GEMS Winchester School vs Pearl British Academy, Aldar Academies
GEMS Winchester School and Pearl British Academy, Aldar Academies are both in Al Dhafra (West) in Abu Dhabi. ADEK rates GEMS Winchester School Very good (2017-2018) and Pearl British Academy, Aldar Academies Outstanding (2020-2021). For 2026-2027, GEMS Winchester School charges AED 19,950 to AED 27,290 a year and Pearl British Academy, Aldar Academies AED 43,340 to AED 44,850 — GEMS Winchester School starts lower.
| GEMS Winchester School | Pearl British Academy, Aldar Academies | |
|---|---|---|
| ADEK rating | Very good (2017-2018) | Outstanding (2020-2021) |
| Annual fees 2026-2027 | AED 19,950 – AED 27,290 | AED 43,340 – AED 44,850 |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Area | Al Dhafra (West) | Al Dhafra (West) |
| Students (2024-2025) | — | 720 |
| Ages | 3-14 | 3-11 |
| Grades | FS1 to Year 9 | Nursery to Year 6 |
| Gender | Boys and Girls | Boys and Girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
| Accreditation | ADEK | ADEK |
| Opened | 2013 | 2007 |
Annual fees by grade (2026-2027)
| Grade | GEMS Winchester School | Pearl British Academy, Aldar Academies | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS2 | AED 19,950 | AED 44,850 | −AED 24,900 |
| KG2/Y1 | AED 22,350 | AED 44,850 | −AED 22,500 |
| G1/Y2 | AED 22,350 | AED 44,850 | −AED 22,500 |
| G2/Y3 | AED 22,350 | AED 44,850 | −AED 22,500 |
| G3/Y4 | AED 22,350 | AED 44,850 | −AED 22,500 |
| G4/Y5 | AED 22,350 | AED 44,850 | −AED 22,500 |
| G5/Y6 | AED 22,350 | AED 44,850 | −AED 22,500 |
Sources: ADEK inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Figures carry the year they belong to. Full profiles: GEMS Winchester School · Pearl British Academy, Aldar Academies · methodology
