GEMS Wellington Primary School is a primary phase school in the Satwa district of Dubai, delivering the National Curriculum for England to children aged three to eleven. Founded in 2007 and part of the GEMS Education group, it takes pupils from FS1 to Year 6 and holds the KHDA's Very Good rating, with an Outstanding judgement in its British Schools Overseas report. It is one of the established primary options in the wider Dubai international schools market and a common feeder into the city's British secondary schools.
This profile sets out the curriculum, the fee band, the admissions calendar and the community around the school. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed.
GEMS Wellington Primary School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | National Curriculum for England (Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 and 2) |
|---|---|
| Stage range | FS1 to Year 6 (ages 3 to 11) |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Regulator and rating | KHDA rated Very Good; Outstanding in its British Schools Overseas report |
| Group | GEMS Education |
| Fee band | Mid to upper tier (see Dubai fees guide) |
| Campus area | Satwa, central Dubai |
Curriculum and academics
GEMS Wellington Primary School follows the British curriculum throughout, moving children from the Early Years Foundation Stage into Key Stages 1 and 2. As a primary phase school it concentrates entirely on the years to age eleven, which lets it build literacy, numeracy and a broad foundation before pupils transfer to a secondary school for Year 7.
Because teaching ends at Year 6, families plan the secondary move early. Many pupils progress to GEMS senior schools or other British secondaries in the city, where they continue to IGCSE and then either A Levels or the IB Diploma. The primary focus means there are no public examination results at this stage, so parents weigh the school on its inspection record and its transition support rather than on league tables.
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GEMS Wellington Primary School fees
GEMS Wellington Primary School sits in the mid to upper band of the Dubai market, a level below the city's premium senior schools but above the budget tier. The KHDA approves the maximum tuition each year, and the figure for a primary place is best confirmed for the specific year group against our Dubai school fees guide rather than estimated.
Budget beyond tuition for the usual Dubai extras: a one off registration charge, a refundable deposit, uniform and books, and school transport if you live outside Satwa. A medical and supplies charge is also common at primary level.
Admissions and intake
The school runs an August to June academic year. The main entry point is FS1, with smaller numbers of places across the primary years as families relocate. Popular year groups can carry waiting lists, so applying in the published window matters.
Admission at this age is based on age appropriate assessment and prior nursery or school records rather than formal testing. Prepare your child's most recent reports, passport and visa copies and a transfer certificate where the KHDA requires one.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Satwa, a long established central neighbourhood between Jumeirah and the Trade Centre district, within easy reach of Al Wasl, Jumeirah and the city centre. The location suits families living in the older central communities who want a British primary without a long commute.
Once a child finishes Year 6, the next decision is the secondary school, so it helps to read the school alongside the Dubai schools hub and the city's primary schools in Dubai directory to map the full pathway.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are GEMS Wellington Primary School fees?
The school sits in the mid to upper tier of the Dubai primary market. The KHDA approves the maximum each year, so confirm the exact figure for your child's year group; our Dubai fees guide maps the bands across the city.
What curriculum does GEMS Wellington Primary School follow?
It teaches the National Curriculum for England across the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 and 2, taking children from FS1 to Year 6.
Is GEMS Wellington Primary School a good school?
It holds the KHDA's Very Good rating and was judged Outstanding in its British Schools Overseas report. Whether it suits your family depends on the central Satwa location and your secondary plan, since the school ends at Year 6.
What ages does GEMS Wellington Primary School take?
Children from age three in FS1 through to age eleven in Year 6. Pupils then transfer to a secondary school for Year 7.
When do GEMS Wellington Primary School applications open?
The school runs an August to June year and opens admissions ahead of each session, with FS1 the main intake. Apply early as primary places fill quickly.
