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | National Curriculum for England; IGCSE, GCSE, IB Diploma and A Level from 2025 |
|---|---|
| Stage range | FS1 to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Regulator and rating | KHDA rated Outstanding (sustained over many cycles) |
| Fee band | Premium tier (see Dubai fees guide) |
| Campus area | Al Sufouh, Sheikh Zayed Road |
Curriculum and academics
GEMS Wellington International School teaches the National Curriculum for England, taking pupils through the English key stages to IGCSE and GCSE, then offers a choice at sixth form between the IB Diploma Programme and, from the 2025 to 2026 year, the A Level route. Running both senior pathways side by side lets families pick the IB Diploma for a broad profile or A Levels for subject specialism, matched to the university destination.
The combination is demanding to resource, which is part of why the school's sustained Outstanding rating carries weight. Pupils progress to universities across the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe and beyond, with the pathway chosen to suit the destination.
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GEMS Wellington International School fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| FS1 (Pre-KG) | AED 47,527 |
| Years 3 to 6 | AED 59,862 |
| Years 7 to 9 | AED 82,540 |
| Years 10 to 11 | AED 92,879 |
| Years 12 to 13 | AED 103,399 |
Source: GEMS Wellington International School (whichschooladvisor.com / school fees page). British and IB (KHDA, rated Outstanding). Banded by grade range. Excludes application fee and admission deposit. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
GEMS Wellington International School sits in the premium tier of the Dubai market. Published tuition for 2025 to 2026 runs from around AED 48,000 in the early years to roughly AED 103,000 in the senior grades, as mapped in our Dubai school fees guide. The pricing reflects both the Outstanding rating and the cost of resourcing the dual IB and A Level offer at sixth form.
Plan for the premium tier extras on top of tuition: a registration charge, a capital or facility levy, transport if you live outside the immediate area, and examination entry fees for the IB Diploma or A Levels in the senior years. To see how it compares with the city's other authorised programmes, read our pick of the best IB schools in Dubai.
Admissions and intake
The school runs an August to June academic year and admits across year groups subject to availability, with the Foundation Stage the main early intake and the sixth form a second key entry point as pupils choose between the IB Diploma and A Levels. As one of the most sought after schools in the city, it frequently operates waiting lists at popular grades, so early application in the published window is important.
Admission is based on prior school reports, age appropriate assessment and, in the senior school, evidence that the applicant can manage the chosen IB or A Level workload. Applicants should prepare recent report cards, passport and visa documents and a transfer certificate where the KHDA requires one.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Al Sufouh, a coastal district of western Dubai on the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor between Knowledge Park and the Palm Jumeirah, close to Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers and the Emirates Hills villa belt. The location places it among the most established school addresses in the city and within easy reach of the western neighbourhoods where much of its parent body lives.
For the wider view of how this school sits alongside the all ability British, American and Indian options across the emirate, see the Dubai schools hub.
GEMS Wellington International School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are GEMS Wellington International School fees?
Published tuition for 2025 to 2026 runs from around AED 48,000 in the early years to roughly AED 103,000 in the senior grades, placing the school in Dubai's premium fee tier. The KHDA approves the maximum each year, so confirm the figure for your child's grade.
Does GEMS Wellington International School offer the IB?
Yes. At sixth form pupils choose between the IB Diploma Programme and, from the 2025 to 2026 year, the A Level route, having worked through the National Curriculum for England to IGCSE and GCSE in the earlier years.
Is GEMS Wellington International School a good school?
The school has held the KHDA's Outstanding rating across many consecutive inspection cycles, one of the strongest records in the emirate. Whether it suits your child depends on your preference for the dual IB and A Level offer and the Al Sufouh location.
Where is GEMS Wellington International School located?
The school is in Al Sufouh, a coastal district of western Dubai on the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor, close to Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers and the Emirates Hills villa belt.
When do GEMS Wellington International School applications open?
The school runs an August to June year and opens admissions ahead of each session, with the Foundation Stage and the sixth form the main intakes. It often runs waiting lists, so apply early.
