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GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail

Q: Where is GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.C located in Dubai?

GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail is located in JLT Hills & Park , in the Al Khail area providing excellent access for families in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan , The Greens , and Dubai Marina corridor.

Q: What curriculum does GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.C offer?

The school delivers the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.C?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13 , providing continuous education from age 3 to 18 years.

Q: What are the tuition fees at GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.C?

Tuition ranges from AED 77,923 to AED 101,900 per year, based on year group. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.C best suited for?

GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail is best suited for British expatriates and families seeking quality UK curriculum at accessible fee levels. The school attracts residents of JLT , Discovery Gardens , Al Furjan , and The Greens who value the prestigious Wellington Academy heritage.

Also known as gems wellington al khail

4.3

2023-2024Very good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

52K - 110K AED

Location

Al Quoz

About GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail is a British school located in Al Khail, Dubai, welcoming students since 2013. The school provides education following the UK National Curriculum for children from FS1 through to Year 13.

The academy serves approximately 2,450 boys and girls aged 3 to 18 years. Students progress through the Early Years Foundation Stage, primary, and secondary phases within a co-educational environment designed to support learners at every stage of their development.

Academic programmes follow the UK curriculum framework, preparing students for GCSE and IGCSE examinations. GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail holds BSO accreditation and has received a "Very Good" rating from KHDA in the 2023-2024 inspection cycle.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 51,917 to AED 109,800. The campus offers convenient access for families residing in Al Qouz First, Al Qouz Second, and Al Qouz Fourth.

Location

Dubai Hills

Latest from GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

4 Jun 2025Award
WDH U13 girls take 1st place at DASSA Aquathlon Championships
GEMS Wellington – Dubai Hills teams competed at the DASSA Aquathlon Championships at Hamdan Sports Complex. The U13 girls' team finished first overall, with three of its athletes in the top five, and a WDH athlete won his race for the second straight year, 23 seconds ahead of the runner-up.
Source: school website
3 Jun 2025New campus
WDH opens air-conditioned indoor tennis facility with Rackets Academy
GEMS Wellington – Dubai Hills has unveiled a new fully covered, air-conditioned indoor tennis facility built in partnership with Rackets Academy, allowing year-round tennis coaching and PE lessons regardless of the heat. The facility is integrated into PE lessons for the remainder of the term.
Source: school website
3 Jun 2025Curriculum
WDH embeds Happy Confident Company wellbeing programme in GroWell curriculum
GEMS Wellington – Dubai Hills says its GroWell curriculum embeds The Happy Confident Company's personal development and mental wellness programme from Foundation Stage to Year 6, with weekly lessons covering self-belief, resilience and empathy and helping children understand more than 100 emotions.
Source: school website

Fees & Admissions

The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.

Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
ECC (2-3)2026-2027 (year unverified)	51,917 AED	~4,326 AED
FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)	62,338 AED	~5,195 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	77,923 AED	~6,494 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	77,923 AED	~6,494 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	77,923 AED	~6,494 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	77,923 AED	~6,494 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	77,923 AED	~6,494 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	77,923 AED	~6,494 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	77,923 AED	~6,494 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	101,900 AED	~8,492 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	101,900 AED	~8,492 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	101,900 AED	~8,492 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	109,800 AED	~9,150 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	109,800 AED	~9,150 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	109,800 AED	~9,150 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	109,800 AED	~9,150 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its third consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 7 times since 2015-2016.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Senior leaders' vision to achieve high performance within an inclusive learning community
Outstanding progress in English, mathematics and science
Students' excellent personal development, understanding of Islamic values and social responsibility
The Local Advisory Board's commitment to continuous improvement, together with parental engagement as partners
Very effective daily management of the school campus

What the school was asked to improve

Improve teaching, students' learning skills and assessment practices
Review the provision for wellbeing and monitor its implementation and impact
Ensure consistency in the quality of classroom support for students of determination

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–25), inspected 08 to 12 January 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 17 improved, 0 declined and 68 kept the same rating.

Students

2,150 → 2,450

+300 (+14%)

Teachers

157 → 191

+34 (+22%)

Students of determination

265 → 282

+17 (+6%)

Emirati students

97 → 86

-11 (-11%)

Improved

Islamic Education — Attainment · Post-16: Acceptable → Good
Islamic Education — Progress · Primary: Good → Very good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Post-16: Acceptable → Good
English — Attainment · Secondary: Very good → Outstanding
English — Progress · Secondary: Very good → Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment · Primary: Very good → Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress · Secondary: Very good → Outstanding
Science — Attainment · Primary: Very good → Outstanding

and 9 more

Did GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 1 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.

Enhance teachers' confidence in promoting students' learning skills during day-to-day lessonsNo change yet
12 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Sustain students' good progress in Islamic Education and Arabic as a first language to raise attainmentImproved
Islamic Education — Attainment (Post-16): Acceptable → Good · Islamic Education — Progress (Primary): Good → Very good · Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Post-16): Acceptable → Good
Share the highly effective provision for students of determination evident in the early years more widely across the schoolNo change yet
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (85 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Good	Very good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Post-16	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Post-16	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Outstanding
English — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Outstanding
English — Progress	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Very good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Outstanding
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Primary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Personal and social development
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	Very good	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Very good	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Very good	Outstanding
Protection, care, guidance and support
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Very good	Very good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Parents and the community	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Very good

GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail received a very good overall rating. Personal development, care, self-evaluation, governance and resource management are outstanding, and teaching in Foundation Stage is outstanding. Progress in English, mathematics and science is strong across phases, while attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic remains weaker, especially in Secondary and Post-16.

