Dubai English Speaking School (College) vs GEMS Wellington Academy
Dubai English Speaking School (College) and GEMS Wellington Academy are both in Silicon Oasis & Academic in Dubai. KHDA rates Dubai English Speaking School (College) Outstanding (2023-2024) and GEMS Wellington Academy Very good (2023-2024). For 2026-2027, Dubai English Speaking School (College) charges AED 84,325 to AED 90,633 a year and GEMS Wellington Academy AED 40,340 to AED 91,093 — GEMS Wellington Academy starts lower.
| Dubai English Speaking School (College) | GEMS Wellington Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Outstanding (2023-2024) | Very good (2023-2024) |
| Annual fees 2026-2027 | AED 84,325 – AED 90,633 | AED 40,340 – AED 91,093 |
| Curriculum | UK* | UK* |
| Area | Silicon Oasis & Academic | Silicon Oasis & Academic |
| Students (2023-2024) | 1,851 | 4,126 |
| Teachers | 170 | 333 |
| Ages | 11 to 18 | 3 to 18 |
| Grades | Year 7 to Year 13 | FS1 to Year 13 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English | |
| Accreditation | BSO/BSME | BSO |
| External examinations | IGCSE/GCSE/A Levels | IGCSE, GCSE, IBDP, and A Level |
| Opened | 2005 | 2011 |
Annual fees by grade (2026-2027)
| Grade | Dubai English Speaking School (College) | GEMS Wellington Academy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR 7 | AED 84,325 | AED 80,681 | +AED 3,644 |
| YEAR 8 | AED 84,325 | AED 80,681 | +AED 3,644 |
| YEAR 9 | AED 84,325 | AED 80,681 | +AED 3,644 |
| YEAR 10 | AED 84,325 | AED 83,284 | +AED 1,041 |
| YEAR 11 | AED 84,325 | AED 83,284 | +AED 1,041 |
| YEAR 12 | AED 90,633 | AED 91,093 | −AED 460 |
| YEAR 13 | AED 90,633 | AED 91,093 | −AED 460 |
Sources: KHDA inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Figures carry the year they belong to. Full profiles: Dubai English Speaking School (College) · GEMS Wellington Academy · methodology
