The Winchester School

Q: Where is The Winchester School - DUBAI BRANCH located in Dubai?

The Winchester School is located in Jebel Ali & Furjan , operating in Jebel Ali First serving British curriculum needs for families across Jebel Ali, Discovery Gardens, The Gardens , Al Furjan, and Ibn Battuta.

Q: What curriculum does The Winchester School - DUBAI BRANCH offer?

The school follows the Indian CBSE curriculum (Central Board of Secondary Education), delivering education according to India's national board framework.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at The Winchester School - DUBAI BRANCH?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 through senior secondary education.

Q: What are the tuition fees at The Winchester School - DUBAI BRANCH?

Annual fees range from AED 14,950 to AED 33,352 , depending on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is The Winchester School - DUBAI BRANCH best suited for?

The Winchester School is best suited for families in Jebel Ali seeking quality British education at accessible fees. The school attracts residents of Jebel Ali , Discovery Gardens , Al Furjan , and The Gardens who value solid IGCSE and A-Level preparation within their budget.

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2023-2024Very good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

15K - 33K AED

Location

Jebel Ali (Port, Free Zone)

About The Winchester School

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

The Winchester School is a UK school established in 2003 in Jebel Ali. The school accommodates boys and girls aged 3-18, offering education from FS1 to Year 13 with an enrolment of 4,303 students.

The school follows the UK curriculum, guiding students through their academic journey while preparing them for IGCSE, AS, and A level qualifications. It holds UK accreditation and has received a "Very good" rating for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 14,950 to AED 33,352, catering to families across Jebel Ali and nearby areas. The school’s location makes it accessible for those residing in the vicinity, ensuring convenient commutes for families.

Location

Jebel Ali

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)	14,950 AED	~1,246 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	14,950 AED	~1,246 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	18,688 AED	~1,557 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	18,688 AED	~1,557 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	18,688 AED	~1,557 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	18,688 AED	~1,557 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	18,688 AED	~1,557 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	19,936 AED	~1,661 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	19,936 AED	~1,661 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	19,936 AED	~1,661 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	23,674 AED	~1,973 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	26,685 AED	~2,224 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	26,685 AED	~2,224 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	33,352 AED	~2,779 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	33,352 AED	~2,779 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated The Winchester School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Outstanding achievement in Foundation Stage, Post-16, and in science across all school phases
Very good progress in Islamic Education and Arabic
Outstanding personal, social, leadership and innovation skills among students
Outstanding curriculum design and its alignment with Emirati culture and UAE society
Outstanding health and safety arrangements and excellent partnerships with parents

What the school was asked to improve

Improve consistency of teaching in lower primary and lower secondary years
Ensure effective implementation of assessment information in lessons to match learning activities to students' diverse needs in primary and secondary
Ensure middle leaders have the skills needed to drive improvement in their areas of responsibility
Ensure the school improvement plan is concise with clear and measurable targets

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 30 October to 03 November 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 85 performance indicators rated in both reports, 3 improved, 0 declined and 82 kept the same rating.

Students

4,219 → 4,303

+84 (+2%)

Teachers

236 → 234

-2 (-1%)

Students of determination

441 → 414

-27 (-6%)

Emirati students

6 → 4

-2 (-33%)

Improved

Teaching for effective learning · Foundation Stage: Very good → Outstanding
Teaching for effective learning · Post-16: Very good → Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation · Primary: Very good → Outstanding

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

Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 3 show an improvement, 2 no change yet.

Increase the proportion of very good and outstanding teaching by making full use of assessment information to plan suitably challenging work and ensuring lessons are…Improved
Teaching for effective learning (Foundation Stage): Very good → Outstanding · Teaching for effective learning (Post-16): Very good → Outstanding
Ensure teachers regularly check students' progress to identify and address gaps in learningImproved
Teaching for effective learning (Foundation Stage): Very good → Outstanding · Teaching for effective learning (Post-16): Very good → Outstanding
Develop the skills of middle leaders so all contribute fully to school improvementNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure improvement plans have measurable targets with identified individuals responsible for monitoring implementationNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure teachers in all subjects consider the individual needs of students of determination when planning lessonsImproved
Teaching for effective learning (Foundation Stage): Very good → Outstanding · Teaching for effective learning (Post-16): Very good → Outstanding
Provide more opportunities for younger students to develop language skills by expressing their own ideasNot measurable from the ratings

Performance standards by year (86 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very 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	Very good	Very good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
English — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Science — Progress	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Learning skills	Primary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Students' 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	Very good	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	Outstanding
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Assessment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
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	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Primary	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Inclusion of students of determination
Provision and outcomes for students of determination	Whole school	Very good	—
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Very good	Very good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Very good	Very good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Very good

