GEMS Winchester School

Q: Where is GEMS Winchester School located in Dubai?

GEMS Winchester School is located in Dubailand & Ranches , established in Dubailand providing British curriculum education to the expanding communities of Dubailand, Remraam, Living Legends, and Falcon City.

Q: What curriculum does GEMS Winchester School offer?

The school follows 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 Winchester School?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13 , providing education from age 3 to 18 across all stages.

Q: What are the tuition fees at GEMS Winchester School?

Annual fees range from AED 20,370 to AED 38,403 , depending on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is GEMS Winchester School best suited for?

GEMS Winchester School is best suited for cost-conscious families in Dubailand seeking quality British education at competitive fee levels. The school attracts residents of Dubailand , Remraam , Living Legends , and Falcon City who value solid academic foundations within their budget.

3.6

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

20K - 38K AED

Location

Dubailand

About GEMS Winchester School

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

GEMS Winchester School is a British school established in 2011 in DubaiLand. The school provides UK education for boys and girls aged 3 to 18, offering classes from FS1 to Year 13.

The school serves approximately 4,128 students, ensuring a balanced environment across different age groups. Classes follow the UK National Curriculum framework, preparing learners for future academic success.

Students at GEMS Winchester School pursue IGCSE, A-Level, and AS qualifications. The institution holds BSO accreditation and has received a "Good" rating from KHDA for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 20,370 to AED 38,403. The campus is conveniently located for residents of Dubai Land, making it accessible for families in the area.

Location

DubaiLand

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
FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)	20,370 AED	~1,698 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	20,370 AED	~1,698 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	25,157 AED	~2,096 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	25,268 AED	~2,106 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	25,490 AED	~2,124 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	25,602 AED	~2,134 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	25,602 AED	~2,134 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	26,492 AED	~2,208 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	27,160 AED	~2,263 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	27,160 AED	~2,263 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	32,615 AED	~2,718 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	35,842 AED	~2,987 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	35,842 AED	~2,987 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	38,403 AED	~3,200 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	38,403 AED	~3,200 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated GEMS Winchester School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 10 times since 2012-2013.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Establishment of an accreditation programme for leaders
A learning environment where students feel safe and supported
Collaboration with parents in the support of their children's learning
The responsible attitudes of students
Improvements to students' achievements in Islamic Education and Arabic as an additional language

What the school was asked to improve

Improve school self-evaluation and improvement planning
Improve the quality of teaching of language skills
Enhance staffing provision

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 20 to 23 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 7 improved, 6 declined and 72 kept the same rating.

Students

4,060 → 4,128

+68 (+2%)

Teachers

228 → 233

+5 (+2%)

Students of determination

273 → 282

+9 (+3%)

Emirati students

44 → 40

-4 (-9%)

Improved

Islamic Education — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Islamic Education — Attainment · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Islamic Education — Attainment · Post-16: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Mathematics — Attainment · Secondary: Acceptable → Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills · Foundation Stage: Good → Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills · Post-16: Very good → Outstanding

Declined

English — Attainment · Post-16: Good → Acceptable
Science — Attainment · Post-16: Good → Acceptable
Personal development · Foundation Stage: Very good → Good
Assessment · Foundation Stage: Good → Acceptable
Curriculum adaptation · Foundation Stage: Good → Acceptable
School self-evaluation and improvement planning: Good → Acceptable

Did GEMS Winchester School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 1 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 1 a decline.

Make more effective use of the available assessment dataDeclined
Assessment (Foundation Stage): Good → Acceptable
Provide appropriately challenging tasks and activities for all groups of studentsNot measurable from the ratings
Give students opportunities to work together in collaborative groups and to share their workNot measurable from the ratings
Encourage students to work independentlyNot measurable from the ratings

Performance standards by year (85 indicators, 2 inspections)

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

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

GEMS Winchester School received a good overall rating, showing an improving picture across subjects with mostly good progress and now-good teaching in all phases. Strengths include strong leadership vision, outstanding health and safety, and respectful students, while assessment data use, challenge, collaboration, and independent learning need improvement.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Strong vision and direction from the principal and senior leaders
High levels of health and safety
Active participation and support from parents
Respectful student behaviour, work ethic, responsible attitudes and willingness to take on leadership roles
Improved facilities and resources at the new campus

What the school was asked to improve

Make more effective use of the available assessment data
Provide appropriately challenging tasks and activities for all groups of students
Give students opportunities to work together in collaborative groups and to share their work
Encourage students to work independently

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–22), inspected 16 to 20 January 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2019-2020Acceptable

2018-2019Acceptable

2017-2018Acceptable

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GEMS Winchester School located in Dubai?

GEMS Winchester School is located in Dubailand & Ranches, established in Dubailand providing British curriculum education to the expanding communities of Dubailand, Remraam, Living Legends, and Falcon City.

What curriculum does GEMS Winchester School offer?

The school follows 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 Winchester School?

Students enrol from FS1 to Year 13, providing education from age 3 to 18 across all stages.

What are the tuition fees at GEMS Winchester School?

Annual fees range from AED 20,370 to AED 38,403, depending on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Who is GEMS Winchester School best suited for?

GEMS Winchester School is best suited for cost-conscious families in Dubailand seeking quality British education at competitive fee levels. The school attracts residents of Dubailand, Remraam, Living Legends, and Falcon City who value solid academic foundations within their budget.

What is GEMS Winchester School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated GEMS Winchester School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 10 times since 2012-2013.

What did KHDA inspectors say about GEMS Winchester School in 2023-2024?

Inspectors rated GEMS Winchester School good overall. Safeguarding, personal development, and parental engagement are notable strengths. Attainment is good in most core subjects but weaker in Arabic as a first language, Foundation Stage English, and post-16 English and science. Self-evaluation, monitoring of progress data, and staffing require improvement. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: establishment of an accreditation programme for leaders; a learning environment where students feel safe and supported; collaboration with parents in the support of their children's learning; the responsible attitudes of students; improvements to students' achievements in Islamic Education and Arabic as an additional language.

What was GEMS Winchester School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: improve school self-evaluation and improvement planning; improve the quality of teaching of language skills; enhance staffing provision.

Has GEMS Winchester School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 7 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 6 declined and 72 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Attainment (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Islamic Education — Attainment (Secondary) from Acceptable to Good, Islamic Education — Attainment (Post-16) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 4,060 to 4,128 students (+2%). Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 1 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 0 were 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

4,128

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Matthew James

Since 8/14/2017

Opening year

2011

Teachers

233 (+37 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Indian

Largest nationality students

Indian

Emirati students

Determination students

282

Accreditation

BSO

Curriculum examinations

IGCSE. A, AS, O

Last inspection: 20 to 23 November 2023

About GEMS Winchester School

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

GEMS Winchester School is a British school established in 2011 in DubaiLand. The school provides UK education for boys and girls aged 3 to 18, offering classes from FS1 to Year 13.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 20,370 to AED 38,403. The campus is conveniently located for residents of Dubai Land, making it accessible for families in the area.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

20,370 AED

~1,698 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

20,370 AED

~1,698 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

25,157 AED

~2,096 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

25,268 AED

~2,106 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

25,490 AED

~2,124 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

25,602 AED

~2,134 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

25,602 AED

~2,134 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

26,492 AED

~2,208 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

27,160 AED

~2,263 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

27,160 AED

~2,263 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

32,615 AED

~2,718 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

35,842 AED

~2,987 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

35,842 AED

~2,987 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

38,403 AED

~3,200 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

38,403 AED

~3,200 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated GEMS Winchester School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 10 times since 2012-2013.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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