Strengths noted by inspectors

The principal's pivotal role in sustaining a shared vision among staff, students and parents
Students' outstanding progress in English and mathematics in Foundation Stage, Primary and Post-16
Students' positive attitudes, understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures
Strong procedures for keeping students safe, cared for, guided and supported
Outstanding self-evaluation, governance, partnership with parents and management of staffing, facilities and resources

What the school was asked to improve

Enhance teachers' confidence in promoting students' learning skills during day-to-day lessons
Sustain students' good progress in Islamic Education and Arabic as a first language to raise attainment
Share the highly effective provision for students of determination evident in the early years more widely across the school

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 20 to 24 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Very good

2019-2020Very good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.C located in Dubai?

GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail is located in JLT Hills & Park, in the Al Khail area providing excellent access for families in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, The Greens, and Dubai Marina corridor.

What curriculum does GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.C offer?

The school delivers the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage through GCSE and A-Level qualifications.

What age groups and grade levels are available at GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.C?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13, providing continuous education from age 3 to 18 years.

What are the tuition fees at GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.C?

Tuition ranges from AED 77,923 to AED 101,900 per year, based on year group. Additional fees may apply.

Who is GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail L.L.C best suited for?

GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail is best suited for British expatriates and families seeking quality UK curriculum at accessible fee levels. The school attracts residents of JLT, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, and The Greens who value the prestigious Wellington Academy heritage.

What is GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its third consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 7 times since 2015-2016.

What did KHDA inspectors say about GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail in 2023-2024?

Inspectors rated GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail as Very good overall, with outstanding personal development and progress in English, mathematics and science. Leadership fosters an inclusive learning community. Improvements are needed in teaching consistency, assessment practices, wellbeing implementation, and support for students of determination. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: senior leaders' vision to achieve high performance within an inclusive learning community; outstanding progress in English, mathematics and science; students' excellent personal development, understanding of Islamic values and social responsibility; the Local Advisory Board's commitment to continuous improvement, together with parental engagement as partners; very effective daily management of the school campus.

What was GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: improve teaching, students' learning skills and assessment practices; review the provision for wellbeing and monitor its implementation and impact; ensure consistency in the quality of classroom support for students of determination.

Has GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 17 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 68 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Attainment (Post-16) from Acceptable to Good, Islamic Education — Progress (Primary) from Good to Very good, Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Post-16) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 2,150 to 2,450 students (+14%). Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 1 was followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

FS1 to Year 13

Age

3 to 18

Students

2,450

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

ELIZABETH ANN HAYDON

Since 1/8/2020

Opening year

2013

Teachers

191 (+70 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

British

Largest nationality students

Arabic

Emirati students

Determination students

282

Accreditation

BSO

Curriculum examinations

GCSE;IGCSE

Last inspection: 08 to 12 January 2024

About GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Annual tuition fees range from AED 51,917 to AED 109,800. The campus offers convenient access for families residing in Al Qouz First, Al Qouz Second, and Al Qouz Fourth.

Latest from GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

4 Jun 2025Award

WDH U13 girls take 1st place at DASSA Aquathlon Championships

GEMS Wellington – Dubai Hills teams competed at the DASSA Aquathlon Championships at Hamdan Sports Complex. The U13 girls' team finished first overall, with three of its athletes in the top five, and a WDH athlete won his race for the second straight year, 23 seconds ahead of the runner-up.

Source: school website

3 Jun 2025New campus

WDH opens air-conditioned indoor tennis facility with Rackets Academy

GEMS Wellington – Dubai Hills has unveiled a new fully covered, air-conditioned indoor tennis facility built in partnership with Rackets Academy, allowing year-round tennis coaching and PE lessons regardless of the heat. The facility is integrated into PE lessons for the remainder of the term.

Source: school website

3 Jun 2025Curriculum

WDH embeds Happy Confident Company wellbeing programme in GroWell curriculum

GEMS Wellington – Dubai Hills says its GroWell curriculum embeds The Happy Confident Company's personal development and mental wellness programme from Foundation Stage to Year 6, with weekly lessons covering self-belief, resilience and empathy and helping children understand more than 100 emotions.

Source: school website

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

ECC (2-3)2026-2027 (year unverified)

51,917 AED

~4,326 AED

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

62,338 AED

~5,195 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

77,923 AED

~6,494 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

77,923 AED

~6,494 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

77,923 AED

~6,494 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

77,923 AED

~6,494 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

77,923 AED

~6,494 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

77,923 AED

~6,494 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

77,923 AED

~6,494 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

101,900 AED

~8,492 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

101,900 AED

~8,492 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

101,900 AED

~8,492 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

109,800 AED

~9,150 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

109,800 AED

~9,150 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

109,800 AED

~9,150 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

109,800 AED

~9,150 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its third consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 7 times since 2015-2016.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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