Inspectors rated The Winchester School very good overall. Students show outstanding personal development, strong achievement in most subjects, and effective support for students of determination. Leadership is clear with accurate self-evaluation, but teaching consistency and use of assessment data still need improvement to increase outstanding lessons.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Clear vision of the principal supported by an effective leadership team, prioritising students' wellbeing and strong parent partnerships
A motivating curriculum and extensive extra-curricular activities alongside impressive academic achievement and high-quality performance in arts and sport
An inclusive ethos with effective care, support, and a strong sense of social responsibility
A supportive introduction to education in the Foundation Stage, underpinning outstanding personal development

What the school was asked to improve

Increase the proportion of very good and outstanding teaching by making full use of assessment information to plan suitably challenging work and ensuring lessons are…
Ensure teachers regularly check students' progress to identify and address gaps in learning
Develop the skills of middle leaders so all contribute fully to school improvement
Ensure improvement plans have measurable targets with identified individuals responsible for monitoring implementation
Ensure teachers in all subjects consider the individual needs of students of determination when planning lessons
Provide more opportunities for younger students to develop language skills by expressing their own ideas

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–19), inspected 31 October to 03 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Very good

2019-2020Very good

2018-2019Very good

2017-2018Very good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Winchester School - DUBAI BRANCH located in Dubai?

The Winchester School is located in Jebel Ali & Furjan, operating in Jebel Ali First serving British curriculum needs for families across Jebel Ali, Discovery Gardens, The Gardens, Al Furjan, and Ibn Battuta.

What curriculum does The Winchester School - DUBAI BRANCH offer?

The school follows the Indian CBSE curriculum (Central Board of Secondary Education), delivering education according to India's national board framework.

What age groups and grade levels are available at The Winchester School - DUBAI BRANCH?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 through senior secondary education.

What are the tuition fees at The Winchester School - DUBAI BRANCH?

Annual fees range from AED 14,950 to AED 33,352, depending on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Who is The Winchester School - DUBAI BRANCH best suited for?

The Winchester School is best suited for families in Jebel Ali seeking quality British education at accessible fees. The school attracts residents of Jebel Ali, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, and The Gardens who value solid IGCSE and A-Level preparation within their budget.

What is The Winchester School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated The Winchester School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

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

The Winchester School received a very good overall rating from KHDA. The Foundation Stage, Post-16, and science achievement across all phases were outstanding. Personal development, curriculum design, and parent partnerships were also strong. Teaching consistency in lower primary and secondary years, and clearer improvement targets, need further work. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: outstanding achievement in Foundation Stage, Post-16, and in science across all school phases; very good progress in Islamic Education and Arabic; outstanding personal, social, leadership and innovation skills among students; outstanding curriculum design and its alignment with Emirati culture and UAE society; outstanding health and safety arrangements and excellent partnerships with parents.

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

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: improve consistency of teaching in lower primary and lower secondary years; ensure effective implementation of assessment information in lessons to match learning activities to students' diverse needs in primary and secondary; ensure middle leaders have the skills needed to drive improvement in their areas of responsibility; ensure the school improvement plan is concise with clear and measurable targets.

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

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 3 of the 85 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 82 kept the same rating. Improvements include Teaching for effective learning (Foundation Stage) from Very good to Outstanding, Teaching for effective learning (Post-16) from Very good to Outstanding, Curriculum design and implementation (Primary) from Very good to Outstanding. Enrolment went from 4,219 to 4,303 students (+2%). Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 5 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 3 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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Curriculum

105

Quality of Teachers

105

Campus Facilities

102

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

FS1-Year 13

Age

3-18

Students

4,303

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Meenakshi Dahiya

Since 1/8/2016

Opening year

2003

Teachers

234 (+49 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Indian

Largest nationality students

Indian

Emirati students

Determination students

414

Accreditation

Curriculum examinations

IGCSE/ AS/ A level

Last inspection: 30 to 03 November 2023

About The Winchester School

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

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

14,950 AED

~1,246 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

14,950 AED

~1,246 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

18,688 AED

~1,557 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

18,688 AED

~1,557 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

18,688 AED

~1,557 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

18,688 AED

~1,557 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

18,688 AED

~1,557 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

19,936 AED

~1,661 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

19,936 AED

~1,661 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

19,936 AED

~1,661 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

23,674 AED

~1,973 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

26,685 AED

~2,224 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

26,685 AED

~2,224 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

33,352 AED

~2,779 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

33,352 AED

~2,779 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated The Winchester School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its seventh consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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