Affordable British Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Also known as gems winchester abu dhabi
British
20K - 27K AED
Madinat Zayed
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
GEMS Winchester School is a British school located in Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi. The school opened in 2013 and delivers the National Curriculum of England, providing students with a strong academic foundation combined with character development and leadership opportunities.
The school operates as a co-educational institution, welcoming both boys and girls. Students learn within a supportive environment where regular communication between teachers and parents helps each child reach their potential.
GEMS Winchester School follows the UK National Curriculum from Foundation Stage through to Year 9. The educational approach balances traditional teaching methods with contemporary learning strategies, encouraging independent thinking and building student confidence. A variety of extracurricular activities complement the academic programme.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 19,950 to AED 27,290. The Madinat Zayed campus is conveniently accessible for families residing in Sector-4, the Gold Souk and Post Office area, and Zayed City.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 19,950 AED | ~1,663 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,350 AED | ~1,863 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,350 AED | ~1,863 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,350 AED | ~1,863 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,350 AED | ~1,863 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,350 AED | ~1,863 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 22,350 AED | ~1,863 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 27,290 AED | ~2,274 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 27,290 AED | ~2,274 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 27,290 AED | ~2,274 AED | - |
ADEK rated GEMS Winchester School "Very good" in its 2017-2018 inspection, up from "Good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 4 times since 2013-2014.
GEMS Winchester School was rated Very Good overall in this Abu Dhabi (ADEK) inspection. Teaching, assessment, learning skills, health and safety, care and support, and leadership were all judged Very Good, with most subjects rated Very Good, though attainment and progress in Social Studies remained Good.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2017-2018 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 06-Jun-2022 to 09-Jun-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2017-2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | ||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Arabic First Language — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| English — Attainment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| English — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| Sciences — Attainment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Sciences — Attainment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Sciences — Attainment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Arabic First Language — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good |
| English — Progress | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Very good |
| English — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| English — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Sciences — Progress | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Very good |
| Sciences — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Sciences — Progress | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Learning skills | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Very good |
| Learning skills | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Learning skills | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Teaching and assessment | ||
| Teaching | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Very good |
| Teaching | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Teaching | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Assessment | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Very good |
| Assessment | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Assessment | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | ||
| Health & safety | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Very good |
| Health & safety | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Health & safety | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Care & support | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Very good |
| Care & support | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Very good |
| Care & support | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good |
| Leadership and management | ||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Very good |
| Self evaluation & improvement | Whole school | Very good |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | Very good |
| Management | Whole school | Very good |
Inspectors judged the school satisfactory overall (Band B), with improving student attainment and progress now at age-appropriate levels. Teaching quality was satisfactory in most classes but unsatisfactory in many Year 1 to 3 lessons. A new leadership team had raised morale and communication, though monitoring of teaching's impact on learning needed to be more rigorous.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2014-2015 (PDF, pages 1–13), inspected 01 – 04 March 2015. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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