GEMS Wellington International School vs Kings School
GEMS Wellington International School and Kings School are both in Umm Suqeim & Sufouh in Dubai. KHDA rates GEMS Wellington International School Outstanding (2023-2024) and Kings School Outstanding (2023-2024). For 2026-2027, GEMS Wellington International School charges AED 47,527 to AED 103,399 a year and Kings School AED 47,179 to AED 71,801 — Kings School starts lower.
| GEMS Wellington International School | Kings School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Outstanding (2023-2024) | Outstanding (2023-2024) |
| Annual fees 2026-2027 | AED 47,527 – AED 103,399 | AED 47,179 – AED 71,801 |
| Curriculum | UK* | UK* |
| Area | Umm Suqeim & Sufouh | Umm Suqeim & Sufouh |
| Students (2023-2024) | 2,904 | 1,131 |
| Teachers | 218 | 86 |
| Ages | 3 to 18 | 3-11 |
| Grades | FS1 to Year 13 | FS1-Year 6 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
| Accreditation | IB, BSO | BSO/BSME |
| External examinations | GCSE,IBDP | EYFS / National Curriculum for England |
| Opened | 2005 | 2004 |
Annual fees by grade (2026-2027)
| Grade | GEMS Wellington International School | Kings School | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS 1 | AED 47,527 | AED 47,179 | +AED 348 |
| FS2 | AED 59,862 | AED 47,179 | +AED 12,683 |
| YEAR 1 | AED 59,862 | AED 59,491 | +AED 371 |
| YEAR 2 | AED 59,862 | AED 59,491 | +AED 371 |
| YEAR 3 | AED 59,862 | AED 59,491 | +AED 371 |
| YEAR 4 | AED 59,862 | AED 59,491 | +AED 371 |
| YEAR 5 | AED 59,862 | AED 71,801 | −AED 11,939 |
| YEAR 6 | AED 59,862 | AED 71,801 | −AED 11,939 |
Sources: KHDA inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Figures carry the year they belong to. Full profiles: GEMS Wellington International School · Kings School · methodology
